The Threshold Lab

Dave Chappelle and Salt Traps

Zach Brandon Episode 109

In 2005, Dave Chappelle walked away from a $50 million deal and vanished from the spotlight. His decision was driven by the fact that he was tired of clinging to a form of success that wasn't fulfilling him anymore. In today's episode, we unpack Chappelle’s “Baboon Salt Trap” metaphor and the dangers of holding on too tightly to success, status, or control.