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The Most Gangster Thing, Update

We continue the story of Jason Williams, founder of Sober Gangster, who had a long road to addiction recovery and remained sober for decades.

The Most Gangster Thing

According to many people who know whereof they speak, the coolest, hippest, toughest, most unyielding, committed and brave thing a person can do is achieve and maintain sobriety.

Good Grief, It’s More Stinking Thinking

Telling yourself “I’m not really hooked, I know when it’s time to quit, and I have the willpower to do it” is a prime example.

More Stinking Thinking

“This time will be different” is a top-tier, platinum-plated platter of donkey dung. The terrible beauty of it is its universal applicability.

Stinking Thinking

We are talking about cognitive distortion, a notable and annoying side effect of both addiction and recovery.

Chris Gethard and the Long Haul

In a nightclub, where a lot of booze has to be sold just to keep the doors open, a comedian is often up against a negative and unhealthy audience expectation.