president, grew up without a father, some of the guys grew up without a father. it's relatable. it's not just, oh, he had it made from jump and he's the president. i can relate to him. >> mr. obama has been candid about the struggles of his youth. he hopes sharing his story will inspire other kids to believe they too can accomplish great things. >> i made bad choices. i got high without always thinking about the harm that concluded do. >> you say you were a lackadaisical student, a passionate basketball player of limited talent, and an incessant, dedicated partier. no eagle scouts or interning in the local congressman's office. >> i was to be careful not to overstate. i was not going around beating kids up. >> i get it. >> and, you know, setting things on fire.