In this episode, host John Kelley interviews Joe Rivera about overcoming adversity and building a comeback after hitting rock bottom from substance abuse. Joe shares his story going from a high-flying stockbroker making seven figures to losing everything and living on the streets, before eventually rebuilding his life and business. Listeners can expect to learn how Joe developed the mindset and tools to transform his life.
Key Discussion Points:
- Joe's journey getting introduced to opiates, the subsequent addiction and how it destroyed his life and career
- Overdosing twice and still wanting to get high immediately after
- Realizing he was tired of that lifestyle and making the decision to get sober
- The importance of spirituality and building that relationship as the foundation
- Steps Joe took to rebuild his business and create a seven-figure coaching company
- Surrounding yourself with a strong support group and winning mentality
Guest Bio: Joe Rivera
- Went from "Park Avenue to park bench" as a high-flying stock broker before losing it all to opiate addiction
- Achieved sobriety after almost losing his life and has now rebuilt his business into a multi-million dollar coaching company
- Focuses on empowering people to overcome adversity and transform their lives
Tweetables:
"It took six cans of Narcan to bring me back to life. Six f*cking cans of Narcan." (00:04:57) - Joe Rivera (Speaking about overcoming rock bottom to find success)
"If you learn to completely rewire your brain and change your mindset, you could do anything you want in life." (00:12:15) - Joe Rivera
Links Mentioned:
Joe Rivera Online
https://www.withjoerivera.com/
Joe Rivera Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/withjoerivera/
Joe Rivera LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-rivera-0a27b311b/
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