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by jw1224 1440 days ago
I found the School Of Life’s videos to be compelling, thought-provoking, and insightful when I needed them the most.

I dropped in a few times at critical points in recent years. They helped me look at my current circumstances in a more objective and factual way.

I didn’t necessarily learn anything “new” from their bite-sized videos, but many of them helped me cut through the fog of stress/anxiety. I felt immense relief as they helped me recognise what was really going on behind-the-scenes in my current situation.

I’m thankful for the different perspectives they brought to me, especially when they were so easy to digest at a time when my mind was not able to think as clearly as I’d have liked.

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Yes, they generally aren't great for learning new material in depth. But they are great for small refreshers, or just for some probing questions during complex times. They provoke thought and come in a short and to the point format. They aren't the end all be all of philosophy for sure, but they are a communicator of everyday concepts that you can use in your own life