Alain de Botton - It's OK to Feel NOT OK Right Now

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @abigailayala9542
    @abigailayala9542 4 роки тому +646

    Can we PLEASE have more late night shows intereviewing philosophers, professors, and someone other than celebrities??

    • @Maiden_Warrior_Crone
      @Maiden_Warrior_Crone 4 роки тому +8

      Gods, YES! Then I'd actually watch!

    • @YuyiLeal
      @YuyiLeal 4 роки тому +1

      Indeed!

    • @nguyen2nguyen
      @nguyen2nguyen 4 роки тому +3

      Yes yes yes!!

    • @kmoy
      @kmoy 4 роки тому +6

      Truth! Yeah and more hosts that actually let their guests speak? K thx bai! Great job James! :)

    • @afstar101
      @afstar101 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly!

  • @theschooloflifetv
    @theschooloflifetv 4 роки тому +139

    Thank you to everyone for watching: remember to find more of Alain and our material at ua-cam.com/users/theschooloflifetv and on our website at www.theschooloflife.com

    • @raffinee_3763
      @raffinee_3763 3 роки тому +1

      Would love to see Alain in discussion with Jordan Peterson. I love Alain's message. I like Jordan's too but find it more harsh and dark.....

    • @mobilesofatvwatcher1703
      @mobilesofatvwatcher1703 2 роки тому

      You’re truly the best Alain.

  • @cynicalcenobia
    @cynicalcenobia 4 роки тому +653

    Finally - a worthy guest! Love him & his wisdom.

    • @umair111
      @umair111 4 роки тому +7

      Yuval Noah Harari was worthy too, have a listen: ua-cam.com/video/sRRhvwkV7L0/v-deo.html

    • @theschooloflifetv
      @theschooloflifetv 4 роки тому +21

      Thanks so much!

    • @killdemall1000
      @killdemall1000 4 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @flastique62
      @flastique62 4 роки тому

      Agreed!!! Fantastic!

    • @donotbegullible
      @donotbegullible 4 роки тому +1

      His knowledge is great but WISDOM comes from true teachers like Jesus, Buddha and Eckhart Tolle. Listen to them and you will be SAVED from everything! But I love Alain also☺

  • @citrameidyna29
    @citrameidyna29 4 роки тому +797

    Oh my god my favorite person is getting the spotlight he deserves!

    • @JillLampi
      @JillLampi 4 роки тому +6

      Hey that's what I was thinking, I love when there's cross-overs in my personal fave club.

    • @silviopina_111
      @silviopina_111 4 роки тому +5

      Mine too! And Yuval Harari a little while ago too! James is spying our You Tube history!!! LOL

    • @genericdeveloper3966
      @genericdeveloper3966 4 роки тому +2

      It's just not OK to question your government because they love us and are always right

    • @TheHergeea
      @TheHergeea 4 роки тому +1

      Mine too!

    • @sigitnugrohooho131
      @sigitnugrohooho131 4 роки тому

      Hehe akhirnya...

  • @rebeccagunther4030
    @rebeccagunther4030 4 роки тому +341

    HIs voice is like Pavlov's bell to me. I hear it and instantly feel comfort.

    • @denasedaghat1122
      @denasedaghat1122 4 роки тому +3

      If u like his voice u'll probably fall in luv with Marisa Peer's voice

    • @rebeccajones8628
      @rebeccajones8628 4 роки тому

      I don't. He always sounds so condescending. In fact it is his voice that makes me switch videos.

    • @ATAXIA424
      @ATAXIA424 4 роки тому +2

      hahahaha yes! his voice and the voice of david attenborough

    • @YuyiLeal
      @YuyiLeal 4 роки тому

      hahaha, so true! :)

  • @alexcardenal
    @alexcardenal 4 роки тому +453

    Alain is what we should actually call an “influencer”..

    • @YuyiLeal
      @YuyiLeal 4 роки тому +4

      Agreed! He's the actual deal!

