This week I’m honored to be joined by Brian Pennie, a Ph.D. candidate in neuroscience and lecturer at Trinity College and University College Dublin. In his new memoir, Bonus Time, Brian writes about his journey from a 15-year heroin addiction to a post-recovery career as a speaker, neuroscience lecturer, and Ph.D. student.

In this episode, Brian shares his story of overcoming addiction, how everyone can implement the lessons he learned, and the importance of affirming your own values (his include “boldness, connection, open-mindedness”), asking yourself the right questions, and visualizing the things you want to achieve.

Brian believes he was given a second chance (Bonus Time) in life and he does not intend to waste any of it, which makes me appreciate his wanting to come on the show even more. He is an expert on the nature of human suffering and has given more thought to the meaning of life than anyone I’ve ever talked to. I hope you have the chance to listen through the whole episode because Brian sprinkles wisdom throughout the whole conversation.

Links

Brian Pennie

https://www.brianpennie.com/

Medium Articles @bianpennie

“This One Question Changed Tim Ferriss’s Life”

Bonus Time: A true story of surviving the worst and discovering the magic of everyday

Amazon

Book Depository

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Suggested Books

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl