In this talk, Elder Bednar talks about the importance of receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost as part of our baptismal covenant.  He emphasizes the importance of recognizing what thoughts and actions bring the Spirit and which ones withdraw the Spirit.  He discusses the Liahona that guided Lehi's family but worked according to their faithfulness.  The Holy Ghost is our spiritual Liahona - the Spirit will guide us as we are faithful.  As you study this talk, the Holy Ghost will help you know what you need to do to have its companionship in your life more abundantly.  

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/that-we-may-always-have-his-spirit-to-be-with-us?lang=eng

Learning to feel, recognize, and follow the promptings of the Spirit is one of the most important skills you will develop in your life.  In this talk, Elder Rasband teaches who the Holy Ghost is, how he speaks to us, and how to always have him with us.  First, strive to live worthy of the Spirit, second, be willing to receive the Spirit, third, recognize the spirit when it comes, and fourth, act on the first prompting.  How does the Holy Ghost speak to you?  What do you do when you receive promptings from the Holy Ghost?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/let-the-holy-spirit-guide?lang=eng

This is a beautiful and heart-felt talk about our personal relationship with Jesus Christ as our Mediator.  Elder Packer explores justice and mercy through a parable and helps us see that both can only be satisfied with a Mediator.  He pays our debts, he sets the new terms, and he provides the way for us to be free.  Listen to this talk carefully and imagine yourself sitting with Elder Packer as he shares this parable.

This General Relief Society meeting talk is the first time President Hinkley introduced The Family:  A Proclamation to the World.  It also includes a wonderful message for young women and mothers, a hope-filled message for single mothers, and encouragement for grandmothers.  How has The Family:  A Proclamation to the World shaped your family?  What are aspects you want to make sure you incorporate into your future family?

You might be wondering why this is a relatively obscure BYU speech is included in this list.  There are two reasons:  first, it is important to remember how the Lord blessed our pioneer ancestors and will do the same for us as we labor diligently on his behalf.  Second, toward the end President Hinkley shares an experience he had on his mission - it is often cited by others but this is the first and only time I could find it in President Hinkley's own words.  The experience and advice he shares, to forget yourself and go to work, is the key - not just to missionary work - but to overcoming and thriving through the ups and downs of life.  

Elder Holland gave this talk at the MTC in 2011.  In this talk Elder Holland discusses the goal behind the development of Preach My Gospel.  I think it's really important for prospective missionaries to understand its purpose, which is multi-layered.  First it is to enable missionaries to follow the Spirit and share what they are prompted to teach.  Second, it is meant to strengthen and convert the missionary teaching the gospel.  As we listen to those we teach and love them the way the Lord loves them, the Spirit will prompt us to know what to share with them and how to answer their questions and concerns.  There are so many excellent nuggets in this talk for prospective missionaries.  Listen to this talk with a pen and paper to write down what the Lord is trying to teach you.

Elder Uchtdorf teaches that just like we can develop physical or emotional ailments we can also develop spiritual ailments.  Through sin, emotional wounds, or the absence of light in our lives, we can have spiritual pain and grief.  In his talk, Elder Uchtdorf talks about how to overcome spiritual ailments through the light of Christ.  He is the great physician.  We can also be "bearers of light" as we help strengthen and uplift one another.  How can you bring more spiritual light into your life and the lives of those around you?

Elder Wirthlin teaches that everyone passes through trials and challenges in life and how we react to adversity significantly influences our happiness throughout life.  He shares some ideas that have helped him face adversity in his life:  1) learn to laugh, 2) seek an eternal perspective, 3) understand the principle of compensation, and trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.  As you listen to this talk, listen for promptings that will help you overcome adversity in your life.

Sister Okazaki, 1st Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency from 1990-1997, teaches us the importance of learning by study and by faith.  She likens them to rowing a boat.  If we only use one of the two oars we will go in a circle no matter how fast we row - both oars are needed to make progress.  Similarly, study and faith, when combined, can help us make significant strides towards our goals when we use them both.  In what ways can you learn by study and by faith in your life?

President Nelson gave this talk during the General Conference after his wife, Dantzel, passed away.  After expressing love for his wife and gratitude for the support his family had received, President Nelson taught a lesson that we can learn from his wife's passing: now is the time to prepare to meet God.  He teaches that difficulties are a necessary part of mortal life, encourages us to repent now, and invites us to align our goals with Heavenly Father's goals.  This is a tender talk with a plea to do everything we can to have an eternal family.