JK Rowling: The fringe benefits of failure | Video on TED.com

The commencement address at Harvard, 2008, from one of the greatest writers in the world (today). It is fascinating how this woman talks about her past failures.
And her advice to never give up.

J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.

The Gates, mosquitos and education. All together

Bill Gates gave famous talks on the TED stage. This one you're going to read is about teachers. He highlights how much they are at the forefront of education, in every school, country and situation.
Care more about those who care about the kids is as important as caring about the kids themselves.