A kinder, gentler philosophy of success | Alain de Botton
TED
Why leaders watch it
Questions how society defines success and failure, prompting leaders to reflect on luck, status and judgment of others.
Alain de Botton gives a TED talk questioning how we define success and failure. He argues that snobbery and the assumption that outcomes are fully earned make career anxiety worse.
Takeaways
- Outcomes are not fully earned
- Status anxiety distorts judgment
- Define success on your own terms
Topics: Ethics & character, Resilience & wellbeing
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