How to become a better person
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2015
- It sounds normal to say one's out to become a fitter person; but it sounds weird to say one would like to be a nicer or better person. It shouldn't - so here is a guide to 10 virtues of a nice person. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): goo.gl/jpBFrj
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“Why does being ‘a good person’ have such a bad name? In the modern world, the idea of trying to be good or kind conjures up all sorts of negative associations: of piety, solemnity, bloodlessness and sexual renunciation. It’s telling that ‘wicked’ has even become a term of praise.
And yet the project of being good is as vital, or even more important, for the individual and society as is the project of being healthy. Yet while we have no problem with going to the gym to get fitter, it sounds deeply weird, even creepy, to suggest that one might ‘work’ at being better or nicer...”
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This channel should be mandatory for everyone on UA-cam.
Although most of his content is very good, some content is very political.
Like what?
I must remember to not share extreme views in the comment section.
+Dan Haddock (Dan at TLFN) Haha
No, I agree with them and think that many users of UA-cam would do well to watch it.
Who else loves being polite?
Especially to rude people in sort of a mocking way...
+Marco Palomba Isn't mocking someone rude?
lalaithan not if you react to rudeness with politeness to show someone how such behavior is counterproductive and nasty.
That's not mocking them. Marco Palomba
or when u be nice to someone who is arrogant
+lalaithan yiour right, its teaching them lmfaoaofaofo lolol
Resilience
Empathy
Patience
Sacrifice
Politeness
Humour
Self-awareness
Forgiveness
Hope
Confidence
Ramon Gomide thanks now I don’t have to watch the video
Cool
I dont even know why I'm watching this video if I'm already like that, little bit of confidenx tho
I've gotta work on the Confidence and the Self-awarness thing.
I should also try to be more serious, so people don't think of me as a joke.
also known as 3:53
This video, to me, has actually helped. I don't know for what reason, but I always seem to be irritant, rude to people, and say really hurtful things. I don't know, why I do it. It may be my own insecurites that I try to hide with an "aggressive" front, to simply put others down to make myself feel better, or simply because I've not been very socialy aware to know that the things in my mind and the things that I say should be thought over.
From today; after watching this, I will be a happier person to be around, I will not put others downbut instead, I will encourage them and bring them up, and think a thousand times before I say something to someone. Even if I have to I will find a nicer way to show my displeasure.
I don't know why I wrote this, but I don't have many friends, and my parents and I are not on good terms for the exact reason that I'm watching this video for. I guess, I just wanted to "tell" someone. Good luck to you all. I hope you have some form of success from this, wherever you are.
Thanks a million tbh!!!!!!
Oh God u r really sweet person. I hope u r living ur life happily.
I'm really mean but I'm quite in school I want to be louder and nicer ......
I understand you. I also talk without thinking. I'm only being rude while "just saying the truth". I have serious and harming anger issues. It just doesn't let me sleep at night. I'm always anxious and nervous. Try to idolize someone that is kind. It kinda helps. Good luck)))
How is it going?
Resilience and patience are incredibly difficult.
Sacrifice also
I love and hate that he said something along the lines of: its hard to have patience because we tend to believe everything should be perfect, I never even gave paitence an analysis or time to get any grasp at why I had none! But then we he added that line of correcting it: We should seek perspective and realism. Of course but emotions are assholes and visceral, its why most are vices huh?
+Pureeey I'd say empathy, And my reason is one that you may share is to be empathetic is to lower your self to their lower overall wellness and it can be contagious and affect you for a period of time, that is what i cannot risk allowing for even a bit.
+Pureeey I'm self aware enough to empathize with your struggle here. I decidedly to politely sacrifice some of my time to leave a comment saying I am confident and hopeful you can become a better person.
This is what my grandpa told me before he died. This is something that has helped me and can help you because it can be applied most of the time. And that is he said "if things are tough just put one foot in front of the other and keep walking"
Well I am a horrible person so I need this video 😂
Tristan same
Tristan me 2
Tristan same here sadly
Me too
Same, I usually think that I'm the worst possible person to talk to. I try to be a better person but I keep failing
The creative content on this channel is amazing. I lose track of time rewatching certain videos and sharing them. Plus I love all the different animations, seriously appreciate the quality and dedication these videos have.
