In this week's Sunday's Links we look at the top innovation essays of 2011, the truth about mistakes, Facebook depression, the controversial newspaper paywalls, and a 2012 buying guide for everything you could ever want.
The best of the web this week includes a ludicrous valuation of Facebook, an interesting new tool to connect content, more on irrationality from Dan Ariely, inspiration from famous entrpreneurs, and a look at an innovative initiative from Pepsi
1. 20 Inspiring TED Talks for Recent College Grads Some great TED Talks to get the next generation of the world inspired, with talks from John Wooden, Bill Clinton, Jill Taylor, Seth Godin, and more. 2. The World’s Best Countries from Newsweek An interactive map rating the best countries in the world based on Education, Health, Quality of Life, Economic Dynamism, and Political Environment. Top 3: Finland, Switzerland, and Sweden. 3. Turning the Table on Critical Trolls There’s always someone criticizing your ideas, but you need to look at things in a certain way before you discount them… from Seth Godin. 4. Samsung Tablet is Coming The first true competitor to the iPad? And its packed full of competitive features. 5. What Exactly Is a Doctorate? Want to better understand why you need to get a PhD? Here’s a great explanation
The following are some top links for November, courtesy of the Harvard Business Review: 1. Strategies and Institutions for the Next Decade 2. Innovate or Minnovate 3. Parents Make Great Managers 4. Geniuses Don’t Know Everything 5. In or Out Leaders Enjoy!
Links for this week… 1. What Should You Read Next? 2. Funny Pixar Parody 3. Further Insights From Dan Ariely 4. Mckinsey: Workforce Collaboration 5. Being Wrong And Learning Enjoy!
This week we have a great set of links from Seth Godin, TED, a fun puzzle game to get your brain working, and some insights on happiness and habits. Enjoy!