For people struggling with an addiction, a healthy friendship can be instrumental in long term recovery. Just as a toxic relationship can easily lead to relapse. It is crucial for people in recovery to discern between those two types of … Continue Reading
Focus On Your Recovery & You'll Recover
The key to success in life is focus. Apple founder Steve Jobs said focus means “saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are.” When billionaires Warren Buffet and Bill Gates were asked to choose one word that … Continue Reading
Rediscover Your Purpose & Stay In Recovery
You need to believe that you were created for something awesome. The meaning of your life is to find your purpose, your gift, your talent. We all have been given one by the grace of God. Some of you have … Continue Reading
Quit Fooling Yourself! Get Help & Get Sober
At some point you need to quit fooling yourself and get help. Until you admit you have a problem and face up to it, things will only get worse as you dive deeper into your addiction. Maybe you can “control” … Continue Reading
Don't Live In A Van Down By The River – Just Say No
In late 1997 American comedian Chris Farley died as the result of a drug overdose. His role as a motivational speaker on a SNL skit was truly hilarious. Hired by parents to inspire their children to seek excellence and stay … Continue Reading
All of Us Are Addicted to Something
Everyday I hear from people all over the country who tell me I don’t have an addiction problem. “I don’t smoke, drink, or due drugs” they often say. The stigma of the word addiction blinds them so much that they … Continue Reading
"I Had To Dig Deep & Ask For Help" Max Hall
Former BYU and Arizona Cardinal quarterback Max Hall has taken plenty of hard hits in his career. Niether shoulder injuries or concussions kept him off the field. Quite simply he wanted to play. He was tough, often lying to doctors … Continue Reading
Advice on Mistakes from Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee had incredible discipline and self control. There’s no doubt in my mind that he understood the power and the meaning of the word no. He spent years training his mind and body to achieve extraordinary results. He remains … Continue Reading
Bradley Cooper Said No – So Can You
In August of 2004 Bradley Cooper got sober and has stayed sober. He even refused to use any stimulants in the physical transformation for his role in the movie American Sniper. A role in which he needed to beef up … Continue Reading
Rob Lowe Recovered – So Can You
This May actor Rob Lowe will celebrate 26 years of sobriety. An amazing accomplishment for the talented star who rarely said no in his early twenties. During his Brat Pack days he was known for womanizing, alcohol, and drugs. He … Continue Reading