Is the unexamined life

not worth living? I personally wouldn’t go quite that far, but I do think Socrates had the right idea. I mean, how are we any different than moths flitting from porchlight to porchlight if we don’t stop from time to time to wonder why?

Speaking of animals and existential questions, I’ve learned so much from my pets over the years. (More on that below.) In fact, I’d say the act of listening—to women, to self-dev rock stars, and to myself—has helped me grow more than anything else.

In the age of overwhelming information, who are you listening to and learning from? Even for us self development buffs, I think it’s a question worth asking again and again—to keep ourselves honest, and to figure out where we’re going (and why).

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