The School of Life Dictionary
(Author) The School of LifeA dictionary is a guide to a language. This dictionary is for the distinctive language that The School of Life ‘speaks’: that of emotions. It is an alphabetical selection of some 200 words and phrases that shed light on our feelings about ourselves, other people, and the workings of the modern world. Too often, we struggle to find the right words to explain what we mean; The School of Life’s dictionary is a tool to help us convey our true intentions with economy and precision. The School of Life – an organisation dedicated to making sense of our emotional lives – offers us a complete vocabulary with which to understand some of our key emotional states and ideas and to express them succinctly and successfully to the world. Definitions include: Addiction Anger Eudaimonia FOMO Good Materialism Inner Voices Meaningful Work Nagging Philosophical Meditation Sane Insanity
The School of Life
The School of Life is a global organization dedicated to emotional intelligence and self-improvement. Their most famous work, "How to Find Fulfilling Work," offers practical advice on finding purpose in one's career. Their writing style is accessible and insightful, making complex ideas easy to understand. They have made significant contributions to literature by exploring the intersection of philosophy and everyday life.
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