Building a Life - Howard H. Stevenson (2013)

Howard H. Stevenson, Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus
Video from 2013

[@paulocorreiafilho]

One of the wisest things I've done in my life is trying to learn English. I'm not fluent, but I can, with some difficulty, understand. And man, a world opened up to me! So many lectures, videos, classes, documentaries etc that I would not have access otherwise, because not everything has subtitles. This lesson is an example.

[@gjallarnews140]

Truuee! If you have an internet connection and know basic english, the world's knowledge is available to you. I think, if information is free, wouldn't it multiply naturally? If every scientific paper and lecture would be required to be freely available online, wouldn't we see another golden age for scientific discoveries?

[@jefferskine8498]

Your English writing is excellent and your effort is a great example for those of us who might want to learn another language. Nice work, Paolo.

[@levelsg]

Well done bro!! The world is your oyster!

[@rique5434]

congratz brother, learning english seems to give allot of ppl trouble lol, glad you stuck with it. The good thing about not using subtitles, is that the context of what they are saying is not always accurately translated when put into subtitles or can't be translated correctly because their is no literal translation

[@Raymanujan]

Congratulations on that decision. You're on the right track.

[@rebeccahuang2053]

1. achievement (who are we comparing ourselves to? past, present, or future? positive drivers or negative drivers ? ) twins >>> envy, greed, and fear OR recognition, pride and mastery 2. significance (I want to help other people, but who to help, and what i want to do for it? an internal and external choice) twins >>> fairness, generosity, and caring [external] OR power and selfish 3. happiness (me and now) twins >>> contentment, fulfilment OR laziness gluttony 4. legacy (other people define our legacy, our impact in the future) are uncorrelated. twins >>> altruism and generative desire OR fear of death and need for control Paradox example: an increase in legacy means a decrease in achievement. > impact about me alone or others? > context: ski to where the puck will be not where it is now. > values: family influences. > juggling and not balance * Life has a timeline, as in we have different focus at different stage. (Why does it have to be that way? I will need to decide on my own.) * Part 3: What is enough? (what are your values? measure my way of giving away money) * Frank Batton (Landmark Communications): "Profit is constraint, not my goal. If I don't make enough money, I will be out of business. But it I make too much, that means I am not reinvesting enough into my people, community, and product." * Inflection point: Is this freeing me in making a change in my direction? * Culture matters: I might have failed in the wrong culture. * Do not try to change the past, learn from it, and move forward. * Get specific advice from specific people. * ripples > splash * Nothing is wrong with money, but the riches of your life won't be measure by it.

[@mantiswill]

thanks

[@dimitryp]

Thank you!

[@lovenishrana]

Thanks

[@SS-hv7bo]

its gibberish but thnx for the effort

[@s.t.5993]

Success is sleeping in the night having peace of mind, free of burdens and worry free

[@danialkhattak911]

yes

[@s.t.5993]

@Phát Thuận I know plenty of people who have plenty of money and you would not consider them a success in life

[@glitchgatsby4290]

Hippie

[@taoteching1111]

Buddhist? XD

[@sedricsaddi4652]

On a long road to gain this peace of mind

[@alphabah9822]

Some people are here just like: “alright let me attend Harvard for at least an hour”😂

[@Virtualvinyilradio]

I'm bitches

[@luissarduy6345]

Lmao

[@Sp-gk6lq]

That's me right now in the office 😅

[@wattakesselly6463]

I’m in the back seat 😂😂

[@konradmatoszko4821]

I felt that

[@teakseller]

I beg to differ. This guys fit ull of himself and his fellow uber wealthy friends. He talks about balance yet clearly has ignored his own health. He dropped dead, said he was healthy and it just happened. Look at him. Talking of 71 as if he is so old and venerable. Absolutely in denial. Who care about his kids trust funds or his wealth/achievement. I am glad he does nice stuff but please buddy-love thyself but in a healthier way. Be that example for your family and friends.If they really do love him,, they want him to be healthy. I am glad he is successful. Why did he have to judge Lady Gaga like that? People struggle. Just like he did and needed oxygen while hiking. He should wince.

[@Cm91roi]

47:03 “Everyone’s outside looks better than my inside” - a perfect summation of social media, influencer culture and the pressures it causes people young and old. Many fantastic lessons in this lecture.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Horny Heart

[@superiorjrn1604]

Feel like it was that way when the nuclear family was predominant as well. At least for the ones who had issues but didn’t know all the people around them were really going through the same issue.

