#158: Ex Homeless Drug Addict: How Rock Bottom Made Me Millions (Khalil Rafati)

This episode is with Khalil Rafati, founder of Sunlife Organics, Ex homeless drug addict and a curious, deep thinker. I loved this. Khalil invited us into his home for the week in the Hamptons. Quite the transformation compared to his time on Skid Row… Enjoy Follow Khalil: https://www.instagram.com/khalilrafati/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ I have the largest podcast school in the world. If you want to work with me to build your show apply below and I’ll reach out! https://thepodpro.com/apply Chapters: 0:00 You don't get what you want, you get what you tolerate 1:53 Why change only comes from desperation 3:09 From the middle seat to flying private 7:12 Homeless, food stamps and growing up Palestinian in rural Ohio 11:13 From heroin on Skid Row to "I just make smoothies" 13:19 Why staying the victim is the easy choice 16:38 Sharing needles on Skid Row to a house in the Hamptons 27:04 Expansive vs constricting: jealousy, gossip and ego 38:16 Cindy Crawford, the busboy and how you treat people 40:11 Turning down millions to protect his employee 52:13 The $20M house mindset and his morning gratitude ritual 57:57 "The least smart person you'll meet" in the Oval Office 59:52 The rock bottom prayer that changed everything 1:09:04 Losing money on stores and why no book will save you 1:19:50 His final message to the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices