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**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER From one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of *The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists* and *The School of Life* -** **Alain de Botton sets out to understand our universal fear of failure - and how we might change it** **'De Botton's gift is to prompt us to think about how we live and how we might change things' *The Times*** We all worry about what others think of us. We all long to succeed and fear failure. We all suffer - to a greater or lesser degree, usually privately and with embarrassment - from status anxiety. Alain de Botton gives a name to this universal condition and sets out to investigate both its origins and possible solutions. He looks at history, philosophy, economics, art and politics - and reveals the many ingenious ways that great minds have overcome their worries. The result is a book that is not only entertaining and thought-provoking - but genuinely wise and helpful as well. **'He analyses modern society with great charm, learning and humour. His remedies come as a welcome relief when most books offering solutions to the stresses of life recommend the lotus position' *Daily Mail***