If you've ever questioned the existence of God and required proof, there are people walking this Earth who have been transported to hell and physically, spiritually, mentally, and financially.  Some never make it back, but for some, divine intervention plays a part in giving them a second chance.     Max Nijst is an author, speaker, coach, and founder of Fearless Happyness and host of the Fearless Happyness Podcast. He is a proud husband, father, and grandfather and resides in Fallbrook, California with his family.    Since 2003, Max has been clean, sober, and an advocate of mental health and drug addiction recovery.     After joining the Navy and getting divorced, he found himself in a downward spiral of partying and drug use. After getting a felony possession charge and spending time in jail, he changed his life with the help of his sponsor and his friends.   Max learned to be grateful and to help others and now works in the field of addiction to give back. Max believes that everything happens for a reason and that his recovery was due to divine intervention. What You'll Learn 

• Max has been clean and sober since 2003.
• After spending time in jail, he changed his life with the help of his sponsor and friends.
• Max believes that his recovery was due to divine intervention
• Why Max chose to go back to help others with addiction
• The massive effects his actions had in his life and the number of people he hurt and impacted by his selfishness and addiction
• What drives Max to this very day 
• Why he does what he does and some solutions he uncovered for challenges unresolved in society 

Favorite Quote: 

"I kept making promises to my Mom. I'd tell her I would get better, get a job, and I would find the kids so she could be a grandma again. Then she asked me, "What are you going to do?" I said, "I don't know."  In that moment she believed me and for the first time, I saw in her face a look that there is hope." 

-Max Nijst 

 

Connect with Max:

Fearless Happyness Podcast 

Website

Book: Fearless Happyness

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