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Sometimes I feel smart, other times I put my keys in the refrigerator.

"Better to let them think you look like an idiot, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"

I think it's better to save the confessions of foolishness to a later date when you've worked out whether your potential partner has the maturity to respect your honesty. For some people, your confessions can just provide anecdotes to provide laughs at his/her workplace. Love many, trust few. Always paddle your own canoe.

Life is actually harder when you're not an idiot. If you take yourself too seriously, there's no way you can get out of your comfort zone and take chances. No matter how cool you try to act, it's impossible to avoid embarrassing or awkward situations. Ya just have to learn how to live with it and laugh at it.

I always thought that comedy was a way of acceptance and embracing oneself at our darkest ugliest times. That is why everyone loves the genre of comedy without exception.

I think the inner idiot is hidden due to the harsh criticisms of today's society. In many cases for trying to gain favor for a good cause, one slip up is all it takes for someone to latch onto and berate you, giving the illusion of whatever point you've tried to make invalid. It's why we hide it and how we dig the grave deeper and deeper to our own inner idiocy as a society. I believe this is what can cause a society to slowly crumble.

1:52 - "for example, we may lose confidence" *graph proceeds to demonstrate an increase in confidence*

Be like the cat - Always say I meant to do that and walk off proud.

1:50 this is so true, everybody, esspecially those in adolences, embrace your idiot. You will be made fun of by others at first,but you will be free of acting like someone you aren't. And they will be envious. It relieves a huge weight off your chest and people will start to accept and embrace you. It takes patience though.

When you are so confident and come up to the board and complete that math question but get it all wrong...

What if my inner idiot became almost my first personality and people can't take me seriously anymore unless i just shut up and try to act cool? I already found the person who loves my inner idiot and I'm glad of that, but I'm still afraid about how will I ever be able to fit into society or find a job without having to put up an average and apathetic wall to anyone and at the same time feeling well with myself and how I behave. I really appreciated this video though

I hope not to sound like me, me , me, but I thought I could share some of the most embarrassing examples of this from my life, in case it helps anyone to feel a little better about himself: 1. When I first came to Germany to study, I only had enough money to survive for a few weeks. So I had to find a job immediately. But I didn't speak German..So I thought I could go to Turkish restaurants to ask if they had work for me. Then I went to this fancy restaurant and asked for the boss. He asked me what I could do. I said, anything. Doing the dishes, working at the bar, waiting tables etc. etc...So he asked me: - Do you speak German? - Oh no, not yet. But I started learning yesterday! - Do you have any experience working in a restaurant?? - No...but I am sure I can learn very fast. He was really kind. He said that he had enough people at the moment, but he would call me if he needed me. But then I had a question. I have absolutely no sense of orientation. So I was wondering how I was gonna go back to my place from there! It was supposed to be 20 minutes away. But it took me 40 minutes to get there! Anyway, he asked for a paper from the waiter and started drawing a very detailed map. Unfortunately I have this problem of not being able to sit still. I always swing back and forth on a chair...So I was doing that, while looking at him drawing the map, while imagining that it would be nice if he drew some trees,and birds and the sun etc. I was basically dreaming and swinging.... And then I have heard the noise! The chair, MY chair, fell on the floor!..I could hold on to the table and find my balance, but it was so loud that everyone heard it! But I must say that the boss was such a gentleman. He stood up to put the chair straight. And went on to explain me the map. But imagine, what he must have thought of me?? I was trying to convince the guy for twenty minutes that I was able to do anything ( !!) , just to prove in the end that I was NOT even able to sit on a chair properly! Of course he never called! But I kept that map for quite a while and put the trees and birds on it myself:-) 2. I studied classical guitar at the conservatory here.Unfortunately it is not an orchestra instrument. But I loved to go to the rehearsals of the orchestra. You learn a lot, just by watching the instructions of the conductor. So, that evening a very famous French violin professor was gonna conduct the orchestra.Unfortunately I arrived late, so I had to wait outside, for the right time to go in. Then, when they stopped playing for a moment, I opened the door very slightly, then I stood by the wall, next to a couple of other students. I was so happy that the conductor didn't notice me and that I managed to find a great place where I could see the whole orchestra. When they started playing again, the music was so wonderful and relaxing, I felt like I could just let myself go.... so I leaned back just a little bit... And in that moment the room turned completely dark, and the whole orchestra STOPPED playing!! Unfortunately I turned the lights of with my butt!! To stop a Schubert symphony with your butt is quite an achievement though!! I bet the famous French conductor could never do that. And then when I turned the lights on, the entire orchestra and the man, they all were looking and laughing at me.... 3. And then there is the story of the plane I missed, even though I went to the airport 8 hours before the flight... But that's really too embarrassing to tell...But I swear, it could happen to any of you!!! :-) So what is the solution? In my case, I am not sure if there is one! But I really love the following little poem and I think we must learn to look at our ENTIRE BEING, just the same way as the man in this poem looks at his left hand. With compassion, pity and wonder: "MY LEFT HAND I got drunk and again I thought of you My clumsy hand My pitiful hand. " Orhan Veli Kanik ( 1914- 1950, Istanbul )

