Sam Alaimo is my favorite living writer. His exploration of the human condition through stories of extraordinary individuals in extreme conditions throughout time encourage deep and uncomfortable reflection.

Rather than provide how-to guides, Sam digs into what is possible despite adversity of all kinds. Leaving readers with questions, not specific answers, he allows us each to grapple with our own potential Why? and subsequent What?

If I was forced to recommend only one account on Substack to subscribe to, it would be his.

In this conversation, we discussed:

* Suffering

* Perspective

* Contemplating death

* Reframing adversity

* Self-command

* And much more

Find more from Sam at What then?

Resilient Mental State is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Get full access to Resilient Mental State at www.resilientmentalstate.com/subscribe