What is 'success'?

We often think of being a success in status and financial terms. But being a success just means doing anything well, and there are so many ways to be successful, once we break away from the status ideals of our societies.

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[contortedsmile]

I can't explain in the right combination of words how truly life altering this channel and "The Book of Life" is. A huge amount of gratitude to all the people involved in the making of these positive forces for change and progress to a brighter future. I hope that some day soon I can also find my place among the ranks of individuals working meaningfully towards next great renaissance and era of enlightenment.

[jkennedy]

For me, success is to truly be happy. I'm not talking about the "happiness" obtained from material possessions (although I'd like that too) I'm talking about truly being actually fulfilled with life. Maybe I'll never succeed, maybe I will tomorrow, either way, I'll keep trying, because it's worth it.

[InfectedBlowjob]

In my opinion, success is achieving the goals you yourself set and being content with the end result.

[CiHLoL]

love the video. Still do not know what to do with my life.

[PaidFamCap]

Someone once told me success with limited by your accolades but success is only just doing what you love to do because not a lot of people get to do that

[gybx]

You are successful if you are at peace with yourself. If you can accept who you are and know that you have value regardless of what anyone else thinks. Doing simple ordinary things in life can benefit others and yourself. If you achieve a tranquil mind, you will be extraordinary in our present society. If you can find gratitude for what you have and embrace a simple life, then you are rich. If you can face your mortality courageously without fear, then you have great success.

[manning]

I come to this channel daily. I can say with certainty this channel has enhanced my life. Thank you so so much.

[ururu]

Just have to say your video production values are always off the charts spectacular! Great job there, also overall high quality food for thought. YouTube can finally be called a place where cat videos, let's plays and schools of thought can co exist.

[ZaphaQ]

Just leaving some words here:
I love this channel! Just want to thank you guys for existing.

[Chuschannel]

There are so many different aspects to success. This video reminds us that we shouldn't necessarily buy into the common ideas surrounding success, and we should examine our own personal beliefs and viewpoints on the matter, something that I suspect that many of us do not do in a deep, specific and honest way.

[ishadawaher-bakhos]

Guys, I just wanna say a truly profound thank you to you guys of The School of Life, especially to de Botton, you've helped me a lot through my stupid yet huge depression.

[KudakwashePedyo]

I would define success as when you achieve personal goals that are generally regarded as worthwhile by people that are close to you; the closer your goal is classed as being universal worthwhile the more of a success it is.

[rachelyy]

One of my favourites from your channel, by far. (The animation just gets better and better!) This is such a lovely reminder especially in this day and age.

[ahlembenchaa]

Success might be a state of mind, peace of mind it doesn't necessarily be giving other people or showing people your life in social media

[elissablight]

So beautiful! The content as well as the tone of Alain's voice as well as the visuals...so tender and moving :')

[leolim]

Love the more mellow narration and new animations.

[ela]

I love this channel, the artwork, the soothing voice of the narrators: Alain De Botton, and others, and the intelligent yet ever-so-kind content.
A sincere thanks to the whole team at The School of Life.
Thank you for making a difference.

[wyborglaw]

Success is in living as well as dying, and everything in between must be full of kindness, courage, intelligent and persistence.

[Zoelis]

I love this channel. It speaks so nicely what I have thought for a while. I just got in an argument with my mother because she does not believe these ideas and thinks I am taking life too seriously by believing them. But, I guess...to each their own. Thank you for taking the time and doing this. It's magnificent.

[zomuankimakhawlhring]

I've been thinking about this and I've come to the conclusion that money does not mean success but it also do, success can take many forms, for some having lots of money is success, for some, having a family and living happily is success, for some, helping others and contributing to the society and work for the greater cause for humanity is success, for some, being able to keep learning is success.