[@davidmba6777]

Jesus loves you

[@eyobaya3564]

my issue is everyone outside looks so so much worst then my inside.

[@zacharymilton8120]

@@davidmba6777 yyuy

[@skogl8]

A man who denigrates his own daughter for being a family counselor to entertain a bunch of strangers is not a success in my book.

[@placebojesus5652]

Or just shitty at sarcasm

[@johnnyzebra1131]

Yeah, he didn’t seem pleased by that did he? But who knows the context. Maybe she held promise in other areas or to higher levels but maybe she made some poor choices and found herself without the strength to persevere, and so, ultimately, quit or choked, and he’s just pissed about her giving up on herself and settling for something else. Still he comes off quite judgmental there I agree.

[@emmettob]

when you really have built a life where you're successful, you don't need to throw anybody under the bus, you don't need any external measurement, its being at the top of a mountain you've been climbing that doesn't exist for anybody else, but seeing that everybody else has their own mountains too

[@KK-bc6ok]

Marry someone who is happy. Great advice.

[@christineesser8826]

A lifetime worth of wisdom unpacked in less than an hour. Thank you.

[@timmcgraw4574]

Hello

[@spiritualru2364]

@@timmcgraw4574 Go away Tim. No one in this section likes your music. You’re washed up. GO. AWAY.

[@SamuelHsiao]

"Marry a happy person."

[@ritika2563]

That's what the happy person would want as well...

[@MrRufusjax]

That is some great advice. I did that by accident and it will make your life much easier. Happy wife, happy life.

[@an67481]

@@MrRufusjax that sentence means that if you work to make your wife happy, then everything will be happy therefore... at least that's how it's used all the time

[@chrisspice6484]

Mistakenly did the same. Ha Game changed.

[@MrArgainich]

Be the happy person someone would like to marry.

[@eaaeeeea]

Listening to this guy I feel like I'm on a right path as a 29 year old. I have a lot of things I can be happy about now, and a will to go to a direction that is potentially good for me.

[@serpentines6356]

Good for you! Good to read that coming from a young person. Remember, never trust anyone under 30. 😁. Randy Pausch lectures might interest you. And I assume you already know who Jordan Peterson is. There are all kinds of talks and lectures online that are fabulous. Did you ever see the movie, "Catch Me If You Can"? I highly recommend it, and then watch the true, real life guys lecture on KZbin. Take Care. 🙏 🌎

[@LeeAdrian777]

Being born again is the most important thing one can do in this life.

[@edr.2642]

Lol Im 29 right now as well!

[@neshrajah4275]

Really happy for you

[@neshrajah4275]

😊

[@arhabersham]

Did anyone else notice too many Trump jokes?

[@craigmak]

It was hilarious and this is way before he was president. Shows you he was always a total piece of trash.

[@arhabersham]

@@craigmak Too many ≠ “hilarious”

[@tomcannizzaro5765]

not here to start a political discussion but his comments on trump made me really laugh looking at the date of when this was released

[@gonzalocabrera3940]

The part where he says to sell his soul which obviously means to do something you don't like or hate for 30+ years is the Millenials' worse nightmare. That's one of the mistakes of my generation most go for the money which is common sense and fair enough.., but in reality, we should know a little about everything, that way we could decide which trade to take that fits the personality of the person and then squeeze its full potential at a long term.

[@selenachen7091]

I agree, I think being late to the show and not knowing your passions until later is totally fine because after trying out a few and really knowing afterward what we want will go a long way. There was a Ted Talk about it actually how generalizing is better than specializing.

[@diegofelipe8715]

@@selenachen7091 Is pretty confusing trying to make a living of something. You think you like something all of a sudden you change your mind, deep in your heart your know you're really good in what you're doing but what's going to be the really shot? The more you study seems the more doubts you have about all subjects in life.

[@bti2270]

@@diegofelipe8715 You're always changing and evolving as time goes by and you gather more knowledge, wisdom and experience. It is very difficult to take a snapshot of one moment in time where you are now and base your entire future life path following the passions and interest that you have now. No one knows what the future holds so you have to ask yourself what's important to you and that can be the most difficult question you will ever face.

