In order to consistently and truly win, one needs to have a reasonably accurate worldview.  This starts with one’s philosophy, principles and values.  It is this platform that allows one to judge what elements from the external world one wants to give influence over one’s self or incorporate into one’s mental map of reality.  Let us assume those principles and values are sound- based in truth, love, justice, compassion, achievement, family, etc.  Unfortunately, in this world, certain groups have realized that if they can separate mankind from these values, mankind can be weakened, and in this weakened state, mankind can be controlled.

Every individual must come to this realization on his own terms.  All truth passes through three stages- ridicule, violent opposition, and acceptance.  Let this serve as a signpost on your life’s road- notifying you that someone has left the beaten path of pop culture, the media and the paradigms that have been carefully prepared for us all.  The signpost stands in front of a tall mountain.  It reads “You have been lied to, but you can find the truth this way…”

The climb is extremely difficult.  No path has been carved and obstacles have been erected.  Your family and friends will shout at you from below as you attempt to climb, “What is the point?”  You will find yourself cold and alone, at times unable to see as clouds immerse the mountain.  But if you press on for years on end, you will gain a perspective unknown to so many, yet that is our responsibility to see.

This perspective will disturb you, as you realize how mankind is marching towards its own destruction.  But you will then be able to stop marching, fall out of line, and turn back.   Once you turn back, all the things you thought you were marching towards start to actually come into view- freedom from bondage, health, happiness, etc.  Hopefully you can bring others with you.

Those who are wise will decipher this message.  There is only one rope to help your climb- information from the internet and books.  Use it to uncover that which is hidden.  Turn off the TV and corporate media.  Question everything.  Learn history.  Beware of those who tell you there is no truth and no God.  Have the courage to share what you find, knowing not everyone will listen right away or ever, but one can make two… two can make four… four can make eight… critical mass is possible.

Men don’t run from the truth or bury their head in the sand, they face it head on.

What has alcohol done for you lately? 

Has it helped you reach that physique or performance goal you’ve been falling short of?

Has it brought you together with people that are going to enrich your life and enhance your success in a meaningful way?

Has it put money into your bank account?

Has it helped you make better decisions?

Has alcohol given you more energy?

No.  It hasn’t.

Here are just a few things alcohol has done for you:

–Decreased your testosterone levels and raised your estrogen levels

–Shrunk your brain (seriously!)

–Depleted your bank account

–Made your conversations meaningless (not remembered/pointless/superficial/one-sided)

–Reduced your overall energy and health, and therefore your ability to get things done

Look, you’re either going to read this, realize the truth and then take drastic action, or you’ll convince yourself change is not necessary and go on in mediocrity.  If you want to lift and consistently win, you should stop drinking completely.

“I need to drink at work happy hours.”

“I need to drink to talk to women.”

“I need to drink because (FILL IN THE BLANK).”

No.  You don’t.

If you believe you do, your fundamental problem is lack of confidence and/or anxiety and it’s time for you to deal with it.  Order a soda water and if anyone actually hassles you about it, here is your response:

“I stopped drinking because I have too much to accomplish in 2016 and I can’t have anything holding me back.” 

If the woman you’re talking to doesn’t respect that statement, she is probably not worthy of your attention.  Move on.  Same thing for work colleagues, etc.  In reality, nobody will hassle you and most will actually admire you.

Look at the big picture and decide which you would rather have- a fleeting buzz with all its costs, OR more time, money, energy, focus, ambition, clarity and testosterone to get goals accomplished and set yourself up for MASSIVE WINS?

I never had a drinking problem according to anyone- just the typical partying ranging from once per week to once every three weeks, with occasional stretches of abstinence as I periodically grasped what a drain alcohol is on one’s power.  Despite the fact that I wasn’t a heavy drinker by cultural standards, I regret not completely abandoning alcohol sooner.  I would have accomplished much more by now.  Even one day of heavy drinking on occasion creates a massive negative ripple effect.  I got sick of throwing away gains I had worked hard for in the gym, sick of dragging ass on Mondays at work, and sick of all the other forms of weakness that drinking brings.

I could easily list 100+ benefits that I have realized from not drinking, but I’m not going to.  If you want elite wins, an elite mind, an elite body, and an elite life bad enough, you’ll take the leap and find out what these benefits are for yourself.  I don’t remember most of what was supposedly so great about the nights I spent drinking before I gave it up.  I do remember my accomplishments, all of which were achieved when sober, and each of them gives me a buzz whenever I think of them.  That’s the kind of buzz I want more of- the natural high of a MASSIVE WIN.

As you ponder this post and it perhaps pushes you outside your soft little comfort zone, you might find yourself thinking something like:

“Hey, you know what- forget about this lame idea of not drinking.  A guy needs to let loose sometimes.  After all, everybody drinks!”

That’s who you want to be like, right- everybody else?