Michael Van Meter
Michael Van Meter
Episode - 138 Sharpening Your Ax
Episode - 138 Sharpening Your Ax
Episode - 138 Sharpening Your Ax
Sunday 11th June 2023
Michael Van Meter discusses the crucial role of preparation in recovery, using the analogy of sharpening an axe to highlight ongoing commitment and support.
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Episode Overview
- Van Meter emphasizes the need for ongoing commitment to recovery practices, highlighting the significance of preparation in facing life's challenges.
- Drawing from his personal experience with surgery, Van Meter underscores the parallels between health crises and addressing addiction early on.
- He encourages individuals to build a strong support network and seek guidance from those with successful recovery experiences.
- Van Meter stresses the value of heeding advice shared in recovery meetings and podcasts, emphasizing the importance of preparing for life's inevitable difficulties.
- By embracing these insights, individuals can enhance their resilience and fortify their recovery journey.
Given an hour to chop down a tree, you spend the first 45 minutes sharpening your knife. And if you do that, and if you build that program, you are greatly going to increase your ability to get through whatever life throws at you.
Ever thought about how preparation can make or break your recovery journey? Michael Van Meter takes a deep dive into this idea using the analogy of sharpening an axe. He reflects on the famous quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln: 'If I had an hour to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my ax'. Michael draws a parallel between this and the daily efforts required to stay sober.
In this episode, he emphasizes that the real work in recovery happens long before the moments when your sobriety is tested. By sharing his own experiences, including facing health crises, Michael underscores the importance of preparation and ongoing commitment. He discusses how building a strong support network and seeking advice from those who've walked the path of recovery can fortify your journey.
The episode serves as a potent reminder that staying prepared and connected can significantly enhance your resilience against life's inevitable challenges.