Ctrl Alt Delete #217 Alain de Botton: Life As A Process
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Sep 15, 2019 
Alain de Botton, a writer of essayistic books, shares insights on the School of Life's purpose in creating a physical space for connection and learning. They discuss self-help and self-care, balancing artistic integrity with commercialization, the value of paying for things, and finding joy in the small moments.
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Embracing Imperfection
- The School of Life emphasizes imperfection and vulnerability.
- Accepting these qualities is key to personal growth, unlike traditional self-help that promotes self-belief.
The Importance of Compromise
- Dreams can be torturous, especially in relationships, and compromise is essential.
- The School of Life promotes a melancholic acceptance of life's difficulties.
The Positive Side of Envy
- Envy, often seen negatively, helps reveal what's missing in one's life.
- Refining envy helps identify specific areas for improvement without needing to become someone else entirely.