In today's society, where our distractions are only rivaled by our affinity toward them, modern man is in need of a paradigm shift. This book is that shift. With an uncanny ability to make accessible the teachings of old, Chris Matakas has shed light on the perils facing each of us in today's world, and done so in a pleasurable, digestible experience. From transcending the illusion of self to serving our fellow man, the reader is taken on a journey in self exploration toward a more actualized life. Whether a beginner or life-long student of philosophy, this book serves each of its readers as an alternative manual to the human experience.