In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, many young men are grappling with a deep sense of disconnection and lack of purpose. This struggle, I believe, is partly due to the loss of meaningful rites of passage that once marked the journey from boyhood to manhood.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the growing sense of polarization and social unrest? Do you ever think to yourself, there's got to be a better way? I often find myself pondering these questions and seeking ways to make sense of the chaos around us. Through my reflections, I've created a framework called the "Evolution of a Warrior," which I believe can help us navigate these turbulent times.

The biggest economic, political, and social event of 2020 was a health phenomenon: COVID-19. As the pandemic spread from the Far East to Italy, fear grew that we were facing something really serious. Media outlets across the world conveyed images of eerily empty streets and crowded hospitals in Italy, with the consistent theme of fear and uncertainty. The resulting (and ongoing) series of lockdowns and the yo-yo of restrictions of varying severity have crushed economic activity worldwide, further exacerbating the income gap to unprecedented levels. Overnight, people lost access to their places of worship, community centers, health centers, social spots, and physical connection with friends and family…