1. Could you introduce yourself and describe who you are?

Hello, I’m Tyler, a 30-year-old from New York, born and raised in the same place.

2. What are your current life passions and aspirations?

Currently, my life passions and aspirations revolve around establishing my own business, specializing in crafting knives and firearms. I strongly believe that such craftsmanship is an endangered art in our world, and I am determined to preserve its tradition.

3. Are there any guiding principles or words of wisdom you live by every day?

Each day, I live by the motto, “It doesn’t matter what you’ve done in the past or what you do in the future. As long as you aren’t maliciously harming others and wake up wanting to be better than you were yesterday.”

4. What goals are you working towards accomplishing in the next 1-3 years?

Over the next 1-3 years, I am focused on working diligently, saving up funds for my business ventures, and pursuing further education in engineering and metallurgy.

5. What are some challenges you’ve faced in life and how did you overcome them?

One of the most significant challenges I face is being overly self-critical. I find it difficult to acknowledge my own accomplishments, always striving for improvement in everything I do.

6. Is there anything else you’d like to share with others about yourself?

While I tend to be less socially outgoing, I believe that impacting others’ lives positively is the best thing I can do. I’m currently trying to become more open to meeting new people and supporting them emotionally. To anyone who can relate to my social struggles, I’d say that shutting oneself away from the world due to internal fears is not the way to live. Time can pass quickly if you’re not engaged, and I’ve learned that you have to make the world want you and embrace life fully.