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Originally Posted by Keith  I believe that all ImOpen was saying is:
Steve's writings imply that he focuses almost entirely on targetted self-development experiences (Toastmasters, books about self-development etc.). If this is true, then Steve may be missing out on some less obvious avenues of self-development. Steve has stated that he reads almost no fiction, yet some of the most insightful books (and plays, etc.) on being human have been fiction. Other art (such as painting) also expresses humanness in a own unique way. The experiences that come with international travel are similarly great eye (and mind!) openers.
As far as I can see, ImOpen was just offering a way for Steve to step out of his comfort zone and experience an aspect of self-development that he may not have considered in his targetted self-development focus.
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I can see the wisdom of what your saying. Its true that many cultural advances came from the Arts, in literature, poetry, paintings etc. As you said, there are many discoveries in these domains.
If we wish to expand and include Arts, then might we not want to embrace Science as well?
Then, as we go forth through the list of all available disciplines of Science and Art, it is likely we find truely amazing things. But where do we stop including things into personal development?
ImOpen might be well correct in asking the relevance of cultural creations to personal development.
It's not that clear to me where the line is between targeted development and general development.