SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Local podcaster and Mental Fitness Coach Todd Sylvester joined us this morning with much-needed advice for those struggling with addiction, anxiety, and self-doubt this morning.
- You’ll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.
- Addiction is not the end—it’s the wake-up call to your greatness. Most people won’t say this to someone on day one of recovery. But I will. Because I believe the pain you’re feeling is your soul trying to shake you awake. You are so much more than the labels, the shame, or the struggle. The world needs your light. Your gifts. Your greatness. As the great Alan Watts said: ”When you’re ready to wake up, you’re going to wake up. And if you’re not ready, you’re going to stay pretending that you’re just ‘poor little me.”
The Teachers of mankind are few
“A thousand years may pass by without the advent of such a one; but when the True Teacher does appear, the distinguishing feature by which he is known is his life.” A few months after getting clean from drugs and alcohol, my mentor asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I told him I wanted to speak to kids in schools, inspire them to believe in themselves, work one-on-one with those who are struggling, and help the homeless. I’ll never forget what he said next: “That’s great. Do you know what the hardest thing will be for you to do? Practice what you preach.” He was right. In the beginning, I struggled to live up to the same principles I was sharing with my audience and clients. Over time, I committed to working hard to ensure that I was the message—that my life would be the proof and witness of the principles I taught. I love this quote from James Allen. He sums it up perfectly: the true teacher’s power comes not from words alone, but from their own life.
Life happens for you…