Starting Over with Gregory David Roberts

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Something that often stops people in their tracks is that feeling that it’s “too late.” Fear tells us that it’s too late to start over; too late to change. As you transition away from work, you might find yourself wondering how to start fresh again.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If that’s the case, I think you’re going to be blown away by today’s guest. It’s an honor to have Gregory David Roberts join us on Chapter X. He’s authored three incredible books (and a new album) that have touched me deeply over the years, including the bestseller</span> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Shantaram-Novel-Gregory-David-Roberts/dp/0312330537"> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Shantaram</span></em></a><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is a former drug addict and convicted bank robber who escaped from prison in 1980, spending the next ten years on the run. Once caught, he began serving out a six-year prison sentence, and facing the consequence of his actions became a defining moment. His story is one of growth—trying to separate from one's mistakes to evolve into something bigger, better and more meaningful.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We discussed: </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How a year imprisoned in solitary confinement led to a journey in self-discovery</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The unconventional teacher who was the catalyst to jumpstart GDR’s spiritual path</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why the destruction of social contracts has created a collective sense of identity loss</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /><