What is 'success'?

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9 жыл бұрын

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 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@GodDamnit7711 9 жыл бұрын

Taylor Moody The movie book of life? If so, I may now go watch it!

@contortedsmile 9 жыл бұрын

GodDamnit7711 No, the website. www.thebookoflife.org/

@contortedsmile 9 жыл бұрын

atentat07 That is groundbreaking advice! You should start your own channel!

@GodDamnit7711 9 жыл бұрын

Taylor Moody Awwe man, I thought you were talking the movie lol!

@contortedsmile 9 жыл бұрын

GodDamnit7711 It got pretty decent reviews but I haven't seen it yet.

@CiHLoL 9 жыл бұрын

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

@CiHLoL 9 жыл бұрын

that is discouraging

@clashof6clans799 9 жыл бұрын

Critical Hit just find something you love like music or art or writing or anything else, find something to make you happy, have fun , if. Youre looking for a carreer make it something you love maybe even start your own business

@leeuwtjevanjuda 9 жыл бұрын

Critical Hit Just kill time succesfully. ;) Well, there is even a bit of thruth in it, do what you do now in the best way possible. If that mean's thinking about what you would like to do, or trying out new things, whatever you do, make it a succes!

@robbert-janmerk6783 9 жыл бұрын

Critical Hit Welcome to the human condition :) I would suggest trying to solve smaller problems, like figuring out what to do the coming year.

@ummmerrrrummm 9 жыл бұрын

Critical Hit Me neither.

@jkennedy299 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@dannysze8183 5 жыл бұрын

I think if you have a goal that you are working on it and feel fullfilled, that is already successful disregarding how the society perceive it. Eg. Paul Cezaane live a very simple but dedicated life, his public recognition comes late in his life, but I think his success comes early when he decide to pursue what he loves and feel fullfilled.

@raimabanerjee2612 3 жыл бұрын

"How do you evaluate success?" or "How do you define success?" The best approach to answering this question is to think of specific examples of your successes and explain to yourself the factors that contributed to your achievements. Success is looking back at your life, when you are in your final moments, and possessing a great amount of pride around your creations, accomplishments, and legacy, while possessing little to no regret about what you did not do and missed opportunities. If I can die feeling this way, I believe this is success. Source: sawan-kumar.com/blog/whats-your-success-definition/ for inspirational video.

@xrenegade87xchannel88 2 жыл бұрын

Happiness is a fleeting meaningless emotion life is not necessarily about being happy life is about having a purpose

@jkennedy299 Жыл бұрын

@Ajay Choudhary i take home an average amount for my region, and i work a very tough dangerous job to earn it When i made this comment, i was struggling a lot more than i am now, but id say i was happier. I still haven’t mastered the art of working ’full time’

@dansucio3445 9 жыл бұрын

This channel is raising me

@khaledbenaida3532 4 жыл бұрын

dansucio me too ❤️

@atherasmyrthos4539 3 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful, I have been researching "what does it mean to be successful in life?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Tenayce Dumbfounded Theorem - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got cool results with it.

@InfectedBlowjob 7 жыл бұрын

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

@andrealeto99 11 ай бұрын

shut up harold

@debashishbala8509 4 ай бұрын

The meaning Goal is Money for most of us.. so does this mean Money is the success ?

@Stinkuh69 3 ай бұрын

@@debashishbala8509if obtaining wealth is a goal for you then yes it is

@PaidFamCap 7 жыл бұрын

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

@pixtlewint5095 2 жыл бұрын

True:)

@ZaphaQ 9 жыл бұрын

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

@manning6680 9 жыл бұрын

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

@13ururu13 8 жыл бұрын

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

@gybx4094 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@rachelyy 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@Zoelis17 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@Chuschannel 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@ela2168 Жыл бұрын

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.

@leolim3552 9 жыл бұрын

Love the more mellow narration and new animations.

@gnuPirate 8 жыл бұрын

All the animations are great : I really liked this one, and the bits of sound design put in too.