Come to NYC, would love to attend one of your classes.
He replies to the pretty face but I don't see it for anyone else lol
+Валентин Леонов Чудя се от къде ли си...
+Badass Testosterone Сигурно е в същата държава от където и съм аз :)
"We've become really good at some things like going to the moon..." Wot? We're a former colony of Britain, so that means you can take credit for our achievements is it? You slackers... get your own moon. BP
I would also add gratitude to the list, but practicing those ten things does make life more meaningfull
Gus Hersey yes, as well as honestly
Gratitude is so important
I just discovered this channel. I think I'm in love.
Same here man
***** No thank you for your wonderful content
+Jaxon Silva Agree, love this channel.
+Jaxon Silva i thiink i'm in love too
but with you
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+Jaxon Silva lol SAME
Just imagine if American culture promoted these values instead of the hatred and violence that defines us.
fear = $
American culture is a mixture of so many different perspectives and ideals that I feel like saying American culture promotes hatred and violence is incredibly ignorant.
Yeah it's pretty absurd in my opinion to even suggest that America exists as any kind of singular entity that can instill things specifically by virtue of it's own self.
actually any culture is quite complex so it's kinda ignorant to generalize any.
American culture is so naturally diverse and you have showed that you clearly cant comprehend this.
ever since i started meditating, my life has been turning around for the good. i feel a scenes of joy, peace and happiness. The things I need the most in my life. I was so socially awkward, and because of that I had no friends. Mediation has taught me how to face those fears. with out those fears i started to be more socially active. Strangers would become friends, and with friends came happiness. I no longer had the urge to end my life. The skills i need for a happy life. I had moved to a ghetto school and I had no idea how to make friends with out turning your life in their direction. The direction of sadness and sorrow (life of violence/drugs/jail). With college getting more impossible to enter with out money nor good grades. I no longer saw my self going that direction. But now my direction is more clear than ever. and nothing not even this storm of depression can get in the away from my dreams. Because they`re more than just dreams. they are a potential reality that can one day me my reality.
Thanks for the idea I'll try it. :)
1.Resilience
2.Empathy
3.Patience
4.Politeness
5.Humour
6.Self-awareness
7.Forgiveness
8.Hope
9.Confidence
10.Sacrifice
Exactly what I needed to see as an anxious, young person brooding in her apartment at a ridiculous hour. Off to write down those virtues, tape them to the wall, and go to sleep. Thank you very much for this reminder!
Wahhhh! Thank you!
Are you doing well now? Three years later?
Like looking in a mirror and time capsule at the same time..
How are you doing now, man?
"Little we ultimately lose from risking everything"
(3:45 - School of life)
Beautiful words!
I wish I could like this more than once. It is by far my favorite video on UA-cam as well as being imho the most actionable plan towards living a genuinely happy life.
I have been consciously applying these principles daily for the past few months and the result is amazing. I find myself more connected, more engaged and genuine with all those around me. The net result being I am happier and even when things aren't perfect I still find the strength to be happy. The craziest part is people around me have noticed and started asking "what's my secret".
Absolutely love, love, love this channel. And, love this video. Animation is great. Writing is brilliant. Wonderful voice over. Well done! And, thank you!
I totally agree 🤗🤗🤗
I have tears in my eyes... No idea why.
Seeing someone still caring about the real important things in life these days is getting too rare. Thank you for this and keep it up!
this actually helped, i say things without thinking about it and i don’t know if i come off as rude or awkward
Two things: First, I agree with the message/content of this video.
Second: From what I understand, the MAJORITY of the 10 lessons here can be filtered as; "There is something to consider beyond your "SELF".
I am well aware that I am a terrible person. Therefore i want to change into a better person.
