If you are living with an addiction or someone who has an addiction, this episode is a source of inspiration. Hear from someone who was overweight, addicted to alcohol and other substances, traumatized as a teen by his father’s sudden death, who became an endurance athlete within years of quitting.
Tim is a triathlete, ultra-marathon runner, and a life and fitness coach. He is the author of TRIPOLAR: The Story of a Bipolar Triathlete. He is a 12-time Ironman finisher, 1-time double Ironman finisher, and a 7-time 100-mile endurance run finisher.
Quotes to remember:
“Pain leads to desperation, and desperation leads to willingness.”
“I am responsible for my second thought and my first action.”
Takeaways:
- Disgust can fuel us to do big things
- Our addictions and habits impact those around us whether we realize it or not
- Don’t ever forget how bad it can get in terms of an addiction
- Self-care happens in our body, mind, and spirit
- Everyone gets down sometimes and the important part is not to stay there
- If you stay sober you will live a life beyond your wildest dreams…
What you’ll learn:
- How a New Year’s resolution led Tim to lose 60 pounds in 6 months
- The story of how Tim’s father died when he was 13 years old, and how he was brutally beaten for it happening
- What finally allowed him to quit after relapsing and going in and out of rehab five times
- How Tim manages his rapidly changing moods
- His methods of self-care
- How he fit his training for a double Ironman in while working as a teacher
- About cultivating humility and tempering the ego
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