About this episode
In this episode, the hosts express their gratitude for the growth of their podcast and the support of their listeners. They share a heartfelt message about the impact they are making and the importance of sharing personal stories. The conversation then transitions to the theme of redirecting entrepreneurial spirit in recovery. The hosts discuss their own experiences of pursuing their passions and finding purpose in sobriety. They emphasize the importance of patience, building a solid foundation, and defining success on one's own terms. They also highlight the need to surround oneself with the right people and maintain moral integrity. In this conversation, the speakers discuss their motivations for being better people to themselves and others. They reflect on their past actions and the damage they caused while in addiction. They emphasize the importance of surrounding themselves with positive influences and staying committed to their recovery. They also talk about navigating regular life sober and how they handle temptations and triggers. The speakers express gratitude for their sobriety and the opportunity to live a fulfilling life without the need for drugs or alcohol. Keywords gratitude, growth, impact, personal stories, entrepreneurial spirit, recovery, passions, purpose, patience, foundation, success, right people, moral integrity, motivation, addiction, recovery, sobriety, positive influences, regular life, temptations, triggers, gratitude Takeaways Expressing gratitude for the growth of a podcast and the impact it is making can be a powerful motivator. Sharing personal stories can inspire and help others who are struggling. Redirecting entrepreneurial spirit in recovery involves finding new passions and defining success on one's own terms. Patience and building a solid foundation are key to pursuing goals in sobriety. Surrounding oneself with the right people and maintaining moral integrity are important for long-term success. Motivation for being a better person comes from realizing the damage caused in addiction and wanting to make amends. Surrounding oneself with positive influences and supportive people is crucial for maintaining sobriety. Navigating regular life sober requires self-awareness, setting boundaries, and avoiding triggers. Sobriety brings a sense of gratitude and the ability to live a fulfilling life without the need for drugs or alcohol. Sound Bites "This thing has grown like a goddamn weed" "We're just three regular dudes that are foot soldiers in the world of addiction and now foot soldiers in the world of sobriety" "All of our voices matter. All of our stories matter. And there's no pain is pain. Hurt is hurt. Loss is loss." "You can't take it with you, but you can leave it here." "My biggest motive is my daughter." "Your story isn't finished." Chapters 00:00 Gratitude and Growth 05:00 Foot Soldiers in Addiction and Sobriety 10:47 The Importance of Sharing Stories 13:11 Embracing Vulnerability and Weirdness 18:04 Passion and Purpose in Sobriety 23:01 Patience and Building a Solid Foundation 26:24 Defining Success on One's Own Terms 31:11 Surrounding Oneself with the Right People 32:39 Maintaining Moral Integrity 33:33 Finding Motivation in Making Amends 37:30 The Importance of Positive Influences 43:22 Navigating Regular Life Sober 49:34 Gratitude for Sobriety