In drug and alcohol rehab centers people often tell stories of magical breakthough moments. The times when things really clicked inside someone’s head and they really turned around from that moment forward. It’s a nice sentiment. I’m not doubting there is a moment inside all clients who move past addiction where they make a conscious choice to be sober. Their behavior changes in a more gradual progression. Their confidence returns in a more gradual pace.

It is small incremental changes stacked upon each other that truly changes someone from the realm of the addicted to the land of the sober. Sticking to a drug rehab program and working it on days when you really don’t want to makes the real difference. Life would be wonderful if we had these magical turning points where everything changes course. Lives aren’t built like that. Businesses are not built like that. Healthy and strong bodies doen’t suddenly appear one day after going to the gym. Crops don’t appear the day after you plant them. Sticking consistently to a sane and well organized plan will beat addiction. Drama and magical turning points are best left to hollywood movies.

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