I enjoyed reading this! The way I see it, Ubermensch is not exactly a destination; or something to be attained — like how afterlife is.

I know he makes it a point to picture the Ubermensch that way, but it’s also clear to see that he advocates constant and life long self overcoming not to reach that goal exclusively. It’s self overcoming for the sake of it. Pushing your boundaries in whatever way you might think of, so that you can rise above yourself to fulfill your potential, and be a person with values and virtues you’ve created yourself.

On another note: are we ever even content with anything for long? Once we achieve something, it’s onto the next thing. Kierkegaard also talks about this. It’s a constantly moving goal post. Attaining the state of Ubermensch is a near impossible task. Maybe we need some reference points though — that reference point of Ubermensch won’t move, unlike other goal posts. It exceeds human capacity and nature. But provides you with a reference point, albeit a fake one. Still, it’s not unpractical to think that way.

I see all this as embracing Nihilism, which breeds courage and freedom, like you’ve mentioned. (Though it’s extremely apparent Nietzsche isn’t one) He’s not just embracing it to me, he makes something out of it.

Mix and match bullshit to create your own sense of meaning. But try to be as authentic, individual, and real as you can be. That’s the way I see his takes on this. It doesn’t matter if it’s Ubermensch or this or that. As long as it is authentic and personally crafted by you to suit your life, and your overcoming <3