Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
The Entrepreneur Inside the Addict
The Entrepreneur Inside the Addict
The Entrepreneur Inside the Addict
Saturday 15th June 2019
Explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and addiction with Michael Dash, author of 'Chasing the High', as he shares his journey to recovery.
36 minutes
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
motivational
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Entrepreneurship often intertwines with addiction.
- Michael Dash's journey highlights recovery steps.
- Addiction steals valuable time from entrepreneurs.
- Coaching aids personal growth and recovery.
- Family dynamics play a crucial role in addiction.
Addictions actually steal the most important commodity to an entrepreneur: time.
In this engaging podcast episode, Tanya Gioia and Jerry delve into the complex relationship between entrepreneurship and addiction, featuring insights from Michael Dash, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author of 'Chasing the High'. Michael shares his personal journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, addiction, and recovery. He discusses how the exhilaration of building his business mirrored the highs from gambling and drugs, revealing that these struggles are not uncommon among entrepreneurs.
Michael emphasizes the significant impact addiction can have on an entrepreneur's most valuable commodity: time. He recounts how at the peak of his addiction, approximately 75% of his time was consumed by chasing the high. Through his book, 'Chasing the High', Michael aims to provide readers with tangible strategies to make better decisions and incorporate alternative thinking into their lives.
Growing up in a family with an entrepreneurial father, Michael was instilled with a strong work ethic from a young age. However, his path led him through various challenges, including lawsuits and poor decisions fueled by addiction. Despite these obstacles, Michael learned valuable lessons that he now shares with others. Tanya and Jerry also discuss the importance of recovery and sobriety, highlighting the role of coaching in personal growth.
Tanya, a recovery coach herself, talks about the significance of having a support system and the transformative power of coaching sessions. Throughout the episode, the hosts and Michael explore the trials families face when dealing with addiction and the potential for growth and healing. They encourage listeners to embrace sobriety with purpose and consider the parallels between entrepreneurial drive and compulsive behaviors.
Overall, this episode provides a reflective and informative exploration of addiction in the entrepreneurial world, offering hope and motivation for those seeking recovery.