Why Steve-O risked his life over, and over, and over again

**🔥 “I’ve Been in Pain for a Living” — Steve-O’s Brutally Honest Truth 🎭** From sixth-grade outcast to stuntman legend, Steve-O has lived a life built on chaos—and deep inner wounds. 👶 As a kid, he craved attention so badly, it pushed people away. His report card said it all: *"Steve desperately wants praise… but the way he seeks it backfires."* 🎬 Fast forward to *Jackass* fame, where he found a twisted kind of acceptance—by turning pain into performance. *“I document myself being in pain, and I’ve become successful as a result.”* But the spotlight didn’t fix the hurt. He dropped out of college, convinced he’d die young, and filmed his stunts *just to prove he existed.* All he wanted was to be seen. To be liked. To feel *enough.* 🍾 Alcoholism deepened the cracks—but recovery opened the door to honesty. He once wrote a secret list titled **“To the grave.”** But sharing it with someone he trusted… helped free him. Still, he’s *not* sharing it with the world. Some scars stay sacred. 🧠 And deep down? He *still* doesn’t feel good enough. But here’s the twist: > “If I felt I was good enough, I’d probably be content. > And if I was content, I’d probably be lazy. > So maybe I don’t want to feel good enough.” Steve-O turned pain into purpose—but the hustle? That’s fueled by never feeling *done.* 💔🔥 Folllow this Podcast for daily Episodes ------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices