I Wrote My Business Plan in Rehab—Here’s What Happened Next

I wrote the business plan for my company while I was in rehab for alcohol addiction. By the end of the next year, I would make $20,000 in just one month. But at the time, I had just been laid off from Facebook and my wife was pregnant. I was ashamed, embarrassed, but I was not defeated. Fortunately, things worked out. But this may be the most interesting part of the journey. For years I hid that part of my story. I was afraid people would judge me harshly. But the opposite happened. The more I was open about my struggles and failures, the greater the impact I was able to make. Here's why. People give you opportunities because they feel connected to you. And that connection is often formed by sharing your most painful moments. Your vulnerability builds connections, and those connections can help you claim the life you deserve. But it all starts with having a vision. So if you're ready to go all in, then welcome to the savage life.