Category Archives: Philosophy
Money, Time, Emotion
My neurotic strategy for efficiency is to approach endeavors as a hedge fund would approach a potential investment. I’m not investing others’ capital, but I am investing my own money, time, or emotion. As much as this sounds like a … Continue reading
A Declaration for Capitalism
Part I A bit of conventional wisdom echoed between traditionalists is “don’t do a job for the money.” This dictates that you shouldn’t chase a career for a paycheck that’s a means to short, material boosts of happiness facilitated by … Continue reading
Another New York Morning
I grab the jet black jacket from the wall hook, jiggle the left pocket with my right hand to ensure my keys are there, throw my bag over my shoulder and walk swiftly out of the door into the brisk, … Continue reading
In Love with Tragedy
I thought of that old joke, y’know, the, this…this guy goes to a psychiatrist and says, “Doc, uh, my brother’s crazy; he thinks he’s a chicken.” And, uh, the doctor says, “Well, why don’t you turn him in?” The guy … Continue reading
How to Decide
Towards the end of August I embarked on a short road trip to Boston. The reason for the trip was half active procrastination before making a potentially life altering decision, and half salvaging what remained of my east coast summer. … Continue reading