Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are

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!!!

[Adam Sawyer]

She is brilliant! This is brilliant.

[Soulaimane El Amrani]

I had the same feelings too

[Soulaimane El Amrani]

forget about it, go ahead and do something different

[Soulaimane El Amrani]

is it shining out there?

[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.

[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 :)

[noobenstein]

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

[noobenstein]

Calm down dear it's only a commercial.

[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.

[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!