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Sharing Is Caring!
I had a great time this past Tuesday night at the Brooklyn Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, as I spoke about my book, “Jew in Jail,” and recovery from addiction. I appreciate everyone who came out to hear … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, Brooklyn, clean, detox, disease, drug treatment program, experiences, future, Gary Goldstein, hopes, hospital, insights, jail, Jew in Jail, library, recovery, school, self-confidence, self-esteem, sober, speak
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Six & A Half Years Clean!
It seems like only yesterday I was celebrating two years free from alcohol and drugs, since time goes by so quickly for me when I am clean and sober! I woke up this morning with six and a half years … Continue reading
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Tagged abstaining, addiction, alcohol, Brooklyn, career, character, clean, Coney Island Hospital, drugs, Gary Goldstein, Health, inspirational, isolating, Jew in Jail, journalism, mind-altering, motivational, New York, recovery, self-esteem, sober, speeches
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Happy New Year 2014!
It’s hard to believe, but another year has come and gone! For me, personally, I have continued to remain clean & sober, and been proud to pass the message of recovery onto those who are still sick and suffering, or … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, alcohol, clean, drugs, fulfillment, gambling, Gary Goldstein, goodwill, gratitude, happiness, inspiring, Jew in Jail, motivating, potential, pride, recovery, self-confidence, self-esteem, sober, successful
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Please & Thank You Go A Long Way!
Having manners and respect for yourself and others is something that people should not have to be reminded of. It is just basic common sense, yet very often, is completely void in society. Children learn their behaviors from adults, so … Continue reading
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Tagged behavior, etiquette, Gary Goldstein, Jew in Jail, manners, please, problems, respect, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, society, thank you
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Recovery Is Great!
Without a doubt, these past five years and nine plus months have been the best of my 51 year life so far. Recovery has helped me reclaim my life, self-esteem, self-confidence, and purpose for being. Even though I nearly died … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, alcohol, alumni committee, clean, Coney Island, detox, disease, drugs, gambling, Gary Goldstein, greatness, healthful, hospital, incarcerated, jail, Jew in Jail, journalism, outpatient, overdose, persevere, recovery, school, self-confidence, self-esteem, sober, tranquility
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Do You Have The “Write” Stuff?
One thing I always make sure to tell my audience, when I am delivering a motivational & inspirational speech in order to increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, is that each and every single person can express their feelings by writing. … Continue reading
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Tagged ability, addiction, alcohol, Arrest, best seller, computer, conversation, diary, drugs, emotions, feelings, gambling, Gary Goldstein, ideas, imagination, incarceration, inspirational, internet, introspective, Jew in Jail, journal, motivational, paper, pen, Positive, prison, promoting, redemption, robbery, schools, self-confidence, self-esteem, skills, speech, talents, therapeutic, thoughts, uplifting, write
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You Were Equipped With Everything At Birth!
It is human nature to sometimes feel that we are lacking in one aspect or another in life. Whether it is our ability to solve mathematical equations, capacity to hold an intelligent conversation, or confidence to get on the dance … Continue reading
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Tagged ability, alcohol, drugs, gambling, Gary Goldstein, happy, healthy, inspiration, intelligent, introspection, Jew in Jail, lifestyle, Motivation, potential, self-confidence, self-esteem, skill, talent
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What Are You “Recovering” From?
Let’s face it. We are all recovering from something, because, if we weren’t, that would mean we are perfect, which none of us are. To many of us, admitting we are recovering, or “in recovery,” tells the world we are … Continue reading
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Tagged ability, addiction, alcohol, clean, compulsive, dedication, disease, drugs, gambling, Gary Goldstein, greatness, potential, recovery, self-esteem, sober, succeed, talent
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