A kinder, gentler philosophy of success | Alain de Botton

Why it was recommended

Alain De Botton gives a very eloquent TED talk about this

Recommendationandreyf · Original2009-09

What it covers

Alain de Botton gives a TED talk questioning how we define success and failure. He argues that snobbery and the assumption that outcomes are fully earned make career anxiety. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED

Length

16 min 52 sec

Year

2009

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