Ever find yourself eyeing your bookshelf, bursting with books you've meant to read—some you haven't even cracked open?

Seneca's words remind us that there's little value in amassing a collection just for the sake of it. It's about what we actually take in and learn from.

Think about how this applies beyond the bookshelf. Does this mirror other areas of your life?

Perhaps you're stocking up on hobbies, gadgets, or even relationships, without fully investing in any of them. It's easy to feel the pressure to gather 'more'—but Seneca nudges us towards 'meaningful.'

What would it look like if you streamlined your possessions, your commitments, your distractions, to only what you truly use, value, and enjoy?

Reflect on the idea that it might be enough, even liberating, to simplify and focus on experiencing life fully, rather than on having the most 'stuff.'

After all, it's about living your best story, not just collecting the most books.