[@diegofelipe8715]

@@bti2270 Thank you. I think we all have dark parts in our paths, lately I'm trying to show it instead of hide it. It's pretty hard, but when you're truly honest to your soul thinks gets a little bit easy to deal with.

[@futurestar3348]

@@diegofelipe8715 Yea I like that last part.

[@cpruns4501]

I loved how he opened with the fact he died (and by all accounts should be dead) and you know in that moment he is going to give you the goods. This guy has nothing left to hold back or sugar coat. What an amazing video. How does this only have 700K views? The one I loved was the point about juggling. Every time you touch a ball you give it energy. Every time we "touch" something in our lives we need to give it energy.

[@AMAANBG]

It now has 12 m views

[@quantumfineartsandfossils2152]

yes

[@FireyOG]

@@AMAANBG not quite, lol

[@bherusinghkitawat9933]

@@FireyOG I think he meant 1.2 (now 1.5m) or i. Do not know :)

[@loucam08]

Now 1.7m, going up quick

[@steverrobbins10]

Howard was one of my professors at HBS. He is a humble man, and a source of great wisdom. I'm honored to have studied with him.

[@rvbzero7]

Seems bitter to me, can't get over Trump and his successes.

[@Sarahsmydog]

Definitely not humble, he talks regularly about his books, accomplishments, and how he never made the Forbes list

[@jacobgeorge2998]

@@Sarahsmydog You can be proud of your achievements! Yo may not be boastful about it! I think he has not crossed the limits of modesty. Self reference, self depreciation and 'Trump'ing are permitted in a lecture!

[@javi_park]

"nothing wrong with money, but the riches of your life won’t be measured by it".

[@FloydMaxwell]

Wikipedia: "In 2014, after three doctors declared him healthy, Stevenson experienced unattended cardiac arrest on January 5 in the middle of the Harvard campus. With a survival rate of approximately 1%, unattended cardiac arrest is almost always fatal. In Stevenson's case, it almost certainly would have been were it not for a remarkable set of events."

[@stevenpaul4394]

Putting our time and effort in activities and investments that will yield a profitable return in the future is what we should be aiming for. Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it.

[@andrewedward1127]

Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. The stock market has plenty of opportunities to earn a decent payouts, with the right skills and proper understanding of how the market works.

[@joshuakenneth9332]

Binary trading is a good and reliable way of building wealth which also create opportunities for crypto Believers.

[@patience431]

You see in trading cryptocurrency, one requires more than just a primary knowledge of crypto. It is best to trade with an expert to avoid unnecessary losses. It's advisable to have a professional trader/broker who is an expert in the field to help you manage your account

[@dorothymelissa4897]

I'm into Real Estate, but I took the decision to invest in the Crypto market and I have been getting good returns on my investments. The market is also an effective way to grow wealth.

[@jerrygilbert3458]

After watching several KZbin tutorial videos about trading I am still making losses, please I seek for a better website

[@kingofisrael4815]

"You'll wait, the ice cream will melt, let's have the ice cream now".

[@pugilisticfront6777]

unless you enjoy milkshakes

[@danialkhattak911]

wow

[@tuvokandnelix]

This is some of the worst advice I’ve ever heard

[@manmohanmitruka9596]

success is getting what you want and happiness is wanting what you get!

[@SosetaFurioasaJr]

This should be called "How to build a life after you have a few millions in your bank account and realize a successful career isn't everything in life" ! haha

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

The biggest mistake most people make is trusting others instead of themselves

[@jimlaurie2493]

What's with the Trump hard on? Three hits on Trump so far. WTF?

[@didafm]

I waa thinking the exact same thing. As someone who respects trump it was somewhat offensive. But then again what he's saying is valuable so i listen.

[@jimlaurie2493]

@@didafm Thanks. It was just not the place to hit on Trump or anybody. Out of context. Being 2013, before Trump even entered the presidential race, it suggest some personal history between the two. For me, it made the rest of the lecture less valuable. Have you tuned in to Thomas Sowell youtube posts?

[@nick5518]

he reminds me of Soul's brother from better call Soul lol

[@normiejeanj]

So true! The awful Chuck from Better Saul!

[@fayezfamfa]

True 😄

[@dylankmorgan]

This man was beefing with Trump before it was cool

[@arseneousmanemethods]

These subtile subjects are what my community really need! We are on the track, I enjoyed; thanks

[@anonimus648]

Which community?

