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

April 27, 202400:57
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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

Podspun Insights

In this thought-provoking episode, the conversation dives deep into the psychology of change and personal growth. The speaker shares a transformative perspective on quitting habits, emphasizing that it's not merely about leaving something behind, but rather about moving toward a more fulfilling life. With candid reflections on past struggles, they reveal how the lack of personal motivation often leads to failure in making meaningful changes. The discussion challenges listeners to consider their own reasons for change, urging them to prioritize self-love and personal goals over societal expectations and obligations. It's a refreshing take that encourages authenticity and self-discovery, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

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Episode Highlights

  • Choosing Better Sleep
    Instead of quitting alcohol, the focus was on choosing better sleep and self-love.
    “I wasn't quitting alcohol, I was choosing better sleep.”
    @ 00m 06s
    April 27, 2024
  • Finding Meaning to Move Forward
    The speaker reflects on the importance of having a personal goal to drive change.
    “I had no meaning to move towards; I had no goal.”
    @ 00m 16s
    April 27, 2024
  • Doing It for Yourself
    True change comes when you prioritize your own goals over guilt or obligation.
    “You have to do it for you, for your goals, for your life.”
    @ 00m 43s
    April 27, 2024

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Key Moments

  • Choosing Better00:06
  • Personal Goals00:16
  • Self-Discovery00:43