Growth is a journey, not a destination. The choices we make each day shape who we become and determine whether we continue to expand our minds and push beyond our self-imposed limitations. One of the best ways to motivate and inspire yourself to pursue continuous self-improvement is by exposing yourself to empowering ideas from influential thinkers and leaders.

Below are 10 of the most inspiring TED Talks that will fuel your growth mindset and help you cultivate the habits and skills to achieve your full human potential.

In his talk “The Mindset of a Champion,” Eduardo Briceño reveals how we can develop a growth mindset by embracing challenges, learning from criticism, and viewing failures as opportunities to improve. By adopting the mindset of a champion, we can achieve breakthroughs in our lives, careers, and relationships.

In “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” Angela Lee Duckworth shares her insights into the trait she calls “grit”—the ability to sustain passion and perseverance over long periods to achieve meaningful goals. She explains why talent is less important than effort and how we can cultivate grit in ourselves and others.

In “The Puzzle of Motivation,” Dan Pink examines what really motivates us and how businesses and leaders can tap into our intrinsic motivation. Autonomy, mastery, and purpose are the three elements that drive people to push themselves to greatness. Pink shows how to apply these insights to the workplace, education, and daily life.

In “The Power of Vulnerability,” Brené Brown shares her eye-opening findings from over a decade of research into vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. She explores how vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change and why we must embrace vulnerability to live wholeheartedly.

In “The Happy Secret to Better Work,” Shawn Achor makes the compelling case that happiness inspires productivity and success, not the other way around. He highlights practical ways we can rewire our brains to become more positive in order to gain a competitive advantage at work and in life.