Ep. 151 | Darren Prince - From Overcoming Addiction to Living Life with Purpose

The Rich Equation

This week’s guest is Darren Prince. Darren is an International best-selling author of his memoir Aiming High, is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction/mental health and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jerry West, Dominique Wilkins, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Chevy Chase, Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra, and many others. PMG is one of the world's most respected boutique sports and entertainment agencies with over $500M in deals negotiated in its 25-plus years in the industry. With over 14 years of sobriety, it’s now Darren’s mission to help others avoid and break free from addiction and mental health struggles.

In this episode, Darren candidly shares his journey and story of how he overcame his struggle with addiction. Ashish and Darren delve into the impact of focus, discipline, and energy management on life's trajectory, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance. The conversation navigates through the dynamics of relationships and the influence of social media, Darren's experiences with 12-step meetings and insights gained from organizational experiences. He also advises anyone dealing with similar mental struggles as he did. Tune in to hear his journey and valuable lessons.

Highlights:

00:00 - Ashish Introduces Darren

01:16 – Darren opens up about his life as an entrepreneur and the mental health challenges he faced.

6:47 – Reflecting on losing the joy of life and becoming consumed by the pursuit of money and success.

11:20 – Ashish delves into Darren's advice for individuals struggling with similar mental health issues.

16:50 – Exploring the impact of lack, distraction, and discipline on staying focused and on track in life.

21:11 – Ashish and Darren discuss the crucial role of energy in one's life.

22:16 – Ashish probes Darren on the key factors contributing to his success in life.

25:21 – Delving into the dynamics of relationships and the influence of social media on them.

28:49 – Ashish explores Darren's experiences with 12-step meetings.

30:24 – A conversation on the nuances of judgment in life.

33:33 – Darren shares his fears in response to Ashish's inquiry.

34:43 – Learning from organizational experiences, including strategies, teams, and leadership.

38:24 – Darren's valuable lessons learned from Magic Johnson.

39:56- Ashish asks Darren what it means to have a rich life

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