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Alcohol and drugs were ruining Freddie Bennett’s life, until he found his ‘why’.#selfdevelopment

April 27, 2024 / 00:57

This episode discusses the importance of personal motivation in making life changes, particularly in quitting habits like alcohol. The conversation emphasizes that successful change comes from pursuing personal goals rather than external pressures.

The speaker shares their experience of struggling to quit alcohol, explaining that previous attempts failed due to a lack of personal motivation. They highlight the need to focus on self-love, confidence, and better sleep as reasons for change.

They also address the common issue of people trying to change for others, often driven by guilt or obligation. The speaker stresses that true motivation must come from within, prioritizing one's own goals and desires.

Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to embrace self-centeredness in their journey towards personal growth, suggesting that this mindset can lead to more meaningful and lasting changes.

TL;DR

Personal motivation is key to successful life changes, not external pressures.

Episode

0:57
00:00:00
for anything that you're trying to quit
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isn't about leaving something it's about
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going towards something so I wasn't
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quitting alcohol I was choosing better
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sleep loving myself more confidence I
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had to be going towards something that's
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why I think I failed so many times I had
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no meaning to move towards I had no goal
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I had no reason as such and that is
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strange to say my wife my kids my family
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my job it wasn't strong enough reason
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and that's why I see so many people that
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try and change their life they're trying
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to do it for someone else they're trying
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to do it to impress someone many of the
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changes we make in our lives it is down
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to guilt or obligation we're doing it
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because we feel guilty or because we
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feel obliged to please someone else it
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isn't until you say no I'm going to do
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this for me for my goals for my life
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even though a lot of people are going to
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call me selfish that's when you start to
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actually get on the right path and start
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to make things happen

Episode Highlights

  • Choosing Better
    It's not about quitting; it's about choosing a better path for yourself.
    “I wasn't quitting alcohol, I was choosing better sleep.”
    @ 00m 06s
    April 27, 2024
  • The Importance of Personal Goals
    Many changes stem from guilt or obligation, not personal desire.
    “You have to do it for you, not for someone else.”
    @ 00m 43s
    April 27, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I wasn't quitting alcohol, I was choosing better sleep.
    Alcohol and drugs were ruining Freddie Bennett’s life, until he found his ‘why’.#selfdevelopment
  • You have to do it for you, not for someone else.
    Alcohol and drugs were ruining Freddie Bennett’s life, until he found his ‘why’.#selfdevelopment
  • That's when you start to actually get on the right path.
    Alcohol and drugs were ruining Freddie Bennett’s life, until he found his ‘why’.#selfdevelopment

Key Moments

  • Choosing Better00:06
  • Personal Goals00:43
  • Selfishness00:48
  • Right Path00:53

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