Here’s a tip/word to anyone feeling insecure n all those things- Only you can control your life and what you do, so keep your head high and be proud, take the world on with a big heart and open mind, and fight for yourself because no one else will. I’m a little insecure and have social anxiety myself so I know how some of you feel, but those are words I heard and try to stick to

This is one of the greatest Life lesson you can learn

Take a shot everytime he says idiot lol

Even if the inner idiot will never go away, I acknowledge the idiotic impulses I have but try not to act upon them. Like you mentioned, the inner idiot is a huge inconvenience. We may not be capable of destroying it, but we can learn to act against it.

The School of life taught me more about how to live life than any other teacher or school.

The less I think the happier I am... my philosophy of life

Been watching a video everyday for months now. I still can't get over how amazing all this content is!

This was relatable on so many levels, its actually insane

I'm not just an idiot on the inside! I'm an idiot at parks and other outdoor areas, too! :D

Idiots are not afraid to be Idiots due to the fact that they don't know they are.

I enjoy all these videos so much. A brief distraction to look inwards in an otherwise induced self forgeting day. While brief and typically scraping the surface I am comforted that so many others are finding the importance of philosophy.

I wish I had learnt this lesson earlier. I've lived my whole life trying to hide my inner idiot and try to seem serious and a perfectionist. Only times my inner idiot comes out is when I'm around people I'm comfortable around (there aren't many of them) and they never seem to had a problem with, he was actually quite likable. I'm now 28 and feel like I missed a lot of life experiences because of that fear but hopefully it will change because like it is said in the video I feel like i could be a better person if i could just embrace my clumsy childish inner idiot.

These videos always calm me down and help me understand so much. Thank you for making them and having them public :)

This inner idiot concept encapsulates so many of my own issues. This video is amazing thank you!

The answer is: go ahead and fool around

*Somehow 'The School Of Life' alwayssss gets the timing right!*

This is wonderful. Thanks School of Life

"Expose the inner workings of the idiot" sounds like the idiot is some ominous villain with an evil plan.

Another great video! I like the concept, that we are all idiots. When we think of the terminology and what it means then its clear to see that this is true. Accepting that we make mistakes and are imperfect, then we can be open to the learning opportunities available after we are idiots. Really awesome video thanks.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!

I needed this today. Thank you

As a young adult who sees himself as clumsy, dumb, and just generally feels like he's an impostor to all my feats, this is very reassuring.

The video called me an idiot for 5 minute straight

wow, this is very close to my heart. I've been an idiot most of the frickng time, and I love being with my inner idiot. Yet it feels like people around me are themselves worried of making a fools of themselves, so they are very serious seeing you. How can I be myself in this world where everybody is so uptight, and serious??

Wish Allan did video lectures and made audiobooks, he is knowledgeable and his voice is soothing, makes you want to listen to him more.

That was very eye-opening.. very informative stuff!

Sometimes I think I'm smart and funny. Then I go to school of life where I'll desperately try to leave a funny comment. I'll quickly realize how much of an idiot I actually am.

Thank you school of life.!

My new favorite video. I want to watch it daily for a while.

Great, amusing video! Thanks

This video is beautiful. Thank you.

This is perfect 👌...thank you!

Wow I realllllly needed this

This channel literally raised me :))

Fascinating- thanks!!

This reminds me of a lecture by Alain de Botton called Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person, given at a ZeitgeistMinds event. Amazing!!!

