37 - Alain de Botton

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My guest on the Positivity Podcast today is a highly-successful entrepreneur - famous for being one of the investors on the BBC show Dragons’ Den. Her latest project is a book for teenagers ‘Deborah Meaden Talks Money.’ I’m talking today with Deborah Meaden. 

Alain de Botton views the world in a way that is profound yet easy to understand; a modern-day philosopher and essayist, he set up the School of Life, which explores self-understanding and aims to educate people on the aspects of life we don’t get taught at school - like relat ...

Have you ever wondered why, despite all our modern comforts, so many of us still struggle with unhappiness and anxiety? What if a more fulfilling life isn't about constant positivity but rather a form of ‘cheerful pessimism’?   Today's guest is Alain de Botton. Alain is the found ...  Show more

This episode encourages us to explore a deeper understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and why we should be seeking fulfilment not happiness.

Alain de Botton is an author and philosopher, known for co-founding The School of Life in 2008. The School of Life was ...

Have you ever wondered why, despite all our modern comforts, so many of us still struggle with unhappiness and anxiety? What if a more fulfilling life isn’t about constant positivity but rather a form of ‘cheerful pessimism’? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast fo ...  Show more