In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Massimo Rigotti, a confidential recovery specialist and author, whose powerful mantra, “Start now. Don’t waste time. Waiting until tomorrow to begin is a tremendous misuse of life,” becomes the heartbeat of our conversation. Massimo shares how his father’s simple but persistent advice became a guiding force through his own journey from addiction to advocacy, helping high performers find confidence in sobriety. We dig into the procrastination traps we set for ourselves, especially when facing big changes or overcoming addiction, and how often our idea of a “better time” holds us back from real growth. Massimo’s insights show that the only way to gain confidence and clarity is by starting, even if you don’t feel ready or perfect. Whether you’re battling a visible addiction or struggling with subtler habits that steal your potential, this episode offers practical wisdom, real talk about embracing discomfort, and a reminder that authentic progress begins with imperfect action—right now.
Connect with Massimo Rigotti
Website: https://sobermethod.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/sobermethod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sobermethod/
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction And Welcome
00:33 Meet Massimo Rigotti
00:53 Massimo’s Favorite Quote Revealed
01:13 The Story Behind “Start Now”
02:15 Addiction And Procrastination
03:33 When The Quote Felt Untrue
06:00 Common Reasons We Delay
08:13 Defining A “Better Position”
09:33 Why We Keep Waiting
12:16 Podcasting, Fear, And Growth
13:51 Confidence Comes With Action
14:48 Track Records And Real Confidence
15:29 Authenticity vs. “Fake It Till You Make It”
16:32 Embracing The Student Mindset
18:15 Curiosity Is Real Intelligence
18:51 Everyday Addictions Explored
19:50 Modern Addictions Beyond Substances
21:27 Am I Addicted? Simple Frameworks
23:39 Scrolling, Regret, And Lost Time
24:51 Addressing Listeners Directly
25:29 The Root Causes Of Addiction
27:18 Healing The Underneath, Not The Symptom
29:01 Connect With Massimo And Outro