Meditating On Death Saved Me From Myself

How I found freedom in practical philosophy

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I’m Chris Fritz, and I’m a recovering narcissist.

In 2019, shortly before turning 25, I hit my all-time low. I was an alcoholic, I hated everyone, and I wanted to die. Philosophy taught me how to stop being a jerk so could finally live a life of freedom and joy.