“It really changes your perspective on the world,” Pitt, 42, said of having children. Interviewed on “The Today Show” Monday morning, Pitt reported that he shares Angelina Jolie’s beliefs regardining humanitarian issues and that his children have played a vital role in changing his attitude towards life.

His children, Maddox, 4, Zahara, 1 and 6-week old daughter Shiloh have helped Pitt take the focus off himself and his own needs. “I’m so tired of thinking about myself,” he said.

As far as parenting goes, Pitt couldn’t be happier. “It’s a true joy, [and] a very profound love.” He even admitted that with Shiloh, if he “can get a burp out of that little thing, [he] feels such a sense of accomplishment.”

Ah, parenthood. Read more about Pitt’s thoughts on children as well as his humanitarian causes here.