Pursuit of Knowledge
Learn from the Greats
The learning section is a collection of essays I’ve written as I read, reflect, and wrestle with the big questions around how to discover, pursue and fulfill our life’s purpose.
Essentially, I read the books and distill the important knowledge on discovering, pursuing and fulfilling life purpose. As someone who has been seeking this knowledge for years, I found it very difficult to find the right sources. As we live busy lives, I understand it’s not always possible for you to sit and read books and other sources. That’s why I decided to dedicate my life to learning and sharing this knowledge.
Each post is grounded in a book or idea that’s helped me see things differently — and I’m sharing these essays not because I have everything figured out, but because I believe in thinking out loud, together. You won’t find listicles or productivity hacks here.
You’ll find real thoughts, experiences and strategies that you can adapt to your own life on your journey.
Inspired by books and thinkers across history, these essays are grounded in philosophy, spirituality, and human experience. They explore life purpose directly and are meant to invite curiosity and written for you as you navigate on your journey. Some essays may explore leadership, identity, transition and personal growth as part of the purposeful life journey.
Mastery - Part One
This essay explores the foundational concept of human inclination as presented in Robert Greene’s Mastery. It asserts that every individual possesses a unique, innate calling that can lead to fulfillment and excellence if pursued with commitment, agency and self-determinism. Through awareness of our inclinations and conscious resistance to passive conformity, the path to discovering, pursuing and fulfilling your purpose in life becomes not only possible but necessary for both personal and collective advancement.
Mastery - Part Two
This essay explores the concept of the Life’s Task as defined by Robert Greene—a person’s innate purpose rooted in their unique inclinations and individuality. Drawing from Greene’s insights, it examines the mystical and often unexplainable Hidden Force that guides individuals toward their purpose, as well as the external Counter Forces that suppress it. Ultimately, the piece argues that living in alignment with one’s Life’s Task cultivates independence, creativity, and power—both in one’s inner world and in the broader society.
Mastery - Part Three
This essay outlines six strategies adapted from Robert Greene’s Mastery for discovering one’s Life’s Task—a deeply personal vocation rooted in individual uniqueness. Through stories of historical and modern figures, Greene’s framework reveals how individuals can move from confusion or conformity toward clarity and empowerment. The piece emphasizes that no matter where one starts, the journey back to purpose is possible—and essential.
Man’s Search for Meaning - Part One
This essay explores Viktor Frankl’s perspective on life’s meaning, drawing from his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and founder of Logotherapy. It examines Frankl’s three pathways to purpose—work, love, and courage in suffering—while highlighting his core concept of spiritual freedom. Through practical reflections and personal insights, the piece encourages readers to discover meaning by responding purposefully to life’s challenges and by fulfilling what life demands of them.
Man’s Search for Meaning - Part Two
This essay examines Viktor Frankl’s development of Logotherapy and its insights into meaning, mental health, and existential struggle. Frankl argues that purpose must be discovered through action in the world and that tension, responsibility, and self-transcendence are key to overcoming despair. By responding to life with intention, we uncover our unique reason for being.
Man’s Search For Meaning - Part Three
This essay explores Viktor Frankl’s concept of “Tragic Optimism” and its role in countering modern meaninglessness. It distinguishes optimism from happiness and critiques the societal obsession with quick-fix pleasures that distract from purposeful living. Frankl’s methods for discovering meaning—biographical reflection, biological disposition, and Logotherapy—provide practical pathways toward fulfillment. The essay emphasizes that spiritual freedom, agency, and responsibility are essential for answering life’s questions with integrity and purpose.
