Recovery. The word often conjures images of quiet reflection, gentle healing, and perhaps a passive surrender to a better way of life.
I’m here to tell you that’s a dangerous lie.
Recovery is not a passive surrender; it is a declaration of war, demanding an unwavering solution focus and massive, unrelenting action. It is a deliberate, strenuous campaign to construct a life so rich, so abundant, so profoundly fulfilling, that you have absolutely no need to escape it.
If you want to get sober, then get off your ass and start building something infinitely better than the hell you left behind.
The Solution Focus: Building, Not Just Stopping
The fundamental shift in a successful recovery is moving your attention from the problem—the substance, the habit, the addiction—to the solution. It’s not enough to simply stop drinking or using. That leaves a void, and nature, as we know, abhors a vacuum.
You must actively, aggressively fill that void with meaning, purpose, and action.
In my own life, after treatment, I didn’t just passively stop drinking; I immediately started building. This meant plunging headfirst into recovery meetings, seeking out rigorous counseling, and later, channeling the raw, chaotic energy of my experiences into meaningful work with Abundance Foundation Inc. The energy I once spent scheming for my next fix, I now spent connecting with others, learning new skills, and working toward a tangible mission.
This is the core of Massive Action: a relentless, multi-pronged approach to creating a better life. What does this look like for you?
- It’s not thinking about going to a meeting; it’s putting your shoes on and walking through the door.
- It’s not planning to get a new job; it’s sending out twenty applications before lunch.
- It’s not hoping your relationships heal; it’s picking up the phone and making a difficult, heartfelt apology.
You are the architect of your freedom. Grab the tools and start hammering.