Vazgen DAN
Margaryan
The Life of Vazgen DAN Margaryan
1. A Boy Born Into Struggle
I was born in Yerevan, Armenia, into the family of a simple builder. My childhood was not surrounded by comfort or luxury. Life was often difficult, and poverty was a regular guest in our home.
There were days when our meals consisted of nothing more than bread and onions. Yet despite the hardships, my parents gave us something far more valuable than money: strength, resilience, and faith.
Even as a child, I found comfort in learning about Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Bible. When people hurt me or treated me unfairly, instead of responding with anger, I often prayed for them.
Looking back, I realize that those early years planted the seeds of the person I would later become.
2. The Boy Who Dreamed About the World
From a very young age, my thoughts were often much larger than my surroundings.
While other children were focused on games, I found myself thinking about global ideas. One of my childhood dreams was unusual.
I imagined building a large orphanage in Africa where children from different nations would grow up together. They would be educated, trained, and prepared for leadership.
When they became adults, they would return to their countries and become involved in politics and leadership. Because they had grown up together like a family, they would support one another instead of competing.
In my childish imagination, I would become something like a father figure to them, helping guide a generation that could influence the world for the better.
Although the idea was naive, it revealed something about my mind: I was always thinking about systems, leadership, and changing the world.
3. Learning Faith and Endurance
In the 5th grade, my parents decided to send my sister and me to a Christian school located far from our home.
We were very poor, and many days we didn’t have enough money for transportation. Sometimes we had money for only one bus ticket instead of two.
We would try to share a seat or quietly stand so the driver would not notice. Often arguments broke out with the drivers, which was humiliating for a child.
Eventually I returned to my previous school while my sister continued at the Christian school. But the experience strengthened my connection with faith and perseverance.
5. The Army Years
Soon after turning eighteen, I entered two years of compulsory military service, as every young man in my country must do.
The army was a harsh environment. Conflicts between soldiers were common, and survival required both strength and mental resilience.
Those years hardened me and taught me discipline. I left the army stronger, but also carrying experiences that would stay with me for life.
6. Starting From Almost Nothing
After returning from the army, I had to rebuild my life from the beginning.
My first job was as a night administrator in a hostel, earning only 20,000 Armenian drams per month, an extremely small salary even by local standards.
Many friends mocked me.
They said it was shameful to work for such a small amount of money.
But I did not see it that way. The night job gave me something valuable: time to think and time to write.
After a few months, I bought my first iPad on credit from a bank. I used it constantly to write down ideas, thoughts, and the beginnings of books.
Every bus ride across the city became an opportunity to write.
Those quiet nights and long rides were the beginning of my habit of writing and recording ideas.
7. The Mind of an Inventor
Throughout my life I often found myself thinking about inventions and solutions.
One of my early ideas came when I was 24 years old, when I began thinking about why cars crash and how braking systems could be improved.
I developed a concept that used air resistance to assist braking at high speeds. I presented this idea to several major automotive companies, including Lexus, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls-Royce.
Mercedes-Benz responded that the idea was interesting and suggested I privatize the invention in my country before sending it to their testing center in Amsterdam.
Unfortunately, bureaucratic difficulties prevented the project from continuing.
Another idea came while working in a sewing factory, where I saw how much money was spent on electricity. I imagined creating bicycle-powered generators, where people could exercise while producing electricity.
Although the idea remained unfinished, it reflected something that has always been part of my personality: I constantly search for new ways to solve problems.
8. Love, Marriage, and Building a Life
During this time I met a beautiful woman named Diana.
Our relationship grew slowly and deeply. Because of cultural traditions, we lived together quietly for nearly seven years before officially marrying.
Together we attempted many business ventures. Many failed, but each failure taught us valuable lessons about business, markets, and people.
Eventually we began working in marketing, consulting, construction, and trade.
9. The Birth of Noemi
Then our daughter Noemi was born.
Holding her in my arms changed my life in a way that words cannot fully describe. She was not just a child to us — she was a miracle and a blessing from God.
10. Walking Into War
Soon after Noemi’s birth, war erupted in our region.
At that time I had a comfortable life: a home, a car, income, and a family. But something inside me pushed me to go to war.
On the battlefield I witnessed chaos, fear, and death.
I can recall seven moments where death seemed certain, yet somehow I survived. I believe with all my heart that God protected me.
Eventually our forces collapsed and we were forced to retreat. By some miracle I managed to return home alive.
12. A New Vision
Today my life is entering a new chapter.
Instead of chasing wealth alone, I am building projects that aim to help people and inspire others.
Among my ideas are:
• writing books such as Podcast with Jesus
• creating the global storytelling project The History of My Life
• building platforms where people can share their life experiences
• developing businesses and creative ideas that benefit society
13. The Story Continues
My life has included poverty, invention, war, loss, faith, and rebuilding.
But my story is not finished.
I believe that the greatest chapters of my life are still ahead.
And if my story can inspire even one person not to give up when life becomes difficult, then every struggle I have faced will have had a purpose.
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