In 2005, the writer David Foster Wallace gave a commencement speech that would take on a life of its own, traveling far beyond the audience he delivered it to that day. It spread all across the world and would deeply influence countless people.
Patrick shares how he came to discover the speech and why it and Wallace's work left such a lasting mark on his life. He and John unpack the significance of this speech and how it informs their lives as parents.
Listen to the full speech or watch this short film with an abridged version of the speech.
33 // Is Santa Claus Coming to Town?
32 // Nostalgia
31 // Perception of Time
30 // Cultivating Character (Avoiding Entitlement)
29 // Forming Identity
28 // Halloween
27 // Grasping Death
26 // Parenting Hacks
25 // Exposure to Violent Themes
24 // The Power of Limitations
23 // Breastfeeding
22 // Attaining Joy
21 // Childcare?
20 // Family Vacations
19 // Kids Birthday Parties
18 // Sharing a Passion for Movies
17 // Judging Other Parents
16 // Screen Time
15 // Irrational Fears
14 // Answering the "Why" Question
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