What do Stoic philosophy, Steve Jobs, Martin Scorsese, and cybersecurity training all have in common? More than you think!

In Troubleshooting Life, Akash Malik invites you into a uniquely modern, deeply personal journey—a daily book of life lessons grounded in philosophy, tech, and pop culture, to help you debug your mind and reboot your life.

Each entry offers a sharp, insightful takeaway drawn from unexpected sources: ancient texts, hip-hop lyrics, Hollywood history, and classroom experiences.

Over the course of 366 days, you will learn how to

 Redesign your inner operating system

 Lead your life with greater agency

 Break free from self-limiting scripts

 Build something that lasts forever

 Grow two blades of grass where one once grew

If you just lost your job and need some direction, this book is for you. If you are an autodidact, cyberpunk rebel, creative misfit, or just feeling stuck in a loop, this book is for you. 

From ancient empires to streaming platforms, Troubleshooting Life is the book you turn to when you need help slaying the problems of modern day.

About the author:

Akash Malik is a writer, educator, and media storyteller who helps people troubleshoot their lives through tech, creativity, and timeless wisdom.

A graduate of Temple University with a degree in Film and Media Arts, he has worked across classrooms, startups, movie sets, editing bays and soundstages.

He currently manages a team of technology instructors at Per Scholas, a nonprofit founded in 1995 that has over 30,000 alumni at all levels of business.

Born in the 1990s and raised in New Jersey, Akash writes with the heart of a teacher, the eye of a filmmaker, and the mind of a modern philosopher. Troubleshooting Life is his debut book.