EP #176: Getting S.O.B.E.R. with Massimo Rigotti
Addiction plagues many people in this world and there are a few popular programs that have proven to be very helpful in battling this disease.
Today, we’ll be talking about a new way to get sober. Massimo Rigotti’s S.O.B.E.R. method takes some of the existing systems and “flips them on their head”. Massimo has dealt with addiction, bipolar disorder, and a near-death experience. It’s safe to say he’s been through a lot.
The conversation in this episode gets deep into the experience of an addict and how Massimo believes they can use their natural gifts and skills to overcome their struggles.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
Massimo’s views on addiction
Massimo’s system for overcoming your addictions
Why Massimo started drinking and using drugs
Massimo’s views on confidence
About Massimo’s dear friend Samantha and the scholarship fund in her name at South Alabama University
About Massimo’s fears and how they will never leave him
About the moment Massimo decided he’d start a speaking career
About Massimo’s books
Why Massimo would tell his employees on Tuesdays, “Tomorrow is Friday.”
How humans are inherently lazy
How a desire to win helped Massimo hit rock bottom
Who Massimo loves speaking to
How Massimo has begun to help people with device addiction
What S.O.B.E.R. (Massimo’s acronym for his process) stands for
Some tips on what to do when you’re in a moment where addiction is plaguing you
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“My favorite thing to get up for in the morning is to help addicts find their sobriety.” - Massimo Rigotti
“I think the biggest thing that everyone needs is confidence.” - Massimo Rigotti
“I think if you don’t have enough confidence, you’re going to lean on something else to get you through the day.” - Massimo Rigotti
“It just didn’t quite connect.” - Massimo Rigotti speaking about traditional addiction treatment
“It didn’t really have an effect on my life until I found myself homeless.” - Massimo Rigotti
“If you focus on something you’re good and you're passionate about, you’re gonna channel your energy towards it.” - Massimo Rigotti
“I didn’t have my first drink until I was 18.” - Massimo Rigotti
“My first encounter with drinking was to slow my brain down.” - Massimo Rigotti
“At this point, cocaine entered the equation.” - Massimo Rigotti
“It definitely contributed to the end of my marriage.” - Massimo Rigotti speaking about drinking
“I’m on the streets of Kansas City and all I have is my car.” - Massimo Rigotti speaking about being homeless
“I survived longer on the streets than most people would.” - Massimo Rigotti
“Once I found myself on the streets, I really was pretty much alone.” - Massimo Rigotti
“My father did not show up to adoption for him when he was 8 years old.” - Massimo Rigotti
“I was in this constant state of fear that people were not going to be around for me.” - Massimo Rigotti
“I just decided on that drive that I’m going to do this for a living.” - Massimo Rigotti speaking about the start of his speaking career
“I think the strongest feeling I had throughout it was that there was no point in trying.” - Massimo Rigotti speaking about his mindset dealing with addiction
“I think the same qualities that made me successful actually are the same qualities that allowed me to push all the way to the bottom.” - Massimo Rigotti
“I have a track record of succeeding in life and I figured anything I put my mind to I can do.” - Massimo Rigotti
“When you say something about yourself, you make it true.” - Massimo Rigotti
“I think the hardest part is it’s been a little bit lonely.” - Massimo Rigotti
“Believe it or not, nobody has ever used S.O.B.E.R. to get sober.” - Massimo Rigotti
“Instead, it’s what can I do to make me happy and joyful all the time.” - Bob DePasquale“
“Every time I share my story, it ends up being helpful to me.” - Bob DePasquale
“I’m taking notes ladies and gentlemen. You should be taking notes too.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources In Today's Episode:
Massimo Rigotti - Website - LinkedIn - X - Instagram - Facebook
Massimo’s book - Flavors of Confidence: S.O.B.E.R. Method
Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
Episodes Referenced:
EP #143: Happiness is a Selfless Experience with Christian Ray Flores
EP #168: Intentional Life with Derick Johnson
