
Chasing the High
An Entrepreneur's Mindset Through Addiction, Lawsuits, and His Journey to the Edge
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Michael G. Dash
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To be on the frontline of entrepreneurship, you must be bold and take risks. But the need to achieve can be as addictive as drugs, with serious side effects. It can make you feel isolated, uncertain, and trapped on an emotional roller-coaster ride full of euphoric highs and devastating lows.
But there’s a way to get back onto solid ground. An accomplished entrepreneur and recovering gambling and drug addict, Michael Dash realized his gaming obsession and his drive to succeed were two sides of the same coin. He was always “chasing the high”, whether in the office, the casino, or out being the life of the party.
Through it all, he was able to devise strategies and routines that enabled him to refocus, reboot, and take control of his life. And his winning approach will help all leaders calm their inner chaos and find fulfillment, serenity, and purpose.
A different life is possible when you stop chasing the high and start living.
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- Alvina Wester
- 01-28-20
Riveting book!
I loved this book. The author is raw and honest. He shares his struggles and allows himself to be totally vulnerable, which to me is very powerful. As an entrepreneur and business owner myself I resonated with a lot that he was saying. I am going to listen to this book again and again for inspiration and motivation to keep going no matter what.
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- Alex
- 01-22-20
Michael dash is a force of nature
thank you for your contributions to humanity bro , this is only the beginning 😈
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- Hills
- 01-26-20
Big things come in small packages
Some books take a week to get through and you walk away with 1 or 2 golden nuggets. This book takes a few hours and gives you a bag full of gold.
Self-exploration is a lifelong journey that, sadly, some people never start. For many, living with the paralyzing effects of addiction is easier than digging into the cause for it. Michael Dash has taken, and is still taking, the journey of self betterment. He weaves together an immersive story that will show the listener just how sinister addiction can be. And how much more powerful self awareness truly is.
As you go through this audiobook ask the question, do you truly know yourself? Are the you are a victim of your hardships? Or are you the source?
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- Kristie K.
- 01-17-20
Love the narration & enthusiasm Michael has
Picture this: You’re driving to work. Stuck in a bit of traffic. Forgot your coffee and you feel like your day is off to ehhhh just a mediocre start.
But then, you remember you just downloaded a book on Audible that was recommended to you. You decide, what the hell, and give it a listen.
HOLY SHIT! Okay for one, I’m awake now, cause this dude’s voice is so enthusiastic, uplifting, and passionate. Second, I am totally aligned to Michael’s story!!! His tips of how to get yourself out of common struggles, and how to decrease chaos in your life has already made an impact on me and I am so grateful!
This guy is the real deal. He’s genuine, shares freaking EVERYTHING that, normally people are ashamed of admitting, and really is passionate about helping others improve their lives.
Highly highly recommend this book! You won’t regret it - again his voice is so engaging - it will WAKE YOU UP!
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- Jennifer Jarrett Artist
- 01-23-20
A great listen, offers true value
Listening to an audiobook read by the author is absolutely the best: you can feel Michael’s zest for life in/after negative beliefs and old emotional wounds. I have never struggled with addiction and found this book applicable to everyone... why are you still reading: download, savor this book
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- Nishea
- 02-04-20
Amazing insight into not just addiction but addictive personalities
Thanks Michael! What a great story and way to explain how it’s not just an addiction to drugs that impacts our life. We can be addicted to many other things including something often thought of as “healthy” which is work.
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- JW Robinson
- 01-17-20
Chase this book! Inspiring and actionable
Gripping right off the bat. Hearing it in Michael's Jersey accent=priceless. You will learn something.
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- Daniel
- 03-09-22
Amazing story and lessons
I highly recommend this book to any entrepreneurs who have struggled with addiction. Michael’s story is very inspirational, relatable and insightful
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- Lois
- 05-06-20
Very inspiring and encouraging read!
Chasing the High is full of inspiration for living a life with maximum enthusiasm. The journey the author took to get to the life he lives today was not an easy one for him and certainly didn’t follow a straight path; his life has been full of situations and challenges that many of us can only imagine. He writes about those years of chasing money, making bad decisions, falling into addiction and dealing with lawsuits with a refreshing openness - the resulting story of redemption and reprieve can help every single one of us take a candid look at our own lives and the things we’ve done that haven’t turned out so well or the decisions we made that backfired on us. It’s a story of hope, of recovery, and through a moment of clarity, of one man taking responsibility for his existence on this planet and building something good and positive out of the seeming chaos he had spent 20 years trying to perfect.
After listening to the audiobook, refreshingly read by the author, I am left feeling uplifted and encouraged, with enough positivity and confidence to take on another day of my own non-thrilling life and begin the turn-around into an adventure that makes me proud to call my own.
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- Kassandra G. Lennox
- 07-18-20
Poignant message
Thank you for giving me that extra push, knowledge and letting me I am not alone. I am not an official addict per say but I love the lifestyle similar to one with the thought process and I am all or nothing. I appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing all of your ups and downs, successes and lessons learned. I appreciate you and truly am happy to have met and learned about you in the Decide It’s Your Turn virtual mastermind 🙌🏽👏🏼. Keep striving and thriving. Live your most purposeful life and proud of your turnaround and comeback!
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