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{ Wednesday, August 5, 2009 }

Alain de Botton on Winners, Losers and the Meritocracy

A warm, witty talk from writer-philosopher Alain de Botton that will change the way you think about success. He'll also change how you think about luxury cars: "When you see someone in a Ferrari, don't think, 'This is a greedy person.' Think: 'This is someone vulnerable and in need of love.'"

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"Hamlet is not a loser, though he has lost."

LINK | 7:36 AM | TB

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I wish I was in a position of owning a porsche and just lacking a hug!

retouching services | September 1, 2009 4:47 AM

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Great video. Have you read his novel "On Love"? One of my favorite books!

LT | September 23, 2009 10:15 AM

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