Escaping Madness: Alex Cody Foster's journey with John McAfee 'The man who hacked the world'

This week, Rico engages in a captivating conversation with author and ghostwriter Alex Cody Foster. Our guest openly talks about his life journey and his experiences with John McAfee, touching upon the Netflix show 'Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee' and his book, 'The Man Who Hacked the World: A Ghostwriter's Descent into Madness with John McAfee'. Mental health and the pursuit of balance become recurring themes as they delve into Alex's personal story. Get ready for an episode full of ups and downs, in which Alex shares with us the experiences that marked him and made him the man he is today, from the moment he left his mother's house, to his early influences like the movie about Jack the Ripper "From Hell". He also tells us about his motivations to start writing: Through writing, he discovered the power of transmuting thoughts into tangible pages, fueling his passion throughout his childhood, teenage years, and young adulthood. And of course, the conversation ends up with Alex talking about the days he spent with John McAfee, founder of the software company McAfee when he was on the run from practically the whole world due to his immoral actions and creeping paranoia, how this impacted his life, and how he found a way to get over it. Join Rico and Alex as they navigate the highs and lows of life, the craft of ghostwriting, and the transformative power of storytelling in this thought-provoking and engaging episode of The Midpoint. Don't forget to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in for this fascinating conversation that will leave you inspired and intrigued.

Watch the Netflix show Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee

Get your copy of The Man Who Hacked the World: A Ghostwriter's Descent into Madness with John McAfee

Visit Alex Cody Foster's website

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