Ryan Lash/TED Big ideas can come in small packages.

Take TED talks, the beloved lectures on technology, entertainment, and design. Some of the most insightful talks take up less than 10 minutes of the viewer's time.

They're perfect for when you want to expand your horizons and still get to that thing you've been meaning to do.

Here are some talks to turn to if you want to get smarter in a hurry.