I read “Why Kids Should Read Obituaries” and I now believe that everyone can derive value from reading obituaries.
Insights learned in one session reading:
Libby Titus died - see yesterday’s post. What all can we learn from taste makers?
Ward Christensen may have invented the world’s first computerized bullet board — imagine Facebook, but it’s a computer. Why aren’t we dreaming up crazy ideas like that now?
Toni Vaz, stuntwoman pioneer and founder of the NAACP Image Awards. Who are our pioneers now?
As I read, I ask my questions like:
What challenges might they have faced? How did they overcome?
What inputs did they use to make their outputs? What did they discount and disregard? What did they value?
What bites of ageless wisdom am I able to extract and apply to my life?
Fascinating all around. Give it a try.
H/T Tyler Cowen for sharing the Common Wealth Beacon piece via his blog.
