School of Addiction Recovery
School of Addiction Recovery
Episode #4 – Perseverance
Episode #4 – Perseverance
Episode #4 – Perseverance
Saturday 30th September 2017
Join Dustin, Frank, and Alex as they explore perseverance, overcoming addiction, and living your ideal life. Embrace the 'fake it till you make it' mindset.
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Episode Overview
- Alex's journey from addiction to athletic success.
- Importance of perseverance in personal growth.
- Weekly challenge: Fake it till you make it.
- Building a supportive community for recovery.
- Balancing life, work, and health for success.
Sometimes you've just got to fake it till you make it. It's a way to persevere through hard times and be resilient.
In this compelling episode of The War Podcast, hosts Dustin Hawkins and Frankie Day are joined by Alex, a longtime member and coach at War, to delve into the theme of perseverance. Alex shares his remarkable journey from being a young man fresh out of jail, struggling with addiction, to becoming an accomplished athlete and a pillar of strength within his community.
The episode begins with Dustin and Frankie introducing Alex, highlighting his deep-rooted connection to the War community since its inception in 2010 at the Ogden Athletic Club. Alex reminisces about the early days of War, a time marked by camaraderie and groundbreaking discussions, despite the lack of a formal curriculum. Alex's story is one of immense transformation. Once a drug user caught in a cycle of addiction, he now stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and resilience.
He candidly shares the challenges he faced, from moral dilemmas associated with drug use to the impact on his family, particularly his mother. Despite the adversity, Alex's journey is characterized by moments of introspection and a determination to change. A pivotal theme in Alex's narrative is the concept of 'faking it till you make it.' He emphasizes the importance of envisioning one's ideal life and gradually working towards it, despite the obstacles.
This mindset forms the basis of the weekly challenge presented in the episode, urging listeners to picture their desired lifestyle and take small, consistent steps to achieve it. The conversation touches on the role of fitness in Alex's recovery, highlighting how weight training became a cornerstone of his new life. His dedication to personal improvement and the support from the War community played crucial roles in his journey.
The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to engage with the War community, whether through social media, the various programs offered, or by contributing ideas for future episodes. Dustin and Frankie invite listeners to embrace the principles discussed and to join them in the continuous pursuit of growth and recovery. Alex's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's a powerful reminder of the human capacity to change, inspire, and lead others towards a brighter future.