Monty Man's Take on Avoiding Perfection Pitfalls in Recovery
Episode Overview
Striving for perfection in recovery and its pitfalls Insights from Dr. Alan Berger's '12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery' The importance of self-awareness and right action in the recovery journey
You know, this stupid thing, number seven, trying to use the program to be perfect in everything is something that is mistaken by a lot of people because the 12 steps, as you and I both know, can be applied in much of our daily living, particularly the 12 traditions.
Ever felt like you're tripping over your own feet trying to achieve perfection in recovery? Monty Man gets it. In this episode of 'Take 12 Recovery Radio', he dives into Dr. Alan Berger's book, '12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery', focusing on one key misstep: the pursuit of perfection. Monty shares his thoughts on why striving for flawlessness can actually derail your progress.
Instead, he advocates for self-awareness and taking the right actions, reminding us that it's about progress, not perfection. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, Monty's relatable insights and practical advice can help you stay on track without falling into the perfection trap.