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Prison Guard Reveals Why He Got Fired After 6 Months On The Job | Damon Darling


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In this episode, we're joined by Damon Darling, who shares his incredible journey. He starts with his teenage years and first experiences with alcohol, leading to a challenging battle with addiction. Along the way, Damon takes on a job as a correctional officer, but his struggle in this role lasts no more than six months.The episode highlights Damon's inspiring turnaround, where he finds comedy as a driving force for his success. Join us as we explore Damon's highs and lows, and how humor becomes his pathway to fulfillment and achievement.


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Time Stamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:58 - Childhood Insecurities and Finding Humor

00:03:52 - Financial Struggles and Childhood Memories

00:05:59 - Using Comedy to Overcome Bullying

00:07:48 - Aspiring Entertainer

00:09:49 - Partying at a Young Age

00:11:47 - Escaping Childhood and Religious Restraints

00:13:44 - Rock Bottom in San Diego

00:16:02 - Turning Point

00:18:08 - Begging for Another Chance

00:20:08 - Struggling to Provide for Myself

00:24:09 - Recovery

00:26:16 - The Nightmare of Being a Correctional Officer

00:30:07 - The Fight and the Consequences

00:32:04 - Fired from being a Prison Guard

00:33:55 - The Reality of Being a Prison Guard

00:35:51 - Bribery Attempts in Prison

00:37:35 - Experiences as a Prison Guard and Comedy Career

00:39:20 - Starting out as a Comedy Club Door Guy

00:43:17 - The Challenges of Starting in Comedy

00:45:16 - From Bullies to Success

00:47:25 - Staying Out of Trouble

00:49:23 - Family, Hustle, and the Next Five Years

00:51:23 - Teaching Balance and Avoiding Addiction

00:53:24 - Finding Balance while Building a Business

00:55:06 - No Excuses, Just Grind

00:56:48 - Never Giving Up


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