The better way isn’t the easier one; it’s whichever one leads to greater fulfillment. Even if it includes freezing nights, Grandma’s guilt trips, and a gold 1970 Chevy Nova on a winding West Virginia country road.
Tag: memory
Sometimes the Scar Is Worth It
My earliest memory involves a soccer field, a broken beer bottle, and a choice that left a mark—a scar that still reminds me of my father.
What I Learned When Dad Was Dying
Paying attention to what matters most is harder than ever—and just as important as it always has been.
The Convertible Time Hypothesis
In any human life, there are basically three types of time: inherently good times, inherently bad times, and ...
Why Do We Keep So Much Stuff?
Keep less. Delete more. Live better.
The Best Gift I’ve Ever Given
Twenty-four years ago, I gave the best gift I've ever given. It involved international commerce, red-and-blue flower petals, and the mouth of a wolf. Here's the story ...
What I Learned from the Teen Psychologist
In 1987, my parents sent me to a teen psychologist. Here's how that encounter went.
Forget the Pictures, Remember the Kindness
When we try to capture memories in pictures, we may well be forgetting something.
Brain-Building Advice from Sherlock Holmes
What you need to remember if you really don't don't want to forget.
