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How To Be A Man
The idea of manliness has grown indelibly associated with the idea of being cool. We’d be wiser to shift the masculine ideal towards a new idea: warm…
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The Functions of Envy
We’re used to thinking of envy in very negative terms. But it’s an emotion we should learn to accept and – in a calculated way – learn from. Enjoyin…
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How to Start a Business
We’re often encouraged to think that the secret to starting is a business is to have a bold and entirely original idea. But the suggestion here is th…
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Why You Should Get Married Today
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Why did our ancestors marry in days while we take years to "…
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POP CULTURE: Mark Zuckerberg's Grey Tees
Mark Zuckerberg is one of the richest people on the planet - and yet dresses like a very ordinary guy. That's both cheering and subtly deeply woundin…
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LITERATURE - Edward Gibbon
The news is often determined to tell us that we live in uniquely critical times, beset by political disasters and afflicted by terrible crises and th…
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LITERATURE - Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett is perhaps the greatest playwright of the 20th century, and the author of the masterpiece, Waiting for Godot. It’s hard to understand …
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How to Be Less Defensive in Relationships
If we had to make one generalisation about why relationships fail, it would be this: because of defensiveness. Defensiveness is behind a predominant …
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HISTORY OF IDEAS - Courtesy
Looked at over time, we’re gradually picking up slightly better manners – but what are we doing now that might, in future eras, be considered bad man…
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PLATO ON: The Cave's Parable
Plato made up an enduring story about why philosophy matters based on an allegory about a cave… Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all o…
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