Chapter

The Story of a Programmer's Struggle with Alcohol
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10:31 - 13:12 (02:41)

The podcast host shares the story of a highly successful programmer named Mike Lochet who struggled with alcoholism and how it affected his work and reputation among his peers.

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The speaker discusses his experience with alcoholism and how it was the best thing that ever happened to him.
10:31 - 11:14 (00:43)
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Alcoholism
Summary

The speaker discusses his experience with alcoholism and how it was the best thing that ever happened to him. He shares how he used to drink a gallon of Jack Daniels a week, but he doesn't consider himself an alcoholic.

Chapter
The Story of a Programmer's Struggle with Alcohol
Episode
698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
Podcast
The School of Greatness
A high-functioning alcoholic shares his experience of drinking multiple whiskey-filled tumblers every evening to cope with self-hatred, despite never being drunk at work.
11:14 - 12:04 (00:50)
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Alcoholism
Summary

A high-functioning alcoholic shares his experience of drinking multiple whiskey-filled tumblers every evening to cope with self-hatred, despite never being drunk at work.

Chapter
The Story of a Programmer's Struggle with Alcohol
Episode
698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
Podcast
The School of Greatness
At 13, he started working at a radio station, and by the time he turned 16, he was working for the biggest station in Seattle.
12:06 - 13:12 (01:06)
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Success
Summary

At 13, he started working at a radio station, and by the time he turned 16, he was working for the biggest station in Seattle. The general manager took him under his wing, and he learned a lot, but he struggled with self-doubt and the pressure of living up to high expectations.

Chapter
The Story of a Programmer's Struggle with Alcohol
Episode
698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
Podcast
The School of Greatness