Originally aired: December 2021
Episode Number: 115
Most people assume that success automatically brings clarity, balance, and peace of mind. Yet for many high performers, the opposite is true—the higher they climb, the more clearly they see the habits quietly holding them back.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer Daniel O'Reilly, aka Dapper Laughs, speaks about the pivotal decision to remove alcohol and drugs—and the profound impact that choice had on his performance, mental health, and family life. Discover the hidden cost of self-destructive patterns, why fear of loss can become a powerful catalyst for change, and how sobriety unlocks extraordinary focus, discipline, and momentum.
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