Status Anxiety
Status Anxiety
Beschrijving
Status Anxiety (2005) diagnoses a problem unique to modern Western societies: the fear of being perceived as unsuccessful. While our desire to climb to ever-higher rungs on the social ladder can inspire and motivate us, it can also lead to anxiety and depression. This book examines the causes of our anxiety about status and suggests a few antidotes that might help us face our fears.
Who should read
Social climbers who want to reevaluate their motivations People who feel stressed about underachievement Anyone who has ever looked down on someone for being a “nobody”
About the author
Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author, and founder of the School of Life, an institute that teaches emotiona…
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Status Anxiety (2005) diagnoses a problem unique to modern Western societies: the fear of being perceived as unsuccessful. While our desire to climb to ever-higher rungs on the social ladder can inspire and motivate us, it can also lead to anxiety and depression. This book examines the causes of our anxiety about status and suggests a few antidotes that might help us face our fears.
Who should read
Social climbers who want to reevaluate their motivations People who feel stressed about underachievement Anyone who has ever looked down on someone for being a “nobody”
About the author
Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author, and founder of the School of Life, an institute that teaches emotional intelligence and aims to help people lead more fulfilling lives. He is the bestselling author of The Architecture of Happiness and How Proust Can Change Your Life.
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