Productivity & Self-improvement Videos Hacker News Recommends — Page 2
Productivity & self-improvement videos on HackerTube: the talks, lectures and explainers Hacker News commenters keep sharing, covering productivity systems, habits, focus, time management, learning skills, career advice, motivation, daily routines, deep work, life advice, commencement speeches.
90 videos · ranked by HN recommendations · showing 49–90
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talk#1715A real person, a lot like you
Derek Sivers
“This is the video, I want everyone on internet to watch”
3 HN recommenders · 2011–2013
talk#1730THIS IS WATER! by David Foster Wallace
The Actualization Agent
“suggest you watch David Foster Wallace's "This is Water," and when you're done, please watch it again.”
3 HN recommenders · 2020–2024
lecture#1769The "Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch
Gabriel Robins
“I often times revisit Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture[1] to act as a memento mori[2].”
4 HN recommenders · 2016–2021
documentary#1779BOOKSTORES: How to Read More Books in the Golden Age of Content
Max Joseph
“it's an interesting exploration of modern bookstores and the dynamics of reading as a pursuit in the age of social media”
3 HN recommenders · 2023–2026
talk#1808University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral William H. McRaven
Texas Exes
“Worth the whole watch”
3 HN recommenders · 2017–2026
talk#1900Life is easy. Why do we make it so hard? | Jon Jandai | TEDxDoiSuthep
TEDx Talks
“He self-reports being much much happier, whether you believe it or not.”
3 HN recommenders · 2015–2025
talk#1956Forget big change, start with a tiny habit: BJ Fogg at TEDxFremont
TEDx Talks
“After I X, I will do Y. X must be sure, Y must be small.”
3 HN recommenders · 2014–2017
tutorial#2009How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
Harvard Business Review
“If you need some small talk tips, see this short video.”
2 HN recommenders · 2024–2026
interview#2066Ira Glass on the Creative Process (www.getoutthebox.org)
Getoutthebox1
“You learn how to differentiate between good and bad much faster than you learn how to create good.”
3 HN recommenders · 2012–2015
tutorial#2095Getting Started With Org Mode
thoughtbot
“which is a great demonstration on Emacs and Org Mode's potential as an organizational tool.”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2022
talk#2098How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals | Stephen Duneier | TEDxTucson
TEDx Talks
“The idea of marginal adjustment is both simple and powerful.”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2023
comedy#2289How to Age Gracefully | CBC Radio
CBC
“Best advice on this topic: How to Age Gracefully | CBC Radio”
2 HN recommenders · 2019–2026
other#2304Arnold Schwarzenegger 2018 - The speech that broke the internet - Most Inspiring ever
MulliganBrothers
“since watching Arnie's take on this I cannot get it out of my head and I have actually found it helpful”
3 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
other#2371Michael Jordan "Failure" Nike Commercial
JayMJ23
“which everyone should see”
2 HN recommenders · 2010–2016
talk#2432Gary Vaynerchuk: Building Personal Brand Within the Social Media Landscape - Web 2.0 Expo NY
O'Reilly
“One of the best inspirational videos that got me through that time”
2 HN recommenders · 2009–2016
talk#2530Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005 high definition.flv
Jed Joe
“I suggest you see Steve Jobs' Stanford Commencement Speech (2005)”
2 HN recommenders · 2013–2017
podcast#2559Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools
Andrew Huberman
“I followed the Huberman protocol for sleep [1] and daily tools [2], with profound results.”
3 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
demo#2607Inner Game of Tennis
TheCoach
“This video of Timothy Gallwey teaching a woman how to play tennis. In 5 minutes.”
2 HN recommenders · 2015–2016
talk#2665How Will You Measure Your Life? Clay Christensen at TEDxBoston
TEDx Talks
“This is a very inspiring presentation, especially towards the end.”
2 HN recommenders · 2014–2024
interview#2685George RR Martin asks Stephen King: "How do you write so Fast?!"
Aegon Targaryen
“One of my favorite videos is when George RR Martin asks Stephen King on stage”
2 HN recommenders · 2018–2025
comedy#2732Brain Crack (Explicit Version) :: Best of the Show :: 07-11-06
Ze Frank
“Most ideas kinda of suck when you do them.”
