As a child growing up in Florida in the ’80s, I went with my family to Walt Disney World many times. The main thing I remember is the seemingly endless waits for rides. My sisters and I would peevishly whine to our parents as we shuffled along, waiting and waiting. Occasionally, a lackadaisical Disney employee dressed as Goofy would wander by, but distr…
The Lost Art of Waiting
Our new and boundless capacity to escape tedium can feel like a micro-revolution. But the problem with revolutions is that they sometimes devour their children, writes Christine Rosen. (Tony Ray-Jones via Getty Images)
Americans are more impatient than ever—and it’s affecting everything from our waistlines to our relationships.
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