We meet a man who makes himself (self-made man). The author shows on life examples how it is possible to get out of a rut, to go beyond what is strictly prescribed by custom, tradition, ritual. How do I find myself? How are the conscious and subconscious connected, what are our emotions, perceptions, sensations, will, motives, beliefs? How are the material and spiritual, matter and consciousness, matter and energy related to each other?

The very ability to take risks, put everything on the line, start over, succeed from scratch is a sign of a strong and whole personality.

Vladimir Volkov.

Doctor of philosophy, Professor