What Do Cynical People Really Want?

What lies behind the pessimism and witty bitterness of the cynic? As always: a lot of pain… If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): https://goo.gl/gBcnPP Join our exclusive mailing list: http://bit.ly/2e0TQNJ Or visit us in person at our London HQ https://goo.gl/rorv5Y FURTHER READING “Cynicism has, in certain quarters, a distinct kind of glamour. It sounds tough not to have too many hopes – and to claim to see through the dreams of others. Cynics will tell you that everyone is selfish and weak; that ‘the system’ is rigged and driven by greed; that you can never succeed so it’s pointless (and contemptible) to try; that all ideals are ridiculous and that ‘do gooders’ are only out to show off their own (supposed) virtues…” You can read more on Self and other topics on our blog TheBookofLife.org at this link: https://goo.gl/ufBOSt MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE Our website has classes, articles and products to help you think and grow: https://goo.gl/ppQKlC Watch more films on Self in our playlist: http://bit.ly/TSOLself Do you speak a different language to English? Did you know you can submit Subtitles on all of our videos on YouTube? For instructions how to do this click here: https://goo.gl/NXJg7E SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to follow us at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschooloflifelondon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSchoolOfLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ CREDITS Produced in collaboration with: Avi Ofer http://www.aviofer.com/ #TheSchoolOfLife