Porn Free Radio 153 – Resistance In Recovery Pt. 2 – Days 31-90
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Apr 18, 2018 A deep look at days 31–90 of recovery and how resistance evolves after the first month. Topics include entitlement leading to relapse, the risk of overconfidence and dropping tools, and the danger of going it alone. Practical focus on seeking affirmation, building simple sustainable routines, and creating regular accountability to stay on track.
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Resistance Blocks The Unlived Life
- Resistance sits between the life we live and the unlived potential inside us and actively blocks change.
- Matt Dobschuetz cites Steven Pressfield's War of Art to explain resistance as the core force that thwarts recovery progress.
New Resistance Emerges After 30 Days
- Days 31–90 introduce new resistance types different from the first 30 days: entitlement, overconfidence, and self-reliance.
- Matt frames recovery as sequential learning (Gary Keller) where each stage brings distinct threats that must be addressed differently.
30 Day Reward Often Looks Like A Slip
- Some men reward themselves after 30 days by bingeing on porn despite progress.
- Matt admits he has personally done this, illustrating entitlement as resentment-driven self-reward with porn.