@NathanSeaward 9 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful video, Alain. They are so well thought out and perfectly poignant. Thank you.

@ThePeaceableKingdom 9 жыл бұрын

This lesson harkens back to the beginnings of the long arc our mutual philosophic investigations into what the 'good life' means. Pittakos of Mytilene (7th to 6th century BCE) was asked once, "What is best?" and replied, "To do the present thing well."

@elissablight3031 9 жыл бұрын

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

@elissablight3031 9 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Blight so genuine...

@limalemona 9 жыл бұрын

This is a precious little youtube paradise. i've always been in love with all your videos.

@groenpaardje 9 жыл бұрын

I like how you guy's started using a variety of motion graphic designers, it keeps the content fresh. Some of your latest video's have a real nice aesthetic. I do have to watch some of them twice now because I have to focus my attention on the voice-over or the pretty visuals, but thats ok. Keep on the good work!

@DeshierArchitecte 9 жыл бұрын

The art direction from these videos is astoundingly good.

@fv4425 9 жыл бұрын

This is really beautiful, so short and straight to the point. Well done !

@ishadawaher-bakhos1048 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@leeuwtjevanjuda 9 жыл бұрын

Jesús Dawaher Bakhos There is no stupidity in depression. It might take a while, and it can be really hard at times, but in the end a depression is an opportunity to revalue yourself, and the things you hold dear.

@robbert-janmerk6783 9 жыл бұрын

Jesús Dawaher Bakhos Most despression sufferers feel stupid during their depressions (I know I did), but it's entirely inaccurate. You're not stupid, you're fighting your own mind, that's why it's so hard. I've seen especially intelligent people struggle with depression, as their keen introspection and highly developed critical thinking grinds their minds into misery.

@bolivar1789 9 жыл бұрын

Jesús Dawaher Bakhos Hi there Jesus! Of course Alain's work is unique and incredibly helpful for almost everything in life! You may also subsribe to his online book " The Book of Life". But specifically on the issue of depression I would like to recommend you the work of Andrew Solomon. He is a wonderful writer, who himself suffered from severe depression. They say his book "The Noonday Demon: An Atlas Of Depression" is excellent. You can also watch his TED Talk called " Depression the secret we share". He has another very, very interesting speech about a personal experience he had while studying treatments for depression in rural Africa . Just search for "The Moth Presents Andrew Solomon: Notes on an Exorcism" on youtube.

@AntonioSoltysik 7 жыл бұрын

how did he exactly help you,overcome depression?i mean which videos were so crucial

@ishadawaher-bakhos1048 7 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm still on it, but these videos help me because they give me fresh perspective on life, whilst what depression does is narrow it, so well, it's mostly that, and also the tremendously kind scripts of the videos. I would just recommend you to go through their videos, the one on resilience helps, to give you one example.

@kristenhamblin2325 9 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic. The animation was beautiful as well as the point. Thank you so much.

@k.kangsar8305 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most important videos I've ever watched! Thank youuuuuuuuu!

@TheYaemin 9 жыл бұрын

Works by the School of Life give me so much inspiration and at some points make me cry. Your videos truely know "just when to put an arm around someone when it's too much." Thank you. :')

@dalanium98 9 жыл бұрын

Loving these new videos! This animation style works so well with each idea

@Zimologist 9 жыл бұрын

Hannah Jacobs, those were some beautiful illustrations.

@KudakwashePedyo 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@AlexaSaarenoja 3 жыл бұрын

Great quick video reminding us what success really means. Thanks!

@elefantieleganti 9 жыл бұрын

I love these types of little animations that go with the video.

@a.7801 9 жыл бұрын

Visuals are, as always, amazingly made ! Great channel.

@jacquescousteau9396 9 жыл бұрын

what a great animation and content. thank you school of life for widening my knowledge of the world we live in

@kalilkash973 9 жыл бұрын

What gorgeous animation.

