LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and John Sottosanti

Guest: Dr. John Sottosanti - Surgeon, researcher, entrepreneur, educator, and author of the Amazon best-selling book "Mortal Adhesions." Welcome and Background Dr. Allen Lycka: Introduction to Dr. John Sottosanti, highlighting his achievements and contributions in the medical field.Dr. John Sottosanti: A brief discussion on his background, including his father's influence and journey from Italy to the U.S., leading to his success as a surgeon. The Journey to Success Early Career: Dr. Sottosanti’s rise in the medical field, building a successful surgical practice.Challenges Faced: Discussing obstacles like disagreements with a partner, embezzlement, and a major financial setback with a contractor. The Four Levels of Happiness Aristotle’s Philosophy: Introduction to Aristotle’s four levels of happiness.Levels of Happiness:Level 1: Pursuit of pleasure and instant gratification.Level 2: Success-oriented pursuits and recognition.Level 3: Pursuit of virtue and making contributions to society.Level 4: Attaining a deeper level of happiness through self-awareness and purpose. Personal Health Challenges Prostate Cancer: Dr. Sottosanti’s personal experience with prostate cancer and the importance of early detection. Seven Deadly Sins Impact on Life: How pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust affected Dr. Sottosanti’s life.Overcoming Addictions: Strategies to overcome harmful addictions and behaviors. Contributions to Society Community Support: Dr. Sottosanti’s involvement in supporting education and working with the homeless.Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation: Dr. Lycka’s foundation and its efforts in promoting sun awareness and preventing skin cancer. Finding Meaning and Inner Peace Victor Frankl’s Influence: Reference to "Man’s Search for Meaning" and its impact on finding purpose and avoiding addictions.Spirituality: The role of faith and higher power in achieving the highest level of happiness. Conclusion Key Takeaways:Clear goals and persistence.Continuous learning and calculated risks.Importance of strong relationships and adaptability.Embracing failure as a learning opportunity. How to Live a Fantastic Life Dr. Sottosanti’s Advice: Summarizing steps to live a fantastic life by helping others and contributing to society.Dr. Lycka’s Final Thoughts: Emphasizing the importance of maturity, selflessness, and making a positive impact. Closing Remarks How to Get Dr. Sottosanti’s Book: Available on Amazon and his website www.mortaladhesions.com.Contact Information: Dr. Sottosanti’s personal email for questions and comments.Dr. Lycka’s Website: For more information on living a fantastic life, visit www.Dr.allenlycka.com. BIO: Dr. John Sottosanti is a surgeon, researcher, entrepreneur, educator, and author of the Amazon bestselling book Mortal Adhesions—about his journey to happiness and peace. "Adhesions" are a metaphor for the addictions and behaviors that impede us. Dr. Sottosanti invented new ways to grow bone in surgical procedures and licensed his patents to a biotech company for worldwide distribution. He has lectured throughout the United States and in fifteen foreign countries. He has published over twenty articles in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. His favorite topic is "The four levels of happiness," as first defined by Aristotle and later modified by others. Social Media: Website: www.mortaladhesions.com