Summary: Everybody is familiar with the origin story of Superman. Born on the alien planet Krypton, he was sent to Earth by his father moments before his home planet’s destruction. He was adopted and raised by a Kansas farmer and his wife under the name of Clark Kent. Upon discovering his superhuman abilities, he decided to use them for the benefit of humanity under a secret identity. But, have you ever wondered how the concept of “Superman” was born? As it turns out, the metaphor for Superman comes from Friedrich Nietzsche’s Übermensch (German for Superman). It symbolizes “the superior man” who has overcome himself and human nature. In essence, the “Ubermensch” is one who has conquered the chains of the human condition and reached a liberated state. In Nietzsche’s definition, anyone has the potential to become an Ubermensch. However, the metamorphoses that one must undergo to reach the state of Superman are not easy, he warns us. You mustn’t let hardship and difficult times keep your down. “That which does not kill us makes us stronger,” is a famous quote by Nietzsche. The point being that, as long as we’re alive, we can surpass anything and each experience, no matter how challenging, will help us improve. So, following this path, the goal is to become the greatest version of yourself. But how do you do that? Let’s find out. Website: http://ianbalina.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaryofamad... Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/diaryofa... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianbalina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diaryofamademan
