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[...] Alain de Botton – 3 Q’s on life’s purpose, legacy and source of happiness by Filip Matous [...]

By: Filip Matous

Filip Matous — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:30:06 +0000

Really is fulfilling to just get something isn't it? To just know a certain thing through and through to the point where you can teach it. I love that feeling.

By: Filip Matous

Filip Matous — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:27:59 +0000

Zengirl,

Much thanks, do you mean post my dream list on here? If so, I may try to make a vid to accompany it so the message and mission of it is clearer. The list contains people who stand for something (regardless if I agree with it or not) and actively live a life with meaning – where their personal philosophy shows in all that they do.

Similarly if you have any suggestions for people to shine a light on and share their story/philosophy please do!

By: Zengirl @ happy heart and mind

Zengirl @ happy heart and mind — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:00:24 +0000

Filip,

Good luck, I hope you get to talk to everyone and more on your list: and please post it here so we can all learn details. Cheers.

By: Laura Thomson

Laura Thomson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:30:38 +0000

Really like the bit about him creating crisp 'naildowns' of the eternal human life issues – to be as relevant in 2110 as it is today…

By: Filip Matous

Filip Matous — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:50:23 +0000

Cheers Zengirl, he was one of the peeps on my list of must-have interviews. So many people on that list though, haha… but yeah if I hear of anyone on that list anywhere in the area I do all I can to interview them, it forces me to really learn and prepare.

By: Filip Matous

Filip Matous — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:47:16 +0000

Angela – Russian soul eh? Paul – Bro I think the pain involved is what brings the happiness. Spot on. I always think that to get a good mind I have to work it out, just like a body in a gym. More pain, more gain in a lot of ways. You guys tripping through EU… lots of pain involved and hardships and souls searching… but would you trade it for a comfy time? Strongly doubt it.

By: Zengirl

Zengirl — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:02:33 +0000

Filip,

I did not know much about him till now, now I will have to look in to him and his writings more. How did you manage to interview him? Impressive.

By: PaulHansen

PaulHansen — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:09:27 +0000

This is my first introduction to Alain. I have watched more clips of him since, he has a refreshingly realistic view on society as a whole. What he says here about introspective is fascinating -and he is right, it is painful to look inside oneself. I think we are afraid that this searching may cause us to question our own life philosophy. But this questioning may bring knowledge, and with it freedom and happiness.

By: AngelaLeemhuis

AngelaLeemhuis — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:57:59 +0000

Interesting thoughts, I recognize elements in his thoughts of a mixture of quazy buddist and Russian soul. I'll have to read more! Thanks Filip.