I want to but I have given up. I see that trying to do so doesn't change people's views towards you. Or am I doing so to try and win other people's approval? Is my desire of wanting to be better not for my sake but for that of other people who never gave a shit about me?
the fact you recognise you are ‘terrible’ and have that desire to be better shows you can be redeemed :)
I love the School of Life and what Alain de Botton is doing to bring philosophy back to where it belongs - to everyday life.
Trust me it’s a good habit to always behave nicely and if someone disrespects/offends and you still respond nicely they might even apologise. Positivity is the best thing ever. Smile friends
I'm a really bad son and a big brother, it's been 2 years since I'm trying to refrain from doing bad things but I still happen to do them no matter how hard I try. I've committed some sins and I've been a nuisance to everyone because of my bad habits. I was about to kick the bucket but then I found the light which allowed me to improve myself. Even now I've not changed a lot from back then but I'm still trying to improve myself.
Your video gave me some confidence and I'll definitely improve myself this year, thank you.
This is helpful.. sometimes lessons come late. Sacrifice and politeness, two things that I can see I’ve failed to personally cultivate. I’ve been selfish and rude for far too long. I refuse to think I’m incapable of change, but where to go from here- what changes I can make myself, in isolation, it’s scary to think of what I can do differently now. I wish I had done so many things different. I am grateful for the upload.
Everyone wishes they could do something differently, but just forget about all that stuff. Whatever happened yesterday will only hinder today because you’re afraid of making the same mistake, thus dwelling on how you could have done it ‘better’. But there is no better when it comes to the past, because you’re capable of change and there’s always tomorrow.
I would like to add "Courage" since I think you need courage to do everything in life, especially to be confidence.
Yes i agree. And integrity as well.
I think courage is the road to resilience
Forgiveness its, in my opinion, the key to a better life
You may be right, but it’s the process in between in which can make or break you
I fully agree with Maria Paredes. Today I felt a little confused and low on selfesteem and after watching a few of your videos, my spirits are so much higher. Thank you! Thomas
School of life please make a poster with those virtues on there.
There is always a possibility to be a better person. Miraculously. There are limitations to being better as well as being a better person.
these humans are so strangely drawn. But the lessons are solid.
I usually watch your videos when I'm in complicated emotional state, and they always help me to deal with the situation I am in. Thank you!
You can practice virtue all you want, but all that goes out of the window the moment you realize that life have boundaries.
I need this video to help me in the future, i really want to become a better person and I will try my best to do so.
Follow Jesus closely. He equips and empowers.
The problem I have is, that I want to be a good person, and I know alls the rules, but somehow I still sort of slip sometimes and hurt other people with my behaviour and only realize afterwards. It feels like sometimes I can't protect others from myself and I don't know when the next time will be where I slip. It's tough. Do any of you feel the same?
I feel the same
Maybe it has some thing to do with our childhoods
Yhh
It be like that sometimes, but just keep practicing being a better person, it will stop.
Yep
@@zinnyj2414 Yes with persistence and patience we get better 👍🏽
Closed my eyes, and just listened to the narrator talking. So calming. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into trying to improve the human race. By aiming to improve ourselves through the help of this channel we automatically liberate others. This channel is Gold!
watching this after "the darkest truth about love" and "you will marry the wrong person".. sigh... i feel much better now :D
hope regained - check
I absolutely adore this channel.
There should be more of these kind of videos on the internet
A little bit of me feels better when I found myself being able to identify with a lot of these traits. Maybe I'm a better person than I thought I was.
an important point missing from this list: mutual respect. anyone has a right to exist. to think, to learn, to grow. etc. as long as you are a law-abiding citizen of your country, and you can tell right from wrong, you can be and do anything you want.
To people watching this, let's all try to be better people. I hope we all succeed. It will be hard, but change must start within ourselves. I wish all of us good luck ❤
I've given up trying to become a better person, I just wonder what is the point anymore. It does nothing to change how other people see you. Changing only makes other people angry because they were so smug thinking you wouldn't and so they're just twisted and bitter at being proven wrong. Society really is horrible.
I am so grateful for the beautifully presented, kind and nourishing thoughts in your videos! I stop by almost everyday now! Thank you!
Treat people the way you want to be treated that’s true happiness
This is possibly your best video yet. I found "The kinder, gentler version of philosophy" originally and are now completely up to date on The School of Life. This one in particular I believe strikes a chord with all of us and as I try to share many of these ideas and messages with my peers I believe this will be my first port of call. Clear, fun, and more than thought provoking.
i love this channel.
Everything about this video is fantastic. Thank you!
This is by far the best 4 minutes I've spent online! Thank you, School of Life team! If schools/ universities would have a class where your channel would be shown, this world would be, little by little, a much better place!
Este canal, es lo mejor que le pudo pasar a youtube! These channel, is the best that could have happened yo youtube :D!
The animation is like salad fingers
But positive
Lol
Alain I saw your talk at Sydney about media and I have been subbed to this channel for a while and only recently realised it was you.
Cheers for the work it's great
Thanks school of life for spreading your acquired wisdom and presenting it in a creative way that even young children could understand. keep up the awesome work, its truly a blessing.
I would suggest replacing empathy with compassion and politeness with kindness. The reason is that both empathy and politeness are components of the boarder and more fundamental values (virtues) of compassion and kindness. If one is compassionate, one will be empathetic. If one is kind, one will want to be polite. However, one can have both empathy and politeness without having compassion and kindness. In fact, research shows that while empathy is an extremely important trait to have and develop, it (emotional intelligence) can also have a dark side, allowing one to better manipulate others. See the Atlantic Monthly article "The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence" and the Sam Harris podcast with Professor Paul Bloom (where they discuss the downsides of empathy but maintain compassion is always useful): soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-virtues-of-cold-blood-a-conversation-with-paul-bloom .
If you do something for someone else, you do it to be a good person? Well, why do we want to be good people? It releases certain pheremones in our brain that casue emotional pleasure to know we ourselves are good people, so in the end are we really doing things for other people? Or do we do it for ourselves.
Even if you love someone deeply, a wife, husband, child, parent, why do you love them? You feel good when you talk to them, or when they're happy. YOU feel happy when THEY feel happy, so it traces back to your own happiness.
No matter how good of a person anyone tries to be, nobody actually REALLY cares about how other people feel.
I have been depressed, super joyful, empty, incredibly confused and i have honestly thought the same exact thing as you and wondered it for so long. When my mom died, i felt so selfish, i was so focused on myself that all i could think was how everything affected me, how she left me when i was so young, how my friends would take care of me, how i would end up getting more attention from people. I thought what the hell am i doing being so selfish? I just couldn't get passed it and eventually i just had to accept that i was self centered and you know what happened? i got passed it. I found that it was really actually self-interest, it was a lot of it. But out from it can come love, just like out from our flaws comes perfection, and just like out from trying to become better people, we give love to others. It's okay to think of ourselves, that makes us human and that's how we actually care about others. A strange paradox. I think everything in life is like that. There is a balance and a deep connection like this and its difficult to understand and discover. We may question our motives and our self-interests, but it is exactly that which is making is so much more human. When you find a way to let go of that feeling, you will end up focused on the happiness that person is feeling in front of you and on what you did for them, NOT that you care about them because you dont need to think about caring to actually care, and i believe that at that point you will find acceptance with that happiness. Keep questioning things and progressing. We all have a lot to learn and are just trying to find ourselves. Have a wonderful life :)
+Moshe R After going through all that, you don't want the same to happen to other people, do you?
I was bullied a lot in school, so I became rude to people. That was my defence mechanism. But then I realized what I said above.
+Buddy Boy12 Honestly, who cares how you feel about it? The net result is the same no matter what you're motivations might be you
so long as you're actually doing actually benefits someone else, you're aloud to feel good about doing something nice for someone. Its a win win for everyone you're just overthinking it and making yourself feel bad about the fact that people get happy when they do nice things for other people.
