In this raw and deeply emotional episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Matt Dillon for a powerful conversation about adversity, identity, addiction, resilience, and what it truly means to build yourself back up when life breaks you down.

Matt opens up about leaving Australia for New York, starting over from nothing, navigating addiction, loneliness, and career pressure, and learning how to survive by showing up every single day, even when everything felt impossible. From swimming through rock bottom to rebuilding discipline, trust, and self-worth, this episode explores the realities most people never talk about.

The conversation also dives into Matt’s life-changing bond with a chimpanzee that gave him purpose during one of the darkest chapters of his life, reshaping how he views love, responsibility, and connection.

Key Takeaways

-Why rock bottom can become the foundation for real personal growth

-The difference between fake confidence and earned self-belief

-How eliminating toxic people and habits creates momentum

-Why discipline, presence, and self-trust change everything

-How purpose can come from unexpected relationships and responsibility

-Redefining success, greatness, and ambition on your own terms

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Matthew Dillon

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