Some things reward us immediately. A smile returned. A thank-you from a friend. A task completed before lunch. We naturally enjoy those moments because they reassure us that our effort mattered. But much of what gives life its deepest meaning doesn’t work that way. Planting a tree is an act of faith. The person who… Continue reading The Measure of Value
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Thought Is Not the Same as Attention
Some people spend their lives thinking. Others spend their lives paying attention. At first glance, those sound like the same thing. They are not. It is possible to think all day without noticing very much. Our minds are remarkably good at replaying old conversations, rehearsing future ones, defending our opinions, and solving problems that have… Continue reading Thought Is Not the Same as Attention
The Pencil-Driven Life 