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The Struggles Beneath the Surface
By the early '90s, while his star was rising, personal challenges began to weigh heavily on Sanders. He achieved tremendous success, signing contracts and making his mark in both leagues, but his personal life was deteriorating. His marriage faced turmoil, and he sought thrills in lavish spending, infidelity, and fleeting pleasures.
In a moment of despair, Sanders attempted to take his own life while driving off a cliff at 70 mph. Miraculously, he emerged with hardly a scratch, an experience that forced him to confront the demons he had been avoiding. This moment of clarity marked the beginning of his transformation.