The only danger is convincing yourself you're a good person and not examining youre actions.
+Alex o his argument is that true altruism doesn't exist, because every good deeds we do, we do it for ourself. You do good thing, so people like you, or so you can feel good about yourself, or so it creates a better world for people to live in, in which you're part of that group. Everything is about you.
+Michael Panggabean That's kind of a meaningless realization and damaging way of thinking about it though. Like Alex said, the end result remains the same. I've seen people argue this point with nothing more in mind than calling 'good people' hypocrites, and finding an excuse to be 'a bad person'.
This is the best channel I know in UA-cam. Kudos to the people behind this channel.
This is truly inspiring - I watched it twice. I love your definition of confidence - superb.
A healthy mind, body and soul is so important. Kindness, tolerance and love always trump hate. Peace and love to all from Houston, TX :-) - Jon
Thanks Heathcliff 😄👍
+Pam Batuigas PamPam! Either you're a very young person with an old soul or you just dated yourself, haha! I used to watch that cartoon all the time when I was a kiddo. You'd be surprised at how many people say Garfield, lol.
+It'sSimpleReally I feel sorry for the 90s kids who didnt get the chance to know him. i just adore him. Thank you for making me smile by bringing back sweet funny memories od him. Gotta go look for his old cartoons now 😘
+Pam Batuigas - Right! Good idea actually. I'm gonna do the same.
It's funny how you found a way to put Trump and tolerance in the same sentence :D
(vote for Trump guys!)
I love you school of thought i love you now that i have found you i cherish you as i can affirm my thoughts and feeling you are my hope keep going exist to speak the truth as realized or found or created but exist for i need you please
i need this video because im a horrible person thank you! i especially need to work on being open and honest, and overall just kindness
i think this channel is helping me a great deal! :D thanks!
I'm really sure you can help yourself to be healthier. I already did that thanks to Weedborn.
I don't think that this video will motivate somebody to "become a better person".I believe that if somebody is not raised well by his parents is very difficult to make an 180 turn,I think he needs a shock to get into that direction.For most people I think this video is another interesting video that when they wake up the next day it will be forgotten.
Unless, of course, someone becomes completely intrigued by how their life could be, and they take the time to study up on these virtues to become a better person. Take a look at Mark Flavin's comment just a few posts up to see the affects of that!
Well.......I don't think that actually 🤔
I actually believe that anyone can be a betterperson,but who knows......
Wow, just wow...
there is not a single video I have seen on TSOL that i did not love to bits.. great animation, fantastic content, direction and story telling...
This was a wonderful video. Concise yet full of everything I needed to hear. Great job!
i had to watch it twice,because i really wanted to hear it, but i couldn't focus on it because of the characters in the video lol
+Keith Varden I know right, They're so cute xD
So TOUCHING! Thank you for the time, thought, effort, patience, knowledge and love that is encrypted in this channel! ...♡♡♡ ♡♡ If I feel like shit I watch THESCHOOLOFLIFE...♡ It gives me food for thought. I ALWAYS FEEL REFRESHED AFTER A FEW VIDEOS. They never get old, I can rewatch them repetitively altho d pick up new things from them each time. Seriously! THANK YOU! ♡
found this page thru sargon's liked pages. amazing work SOL. keep up the amazing work, we really appreciate it
I am a goodish person,but recently I did something terrible but she was kind enough to forgive me
But I decided I need to change so here I am
There is only one virtue, that stands above all. It was in the video as well, but mis-informingly stated. Self-awarness or awarness of (no)self.
In other words, meditation. -Step one
Realization of (no)self through observing the mind. -Step two
Freedom from self. -Step three
alienzen Self-awarness that gives you the realization that mind is merely a tool or the 6th sense.... or in other words, awarnes that there is no "self", ...that this "self" is a construct of the 6th sense, the mind (ego)...which is an illusion. Hence, (no)self.
