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Published on Oct 1, 2012

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

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  • Sarah Grewe

    I cried at the end, because she is so inspiring when it comes to following your dreams. Fake it till you become it guys!!!

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  • Adam Sawyer

    She is brilliant! This is brilliant.

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  • Soulaimane El Amrani

    I had the same feelings too

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  • Soulaimane El Amrani

    forget about it, go ahead and do something different

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  • Soulaimane El Amrani

    is it shining out there?

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  • noobenstein

    No she is still commenting mean things about me on here. She can't let it go because she knows I'm right.

    All I tried to do was honestly stand up for the truth but that's the sort of reaction you get for it these days.

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  • Kimmehface

    Yea it's fine. He is still commenting mean things to me on my channel and on here. He can't let it go because he is embarassed. Flagged it all for Spam lol it did give me a nce laugh though... it was nice talking to you too! Take care :)

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  • noobenstein

    Take a deep breath. Go out and enjoy the sunshine. You'll feel better.

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  • noobenstein

    Calm down dear it's only a commercial.

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  • Soulaimane El Amrani

    Well, you are not a troll and I don't see why he should call you snake and slimy. But you shouldn't take it personal. I have a lot of american friends, they are so nice and polite people. Was nice talking to you.

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  • Kimmehface

    Also, for the record, I love Amy's speech in this. I'd never say she was bitter or silly! This TED talk rocks!

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