The two most important books that influenced my writing are Strunk & White’s The Elements of Style, and William Zinsser’s On Writing Well, The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Monthly Archives: October 2023
How to Find Fulfilling Work
How to Find Fulfilling Work (The School of Life)
My Previous Advice – One of the most difficult tasks for most of us is finding fulfilling (paid) work in our modern economic system. Continue reading How to Find Fulfilling Work
Summary of Seneca’s “Peace of Mind”
What follows is a very brief summary of Seneca’s letter titled “Piece of Mind.” The letter’s purpose was to provide guidance on how to achieve serenity—the ideal state of the Stoic sage. The letter’s recipient was his good friend Serenus, who had asked how he might better control his vices in order to experience greater tranquility. Continue reading Summary of Seneca’s “Peace of Mind”
Edward Arlington Robinson, “Richard Cory”
I recently posted Edward Arlington Robinson’s poem, “Dear Friends.” It reminded me of a poem of his I encountered in high school, “Richard Cory.” I find the poems connected, as both suggest that worldly acclaim is not what’s most important. Continue reading Edward Arlington Robinson, “Richard Cory”
Dennett’s “I’ve Been Thinking”
A reader has alerted me to the new memoir of Daniel Dennett, one of the world’s most prominent living philosophers. I have read quite a bit of Dennett over the years and have written about a few of his ideas. But a disclaimer. I have only read brief excerpts of the memoir so far as I await a library copy. Nonetheless, the prologue resonated deeply with me. Continue reading Dennett’s “I’ve Been Thinking”