Video: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
July 28, 2009
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Video examining why we suffer from our careers! Brilliant!
Comment: He says envy is one of the most predominant emotions in our century. Also, there’s a high correlation between a society that tells people they can do anything and low self esteem.
About this talk (Via TED)
Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure — and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an eloquent, witty case to move beyond snobbery to find true pleasure in our work.
About Alain de Botton (Via TED)
Through his witty and literate books — and his new School of Life — Alain de Botton helps others find fulfillment in the everyday.
July 28th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Miguel, one day I hope you can post something I am not interested in. At the moment, it is rather creepy.
I have a man crush on Alain de Botton — check out his video Status Anxiety if you get a chance. I think it is on video google. He also gave a talk on Fora, but it wasn’t that good.