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How to Wait Without Getting Bored
What if we thought about waiting in line as a sudden opening of time?
TL;DR
- Waiting can be viewed as a gift of time rather than an absence.
- Using waiting time to observe surroundings or read can make it less miserable.
- Americans waste billions of hours a year in lines.
- Short stories can create an immediate bond with characters.
- Experiencing awe through nature, like a blooming magnolia, can provide hope.