    • @MeganMoon777
      @MeganMoon777 4 роки тому

      Yes👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥

    • @missionpupa
      @missionpupa 4 роки тому +3

      He’s not an influencer you pleb, he’s a god damn modern philosopher. It’s not about influencing, it’s about sending a message, not sending influence. Influence is a bad word mkkkk

  • @carlosc46
    @carlosc46 4 роки тому +245

    Alain is great. So glad many people will get to know him with this interview

  • @zoeysh4258
    @zoeysh4258 4 роки тому +213

    Always admired Alain and his work with The School of Life. The world needs more voices like this to become the mainstream! Accepting and embracing failure and imperfection is a key to real happiness. So many people are misled by motivational speakers to set unrealistic goals-it can be quite toxic.

    • @martycrow
      @martycrow 4 роки тому

      So agree with you! Toxic Positivity is as unhelpful (bad?) as Positive Toxicity!

  • @lmcdougall70
    @lmcdougall70 4 роки тому +47

    I discovered Alain de Botton about 10 years and he is my favourite philosopher of all time. I'm absolutely addicted to his works, and may the world take note of what he says. He knows how to speak to the hearts and minds of contemporary societies, at a time when philosophy has taken a back seat to what the media tells us to think.

  • @TrickerDK8
    @TrickerDK8 4 роки тому +147

    There has never been that many good messages in 14 minutes. Thank you! Love the School of Life channel.

  • @robinlaurita4663
    @robinlaurita4663 4 роки тому +86

    Beavo James, Alain De Bottom was a perfect guest at this time. May his message be taken to heart ❤ by all of us. Thank you both for your service.

    • @SusanHopkinson
      @SusanHopkinson 4 роки тому +1

      Robin Laurita *de Botton

    • @susanrichard1653
      @susanrichard1653 3 роки тому

      Very accurate, extreme conflicting sense of love and human decency. Return to the school of life.

  • @cassandrarhys
    @cassandrarhys 4 роки тому +43

    Good on ya, James, for putting him on. Alain has gotten me through heartache, heartbreak, anxiety, and the errs of being human. 🙌🏼

  • @junheal
    @junheal 4 роки тому +50

    Be a friend to yourself - so on point!

  • @richardchan
    @richardchan 4 роки тому +34

    "All of us know how to be a great friend for other people, but very often we don't speak as friend to ourselves. We are cruel to ourselves, but so kind when other people call. Be a friend to yourself."
    Alain de Botton

  • @minish1
    @minish1 4 роки тому +29

    Bravo James for getting Alain de Botton on your show.

  • @Dtillma228
    @Dtillma228 4 роки тому +20

    Alain is one of the greatest minds of our time.

  • @likemeordont5951
    @likemeordont5951 4 роки тому +39

    The School. Of Life is one of my most favorite UA-cam channels. They have so many videos on a wide variety of topics.

  • @LukeVesty
    @LukeVesty 4 роки тому +8

    Alain de Botton. Love him so much. Wonderful mind and teacher.

  • @persiandialogue
    @persiandialogue 4 роки тому +18

    I am obsessed with this man. His books, videos, and articles have helped me heal my trauma and made my life much more meaningful. The lessons I learned made me love and be more kind to myself, too. :)

  • @RufanaDenmark
    @RufanaDenmark 4 роки тому +24

    The most sensible words I've heard for a very long time.

  • @hannahtubbs3956
    @hannahtubbs3956 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you James. Alain's voice should be heard by EVERYONE. He is truly a gift to humanity ❤ The School of Life

  • @paulinedino2055
    @paulinedino2055 4 роки тому +33

    It really shows how passionate he is about his work, especially in this video. Been watching for years and I can definitely say that I’m one of the people who look up to him and his channel for guidance in self-discovery and improvement. Thank you for this treasure! I hope with this, his words will reach an even greater audience!

