Wow, I could write a novel on this one. I'll start with the fact that I got in trouble at several jobs, and typically alcoholic of me, I decided to start my own business. After all I was smarter than every boss I ever had.
Then I was successful - wildly successful. In the 4th edition of the BB there is a story that closely parellels mine, about a guy that "ran" his construction business from a bar. I wasn't in construction but everything else matches perfectly.
Then I ran that business in the ground. Lost tons of opporunities. Had health issues and a very scary detox. I've had a couple of relapses but the last 5 years were definitely much better than the prior 15.