And I suspect, if you’re honest, you have one too. When we think of the “Mitty” type, we often imagine someone disconnected, inefficient, or even pitiable. Someone using fantasy as a crutch because reality is too bland. But after years of secretly living a double life—the public one who pays bills and attends meetings, and the private one who flies fighter jets and delivers last-minute TED Talks—I’ve learned something surprising.
So go ahead. Let him drive for a while. Just don’t forget to take the wheel when you get home. Do you have a recurring daydream that actually helps you? Share your “Walter Mitty moment” in the comments below. the secret life of my walter mitty
My Walter Mitty isn’t an escape from my life. He’s a rehearsal for it. In observing the secret life of my own Walter Mitty, I’ve identified three critical jobs he performs: And I suspect, if you’re honest, you have one too