84. The Simple Mindset Shift That Changes Everything: "Turning Pro" (Reflections on the book by Steven Pressfield)

Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast

In this episode of 'Unhooked,' host Jeremy Lipkowitz discusses the concept of 'turning pro' in the context of addiction recovery, inspired by Steven Pressfield's book 'Turning Pro.' Jeremy shares insights from the book's first chapter, drawing parallels between the process of professional and personal development and the journey of recovery from addiction. He emphasizes the transformative power of committing to change, the sacrifices it necessitates, and the ultimate reward of rediscovering one's power, voice, and self-respect. This episode serves as a motivational guide for individuals looking to overcome addiction and live out their best lives by adopting a professional mindset towards their recovery and life goals.

00:00 Introduction to Turning Pro

00:44 The Inspirational Chapter: Turning Pro for Work and Recovery

01:38 Exploring the Models of Salvation: Therapeutic and Moralistic

02:56 Introducing the Amateur vs. Professional Model

03:22 The Journey and Sacrifice of Turning Pro

05:05 Applying Turning Pro to Porn Addiction Recovery

08:57 The Identity Shift: Embracing Your Greatest Self

10:09 Conclusion: The Call to Turn Pro in Life
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ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ
Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.

For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.

Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.