A gripping Ted Talk by Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada and career coach.

1. Why you will fail to have a great career

7. But then…this happened

8. You are destined for mediocrity ..says Smith

9. But why??

10. Because you keep
making excuses.. to
justify your
mediocrity!!!

11. There are great careers…

12. And there are pathetic ones..

13. There are no ‘GOOD’ jobs anymore
“Good jobs are now
disappearing” says
Smith.
There are either
great careers or
boring blood sucking
ones..
People looking for
good jobs are going
to fail !!

14. You make “excuses” about not being..
A genius… Not
having
Time
Smart..

15. But people achieve greatness…
Despite their
circumstances

16. If you want a great career, you need..

17. And you must pursue multiple interests..
To find your real passion!

18. Motivate your children..

19. And escape mediocrity

20. So What’s Your Excuse?If you want a great career..
STOP MAKING EXCUSES!

21. Let‘s recap
 Majority will settle for a mediocre
career
 There are either great or pathetic
careers
 Good jobs don’t exist anymore
 There are interests, and there are
passions
 Follow multiple interests to find your
passion
 Stop making excuses - don’t be
afraid to fail
 Motivate your children for greatness

22. Video Link:
http://www.ted.com/talks/larry_smith_why_you_will_fail_t
o_have_a_great_career/transcript?language=en

23. These slides were created by Abhishek Murarka, IIM
Lucknow, as part of a MBA course "Personal
Branding" (www.MBASkills.IN) taught by
Prof. Sameer Mathur "