THE TIME CONSIDERATION
Becoming a father has completely altered my sense of time. It’s not something I saw coming.
Before our son was born, there was so much time. Of course, I didn’t realize it then. I actually thought I had no time. There was never enough time! For the projects. The long boozy dinners. The walks around the city. The rides out to surf at the Rockaways. Writing. But there was. I managed to do all those things, whenever I wanted. There was... so. Much. Time.
Now of course there isn’t. Time is truly flying. Some weeks, it’s like I go to sleep Sunday and wake up Friday. This isn’t a complaint. I’ve never been more content. But this new existence has forced me to ruthlessly prioritize how I spend my time, and ruthless prioritization is not something I ever thought I’d get down with.
It’s a powerful approach though. It’s forced this jack of all trades, master of none, to buckle down a bit. Where previously I had an ongoing list of 15-20 projects/goals I’d hoped to complete in a year (unwritten screenplays, art projects, random missions), I’ve whittled it down to about three. (Steady publishing of this newsletter is close to the top). Other big goals: Post more photos to my Getty account (check!), surf as much as possible, and work on being a damn good dad.
I’m not sure if time will slow down again. I think it may, but for now, I’m fully embracing being a little more ruthless with it. It’s allowed me to cut out so much fat and get down to the muscle. And that’s a strong way to spend your life.
LINKS
How We Lost Our Ability to Mend (Die, Workwear)
Exclusive: Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard talks about the sustainability myth, the problem with Amazon—and why it’s not too late to save the planet (Fast Company)
Nick Offerman explains how true creativity—and knowing how to do things with your own two hands—can lead you to a happier, more fulfilled life. (The Creative Independent)
Haha. This city man. Unseen Photographs Documenting the “Crass, Vulgar” Side of 1970s New York (Another Mag)
FOLLOW
Incredibly capable of capturing a moment in time, Elizabeth Griffin is a new favorite follow of mine. Follow @zabelita.
VISIT
See where the oysters come from in this dispatch from Duxbury’s Island Creek Oysters.
ACQUIRE
Like a lot of you out there, I’ve been living in a chore coat this fall. I picked one up on Etsy. It’s not bad, I’m not sure I would recommend it. Our friends at Huckberry have a few worth scoping out though. This one from Vetra and this one from Corridor both caught my eye. See them all here.
That’s it!
John