Alain de Botton on Emotional Education

Emotional Education is at the core of what we need to lead a fulfilled life - and is what The School of Life teaches online and in physical branches around the world. In this film, founder of The School, Alain de Botton discusses what emotional education is - and why we so badly need it.

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[aquablushgirl]

I wish I had a mini Alain to take around in my pocket and to talk sense to me when my emotions get out of control.

[peachwalls]

I watch this literally every 2 months. Free therapy and world class stand up at the same time.

[parimaludapurkar]

I can't be the only one here to be blown away away by this man's self-awareness and command over language.

[pigriderstarwatcher]

“The display of vulnerability is the only way to turn strangers into friends.” Man I felt that.

[dreamland-lwce]

"Melancholy is not sadness or despair, nor is it rage, nor is it bitterness, its an elegant negotiation with tragedy. We live in a cruel world. I will tell you how cruel it is. One of the first questions that we face whenever we meet somebody new is "what do you do"? And according to how you answer that questions people are incredibly pleased to see you or a little bit fearful and just leave you alone. And you know that you are not going to get the respect, the kindness, the honor, that all of us crave, because you have not performed well enough in a very fast moving, very competitive capitalistic economy. "

[izzymeadows]

He’s just blown me away with his words, humour, how down to earth he is… I have never learnt so much so lightly in my life. What a man!!

[alexisf]

These kinds of videos deserve more views than music videos. Suicide and depression are at an all time high. Philosophy and psychology is what we all need to learn. Handling emotions should be a class subject.

[rosad]

I love ❤️ this guy, my husband thinks he’s boring.
I could listen to him all day.

I feel this is our graduation ceremony from all the videos we watched, we finally get to meet our leader.

[healherheartempath]

Hes So Sarcastic, Blunt and Forward in the most Compassionate way. Thats how u master Tact!

[samnitro]

The School of Life has helped me so much since I discovered it a year ago. I have experienced so much cruelty and trauma in my life that it nearly killed me. I am on a journey of continuous improvement these days to overcome the horrors I have been through. The School of Life has become a valuable tool in my kit of resources to help me live a fulfilled life now and into the future.

[lacornuta]

Since discovering Alain's work and the School of Life I have watched and listened to this channel repeatedly, and still not sick of it. Great reminder for life's little trifles and like therapy in my comfy couch at home ... Love his body of work.
.... if he starts a church I would be signing up 😆

[emilytheimp]

Wait, there is a person behind the voice from the videos??!

[tomanocucaralhoporra]

This is the best talk about philosophy I've seen from a stand-up comedian

[siobhanmcgregor]

Rewire your reward system ; stay away from materialistic narcissistic people take pleasure from peace and hobbies. Create a life you are comfortable with.

[MandyJMaddison]

Alain de Botton, "Melancholy is an elegant engagement with tragedy."

Beautifully said.

[ossen]

We are taught integrals and derivatives in schools but have no understanding for how to handle life, being a human. Fortunately internet is there to fill that gap. I salute you Alain.

[furstbauer]

I started watching the school of life when I was 16. it really helped me understand my emotions and the behavior of other people. I was a very agressive and often frustrated teenager and at that moment hopelessly in love with a very abusive person. That was six years ago and I changed a lot. When you meet me today, you would say that I'm a very calm and always friendly person. It's a journey I'm on and your channel helped me a lot to start in a better, more accepting and peacefull direction in life. Thank's a lot for that!

[alaaeltayeb]

Alain de Botton, you are my emotions google, respect and love Alain

[tubeyou]

His theories should be in every curriculum of mental health education and therapy. After listening to him carefully, I am both feeling better about myself and wanting to continue improving myself. How powerful his talk is!!