  • @sammmiii13
    @sammmiii13 4 роки тому +7

    The wisdom of Alain de Botton has helped me for years. His teachings on stoicism allowed me to better cultivate the techniques of CBT when I was going to therapy for my anxiety. I will sing his praises always and I’m just so glad that more people will now know of him following this interview. How special.

  • @shookstylez
    @shookstylez 4 роки тому +3

    one of the greatest minds of our time. THANK YOU ALAIN DE BOTTON!

  • @clairsandy4244
    @clairsandy4244 3 роки тому +1

    I just love Alain De Botton!!!

  • @Maiden_Warrior_Crone
    @Maiden_Warrior_Crone 4 роки тому +6

    Alain is one of my favourite people ever!

  • @Diabeteslovewithdee
    @Diabeteslovewithdee 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, Thank You for conducting an interview with Alain De Botton! He is so amazing and authentic.

  • @Inspiration-ITV
    @Inspiration-ITV 4 роки тому +11

    Alain is having SUCH a positive (pessimistic!) impact on my life at the moment - I am SO glad you interviewed him.

  • @carinacorrea1976
    @carinacorrea1976 4 роки тому +27

    Thanks to this interview I got to know this person, Alain se Botton, and hear one more time, but this one, SO convincingly and sweetly put, that I don't have to be a perfect mom. Just a regular, flawed but loving and caring mom 🤗💖. Thanks!

    • @harrynac6017
      @harrynac6017 4 роки тому

      There was a typo. His name is Alain de Botton.

  • @rva
    @rva 4 роки тому +20

    love him and his message

  • @teholmes7444
    @teholmes7444 4 роки тому +1

    Alain, along with Radio 4, has got me through the past 5 years of crappy life. Living in a ghastly foreign country, job I hate, children moved 2000 miles away, horrible house, no money. Listen to him. He has so much to offer. I don’t know what I’d do without him.

    • @1DennisK
      @1DennisK 4 роки тому +1

      Radio 4 ? Thanks I'll check it out .

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 4 роки тому

      How are you now ?

  • @YuyiLeal
    @YuyiLeal 4 роки тому

    AUTHENTICITY, HONESTY, VULNERABILITY ...these are the needs of the times! Alain embodies these, that's why we love him so much!

  • @josephrawlins
    @josephrawlins 4 роки тому +7

    I love Alain. I wish I had found him when I was young and had time.

  • @MrHeroFamily
    @MrHeroFamily 4 роки тому +1

    The most comforting voice online

  • @isabelc.m9593
    @isabelc.m9593 4 роки тому +6

    One of my favorite people! Alain rocks! so much wisdom

  • @Bunnybubbles
    @Bunnybubbles 4 роки тому +13

    I'm elated to see Alain! He's gotten me through some tough times.

  • @Jojo-vj2vd
    @Jojo-vj2vd 4 роки тому +7

    Such a lovely person

  • @delaneymacdonald
    @delaneymacdonald 4 роки тому +7

    ‘A kind word or a smile from someone in the supermarket.. that’s the love we really need right now, not fame or romantic love from just one person’ I’m paraphrasing but I thought this was such a beautifully simple yet powerful idea ♥️

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 4 роки тому

      I don't get it. I was always living that way. What were these two celebrities doing to others before the pandemic ?

  • @sarahlacorte1364
    @sarahlacorte1364 4 роки тому +5

    Absolutely love Alain and the School of Life!! I feel like I have grown immensely in my emotional intelligence and resilience in listening to his lectures and reading his books! He both makes me think deeply and calms my mind. Thank you for highlighting him and I hope many more people will check him out!

  • @lululeroux
    @lululeroux 4 роки тому +3

    My favorite author! Thank you so much for having Alain de Botton on your show. Please have him back soon.

  • @priyankas7477
    @priyankas7477 4 роки тому +11

    I have a chronic illness and Alan's videos are comforting and getting me back on track every time I sway

  • @stuartlittle22
    @stuartlittle22 4 роки тому

    Alain de Bottom... a man of reason. I have so much time for him.