[@tariitonyo3360]

I wonder how he feels about Donald Trump becoming president.

[@renieryjimenez3955]

“My wife leaving was an inflection point”. ..that hits hard.

[@bamboopanda1626]

Wouldnt have expected that kind parabola.

[@turcoboshnak]

What are the chances that I would read your comment exactly when he said this sentence?

[@sodnombayarsaikhan4420]

Wonderful speech. But only if I have just seen the corresponding slides while he lectured, it would have been perfect.

[@storys9208]

Di

[@storys9208]

Cara mengatasi kulit

[@LifelinkTV]

@@storys9208 I’ve no idea how to deal with skin.

[@defensegeneral9893]

Please post more lectures of this guy

[@maxpercer7119]

he is pretty cool ;o

[@kaicogsville7205]

Seriously homie is the man. I wonder how much he charges as a life coach lol

[@youtubeguy7594]

No

[@2random628]

Boy hedge fund guy can blab about how caring for others leads to happiness

[@jordanbowey4175]

@@2random628 I guess it's easier to believe every hedge fund is corrupt and selfish then to see people as ranging humans with different morals, wants and beliefs.

[@williambiancucci9559]

So much wisdom packed into fewer than 60 min, wow. Thank you Professor Stevenson, HBS, and KZbin!

[@charlotteroy1851]

My life began when I first saw this video, a year later I'm in a different financial world ❤🙏🙏

[@sandradunn5091]

Take me with you

[@charlotteroy1851]

Yes you're right , I recently invested in both stock and crypt0 but currently I believe crypt0 is doing more better!!

[@sandradunn5091]

I've heard so much bout cryptocurrencies but I'm scared because of the price fluctuation ... I wouldn't want to experiment with my money

[@sandradunn5091]

though I'm willing to give it a shot if I can get a proper guide

[@charlotteroy1851]

Crypt0 is an incredibly speculative and volatile trade, that's why I work with Stephen H Brigg , his experience of the market is overwhelming .

[@aaronhall8039]

He keeps pointing at the screen, presumably he has some kinds of slides, and yet we don't get to see them, and I feel we're missing a vital component of the talk. In the future, I feel like it would be good to make a point to capture this component.

[@trsh404]

Although at times it was interesting hearing what he had to say, overall I don't really think it was all that coherent or wise, and the constant bragging didn't really make him anymore likeable. Mostly sounds like if you just dug some truisms out of the most popular business books from the past few decades and mixed in a few anecdotes about his children going to Ivy League schools. Hurts me to say it though, but he just seems like a guy who has been driven by society's version of what success looks like for so much of his life that he has forgotten how to create his own values, or at least has had a difficult time reconciling this with the life he has lived.

[@josephraaluchi5323]

The media.. is not given us the slides.. It will have help more.. This is deep

[@gmoy9660]

1. strive for accomplishment and a legacy 2. happiness is a mixture of different things; juggling your goals according to set limits is a useful skill.

[@abbasabdulsalambamidele8760]

Nice lecture. He mentioned that he's 71 and his first child is 50 something years old. He actually had a kid at 20 or before he clocked 20.

[@supremeomelette8597]

those were the days where that was kinda normal timing

[@timmcgraw4574]

Hello

[@abbasabdulsalambamidele8760]

@Tim Hello

[@jeffrx]

I love stuff like this. This guy has wisdom and we all benefit from hearing it.

[@J.a.x167]

8 YEARS LATER & HIS ADVICE LIVES ON, THANK YOU SIR!!!

[@wearerevellers]

Say it again

[@imjonlacey]

This type of advice will live on for 800+ years

[@eyemanpb]

Thank you very much Professor Stevenson. I came across this lecture just to listen for a few minutes and I ended up listening to the whole lecture. I feel so enlightened by his lecture. I am one of those ripples from a stone that he threw.

[@alananthony7762]

take a shot every time he says DT

[@M.O.C.2023]

This person has drastically different values than me. And occupies a drastically different world.

[@rocketscience777999]

One hour of humble bragging. Don't waste your time.

[@BenX74]

So I just watched a fantastic presentation from Harvard that was held 8 years ago. What a time to be alive!

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

Exactly what a time!! I’m 35 years old and when I was 21 watching this lecture wouldn’t have even been a possibility for this small town girl ❤️

[@ronjahdeglamiz169]

if you keep your eye on one ball your going to Drop all the others' #juggling

[@reprogrammingmind]

you're. #grammar

[@gavincarter9494]

@@reprogrammingmind how does a page with 25k subs still think its a good idea to be a grammar nazi?