These videos do wonders for my self-esteem

I'm quite tired of being called "not serious" while this video makes me seem wise.

The inner idiot is a child on a bad day. Yes i've always thought that there is no such thing as stupidity, but only pain. Pain and fear makes us stupid.

this became one of my favorite videos

Wonderful and useful tip for life!

I don't know how much the "tell me about your inner idiot" approach works in the beginnings of relationships. Learning to cope well with the inner idiot of a partner takes time and practice. I doubt charting a map for someone will actually help them cope better with our inner idiots.

I NEEDED THIS VIDEO!!!

Loved this one :D

My inner idiot did it again today, so i needed to find this vid to get myself up again. Thanks for sharing.

Could you make a video about sensibility? Please! It's such an unvalued topic!

I realized that most times we get embarrassed, we make such a remark over it when “people” don’t really care much about you messing up because we see people messing up all the time, we are not perfect, but when we mess up we get more ashamed than what people actually think.

Thank you!

I think FilthyFrank and PinkGuy is the best example of how to live in harmony with your inner idiot.

Good info👍👍👍👍👍

Terrible day at work...this really helped a lot.

I needed this. I’ve been doing/saying a lot of idiotic things recently. I really need to stop hahahahah

I want to see these things and get better but i just can't. I've been so stuck in my own head for so long that i see these videos and a part of me don't belives them

I love this channel...

Yea, excellent, as almost always

Well I know what to ask when I go out with her now! Thanks SoL!

i feel depressed that sometimes people call me an idiot, i am trying my best ;(

I really need to work on myself to love the idiots around me, and of course my inner idiot too.

I agree with this whole heartily, even if it at the very least it's giving myself an excuse as to why I froze up and forgot how to count points in bridge. 😂😂

Thank you

I am an idiot everyone calls me that. And I have accepted it. 😐

Its good to be an idiot ... I think it brings out the little fun inside our selves .... Great video by the way😊😊😊

This solves most of my problems

Why is almost every of your videos matching my current mindstate sometimes at an exact moment? Is this a little bit alike those esoteric astro channels on TV who always know whats wrong with you because they hold it so general? Despite that. I love your vids and I really think they give me Inspiration to think of myself differently. Thanks for that !

Thanks 😂

This is related somewhat to the entrepreneurial spirit, and to doing research - you will_ fail, so learn to accept it and prepare to make the most of it

So want to see an abridged version on School of Life.

Knowing that other people have internal idiots doesnt make me feel better about having my own internal idiot. Idk how to extend that olive branch

Could you tell me what books are about this topic?

Unfortunately, some people's inner idiots are perpetually glued to their outward conduct.

Somehow i accepted being a idiot and fine with with that, i think something else haunt me but related to that.

I need this because I try to keep my friend ship at bay and i keep ruining it

I'm not afraid of being an idiot, I'm afraid people will not see that I am actually much more complex than I seem.

My friends call me an idiot all the time, I must have the wisdom of a sage

First I never got to do this :) Also could you do videos on philosophers like epictetus and averroes . Thank you loved the vid.

I don't fear being an idiot, I already know I am and fearing it makes no difference.

why there is no videos about insecurities one of the most dangerous subjects

I thought the title said "How to not fear in turning into an adult".... I'll be back when i see that title.

Today I tried to use my car alarm button on my keys to unlock my front door.

Hello, Do you have a WebPage where i can find all the videos with subtitles? Thanks so much for teaching! Hello from Colombia.

Am I the only one who found it funny when the inner idiot was dancing merely

I've learned to embrace being a bumbling diot. I take it on as a role when dealing with the outside world. What I dread is finding the nasty and evil idiot who wants to be deliberately unkind and cruel and sometimes unknowingly is.

I let them think I’m an idiot because of the jokes I make of myself, or how I make people laugh. And then I surprise them with how much knowledge I have for various situations. 👌🏻

Interesting. However I didn't get anything on HOW to overcome the fear of being an idiot. Maybe armed with this knowledge one can work with it and find out fort oneself how to overcome

GRACIAS A LA PERSONA QUE SUBTITULO ESTO:)

love is the gateway to heaven

I clicked on this video because my dumbass read "...of being an adult" it took me 3 mins to realize they meant "idiot" maybe this what happened when you watch youtube first thing at 5 in the morning