  • @samantacarvalho8669
    @samantacarvalho8669 4 роки тому +2

    The wisdom of Alain's words without he even thinking before saying it it's really impressive. I love his work with the School of Life. Thank you so much James Corden for bringing Alain De Botton to share these gentle and much needed reminders. ♥️

  • @ides1959
    @ides1959 4 роки тому

    I so appreciate de Botton and TSOL, they are brilliant, truthful, deeply thoughtful, and humorous. I've been reading, listening, for 4yrs.

  • @pushthetempo2
    @pushthetempo2 4 роки тому +5

    Alain is finally getting some mainstream exposture, he's been doing v important work for decades! Philosophy legend

  • @joelande
    @joelande 4 роки тому +1

    “Oh, I’ve been friend zoned. But friendship is a glorious thing!”
    That was profound and I needed to hear that.

  • @albafraile4818
    @albafraile4818 4 роки тому +1

    Alain is my favorite person in the world.

  • @kellysmiles849
    @kellysmiles849 4 роки тому +38

    The inauthenticity of social posturing is exhausting. Ironically our ‘’masks’’ are coming off, once we are forced to wear them. I love humanity ❤️

  • @evrimpekaslan
    @evrimpekaslan 4 роки тому +9

    I have Alain de Botton's all books in my library. I wish he was a friend of mine.. 🙏🏻❣

    • @Pyarilovely
      @Pyarilovely 4 роки тому +1

      With those books in ur library he already is :)

  • @Degjoy
    @Degjoy 4 роки тому +10

    Alain de Botton has helped me so much in my life. And James Cordon is a beautifully vulnerable man. This was a wonderful video.

  • @jenniferraybaud8827
    @jenniferraybaud8827 4 роки тому +7

    Love his views on romantic love. So grounded and beautiful. There’s so many more, satisfying ways to give and receive fulfilling love beyond romance.

  • @mellow301
    @mellow301 4 роки тому +17

    The man is a genius. If u havent seen his stuff on youtube u should.

  • @notaclue822
    @notaclue822 4 роки тому +26

    I love Alain. His message is hopeful but not simplistic.

    • @inveele
      @inveele 2 роки тому

      Simple is good.

  • @juancruzcaceresmiranda3050
    @juancruzcaceresmiranda3050 4 роки тому

    His channel is pure gold. I really think that school of life is the peak of humanistic lessons that the world has give us. Alain de Botton is a gift

  • @emersonchang2357
    @emersonchang2357 4 роки тому +3

    I'm so happy you had him as a guest, James!! Alain is brilliant.

  • @hasitdawnedonyou
    @hasitdawnedonyou 4 роки тому +2

    Such a huge fan of his work and his impact on humanity. I wish everyone would face themselves and read/listen to his material. Through his work I left my dead end job, got therapy, am changing my entire career and going back to school to build a new one.

  • @Mary-ew4ng
    @Mary-ew4ng 4 роки тому +2

    I can't believe I hadn't seen this! Thank you, James for sharing this moment with us, I personally really needed to hear these words today.

  • @amyjacquelineg.9541
    @amyjacquelineg.9541 4 роки тому +1

    He’s always been such a comfort & voice of reason. Thanks for reminding me now is a great time to listen to him!

  • @tiffanyalvarez5875
    @tiffanyalvarez5875 4 роки тому +4

    I must admit, I never watch James Corden's show, even though I like him. However, when seeing Alain de Botton on it, it's like faith in humanity restored.

  • @janswimwild
    @janswimwild 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you James for revealing your own vulnerability in interviewing Alain de Botton. I hope it brings him into the lives of those who might not otherwise have heard of him. He is my daily go to for a breath of clear clean beautiful air ❤️

  • @angelicamalaran8240
    @angelicamalaran8240 4 роки тому +2

    So glad he got featured here! ❤️

  • @evielee9166
    @evielee9166 4 роки тому +1

    I am a fan of de Botton-what a pleasure to find him on a late night talk show!

