The Power of Appreciation: Why Mike Robbins’ TED Talk Stays With Me

The Power of Appreciation: Why Mike Robbins’ TED Talk Stays With Me

Jessica Massey
academic mentoring, customized tutoring, deep thinking, disorganized students, emotional support, executive support, gifted and talented, literary exploration, personalized education, philosophy for teens, self-discovery, student mental health

In his TED Talk The Power of Appreciation, Mike Robbins captures something I’ve felt for years: students don’t just need recognition—they need to be seen. True appreciation values who they are, not just what they achieve. This reflection reminds me why Massey’s Table Talk was created: to offer students the time, attention, and validation they deserve.

A Need For More

A Need For More

Jessica Massey
customized tutoring, gifted and talented, academic mentoring, executive support, student mental health, literary exploration, philosophy for teens, disorganized students, deep thinking, self-discovery, emotional support, personalized education

Some students need more—more time, more support, more space to think deeply and be heard. This post explores how Massey’s Table Talk offers customized guidance for gifted, overwhelmed, and emotionally intense learners who don’t fit the mold but deserve to thrive.