One glance at Dr. Phil’s life—his notoriety, wealth, and seemingly effortless ascent to the pinnacles of blinding success—makes it simple to forget that he was once a young man who struggled just like everybody else.
In fact, one could easily conclude that Dr. Phil had a harder time of things than many others do given what is known about his past. He is defined by his tenacity and tenacity, though, which helped him develop a strong enough character to withstand the rigours of celebrity life.