Alain, once again you've not disappointed. Thank you! As a 77 year-old retired Social Worker, (who has had a career in the 'helping field'), you still give me 'food for thought.'
Alain is considerably one of the most thoughtful human beings on the planet in this field. His work on adult emotional education with The School of Life changed my early life. I watch 20VC regularly and I think it’s important for founders (and this audience, generally) to have broader context on varying forms of an approach to life that might produce measurably more mental peace (as opposed to grinding our way out). Thanks for this! Long time viewer - Greg
Alain de Botton is incredible, as always. Everything he said in this interview really resonated with me. I think Harry’s questions were a bit on the simpler side, but I could tell he was genuinely trying to find answers for himself, which made it feel honest and relatable. It might not have been the most intellectual conversation, but for a lot of people, those are exactly the kinds of questions we’re struggling with, so it worked. Alain’s ability to make these big ideas so accessible is what makes him one of my idols. If I had the chance, I’d love to ask him: How do you reconcile the pursuit of big ambitions, like creating innovative products or building a meaningful business, with the idea of staying present and finding contentment in the moment, especially when the drive for achievement is tied to deeper emotional needs or past insecurities?
It took me too long to realise how motivated most people are by jealousy and that there are people like me who are less motivated by jealousy and how to tell the 2 apart. I find that people who are more motivated by internal ideals and less by competition with others are a treasure.
~20:01~ The odd parent's jealousy of their kids is something people WIL ONLY UNDERSTAND IF ONLY they have EXPERIENCED it. Most ppl are happy-go-lucky & believe that ALL parents want u to reach 'your full potential'
I always thought this is going to be the feature of humanity. Enlightened conversations about how to make our entire species better. Instead we get Boris Johnson. And WWE Superstars as Education Ministers. FML.
The Host comment on Shorts tells me that he's read my comment. I stand by it. This young man strikes me as disingenuous. For example, at the start he's looking for a compliment in 'giving up his weekends, and probably looking older than his 28 years... .' He later defined himself as "a leader." Hope he learns something about himself from Alain.
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Alain, once again you've not disappointed. Thank you! As a 77 year-old retired Social Worker, (who has had a career in the 'helping field'), you still give me 'food for thought.'
Alain is considerably one of the most thoughtful human beings on the planet in this field. His work on adult emotional education with The School of Life changed my early life.
I watch 20VC regularly and I think it’s important for founders (and this audience, generally) to have broader context on varying forms of an approach to life that might produce measurably more mental peace (as opposed to grinding our way out).
Thanks for this! Long time viewer
- Greg
Alain de Botton is incredible, as always. Everything he said in this interview really resonated with me. I think Harry’s questions were a bit on the simpler side, but I could tell he was genuinely trying to find answers for himself, which made it feel honest and relatable. It might not have been the most intellectual conversation, but for a lot of people, those are exactly the kinds of questions we’re struggling with, so it worked. Alain’s ability to make these big ideas so accessible is what makes him one of my idols.
If I had the chance, I’d love to ask him: How do you reconcile the pursuit of big ambitions, like creating innovative products or building a meaningful business, with the idea of staying present and finding contentment in the moment, especially when the drive for achievement is tied to deeper emotional needs or past insecurities?
I think Harry really showed his young age and immaturity here. He will grow up.
I liked Harry’s questions and I’m sure other viewers did, too.
Great content with Alain de Botton! I appreciate this man so much, he is so smart!
It took me too long to realise how motivated most people are by jealousy and that there are people like me who are less motivated by jealousy and how to tell the 2 apart.
I find that people who are more motivated by internal ideals and less by competition with others are a treasure.
3 seconds into the intro and i'm crying, good start
Great interview 👏
Absolutely your best show. ❤
you know there’s literally thousands of 20VC episodes right? 🤣
~20:01~ The odd parent's jealousy of their kids is something people WIL ONLY UNDERSTAND IF ONLY they have EXPERIENCED it.
Most ppl are happy-go-lucky & believe that ALL parents want u to reach 'your full potential'
Stellar
I always thought this is going to be the feature of humanity. Enlightened conversations about how to make our entire species better.
Instead we get Boris Johnson. And WWE Superstars as Education Ministers. FML.
amazing
I'm opening a GoFundMe to buy the interviewer a few pairs of pants
That’s so appreciated. I am a humble podcaster.
how dare a grown man choose shorts!
Harry Stebbings being actually 28 took me tf out
Why? You don't just drop a statement without defining the why...
The School of VC Life is officially born.
This parent wants it to succeed.
The Host comment on Shorts tells me that he's read my comment. I stand by it. This young man strikes me as disingenuous. For example, at the start he's looking for a compliment in 'giving up his weekends, and probably looking older than his 28 years... .' He later defined himself as "a leader." Hope he learns something about himself from Alain.
„We‘ve been here before …“
Maybe sometimes
Alain schooling this child
YES! 😊
Is it too much to expect that a public Host would at least wear full-length pants.
What is actually meaningful about being a VC vs being a farmer who actually produces something ? lol … Uber is still losing money …
Well theoretically vc allows novel ideas from people without funds to move forward. We used to call it patronage.
18:49~This "$tupid" 28-year old VC is not understanding, is struggling to understand how his success is NOT entirely due to him alone!
25:01~ $Tupid 28'year-old VC is talking about a "true meritocracy", yet his UNBORN KIDS are ALREADY MILLIONAIRES! 😂😂😂😂😂