A Personal Invitation

Not so long ago, I was living a life I desperately wanted to escape. I was obese, trapped in a job that felt like a soul-crushing grind, and honestly, I hated my life. Every day felt like a battle I was losing. I even started seeing a psychologist, hoping to find a way out of the darkness. I was utterly and completely tired of my life.

And if I'm being honest, there were times I wished life had a giant "reset" button. You know, like in video games? A chance to respawn, to start fresh with a clean slate, leaving all the baggage and regrets behind. A do-over. A new beginning.

But guess what, respawn is only possible in video games.

Just when I felt like I couldn’t continue it anymore, I stumbled upon the Great Books of the Western Worlds on Reddit. The idea was to replace some of social media with quality readings. I began with the shortest book in the list, not really expecting much. But, boy I was in for a treat.

It was probably the biggest "aha!" moment I have ever had, thanks to the greatest minds of Western Civilization: We don't need to erase our past to move forward. We don't need that magic "reset" button after all. Instead, we can take all those experiences, even the painful ones, and use them as fuel for growth.

It was like they were handing me a set of tools, practical tools, to navigate the ups and downs of everyday life in between the lines they wrote.

Now, the wisdom of these philosophers is time-tested and freely available. But here's the catch: it can feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin? And how do you take these ideas and apply them to your life, today, in the 21st century?

That's why I created Project Respawn.

Each Saturday and Wednesday, I'll share simple, actionable insights, heavily inspired by these thinkers, to help you navigate the challenges of modern life with greater ease and resilience. I will also share insights from contemporary thinkers and scientific communities to make the concepts even more relevant and relatable.

A fair warning though. The wise of the past was not always right. So, please question everything while keeping an open mind. Just because someone says it, does not mean it’s true.