In this TED talk, Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure — and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an eloquent, witty case to move beyond snobbery to find true pleasure in our work.
(via Brain Picker)
As someone embarking on a major life/career change this is just what I need reminding of – that and the fact that I need to watch more TED Talks…
Jun 8th, 2011 / 5:44 am
Lovely presentation. ON LOVE is a wonderful book I highly recommend: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Alain-Botton/dp/0802134092
Jun 8th, 2011 / 6:40 am
Love this post, thanks!
Jun 8th, 2011 / 9:36 am
such posts a the reason why i love your blog, Tina
Jun 8th, 2011 / 10:51 am