[@matt-g-recovers]

Outstanding wisdom. Thank you for sharing this with the world. By those who came before us can we improve... imagine for half a second if we could improve our happiness generation by generation by learning from each other in the same way we improve our sciences and engineering? Why can't we? I certainly hope that I can retain half of his advice.

[@icebreaker9006]

Obey Jesus Christ or you will go to hell, turn to the Lord before its too late, if you don’t REPENT OF YOUR SINS then you will likewise perish in hell. All liars, fornicators, adulterers, idolaters, blasphemers, whoremongers, thieves, murderers, homosexuals, effeminate, etc, will not inherit the kingdom of God. Once you turn to the Lord, read the new testament in the bible, the gospels, to develop a relationship with God. God bless you all. Turn to Jesus, repent or perish, turn or burn.

[@timmcgraw4574]

Hello

[@davesmith5939]

The problem with excluding opinions because you don't like the people is you then have a completely wortlless study, or at best a highly biased study that is applicable only to a certain group, not generally.

[@nerdyneighbor]

This lecture is a series of boiler-plate platitudes frequently punctuated by failed dad jokes. Sometimes I think "I would love to go to an ivy league school." But if this is the content taught, it's absolutely not worth it.

[@liyon316]

The benefit in attending an Ivy League school isn't in the material taught, it's in the connections and networks you can potentially make.

[@nerdyneighbor]

@@liyon316 Bummer. They should also try teaching better content, lol

[@bikob1736]

What did I learn? Don’t do it sequentially and Juggling vs balance ! Good life lessons

[@ShahzadHassanBangash]

i didnt understand juggling vs balance concept can you elaborate ?

[@Ubertje08]

@@ShahzadHassanBangash Your comment is 3 months old, but maybe this will (still) help: The diaglog stats at 27:00 He saying that he doens't like balance because it reminds him of a seal balancing something on his nose. He is also saying that juggling is about having several balls to hold up, and that holding them up is harder than balancing them. He is saying have to swich focus between balls and watch all of them all the time. He is saying that you especiallly watch the falling ball, and give it positive engery each time you touch it. Lastly he is saying that some balls are like rubber and bounce (like a carreer, it will bounce in a new (Okay) direction if you make a mistake) and that other balls are like glass they will shatter beyond repair (Like your family, or your health). The main difference in Juggling vs Balance is that in balance you seem to view life as one big thing that needs focused attention all the time to maintain (which sounds overwhelming), while jugglin is about having different separated subjects with different caracteristics and needs, that you keep an eye on all the time but focus on seperately.

[@Steve-pw7xm]

This guy tried to warn us about Trump.

[@selenachen7091]

for real 😂 he knew long ago

[@intellifly747]

Biden is so amazing right 😉

[@johnc2969]

How many times did he say “Donald trump” lol

[@Vinniemendez56]

🤣

[@TheVicMan65]

You should show the speaker's presentation. We couldn't see any of the images.

[@mrocca98]

"you" bro Harvard isn't listening to you

[@kenhaas3208]

This guy really doesn’t like Donald Trump.

[@psalm9166]

My father died with his bride of 50+ years that he loved deeply and his 7 children and his 30+ grandchildren around him. Extremely loved. The world would not look at him as a success but when I walked away from the body, I realized he was a great success. His last act was to make the sign of the cross as his trusted his last to his God. Read Eccliastes and you will see the things that are vanity and the things are worth it.

[@kobushauman3310]

Wow

[@genxx2724]

That’s very beautiful.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

I teared up reading your beautiful comment, god rest his soul 😇

[@MM14JR]

One of the most entertaining and fulfilling lectures I've heard in a while

[@skdkskdk]

I didn't understand anything. My best theory is that, when he finishes with "who are you", it means "now go build YOUR life"

[@johnwhaley4385]

So while i was using differential equations to solve problems at state the harvard kids were getting standup, is that how it works?

[@Hello-zf5lq]

Yes, many Harvard students work hard to get in and then slide buy with professors inflating their grades. Then they get good jobs because their parents and friends parents are rich executives. Many don’t get jobs after Harvard

[@haraldfranck9]

@@Hello-zf5lq yeah thats not true lol

[@starz2020]

since i have watched this video, im considered a graduate of Harvard....hooray!!!

