I talk about who altruism ultimately benefits and why the ordeal of terrible days and weeks have led to some of the best friendships of my life. 

 

Further reading and listening:

 

It was in this episode of The Moment that I got the idea to start volunteering even though I didn't have the time for it. 

 

And seriously, if you haven't read Man's Search for Meaning, do it today. It's a short book. It'll have a major impact on your life, above and beyond the ways in which I discussed it on today's episode.