Kind of hard to put it eloquently, not my mothers tongue.
alienzen
By observing the ego (a sense, 6th, the mind), through consciousness (meditation)
Nirvana is merely staying in the ultimate trance of observation. In Lao Tzu's words, "When I let go of who I am, I become who I might be"..... as other countless ones, scattered across history, saying the same thing, in a new way
+Peter Klemenc meditation is for budhists
***** If you ever saw Stargate: Universe this following explanation would make sense, else..hmm.
My belief is that the body is like this spaceship Destiny (SG:Universe) and meditation is like self-repair and upgrade of systems mode. When you meditate and breathe deeply into the belly and the root, you sort of fill yourself with energy, up to a point that you literally fill bigger or fuller. Now, I believe you are very wise and can look up on google "the benefits of meditation"... besides brocolli, it's literally the best thing you can do in your life for your well being. Fck religion. Wish you the best.
Can someone please elaborate on the "self awareness" one for me?
Hey!
Basically, self-awareness is to examine your own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The goal is to understand how you work and why.
For instance, maybe you got mad at someone. Then you reflect on it: what did this person do that got me mad? Why did I react? Maybe what the person did was against an important value of mine. Let's say they insulted my friend: maybe I'm reacting because it's my friend and it goes against my loyalty and/or affection for this person. Maybe I'm reacting because I think everyone deserves not to be insulted, because I deeply believe in respect. Maybe it would imply that I'm weak because I'm friends with an "unworthy person" and it hurts the image I have of myself. Maybe several of these factors are combined.
Then, when you've isolated the factors, you can still ask more: what does this value come from? My parents? School? Personal crucial experience? etc. (It doesn't have to be because of a value, it can be other factors)
All this work is very helpful when something goes wrong, because it allows you to override the thought processes that have a negative impact on your life, like getting angry often, trusting too fast, never trusting, going for the wrong person, being chronically disatisfied etc.
I hope my explanation is understandable. If not (or even if it is) feel free to ask for more :)
owlnemo Well thanks for the time to reply. I understand the concept of self awareness. I was just asking for an explanation of one specific point he made where he said "what belongs to the world."
Argh. Sorry for giving you subtitles you did not need (^_^)'>
"What belongs to the world" stands (I think) for the things you have no control over.
Wisdom is to care about changing things that are within our reach and not worry about what we have no control over.
I think the video is refering to this, basically saying: be self-aware enough that you know your strengths and can work on your weaknesses, but also let go of what is beyond your reach and ultimately, well, not your own problem.
owlnemo mmmmm that's some deep shit right there
This is a wonderful channel! Its optimistic, idealistic and enlightening.
This video especially. This list of virtues is brilliant and gives a lot to think about. Thank you!
I just loved how nicely four season was there in background
k I got all these in check, where do I pick up my diploma in Messiah Sciences?
90% of those who are in my social circle would get a 0/10 according to this! :P
Sounds like You might need a change of scene, my friend.
Dallas Dwayne tell me about it
+suhaibab How about looking out for people with these of similar virtues
I mean you surely have one or two acquaintances who fit these "standarts"
T-Bay Kun it's not worth it.
"how little we ultimately lose from risking everything" ... amazing!
this channel is so chilled out I love it
Could I have this in written form, or captions?
Ah, sorry for how far in the future this is! I decided to take notes throughout the video of the main points per virtue, and I don't mind you seeing them. I'd like to apologize for any spelling or grammatical errors; I just cut straight to the points as quickly as possible:
Resilience:
Art of keeping going when dark
Accepting reversals normal
Refusing frighten others own fears
Human natural in end reassuringly tough
Empathy:
Capacity connect imaginatively w/ unique experiences others
Courage become someone else
Look back one's self w/ honesty
Patience:
Lose temper cause we believe things perfect
Grow calmer more forgiving by realistic about things actually tend go
Sacrifice:
Hardwired seek own advatage
Forgo own satisfactions in name of someone else
Politeness:
Spare otgers exposure of deeper selves
Learn manners the necessary internal rules of civilization
Linked to tolerance live alongside people dont necessarirly agree with
Humor:
See the funny sides of situations of ones self
Self-Awaremess:
Not to blame others for ones troubles moods
Have sense of whats going on inside amd what belongs world
Forgiveness:
All times gotten through life without someone cutting us some slack
Living w/ others not possible w/out excusing errors
Hope:
World is now is just pale shadow of what it one day could be
Balance optimism pesimism deep and shallow
Confidence:
Constant awareness of how short life is
Isnt arrogance
How little we ultimately lose risking everything
I once had 20 dollar I was about to give it to a homeless person then immediately took it back went to McDonald’s then bought the guy some stuff
The fact that we’re here , makes us a better person lol
I’m happy I qualify as a nice person 😊
"We put a man on the moon but other things are still going wrong... we should be more forgiving" at 1:10. I think they mix up too much of technological achievement vs. culture and human behaviour.
