In this episode, I share in a general way my gratitude on so many fronts about being sober. I was able to help Maddie rearrange her room last night, moving the bed, the doll house, the hamster cage. Tonight is a Dave Ramsey webinar with my wife. Yesterday I ordered a dozen pink roses for Meagan to be delivered on Sunday. Grateful for my sobriety and ability to grow and be present today.

In this episode, I share about the need to first establish $1,000 in an emergency fund. It important to have this in place and in a liquid account so that when Mr Murphy happens, you don’t have to borrow.

In this episode, I share about a tool that I frequently use to brainstorm, mindmapping. The use of mindmaps can really help me get ideas on paper so that I can make sure I’m exploring all of the options available. It also allows me to share it easily with another person and help identify the best option 1, option 2, option 3, etc.

In this episode, I share about a guy who was struggling with a big deal that closed but he hasn’t been paid yet. My dad calls them elephants. It’s best to not go after squirrels or elephants but the whitetail because of the regularity of the paychecks.

In this episode, I share about blindspots and what they mean in recovery. Today, I know my strengths but more importantly, I am aware of my weaknesses. Today, I know when to check my blindspots to not get hit by the blitz.

In this episode, I share about the definition of compulsion and how it relates to “under earning”. The whole idea of recovery is moving from compulsive behaviors to intentionality. One definition of compulsion: “irresistible urge to behave in some way, especially in spite of one’s conscious wishes.”

In this episode, I share about a 10 minute qualification that I gave yesterday to a Debtors Anonymous meeting. The shares at the end in the parking lot were interesting. Especially the one about using credit cards and paying them off at the end of the month.

In this episode, I share about a friend of mine who still has separate bank accounts with his wife. We think this is crazy! I share what is working for us and what changes we made during this life changing recovery.

In this episode, I share a little rant about how we need to have “Never Again Moments” that help to shape our recovery. However, the interesting part is that we only focus on today. The next 24 hours are what matters.

In this episode, I share about the need that I have today to start speaking my truth. I am no longer at a place where I’m worried about people and what they think about be. I need to take care of little Matt. Little Matt will heal better if I start sharing my truth more.