Waking, Week 2: Know Thyself

“Know thyself”—it’s a Greek maxim, one which was inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. It’s a maxim that appears with regularity in books written by modern-day self-help gurus, executive coaches, and counselors. It’s used with such regularity that some might consider it cliche, and though I’m a fan of taking potshots at cliches, I’ll let this one slide. I might even argue that “know thyself” is one of the most important maxims you might apply to your life.

Know thyself—what is it b...