Only a tiny fraction of the US was actually involved and able to put some people on the moon. Only a small fraction builds infrastructure, cars , ... . You don't have to change people in order to progress in technology.
But it's completely different with empaphy, forgiveness and so on. This is a behavior on the personal level. These are very difficult skills to obtain which require a huge amount of time and lots of practise.
But you don't need to change very much in order to use technology, so every *** can use a smarthphone, while contributing absolutely nothing to its creation.
who speaks? it seems a lot alain de botton
+The School of Life Is it??? Wow, as a total coincidence of running into this channel (well...maybe not SUCH a coincidence - I'm looking into studying Western philosophers), I recently bought The Consolations of Philosophy on audiobook, and would LOVE to be listening to it in THIS voice than the one who did the reading. It's not that I don't like the reader's voice, it's just that I enjoy Alain de Botton's so much more. It's very smooth and comforting. :)
i've read essays in love; great guy
Thank you so much The School of Life for these wonderful videos...you teach a lot about life and how it should be lived!
By far my favorite channel on UA-cam and this one is another masterpiece from you guys...Keep it going:):)
Going to watch this every morning and night, every day, starting now, forever.
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My biggest challenges are the first and last. Confidence and resilience. Sometimes (probably most times) I'm just too hard on myself that I end up doing worse than if I were a little kinder to myself. Thanks SoL. ❤️
The 2 I'm worst at is sacrifice and self awareness
I come from the future! I have watched this video back when it first came out and was inspired to really put in the effort to "become" a better person. I won't say that I am the best version of myself, but I can tell you how much this video has impacted my life. I still think about the virtues and how I try to apply them in my daily life. I thank you for inspiring me to reflect on my own actions. I thank you that you were able to teach me meaning to abstract concepts. I know that you probably won't read this comment but I wanted you to know how much this video has affected me positively.
Thank you. I never commented on your videos so far. I love most of them and I am grateful for your fantastic work.
Thank you for making this hope you have a good day
my friend suggest me to watch the videos of this channel, but the problem that i've faced was my failure at understanding the topics of the videos.. that was a mess for me since i wasn't good at English and i was conscious about its importance "i'm not an English native speaker" but now i'm able too and i'm extremely excited and thankful for this language to make me able to understand your videos.
Very empowering video. One trait that came to mind that is essential as well is honesty.
The one thing I'm a bit dubious about is politeness. Yes it is necessary, but I feel that sometimes rudeness or frankness is also necessary. In this aspect there must be a balance, and that balance is dependent on the situation regardless.
Glad I found this channel
School of life thank you for covering educational clips...always a pleasure watching.
"Pessimism is not necessarily deep; nor optimism shallow." Well said!
This is probably the best video on this channel. I've seen other videos coming from this channel that I like too, but some don't (and I often can understand why), but I don't see how anyone could ever not like this video.
I love the wisdom they teach and how well they may have helped others and me through my struggles of daily life with others with these 10
Good reminders we should all use.
I think this is an amazingly well put together video with extremely wise words. Well done, well done. I applaud you.
Finally, a new year's resolution I can sign up to! Especially pleased to see "resilience" at number 1 (they are, of course, all important). Another great video from TSoL.