Episode 4: The S.O.B.E.R. Method with Massimo Rigotti

Massimo Rigotti shares his journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the challenges he faced and the progress he made. He started drinking to cope with bipolar disorder and eventually spiraled into addiction to alcohol and cocaine. He ended up homeless and even ran a makeshift taxi service for the homeless community. After the loss of his girlfriend to a drunk driver, he committed to sobriety and turned his life around. He found success in his professional life, achieving eight promotions in three years and becoming a general manager. Massimo emphasizes the importance of staying focused on the future and not dwelling on the past. Massimo Rigotti created the SOBER Method as a continuous improvement program for himself after realizing that he needed fulfillment internally. The method stands for Stoic Observe Behavior Execute and Restore and follows a continuous improvement cycle. Massimo ground the method in stoicism to make it more accessible and less off-putting than traditional 12-step programs. The method involves observing one's behavior, remapping behavior through cognitive behavior therapy, executing new behaviors, and restoring oneself through making amends and giving back. Massimo has written two books on the method and is launching the SOBER app on July 4th to create a supportive community for sobriety.

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Takeaways

• Addiction can be a coping mechanism for underlying mental health issues.
• Alcohol can be a deadly drug, and quitting abruptly should be done under medical supervision.
• Recovery is not a linear process, and relapses can happen, but it's important to keep fighting.
• Achieving sobriety opens up opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Staying focused on the future and not dwelling on the past is crucial for progress. The SOBER Method is a continuous improvement program that helps individuals achieve sobriety by observing their behavior, remapping their behavior, executing new behaviors, and restoring themselves through making amends and giving back.
• The method is grounded in stoicism to make it more accessible and less religious than traditional 12-step programs.
• Massimo Rigotti has written two books on the SOBER Method and is launching the SOBER app on July 4th to create a supportive community for sobriety.
• The app will provide resources, workbooks, virtual meetings, and the opportunity for one-on-one coaching to help individuals on their sobriety journey.
• The goal of the SOBER Method and app is to create a supportive environment where slip-ups are observed and corrected without shame, and success stories are celebrated.

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