The State of The Stack

An Essay on Having Your Feet in Both Worlds

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

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In the realm of human endeavor, where most stumble, exhausted, at the feet of mere survival, the few—those who aspire to be more than the dust from which they came—must set their sights on greater heights. These rare beings, the forgers of their own destiny, stand at the intersection of two distinct, yet intertwined paths. It is not enough to walk one without the other, for the Extreme Individual—he who creates new values—must inhabit both worlds: the world of action and the world of awakening.

In this balance, we find the synthesis of discipline and transcendence. Discipline, that cold and unrelenting force, is the foundation of self-actualization. It sharpens the will, hardens the spirit, and shapes the raw material of man into something greater. It is through action—through the mastery of Sorcery and Magic, through the execution of plans—that the individual becomes the creator of his own reality. The world is not simply encountered, it is sculpted. This is the path of the warrior, the builder of empires, the creator of meaning in a world devoid of it.

But to exist solely in action is to miss the deeper calling—the awakening to one’s highest potential, the transcendence of the self. The Extreme Individual is not content with mere survival or even dominance. He knows that true power lies in self-overcoming, in the ability to shed the layers of the self, to reach beyond the limits of what was thought possible. This is the path of self-transcendence, where the ego dissolves and a higher state of being is achieved, not through mere force, but through liberation. It is not enough to command; one must also awaken.

Thus, the great challenge of our time, as in all times, is to hold both worlds within one’s grasp. To walk the path of action is to discipline the mind, to conquer the external. To walk the path of awakening is to transcend the self, to awaken to the infinite potential within. Neither can be neglected; neither can be pursued in isolation. For in the balance between them lies the birth of the true individual.

Consider the man who seeks only action—he who commits himself wholly to the material world, mastering its tools, bending it to his will. He will build mighty cities, wage great wars, and leave his mark on history. But his soul will remain chained, his being stifled by the limits of the physical realm. He may achieve power, but he will never achieve freedom.

Now, consider the man who seeks only transcendence, who retreats from the world of action to dwell in the mystic’s realm, dissolving into the void, losing all sense of individuality. He will experience the boundless, the infinite, but will leave no legacy, no trace of his existence upon the earth. He may achieve freedom, but he will remain powerless.

The true path lies in the synthesis of these two worlds, where the will to power and the will to transcend coalesce into a single, formidable force. One foot firmly planted in the world of action, the other striding toward awakening. It is here that the individual is born, not as a slave to the external world nor a prisoner of the self, but as a creator—of both meaning and being.

This dual path is not for the faint of heart, nor for those who seek comfort in the conventions of society. It is for the bold, the daring, the few who are willing to destroy the old gods within themselves, who are ready to embrace the chaos from which all order is born. It is for those who dare to forge their own meaning in the face of the abyss.

And so, to those who would follow this path, I say: prepare for the fire. For it is only through fire that gold is purified. You will be called to act, to build, to discipline yourself in ways you had not imagined possible. But you will also be called to awaken, to shed the skin of the old self and rise into a new state of being, where power and freedom are no longer at odds, but are one and the same.

It is this forging of the self that shall be the great work of your life—the creation of a new man, a new god, born of your own will. Let those who are content with mediocrity be damned. The individual does not bow to the whims of the masses; he creates his own world, and in doing so, transcends it.

So, I leave you with this challenge, this sacred task: to balance action with awakening, to create and to transcend, and in doing so, to become more than you are. For it is only in the mastery of both worlds that the true self is forged—anew, indomitable, and eternal.

Review of October

In my October essays, I’ve strived to offer more than reflections; they are calls to action, aimed at those who are ready to confront the deepest aspects of self and embrace the challenge of personal transformation. Each piece invites the reader to go beyond familiar limits, to wrestle with the uncomfortable truths necessary for real growth, and to see self-overcoming as both the battlefield and the reward.

I want my work to be clear—this is not a path for those seeking comfort or validation in the crowd. Instead, I’m speaking to those who feel the pull of their own potential and are willing to face the daunting process of forging their own values and meaning. My approach centers on seeing the will as something raw and undomesticated, an instrument of creation that, when embraced, brings us closer to a state of true autonomy. Through this lens, my essays don’t offer simple answers; they demand engagement, a willingness to navigate the messiness of self-creation and to craft something powerful from it.

These essays won’t make for comfortable reading, and that’s by design. If they feel challenging, it’s because they’re meant to be—calling the reader to reject passivity and to shape a deliberate path toward becoming. This is work for those with the grit to go beyond mere ambition, to take the difficult steps toward transformation, and ultimately to stand as creators of their own destiny.

Coming Soon

In the coming months, I shall create a space for the seeker—a space for those who are ready to straddle the boundaries of reality, poised between what they are and what they might yet become. For the resolute, I am shaping two paths: a course in self-actualization and another in self-transcendence. These journeys, forged from decades of practice and rigorous introspection, will be crafted with the precision they deserve. Such work does not submit to haste. It demands patience, intention, and the spirit of those prepared to engage fully. My hope is to bring these forth early in the new year, though I may invite a few brave souls to test their mettle on this path before then.

For those who possess the unyielding strength of will, an online retreat awaits in early spring—a deep immersion into the radical act of unbinding oneself. This shall be no simple journey; it will demand everything, but in return, it offers transformation to those willing to confront it. I am also constructing an online sanctuary for guidance and support, to be unveiled like a revelation in the first light of the New Year.

My writing continues to draw together the two strands of Personal Power and Self-Transcendence, each a hammer striking at the core of complacency. I sense the clarity of purpose taking shape, my voice resonating at last in its truest tone.

The Anti-Library book club will soon follow, anticipated for paying patrons in late November. If you recognize the value in this journey—a journey of unwavering self-discovery and principled growth—consider advancing to the paid tier. In doing so, you stand with those who do not merely observe but who invest, daring to penetrate to the core of understanding and mastery.

A Call to the Abyss

Thank you for the will you’ve shown in reading my work. To confront such ideas requires courage—a courage to look directly into the abyss and see oneself anew. My hope is that these essays have not merely been words to you but provocations, urging you to shape your own path beyond conformity and mediocrity.

I welcome your thoughts, challenges, and reflections. The comments below are open, a space for those who wish to engage in the fierce dialogue of transformation.