@niory 9 жыл бұрын

Really nice .. I wasn't excepting to feel good after watching any success vide but this video proved to be an exception .. The animation of the video was a dream like .... Bravo

@ahlembenchaa9185 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tedoymisojos 9 жыл бұрын

The animation and sounds in this are beautiful!

@rajvijay3276 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best infographics!! Too much meaning in less than 120 seconds.

@tiagocastro8434 9 жыл бұрын

i love your voice and the way you talk

@braveheartinacowardlyworld6016 8 жыл бұрын

Keep on making videos THE SCHOOL OF LIFE! I am learning more, faster!

@per_ringnes 8 жыл бұрын

my mind eats this up like candy, this is some amazing stuff!

@nattehyler 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful video, words and animation combined

@PabloArangoAp 9 жыл бұрын

As always ¡Great Job! I love what you do. Thanks a lot

@mamaurax25 9 жыл бұрын

That is very true. Most of the things we don't understand the true meaning which leads us to miss the point.

@emanalmutawa8564 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for this beautiful video.

@smilingcrocodile 9 жыл бұрын

the visuals are getting better by the video !! Quite successful content ! ;)

@kieuanhnguyen5843 9 жыл бұрын

his point of view is so great! and i love his accent! thanks :)

@hermesy.c.9668 9 жыл бұрын

I love this channel

@6538h 9 жыл бұрын

Your voice calms me, truly beautiful channel, I am a huge fan.

@basicdose.9872 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks school of life. It made a lot of sense . Thanks.

@wyborglaw2819 5 жыл бұрын

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

@CalebMelchior 9 жыл бұрын

Great video - and really intriguing graphics. Commendations to the artist(s)!

@juanfernandoramirez4360 9 жыл бұрын

This video is so beautifully animated omg

@vigilant545 9 жыл бұрын

Balm for the eyes and mind. Well done.

@danmarcs3 8 жыл бұрын

So wonderful. Thank you so much

@jazzmastr65 9 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done!

@zomuankimakhawlhring5366 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@piotrlanga9840 7 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful video that i have ever seen.

@AmaSharapova 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful animation!

@Bertoluuuucci 9 жыл бұрын

I would like do see a video about determinism and incompatibilism, because you guys are always talking about "your own identity" and "your own path" as if it has not been condicionated by the environment or by the material/concrete relations of the different realities.

@Andi1simple 9 жыл бұрын

Stunning artwork!

@angellalyn1 9 жыл бұрын

I love you guys. Really. Thank you.

@gammypage 8 жыл бұрын

beautifully put together video!

@intertwinedinside 3 жыл бұрын

I agree that success should be distinct. Only us can decide whether our life is a successful one or not, by our standard. We don't have to care other's standard.

@Fuar11 5 жыл бұрын

To me success is to live a happy life of uncovering the true meaning of being human. Living my self defined purpose.

@Galivardeu 9 жыл бұрын

When i take power in my country all the stuff in this channel will be taught at school.

@iDannnnnnnnnn 9 жыл бұрын

great as always

@SafiyyKanjiyaniz 9 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this animation style!

@cl7657 3 жыл бұрын

i used to want to be someone great. i just imagined changing the world in a big way were everyone is happy. Now i just want to be happy. I would consider anyone successful if they were happy in any situation they were in. like a bum living in his car. if he is happier than working a 9-5 job and can breathe more air into his or her lungs than the guy who is CEO then id envy him.

@kashiwamizu 9 жыл бұрын

This video has to be the first in which the aesthetic value of the video is so incredibly high that it almost distracts me away from the content. Not a bad thing though, makes me watch it twice :D

@buddhaneosiddhananda8499 2 жыл бұрын

Real success, means happiness and it's not found in the material world, but in the spiritual life...

