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Why Practice Objectivity, And How
Don’t let the force of an impression when it first hits you knock you off your feet. Just say to it: ‘Hold on a moment; let me see who you are and what you represent. Let me put you to the test.’ — Epictetus
I don’t know what I’m doing with my life. So far, I believe I’ve done everything well… Why do I feel lost then? Maybe it’s because I’m still single, I should get a wife. No, maybe it’s just that I don’t have that much money yet. Yes, that must be it. All my friends are getting iPhones and I still have this piece of shit iPhone 6. I need to get a new one.
Finally! I’ve got it. Now I can take amazing pictures and share them on Instagram. Surely everyone will realize the amazing quality and realize I have the newest iPhone. This is great.
Why did you buy it?
Oh, the camera, it is absolutely nuts mate!
Yeah man, the photos are really beautiful.
In the privacy of my mind, the question remained, why did I buy it? I’ve only taken one picture of my dog since I bought it, and it’s not great. In fact, I’ve been doing the exact same thing I was doing with my previous iPhone, watching memes on Instagram, and playing this dumb videogame.
Why did I buy it?
