A List of (Ongoing) Questions I Ask Myself Every Day

“Judge a person by their questions rather than by their answers.” –Voltaire

Accepting that I don’t have all the answers to life has probably been one of the single most important, self development steps I’ve taken. And it’s not a one-time enlightenment, where I suddenly wake up and realize I should be questioning my life more, but rather a continuous exploration of my understanding of the world and myself. That is to say, no matter what age or experience, there is always room to refuse the status quo and question everything around us. Upturn every stone in the garden and count the bugs, if only just for the fun of it. After all, things change and what we think we know might not always be true- especially as we grow and change.

This list of (ongoing) questions serves as a tool for evaluating the quality of my life in real time. I ask myself these questions on a regular basis, to help realign my activities with purpose. If you have questions or thoughts, I would be happy to comment on Twitter. You can also join my Dream Architecture page on TikTok for more self development content.

Question #1: What am I looking for?

When I find myself participating in time consuming activities that take away from the more important things in life (like scrolling social…