“Today is only one day in all the days that will ever be. But what will happen in all the other days that ever come, can depend on what you do today.”
— Ernest Hemingway
In my early twenties, I was numbing myself daily—drifting without purpose or direction. I wasn’t born driven. I had to wake up.
Since then, I’ve run ultramarathons, earned a second-degree black belt, explored over forty countries, climbed mountains, and sat in meditation retreats with monks around the world.
I train hard. I read relentlessly. I meditate every day.
Why?
Because growth is a practice—a daily decision to choose discipline over distraction, and meaning over noise.
I now write and coach to help people reconnect with themselves. Not to chase perfection, but to live awake and alive.
The Modern Affliction
During my eighteen years as an Advanced Care Paramedic, I witnessed a growing crisis—rising anxiety, depression, addiction, and a quiet spiritual emptiness.
Mental illness has become one of the greatest challenges of our time. In many Western countries, more than one in ten people now rely on antidepressants—perhaps even someone close to you.
I’ve seen what happens when people lose their direction and sense of meaning. But I’ve also seen what happens when they remember who they are—when they stop drifting and start making different choices.
That’s where real freedom begins—not in escaping life, but in learning how to live it fully.
The Warrior Philosopher
Schools teach facts but neglect purpose and resilience. Social media fuels distraction and anxiety, not awareness.
My approach, the Warrior Philosopher, is a response to that. Because strength without depth becomes reckless, and wisdom without action fades into inaction.
A meaningful life demands both—presence and power.
Some people need clarity. Others need direction, discipline, or simply a reminder of who they are.
Whatever the case—evolution begins the moment you choose it.
Lessons from 1000+ books
I’ve spent years searching for the “right” way to live. With so many thinkers throughout history, I thought there had to be a formula for a meaningful life. The truth? No one has all the answers.
Talk to an entrepreneur, and they’ll tell you to build and conquer. Read the Buddha, and you’ll be reminded to let go and simply be. Perspectives clash—and that’s what makes life so fascinating.
Over time, though, I started noticing something—patterns, values, and choices shared by those who seemed alive. They weren’t perfect, but they were present. Intentional. Awake.
But in the end, it all comes back to you. What does living fully mean to you?
