A Bit of Optimism Redemption with charity founder Scott Harrison
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Feb 27, 2024 
Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, transformed from a NYC nightclub promoter to a champion of clean drinking water. He shares his eye-opening experiences in West Africa that ignited his mission after a life-altering health scare. The discussion highlights his unique charity model emphasizing full transparency and the power of individual contributions. Scott contrasts fleeting pleasures with the lasting joy of service, inspiring us to engage in meaningful change. His journey exemplifies how one person's redemption can create ripple effects in communities worldwide.
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Early Life and Mother's Illness
- Scott Harrison's early life was marked by his mother's disability due to a carbon monoxide leak.
- This led to a sheltered upbringing in a religious home with aspirations of becoming a doctor.
Rebellion and Nightclub Life
- Harrison rebelled against his upbringing, embracing a hedonistic lifestyle as a nightclub promoter for 10 years.
- This period was filled with various vices, including substance abuse and a gambling problem.
Health Scare and Wake-Up Call
- A health scare, where half of Harrison's body went numb, prompted a reevaluation of his life.
- Despite medical tests finding nothing physically wrong, Harrison considered this a wake-up call.
