You think: If I just had more time. If these idiots would just move. I deserve better than this. You turn your immediate frustration into a capital-L Life problem. You become the center of the universe.
If you’ve spent any time on YouTube rabbit holes about productivity, stoicism, or existential dread, you’ve likely seen the thumbnail: a bespectacled man in a cap and a graduation gown, looking both painfully intelligent and deeply uncomfortable. That is David Foster Wallace. And the video—officially titled This is Water —has over 20 million views for a reason. wallace video
You are not the center of the universe. The traffic jam is not a conspiracy against you. The water is real. And you have the power, for just a few moments a day, to wake up. You think: If I just had more time