Webthe road less travelled. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. '. A guide to growth, not comfort, for adults seeking more. Confronting and solving problems is a painful process which most of us attempt to avoid, yet avoidance can result in greater pain. Webdrawing on the experiences of his career as a psychiatrist, scott peck combines scientific and spiritual views to guide us through the difficult, painful times in life by showing us.