In this episode, Mathew provides a background of the origin of Modes of Inquiry and a synopsis of what the project of Modes of Inquiry is all about. In addition, Mathew delivers a candid background of himself, his challenges, struggles and overcomings. He elaborates on the hard but meaningful task of embracing not negating all that you have been faced with, every hardship and every triumph, and the importance of creating the person you choose to be no matter the obstacles that have befallen you or situations you are in - how you view and react to them is solely up to you, and not to prefer victimhood or feelings of self-loathing for yourself but to believe in yourself before anyone else can and your ability to forge forward to overcome any and all obstacles by turning them into personal victories.