Bill Parsons | Fire in the Hole! Overcoming PTSD

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Dr. Phil McGraw

Mental Health, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Education, Health & Fitness

4.4 • 13.2K Ratings

🗓️ 25 June 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

In this captivating episode, Dr. Phil dives into the extraordinary life of Bob Parsons, a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. Discover the pivotal moments, strategic decisions, and relentless work ethic that propelled Parsons into a purposeful direction. From founding GoDaddy to investing in various ventures, his story is both inspiring and instructive. Bob candidly shares his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He reveals how he explored alternative treatments, including psychedelics (or as he prefers to call them, "plant medicine"). Learn about the transformative effects he experienced and how it changed his life. Bob opens up about moments of fear and doubt during his journey. Was there ever a time he regretted his choices? Tune in to find out how he navigated adversity and emerged stronger. For more: https://drphilintheblanks.com Thank you to our sponsor | Greenlight: Stop putting off the “Money Talk” and start putting your kids on the right path. Visit: http://GREENLIGHT.com/phil Advertise with us! https://advertising.libsyn.com/philintheblanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I read this sign at a center that treated veterans for PTSD and other things like that and the sign said
0:10.3	don't look back you're not going that way. I loved it.
0:14.0	Well, welcome back to fill in the blanks.
0:22.0	Today we delve into the extraordinary life of Bob Parsons.
0:28.0	Bob is a man who defied the odds, dodged grenades, and transformed chaos into explosive success.
0:36.0	Bob faced adversity from the outset.
0:39.0	His parents were gamblers and struggled to make ends meet, but Bob's resilience and
0:45.0	determination would shape his path in ways he could never have imagined.
0:51.6	He is a Marine Corps, Vietnam Combat Veteran.
0:55.0	Bob didn't just dodge literal grenades.
0:58.0	He also navigated the chaos of war.
1:02.0	You might recognize Bob as the founder of GoDaddy, the company that
1:06.5	disrupted the domain registration industry and made Super Bowl ads unforgettable.
1:12.3	But that's just one chapter. Bob's Ventures
1:15.2	span motorcycles golf PXG golf as a matter of fact real estate, and really importantly,
1:24.6	philanthropy.
1:26.6	His audacity and innovation continue to inspire.
1:30.2	And Bob is here to talk about his memoir,
1:33.0	Fire in the Whole, the untold story of my traumatic life and explosive success.
1:39.0	Now this book pulls no punches.
1:41.0	It's part action movie, part business playbook, and entirely authentic.
1:48.0	I highly recommend this book. I've read it cover to cover.
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