"Boredom is the price we pay for meaning: 'When I became a father, I was forced to reckon with the emotion that consumed my days,' Daniel Smith writes."
"Given that Americans are estimated to collectively waste tens of billions of hours a year in lines, it's no wonder that some people try to cut, and others bitterly resent them."
Waiting is often perceived negatively, but it can be viewed as an opportunity to engage with surroundings or read. While waiting at places like the DMV may not feel pleasant, using that time wisely can transform the experience. The newsletter offers insights on how to make waiting more enjoyable, suggesting alternatives to boredom such as reading short stories that create immediate connections with characters. It also touches on societal behaviors related to waiting, including the tendency to cut in line.
Read at The Atlantic
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