The Exemplum project

What is the EXEMPLUM Project?

The EXEMPLUM Project is built on the philosophy presented in the book “Take Control. Be What You Would Like To Be” and focuses on the development and empowerment of the individual. Its purpose is to help people, regardless of age, background or circumstances, to clarify what they want, design their journey and bring it to life.

The approach is based on a practical methodology for long-term personal planning, structured around six steps and six core principles.

The Philosophy

For years, a fundamental question has been debated: does change begin with society as a whole, or with the individual?

The EXEMPLUM Project takes a clear position: real change begins with the individual.

Societies move forward not through abstract collectives, but through individuals who choose to take responsibility, stand out and act with integrity, discipline and purpose. The more such individuals exist, the more society evolves. You do not need to be exceptional, wealthy or hold a position of power.  More often than not, these are simply convenient excuses for inaction.

The essence is simple: everyone can make a difference, in their own way.

The Exemplum Individual

What defines a person as a point of reference?

The EXEMPLUM Project introduces the concept of the Exemplum individual: a person who lives with awareness, direction and consistency. The “laws of Exemplum” provide a practical benchmark for personal development. They are not theoretical constructs, but a framework that helps individuals define and pursue who they want to become.

From Philosophy to Practice

The EXEMPLUM Project goes beyond theory.

It is supported by training programmes designed to develop practical skills such as:

• time management

• communication and body language

• mindset

• personal planning and organisation

At the same time, the philosophy is reflected through books, novels and theatrical work, where characters embody the principles of the Exemplum approach in real-life contexts.

The Essence

The EXEMPLUM Project is not about success in the conventional sense.

It is about self-accomplishment: knowing what you want to become, designing your journey and making it happen.

Giorgos Christodoulou
Project Leader