How did Michael Chernow's childhood experiences influence his participation in the Modern Day Knights program?

Michael Chernow's participation in the Modern Day Knights program was significantly influenced by his traumatic childhood, particularly his violent and abusive relationship with his father. This difficult experience motivated him to search for father figures elsewhere and ultimately led him to embrace challenges that put him in vulnerable positions where he could explore his deeper issues. Chernow describes having an "inherent warrior mindset" that drives him to run toward difficult things in life, believing that these challenging situations allow him to access his most vulnerable state where real personal growth can occur. Despite being a successful businessman with a stable family life, he was drawn to the program to address and work through his unresolved childhood trauma.