"Indeed, while experiences and information can be good teachers, there are many times in life where we simply cannot afford to learn on the job. You don't want to have to go through multiple marriages to learn how to be a good spouse. Or wait until your last child has grown to master parenthood. This is why theory can be so valuable: it can explain what will happen, even before you experience it."
Excerpt From: Allworth, James. "How Will You Measure Your Life?." iBooks. https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewBook?id=3CAE4C61859827C89654DE4B8B52F913
