English Inspired by TED Lesson # 9 - How to buy happiness | Michael Norton | TED
- Lisa Osgood
- Apr 25, 2017
- 1 min read
A talk that just might hold some surprises for you as Michael Norton presents some unconventional wisdom about money and happiness. As always, have a look at the Warm-Up questions and check the vocabulary for new words, then enjoy watching the latest video in the Inspired by TED series!
A. Warm-Up
What would you do if you had a million dollars to spend? What would you spend it on? Who would you spend it on?
What do you think of the saying, "Money can't buy happiness?"
Can you think of any drawbacks to having a lot of money?
B. Vocabulary
1. resonate
2. to bug
3. to beg
4. antisocial
5. pro-social
6. undergraduate
7. purchase
8. representative
9. affluent
10. universal
11. extraordinary
12. enormously
13. motivation
14. charity
15. correlated
16. infiltrate
17. piñata
18. intramural
19. implication
20. benefit
C. Viewing
After you have answered these questions and taken a look at the vocabulary and looked up any unfamiliar words, have a look at Michael Norton's video above. Take notes on interesting points, new words, and questions you may have as you watch.
D. Your Thoughts
1. Now that you have watched the talk, is there anything you plan to do differently next time you get paid?
2. When was the last time you spent money on someone else, and how did it make you feel?
3. How can a business apply this knowledge to grow?
E. Vocabulary Review
F. Wrap-Up
I hope you found this TED talk insightful. I know it gave me a lot to think about. I'd love to read your comments below! Have a great day, and see you next time!
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