Disruptors Paul Merson: Premier League Legend to Cocaine & Gambling Addict, The Rise & Fall of Paul Merson
Paul Merson is an English former professional footballer, manager and sports television pundit for Sky Sports.
In this episode, Paul opens up completely in possibly the most honest, revealing and harrowing interview Rob has ever done.
Paul reveals to Rob:
- His life-long difficulties with alcoholism
- His struggles with his gambling addiction
- The truth about his football career
Also featured…
- His news addiction and how it fed his anxiety
- What it means to have an addictive personality
- How football has changed
- The importance of recognising Mental Health
BEST MOMENTS
“Gambling’s a killer and it ain’t going away”
“It’s not like cancer because some cancers go away”
“More people commit suicide through gambling than anything else”
“Drinking companies don’t target alcoholics”
“We understand mental health now”
“There’s not enough hours in the day to be a football manager”
"I like a laugh, I don't take myself seriously"
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ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur”
“If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”
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