All tagged pursuitofhappiness

Big Fishbein, Small Pond - The Law of Averages & The Key to Happiness

Big Fishbein, Small Pond - The Law of Averages & The Key to Happiness

Aiden Fishbein
Lessons, Lifestyle

Most folks are possessed by one of two fears:

#1 - "I'm not doing enough, not dreaming big enough. I'm lazy and will never really achieve the thing in life that will truly fulfill."

#2 - "I'm too ambitious, I dream too big. I'm afraid that my eyes are always so focused on the future milestones I'm missing out on the joys of the present...and upon my death bed I'll realize in horror the life I could've lived.

I am unfortunately afflicted with both.

Mayhaps not so unfortunate...but before I spoil the ending, allow me to begin at the beginning.

Passion is Foolish: Pursue it Anyway

Passion is Foolish: Pursue it Anyway

Aiden Fishbein
Lifestyle

"She'll sob for hours staring at the wall. Nothing I say helps."

I happened to overhear this as I sat outside of El Cortez in Brooklyn last week preparing for a night of Karaoke with an old friend. There were two guys, perhaps late 20's early 30's, having a conversation. They were just drunk enough to be perfectly articulate yet entirely oblivious to my being within earshot.