David Foster Wallace - This is Water

[wknecht]

It's not directly related to investments but I thought this commencement speech by David Foster Wallace was wonderful so figured I'd post it here:

 

I've only read a couple of Wallace's essays, but he strikes me as an incredibly intelligent and interesting person, so definitely worth looking into for those looking for some non-investment/business reading.

 

Thanks to Frank Voisin, I found this on his site.

[farnamstreet]

For those of you not into video, you can find an adapted version of the talk:

 

The speech was so popular, it was turned into a book: This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life

[Liberty]

Thanks for posting.

[beerbaron]

Wish I could write as well!

 

BeerBaron

[farnamstreet]

The Glossary has released a remixed and shortened version of Wallace's talk. The film offers a simple and clear explanation of the value of education and, quite possibly, some of the best life advice you're likely to hear.

 

http://www.farnamstreetblog.com/2013/05/david-foster-wallaces-commencement-speech-this-is-water-remixed-in-a-short-video/