The Most Dangerous Word in the English Language: "Someday" (Freedom Killers Ep. 6/10)The Most Dangerous Word in the English Language: "Someday" (Freedom Killers Ep. 6/10)
Livin the DREAM with Matt Scoletti
Matt Scoletti breaks down how the word "someday" quietly steals freedom by delaying change in health, money and time. Through his own alcohol story and practical small steps, he urges choosing one action today instead of waiting for the perfect moment.
11:29•2 Oct 2026
Why "Someday" Is Sabotaging Your Freedom and Recovery
Episode Overview
- The word "someday" quietly reduces health, money and time, blocking true freedom.
- Most people regret the actions they never took, rather than the risks they did take.
- Matt’s decade of daily drinking and weight gain was fuelled by repeated "one day" promises.
- Meaningful change began when he declared a clear starting point: "This is day one. Never again."
- Small, simple actions in health, finances and time management are suggested as realistic ways to turn "someday" into today.
“"Your future is built by today's decisions, not tomorrow's intentions."”
How do different strategies aid in addiction recovery? This punchy episode of *Livin the DREAM with Matt Scoletti* zooms in on one deceptively simple trap: the word "someday". Aimed at high achievers, people in recovery, and anyone tired of feeling stuck, it shows how postponing change quietly drains health, money, and time.
Matt breaks down his "freedom" formula as having the health, money, and time to live the life you were created to live, then argues that the "someday mentality" undercuts all three. You’ll hear clear examples: delayed retirement saving, ignored health habits, and wasted time that never comes back. He reminds listeners that most people regret what they didn’t do, not the chances they took. The episode becomes especially powerful when Matt shares his own past with alcohol.
He recalls years of walking home from bars promising, "One day I'm going to get into shape... someday I'll change," while drinking daily and carrying a 60-pound beer gut. His turning point came in 2016: "This is day one. Never again. Whatever it takes. It starts now." The story doesn’t shy away from the fallout—lost drinking buddies, strained family ties, early mornings, and saying no to parties—but it shows how swapping "someday" for "today" shifted his entire life direction.
You’ll get practical, bite-sized actions instead of grand, unrealistic overhauls: a healthier breakfast, one fewer energy drink, starting the day with water, saving a small percentage of income, or cutting back on phone and TV time.
The recurring message is simple and direct: "Your future is built by today's decisions, not tomorrow's intentions." If you’ve been telling yourself "someday" about your drinking, health, finances, or time, this short, energetic episode might be the nudge to pick one small change and start today. So what’s the tiny action you’re willing to take before the day ends?
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