2 HN recommenders · 2014–2023
podcast#2771Joe Rogan Experience #1309 - Naval Ravikant
PowerfulJRE
“Naval Ravikant got this exactly right on his Rogan Interview”
2 HN recommenders · 2019–2020
explainer#2864RSA ANIMATE: The Secret Powers of Time
Royal Society of Arts
“another approach I found interesting is the one proposed by Philip Zimbardo neatly presented in this video”
2 HN recommenders · 2010–2014
talk#2995Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are | Amy Cuddy | TED
TED
“I am reminded of this interesting talk by Amy Cuddy on body language”
2 HN recommenders · 2013–2021
other#2998Matsuoka Shuzo [松岡修造 ] - あきらめかけているあなた (NEVER GIVE UP!!) [English]
Ryuujin131
“this brief inspirational vid may help with the hard slog needed to finish”
2 HN recommenders · 2018–2025
other#3090BoJack Horseman - "It gets easier" (Season 2 Ending)
Ettore
“Reminds me of this great Bojack Horseman clip”
2 HN recommenders · 2019–2023
talk#3168Your Brain at Work
Google TechTalks
“it's pretty interesting stuff for developers and knowledge workers”
3 HN recommenders · 2011–2015
music#3186Pink Noise for Ten Hours of Ambient Sound Blocker Masker - Burn In - Relaxation
Dalesnale - Noise Ambient
“I've experimented with different kinds of noise, but this type seems to work the best”
2 HN recommenders · 2013–2022
podcast#3189Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
Andrew Huberman
2 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
talk#3674Techniques for dealing with lack of motivation, malaise, depression
Jonathan Blow
“Best advice I heard was from Jonathan Blow”
1 HN recommenders · 2017–2024
talk#3801Why "scout mindset" is crucial to good judgment | Julia Galef | TEDxPSU
TEDx Talks
“This video might be informative”
1 HN recommenders · 2020–2022
interview#3855Donald Knuth - My advice to young people (93/97)
Web of Stories - Life Stories of Remarkable People
“Donald Knuth interviews are so interesting”
1 HN recommenders · 2015–2025
explainer#3907Two Is the Wrong Number of Days Off
CGP Grey
“I'm a big fan of CPGrey's Wednesday concept”
1 HN recommenders · 2020–2024
commentary#3965E-Ink for productivity: Software and General Updates
Technology Connextras
“Technology Connections (amazing Youtube channel btw!)”
1 HN recommenders · 2020–2024
demo#3975Incremental reading: Learning about nutrition from Wikipedia (SuperMemo 17)
SuperMemo Video
“For a video on it in action check this [4]”
1 HN recommenders · 2018–2021
talk#4118A kinder, gentler philosophy of success | Alain de Botton
TED
“Alain De Botton gives a very eloquent TED talk about this”
1 HN recommenders · 2009–2021
interview#4127The First Principles Method Explained by Elon Musk
Innomind
“Reason from First principles is extremely useful for identifying new waves that will carry you in the future with no effort.”
1 HN recommenders · 2014–2021
interview#4414Andy Matuschak — The reason most learning tools fail
Dwarkesh Patel
“Look into Andy Matuschaks work”
1 HN recommenders · 2024–2025
talk#4459The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant | TED
TED
“You can watch his TED talk here [2] to get some ideas.”
1 HN recommenders · 2018–2021
explainer#4617You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why.
Harvard Business Review
“Curiosity kicks in. Curiosity is a precursor to learning.”
2 HN recommenders · 2025–2026
other#466310 Bullets, #8: "ALWAYS BE KNOLLING". By Tom Sachs
Tom Sachs
“there's something about it that makes me want to go back and watch it every couple years for inspiration”
1 HN recommenders · 2017–2024
talk#4780Inbox Zero
Google TechTalks
“lifehacking is similar to optimizing the process of taking orders and organizing them, but at some point those orders actually need to be fulfilled”
1 HN recommenders · 2013–2023
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