[@DrJohnnyJ]

No, you attended Harvard. Not the same at all. Write a check and you can take an executive course. You get a certificate of attendance, not graduation.

[@2Much317_2]

@@DrJohnnyJ oh shut up nobody cares let the man have his graduation

[@wattakesselly6463]

Congrats!

[@markbortnovsky9134]

@@DrJohnnyJ you ruined the joke 😒

[@arghadutta4480]

Juggle through life and catch the falling ball...#deep and also loved the way he ended his speech..." The time for this test is rest of your life...or lets say today is the first day of your rest of your life..." 👌

[@w.bi11y]

32:53 "If youre not happy, forget about it" Where the hope in that man? Thats what i sound like when im depressed. Anyone have a different take on what hes saying cuz i feel like i missed the point.

[@jjmalm]

This is from 2013 and the shade for Trump was massive even then

[@MunchinOnDew]

Wise dude. Unfortunate TDS though. It's like he has a tic and has to mention Trump in some disparaging way every 5 minutes or he'll self destruct.

[@swod1]

Success is watching KZbin in bed

[@samb770]

there are no savings because everything is too expensive to save

[@sergueymelnikov7977]

An old man bragging about his millions, wine and high ceilings while mocking his daughter for stepping out his footsteps. A questionable wisdom, especially in the face of death.

[@ralphfraz]

Your perception is incredibly narrow if that's all you got from that

[@bakhar3v]

Dear Harvard Business School, Howard H. Stevenson is probably showing some slides. Do you think it's ok to just don't give a fuck about it and do not show them?

[@Nbarbacc]

Im sure he's a nice guy, but the undertones of extreme priviledge, the bragging about his kids, etc. I'd venture to say racist ( the cleaning lady who was most likely not here legally originally) Yikes

[@motormania5250]

This guy was calling Trump out 8 years ago. Too bad so many people love their MAGA blanky :(

[@frankcastle2876]

"Certain neurosis help you to achieve." That is spot on!

[@micaonyx5301]

I can't say one way or the other if that's true. For me being dirt poor did the trick for me, because while growing up I told myself God made a mistake this hellhole was NOT supposed to be my life. I made my money investing in rental property. For a high school graduate I do pretty good.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

@@micaonyx5301 Reading your story and others like it is such an inspiration to me. After being a homemaker for almost a decade I’m now at a crossroad to begin building my own career and I desire a similar story to yours. I want so very much to build multiple businesses and solid tech skills alongside my writing. Thank you for making my day better ❤️

[@micaonyx5301]

@@ShadaeMastersAstrology I wish you great success. I'm 61 and have been doing the landlord thing since I was 27. I'm looking into starting a new business. I can't imagine retiring and sitting in front of a TV, how boring is that.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

@@micaonyx5301 I wish you further success in all of your endeavors ❤️

[@vaspers]

You look like Rush Limbaugh, but bash Trump jealously every few paragraphs. Boring and pompous art thou Mr. Stevenson.

[@jungletheme2094]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Alot of us dont have a parental figure with helpful answers on the trajectory of life. Thank you.

[@akmanarda]

What’s wrong with being lady gaga?

[@rocking1313]

Analogy to Juggling is fantastic ! If you don't define Enough, you don't recognize that More is costing you in another area,,,

[@creedon89]

As an Irish person, he is getting the Irish stories hilariously wrong. The minister 100% does not identify as Danish. It was a joke. Many people have surnames that are Norman, Danish, scandanvian, Scottish, etc. Unless they are first or second generation they don't identify as Danish etc. Regarding the minister of reconciliation piece, Irish nationalists/Catholics have been treated as second class citizens up until 30/40 years ago (Kickstarted the troubles up north) so this isn't something that is ancient history.

[@Ubertje08]

Two great messages for me were: "Life is not about balance, but about jugglin, you need to focus on all balls at once, you need to give positive energy at each moment to the ball that is falling. Furthermore, you need to realize that shome balls bounce like rubber (carreer, fitness), and others shatter like glass (Familiy, old friends, health)" "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." Anybody has any additional thoughts on these?

[@Ubertje08]

The words on 'Enough' were also of great value

[@tedeliason3483]

Not coming from a place where families bounce and careers shatter. Enormous privilege and its problems.

