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Resources for David Foster Wallace Fans

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Bruce Keener

My recent David Foster Wallace post focused on his 2005 Kenyon Commencement Speech, but also provided several links to additional DFW resources. Since that posting, I have read more of David’s material, along with interviews, fan letters, and other pieces … Continue reading →

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Good Fiction Books Can Improve Your Mindfulness

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Bruce Keener

I recently read an article suggesting that reading fiction is good for you. While it made good points, my initial reaction was “I see plenty of fiction on TV, including the presidential debates and all the other political nonsense from … Continue reading →

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Instead of Fighting “Normal,” Model Genius [Mindfulness]

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Bruce Keener

Have you noticed the plethora of books and articles being written on how irrational, emotional, and easy-to-trick the human mind is? There are books like Predictably Irrational, Thinking, Fast and Slow, and How We Decide, and it seems like every … Continue reading →

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David Foster Wallace on “This is Water”

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Bruce Keener

In 2005, David Foster Wallace gave the commencement speech at Kenyon College. Entitled “This is Water,” it is something I like to listen to about once a year, or as needed. I recommend that you also schedule the twenty minutes … Continue reading →

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Waste Not

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Bruce Keener

In reading in the 6th chapter of the Gospel of John this morning, I came upon the story of the feeding of the 5,000 from a few loaves and a couple of fish. I almost skipped over it, but decided … Continue reading →

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Success and the Basics

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bruce Keener

If I had to name the times that we are living in, I would call it The Lazy Culture. Almost everyone is looking for the easy way to lose weight, to become successful, to stay married when there are tensions, … Continue reading →

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Measuring Your Life

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Bruce Keener

I’ve noticed that several people on Twitter have posted about Stephen Wolfram’s The Personal Analytics of My Life. Mr. Wolfram’s analysis of his lifetime of email, appointments, and accumulated files is indeed fascinating, as one would expect from a genius. … Continue reading →

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On Being Open-Minded

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Bruce Keener

In the biography of Steve Jobs, Isaacson writes Reflecting years later on his spiritual feelings, he said that religion was at its best when it emphasized spiritual experiences rather than received dogma. “The juice goes out of Christianity when it … Continue reading →

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The Difference You Make

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Bruce Keener

Each year, Edge asks the question “What is your favorite Deep, Elegant, or Beautiful Explanation?” This year, the response of Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, includes the following statement: In a planet occupied now by seven billion inhabitants, I am amazed … Continue reading →

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Insights from JC Penney’s new CEO and Former Apple Executive

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Bruce Keener

A recent Wall Street Journal article summarizes an interesting interview with Ron Johnson, the new JC Penney CEO and a former executive of Apple. It’s worth a read in its entirety, as Mr. Johnson has a number of interesting insights. I … Continue reading →

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