  • @brendamanchester6969
    @brendamanchester6969 4 роки тому +1

    Couldn't imagine my life without Alain de Botton 🌸🌸🌸

  • @joannemacdonald5400
    @joannemacdonald5400 4 роки тому +22

    This is SUPERB!....Every single, person, parent, & child can benefit from the shared wisdom & proper perspective of Alain's "School of Life". Thank you so much for this. :)

    • @harrynac6017
      @harrynac6017 4 роки тому

      Everyone, except the elderly who are dying alone now, due to the lockdown. Is it ok they're feeling not ok? I don't think so.

    • @susanrichard1653
      @susanrichard1653 3 роки тому

      @@harrynac6017 forgive my rudeness, I apologize, you have been blessed with extreme wealth and intelligence, you can solve this issue. Please reflect on a global perspective and be grateful for all of your blessings.

  • @S3NDZZ
    @S3NDZZ 4 роки тому +6

    The school of life, crash course philosophy (on stoicism), and Einzelgänger, are essential during quarantine.

  • @v.l.963
    @v.l.963 4 роки тому +3

    How pleased to see the face behind those beautiful chunks of wisdom. 🐈❤️... And indeed, during the interview, he spoke like in one of His videos. Loved it.

    • @ib3scope
      @ib3scope 4 роки тому

      @sailing7777 School of Life

  • @yasminaakar5334
    @yasminaakar5334 4 роки тому +1

    He is brilliant. Can’t stop listening to him

  • @duysalekinci
    @duysalekinci 4 роки тому +3

    I am a big big big Alain fan and I love his work and speech because of he is so right to the point and no sugarcoating no fairy tales! This was such a great talk btw!

  • @LethallxVanity
    @LethallxVanity 4 роки тому +2

    Jesus Alain, I really needed this today. Thank you.

  • @elisabethfung658
    @elisabethfung658 4 роки тому +6

    What a great guest! School of Life is awesome!

  • @JaizaJumawanHeyJmaj
    @JaizaJumawanHeyJmaj 4 роки тому +6

    The School of Life is my favorite youtube channel

  • @sophiazaha
    @sophiazaha 4 роки тому +2

    its the first time I meet Alain de Botton and he made me feel so wonderful.Thank you James

  • @AdvocateJ
    @AdvocateJ 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks a lot for reminding me of this great contemporary philosopher.- Actually, I first met him via TV back in 2003, when his series "Phlosophy: A Guide To Happiness" was broadcast in Catalan on Televisió de Catalunya.
    Lately I need to hear and get knowledge from people who really can teach me how to live while staying true to my joys and desires. Greetings from Terrassa, Catalonia and stay safe everybody! 😘

    • @theschooloflifetv
      @theschooloflifetv 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Greetings from the whole School of Life team. We hope to come and teach our conference in Barcelona just as soon as the virus allows!

  • @veronicabolanos3526
    @veronicabolanos3526 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for interviewing him today, we always need this kind of words but especially now, I have heard his speeches and followed school of life for a few months now, and his ideas have brought me comfort and peace many many times. Thank you James

  • @ikramchafai8630
    @ikramchafai8630 4 роки тому +7

    I love this guy! He genuinely makes my life better

  • @oi8542
    @oi8542 4 роки тому +1

    We love you Alain !!!

  • @teatime3318
    @teatime3318 3 роки тому

    Friendship is an absolute glorious thing. Thank you for the confirmation and thank you Mr. Corden for the guest appearance.

  • @PensaryEntender
    @PensaryEntender 4 роки тому +2

    Love Alain!

  • @ArchiduquesaMA
    @ArchiduquesaMA 4 роки тому +1

    what he said is so true,I became friends with my sister because of the quarentine, she worked a lot and we never had time to talk.