[@markbelanger4204]

You know someone's about to share some wisdom when they start off by saying they've already died! In all honesty, great talk, I am still amazed by the fact that we have so many valuable resources available to us... truly grateful!

[@BoloBouncer]

"I'm retired now and have time for me. But the problem is I don't know who "me" is because I've just been doing what other people tell me to do." Would love to do a study comparing this situation to other cultures and histories where "retirement" isn't a thing.

[@ClimateCFD]

Listening to this was definitely one of the best hours I have ever spent.

[@drfrisker]

I feel less smart after listening to this

[@aformula4198]

@@drfrisker sorry to hear that

[@ClimateCFD]

I am very happy to be less smart than people like this. It's incredibly unlikely that intelligence level correlates to happiness.

[@DrewHernandezNOW]

Its alright. Hes super anti-Trump which is wierd cause he seems normal.

[@100jokes]

Wow, what a speaker. He brings calmness to the moment when listening after a long day.

[@DTR89]

13:19 This guy was a Trump hater before it was fashionable

[@TquinnJ]

@10:20 - I don't trust a person who talks about respecting a person's right to define happiness for themselves and then backhands his own daughter for *not* going to HBS and becoming a family counselor, which by the way is a fine career. Prof. Stevenson just likes to hear himself talk. It's self absorption disguised as wise words.

[@nathaliedelvalle1488]

Tom Johnson It was a joke

[@TquinnJ]

@@nathaliedelvalle1488 the kinda joke an ahole makes

[@iron-farmer]

its called insight. get a job

[@thesmartrn8948]

Who hurt you?

[@shipwrecker37]

@@nathaliedelvalle1488 It was a joke, but I'd add that it was not delivered well. First time I heard it I interpreted him as being serious and felt a bit upset. It came off as being very pompous, and as a Harvard guy, you have to be careful about a joke like that. Everyone is worried that you're arrogant and that comment supports the stereotype.

[@MubashirullahD]

I get confused everytime he says he died

[@mr.x8691]

I'm loving all the little snips at Trump from 2013.

[@AG-yd6zn]

trump must have fucked his wife....dude is more obsessed with trump than cnnn its weird

[@Hello-zf5lq]

Success = be a white guy in a suit with connections who went to college with rich parents.

[@MegaWarell]

@Klam True for a lot of people. The American dream is pretty dead. Class matters a lot

[@BLAISEDAHL96]

Is that Chuck McGill?

[@josemancera4193]

The problem with this video is that you do not have the overview of the slides. It is hard to see when he changes of topic or move to the next point

[@KACZMARCZYK4369]

This is a serious talent from Harvard for free online come on I am blessed

[@dirtrockground4543]

juggling analogy around 28:00 is incredible. he's so right

[@chandleredwards5486]

What's up on those slides though? Would you be kind enough to share a link. I can take notes, but I'd like to see Prof. Stevenson's diagrams. Also, great lecture, great lecturer. Thanks for the share HBS.

[@mayar9676]

1."Success is a taugh process,The external measures and the enternal measures aren't always the same, sometimes we are rewarded for things we are not proud of and sometimes things we are proud of we are not rewarded for." 2."Success is getting what you want and happiness is wanting what you get, marry a happy person because you are not gonna change someone who is unhappy into someone who is happy." 3."Happiness is really about me and now, you make yourself happy."

[@Chrisjavier2604]

I felt the need to wanr everybody, dont waste your time, this is a convoluted talk , the guy is all over the place, hard to follow. A minute of listening to jordan person is better than 3 hrs of this guy

[@craigmak]

This guy was great & I listen to JP constantly. Both good.

[@timstein9779]

Insightful comments and jabs on DJT two years before he arrived on the national scene.

[@DomsDocs]

We need more lectures like this one. His emphasise that life is like juggling balls I.e. areas of your life is the most practical. This along with knowing what you want from all the balls you are juggling is essential.

[@seccat]

Wish we had the slides (Slide Share)

[@harlyslamm2888]

You are attending Harward Business School. You are already more successful than 99% of the world, OR you are that 1% failure...

[@pfryscak]

An excellent talk. I wish some of the slides were shown.

[@davidgarza1301]

"Most human beings except Donald Trump have these emotions." Kind of wild listening on the other side of 2020 presuming this was recorded well before Trump entered national political life.