About Peter Wins
Military Veteran • World Traveler • Content Creator • Life Coach
My Story
What started as a way to escape feeling lost after military service turned into a deep fascination with why modern life feels so broken. After serving in the U.S. Navy, I felt disconnected and burned out on the traditional path everyone expected me to follow.
So I did something that changed my perspective forever: I started traveling and observing. From that first eye-opening trip to Krakow to being stranded in Bangkok during COVID, to living across 47+ countries over six years—I became fascinated by human behavior and the struggles we all face, regardless of where we are in the world.
Travel wasn’t just about freedom or Instagram moments. It became my lens for understanding why we’re all so anxious, addicted to our phones, struggling with dating, and feeling disconnected despite being more “connected” than ever. I watched how different cultures handle these same modern problems, and I saw my own patterns and struggles more clearly when I was forced outside my comfort zone.
The questions kept piling up: Why do we sabotage ourselves? Why does social media make us miserable yet we can’t stop scrolling? Why are gender dynamics so messed up? Why does everyone seem anxious and depressed despite having access to everything previous generations dreamed of?
Now, through my YouTube channel and this blog, I explore these uncomfortable realities of modern life. I’m not a licensed therapist or academic—I’m someone who’s spent years observing human behavior across cultures and asking the questions most people are thinking but won’t say out loud.
Whether it’s internet addiction, the dating scene, social anxiety, or why we feel so lost despite having so many options, I’m here to have the real conversations. This isn’t about easy answers or feel-good platitudes. It’s about honestly examining why modern life feels so hard and what we can actually do about it.
“I’m not here to sell you a perfect life or pretend I have it all figured out. I’m here to ask the uncomfortable questions and have honest conversations about the struggles we’re all facing.”
By the Numbers
What I Stand For
Radical Honesty
Real talk over feel-good fluff. Growth happens when we face uncomfortable truths.
Practical Action
Strategies that work in the real world, not just on paper.
Sustainable Growth
Building habits and systems that last, not quick fixes that fade.
Authentic Living
Designing a life that reflects your values, not society’s expectations.
My Journey
Military Foundation
2015-2019Four years in the U.S. Navy taught me about human resilience under pressure. I learned how the mind responds to stress, discipline, and uncertainty—lessons that shaped my fascination with human behavior.
The Spark
2018Bought a ticket to Krakow, Poland to meet up with friends who’d been traveling. That trip was so incredible it planted a seed—I realized I wanted to be a digital nomad. The freedom they had wasn’t just a dream; it was possible.
The European Chapter
2019Started my journey across Europe, testing what this lifestyle could really be. Every city taught me something new about independence and adaptability.
Pandemic Pivot
2020Was in Bangkok when COVID hit. While the world stopped, I kept moving. The pandemic didn’t deter me—it proved that with the right mindset, you can adapt to anything.
The New York Experiment
2024Tried living back in the US as a real estate agent in NYC. Started making YouTube videos on the side and discovered something important: I enjoyed creating content more than selling properties. Sometimes you have to try the “normal” path to realize it’s not for you.
Back to Freedom
2025Returned to the digital nomad lifestyle, but now with purpose. I’ve shown my viewers Portugal, Spain, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway—sharing the journey in real time. Later this year, I’m launching my coaching business to help others build the same location independence and confidence I’ve discovered.
My Philosophy
Direction Over Speed
It doesn’t matter how fast you’re going if you’re headed in the wrong direction. Clarity first, then action.
Discomfort = Growth
Everything you want is on the other side of fear. The only way out is through.
Systems > Motivation
Motivation is unreliable. Build systems that work whether you feel like it or not.
Ready for Real Conversations?
Tired of surface-level content? I explore the uncomfortable truths about modern life, social dynamics, and why we’re all struggling despite having everything.