  • @NishantMehrotra
    @NishantMehrotra 4 роки тому +2

    This guy is golden. I devour all his School of Life videos. Great books too. Excellent interview. Feel like texting 5 mates now.

  • @Onlinesully
    @Onlinesully 4 роки тому +1

    another person living in great comfort, speaking about how enjoyable regular life is. enjoying the vulnerability etc.
    and taking a break from perfect lives and perfect parenting etc.
    most were living normal vulnerable lives and not obsessed with others situations.

  • @linhdang7327
    @linhdang7327 4 роки тому +1

    He turns everything that seems complicated into simple, relaxing. Positive feeling !!! Yet not so easy in real life

    • @harrynac6017
      @harrynac6017 4 роки тому

      Yeah, al flowers and roses. "It's ok to feel not ok if your mom is dying, but you're not allowed to see her." What a great philosopher.

  • @Sandra-lu3ri
    @Sandra-lu3ri 3 роки тому

    This man is so awesome. He is very straightforward, I completely agree with the host in his praise of him

  • @davelaera1674
    @davelaera1674 4 роки тому

    Thank you for inviting Alain.

  • @IndieBassJA26
    @IndieBassJA26 4 роки тому +1

    I LOVE ALAIN!

    • @igorilic509
      @igorilic509 4 роки тому +2

      Me too.

    • @IndieBassJA26
      @IndieBassJA26 4 роки тому

      @@igorilic509 I like your taste in black and white photos Igor

  • @LuizaRocha
    @LuizaRocha 4 роки тому +2

    He is the best!

  • @exoscalmfan191
    @exoscalmfan191 4 роки тому +1

    school of life videos are sooo comforting to listen to whenever i’m feeling a bit astray, but also give lots of helpful guidance through challenging life situations. and there’s always compassion involved. loveee

  • @anabernardo4430
    @anabernardo4430 4 роки тому +1

    I discover this man on UA-cam 5/6 years ago. Really glad more people are getting to know him. He is a brillant philosopher

  • @jahan442
    @jahan442 4 роки тому +1

    Not all of us has the wisdom to see life as he does, but just listening to him for moment does calm things down.

  • @linjubar
    @linjubar 4 роки тому +1

    This is so real.

  • @thereverseguy5562
    @thereverseguy5562 4 роки тому +11

    James Corden you are the best host I ever saw

  • @adeletaylor4327
    @adeletaylor4327 4 роки тому +2

    Ditch the Sourdough love that !

  • @petrabozovic6365
    @petrabozovic6365 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Alain! ❤️

  • @magpie913
    @magpie913 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for bringing Alain to your show. People should definitely bring his thoughts into their own lives. It always feels like fresh air and enlightenment every time I listen to him even though all he says is essential knowledge about life that we lack of in a paradoxical way. I love him so... Thank you to both of you!

  • @fitfulflashesoflucidity227
    @fitfulflashesoflucidity227 4 роки тому +72

    I should take back the money I gave to my university and give them to the school of life

  • @noone9472
    @noone9472 4 роки тому +1

    I agree with caring for and nurturing our friendships, but in a world where everyone cares more about their love interests, meaning your friends care more about their love interests, it’s difficult not to do the same if you don’t want to end up alone

  • @Bizzwheezedewizzwuzz
    @Bizzwheezedewizzwuzz 4 роки тому +3

    wow........
    I really needed to hear this right now.
    I'm so glad that these type of people exist. What would we do without their words. ♥

  • @sabinemedica8887
    @sabinemedica8887 3 роки тому

    Love him and his message
    All of you stay healthy 👍🏻

  • @yoya4766
    @yoya4766 4 роки тому +1

    I'm so glad Alain heeded my advice to sound normal, rather than the fake patronising tone he used to have. It makes such a difference.

  • @francampbell4097
    @francampbell4097 4 роки тому

    Even go back further that a few years to his interviews on the philosophers - PURE GOLD!!