Joe Heller

True story, Word of Honor:
Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer
now dead,
and I were at a party given by a billionaire
on Shelter Island.

I said, “Joe, how does it make you feel
to know that our host only yesterday
may have made more money
than your novel ‘Catch-22’
has earned in its entire history?”
And Joe said, “I’ve got something he can never have.”
And I said, “What on earth could that be, Joe?”
And Joe said, “The knowledge that I’ve got enough.”
Not bad! Rest in peace!”

—Kurt Vonnegut

The New Yorker, May 16th, 2005

http://www.fastcompany.com/1737273/kurt-vonnnegut-having-enough-reminder-no-asshole-rule

I admire anybody who has the guts to write anything at all.

E.B. White (via stayholden-phonyboy)

The need for perfection and comparison isn’t new, it’s just been super-sized by the fact that all those images of betterment can now be garnered in one sitting at your computer.

Today’s online lifestyle industry is like being bombarded with a million different Martha Stewarts at once.

"Keeping Up Appearances"

My problem with these convoluted, inspirational lists is that they offer no real value…

Over at Salon, Mary Elizabeth Williams offers up a few rules for being a grown-up that are much more pragmatic and attainable. Her advice boils down to taking care of yourself and not being a douchebag.

http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/11/adulthood-is-made-of-budgets-soup-and-manners.html

http://www.salon.com/2013/11/18/5_rules_for_being_a_grownup/

They’re like, 12

The correct way to refer to anyone younger than you  (via nofatnowhip)

The overall concept was enlightened self-interest, with a product geared to appeal to the vanities of people like themselves: stylish yet practical, moneyed yet conscientious. The kind of people who think of themselves as more than a collection of data points connoting exceptional privilege (private schools, Ivy League colleges, Wharton, Bain & Company). Who carry feed bags to restaurants with $24 entrées.

http://nymag.com/news/features/warby-parker-2013-8/