[quote]”You get to consciously decide what has meaning and what doesn’t” – David Foster Wallace[/quote]
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I love commencement speeches. I’m somewhat of a collector. This one by David Foster Wallace hits so close to home that it makes me feel uncomfortable. Nearly a decade after graduating from university, I understand all too well what it means to operate in default mode. It’s a poignant, sombre piece on how to live a life with meaning, even especially after the routine of adult responsibility sets in.
The full transcript can be found here.