Did you know that Dale Carnegie wrote the very first self-help book? It's called *The Art of Public Speaking*. In the book, the author shares tips on how to make your point memorable and captivating.

Back then, standing out from the crowd was crucial to achieving success. And now, in today's world, it's even more so. With fierce competition, knowing how to sell yourself and your ideas is essential. Daniel Pink, author of *To Sell is Human*, agrees that we're all in sales, whether we like it or not. So, where can you learn the best ways to sell yourself in today's world? The answer is *TED talks*.

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design and is a conference where foremost inventors and thinkers submit their ideas. Their presentations are shining examples of successful selling skills. By the way, you can watch them online for free.

The first TED conference was held in 1984 and was originally conceived as a one-time event. However, TED suddenly gained tremendous popularity. Today, it's known all over the world. Five TEDx events, an international TED franchise, take place daily in more than one hundred and thirty countries worldwide.

TED speakers are among the most intelligent and accomplished people of our time. So, studying their presentations can be extremely helpful for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. Carmine Gallo reviewed over five hundred TED talks and identified commonalities among them.

This book summary will guide you through the most effective methods that the world's best speakers use to convey their points of view.