Remembering Quote by Joshua Foer
““I’m working on expanding subjective time so that it feels like I live longer,” Ed had mumbled to me on the sidewalk outside the Con Ed headquarters, a cigarette dangling from his mouth. “The idea is to avoid that feeling you have when you get to the end of the year and feel like, where the hell did that go?” “And how are you going to do that?” I asked. “By remembering more. By providing my life with more chronological landmarks. By making myself more aware of time’s passage.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Memory and Perception, 2017
Expanding subjective time involves creating more landmarks and memories, making years feel longer.
In simple terms: Create more memories to feel time stretch.
Key Takeaway
Mark moments, enrich life.
Themes
memory
time perception
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily journaling
- travel experiences
- learning new skills
- celebrating milestones
Key Concepts
chronological landmarks
personal narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What landmarks define your year?
- How can you embed more meaning daily?
A Different Perspective
Memories can also distort perception of time.