@bradmichaud4811 8 жыл бұрын

David Chilton's "A Wealthy Barber" discussed this idea in his book about basic personal finance. The number you make at the end of the day or the title you have doesn't determine how "successful" you are. It just doesn't account for: are you a good parent, did you find the right partner, are you happy with how you live your life, do you enjoy the things (or experiences) you buy, do you miss the ones you decide aren't worth buying/doing? Great Canadian book that helps make life on a low income happier than some on insanely high incomes.

@zigtausendfach4874 9 жыл бұрын

How do you manage to make these wondrous animations so rapidly? Have you multiple animators? Do not get me wrong, I really like this distinctive paper craft style of the curriculum but all of the sudden you release all these animations more beautiful than TedEd's.

@hilliuno 9 жыл бұрын

***** That is not really an answer XD

@CakeForJack 9 жыл бұрын

***** And we love that you do it. I consider this channel a success in philanthropy.

@UltraGaivalas 9 жыл бұрын

***** have you ever considered to collaborate with Cyriak for one episode? i can barely imagine what the end result would be. perhaps you channel would explode

@GodDamnit7711 9 жыл бұрын

***** Ah yes. So then my Erich Fromm video should be due in two months time!

@SIMKAD4 9 жыл бұрын

i agree :) animations, voice, simplicity is the key in this. i like this new kind of education, helps to understand more in less time

@SASTREMAN 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing work!

@asmallbabby4205 8 жыл бұрын

this video was crazy good

@FredHMusic-gr7nu 8 жыл бұрын

inspirational. Being a curious and romantically orientated musician, I can only agree to this video.

@CuMentorulinVacanta 4 жыл бұрын

Success is always doing your best. 🏆

@TheGamblermusic 9 жыл бұрын

delightfully daunting video

@quepasse2008 9 жыл бұрын

This gave me goosebumps :)

@prasadmanic 8 жыл бұрын

didnt really know what success meant.....after watching this video....i must say even more vague than i already was!

@austinduran3557 8 жыл бұрын

follow the success that can truly fulfill you

@influenciaindebida 7 жыл бұрын

Gracias, necesitaba escuchar eso.

@OPOOM. 2 жыл бұрын

Family, Health, Success, Happiness and Love Songs

@callumboscoe8685 3 жыл бұрын

Working smartly to achieve something you really care about.

@wejdansager6131 9 жыл бұрын

The School of Life is Success at its Best

@Wade9wilson 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in Canada working as security guard and at warehouse since 2018 while my colleagues and my relatives came in 2020 But they’re having field jobs and earning way more than me. But I’m happy 😃 I pray, meditate, talk to my family That’s what is more important!

@stickyscribbles4395 2 жыл бұрын

Success is taking what little you have and making it work.

@spectaclespeace2469 9 жыл бұрын

Whoa. Why did Alain speak so slowly in this video? My first thought was, oh my god, is he sad? :D The video was insightful and the slow pace of speaking gave time for everything to really sink in. Good job.

@Baby_Bones 3 жыл бұрын

"Succes is when the reality match your expectations maybe more" my opinion that should be taken with grains of salt

@mr.johnzussino6217 Жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks:)

@damarriwu8135 7 жыл бұрын

for me.. success is something that I am doing well and meaningful for me.

@bolivar1789 9 жыл бұрын

This lesson is as beautiful as a poem! Thank you so much. Oh, but when Alain speaks so slowly I get a bit worried. I hope he is getting enough sleep:-) I wanted to share these wonderful words by Henry David Thoreau: "“If the day and the night are such that you greet them with joy, and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs, is more elastic, more starry, more immortal - that is your success.”

@yadavgopal631 8 жыл бұрын

wonderful quote. First time hearing it. Is it from a specific book?

@bolivar1789 8 жыл бұрын

+Rad Yad Hello there! Thanks a lot for reading. The quote is from Thoreau's book" Walden".But I have heard it for the first time from Maria Popova on the wonderful podcast " On Being with Krista Tippet". I highly recommend you that episode. She has an amazing website called Brain Pickings. I often check that website to find great books. Best wishes!