#34 Empire Unplugged: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Alcohol, and Life Resets with Nick James.

Kicking Habits

29-12-2023 • 39 mins

In this conversation, Carol discusses alcohol with Nick James, the founder of Expert Empires. They explore the impact of upbringing on alcohol habits, the cultural influence of alcohol, and the relationship between alcohol and entrepreneurship.

Nick shares his personal journey with alcohol, including his decision to take a year-long break from drinking. He emphasizes the importance of accountability and support in making positive changes. Nick also discusses the challenges and benefits of abstaining from alcohol and the need for occasional resets.

In this conversation, Nick James discusses his experience of being alcohol-free for a year and the benefits it brought him. He talks about enjoying the lockdown period and spending quality time with his family. Nick also shares the decision-making process and finding a replacement for alcohol.

The biggest benefits he experienced were having more time, energy, and clarity of mind.


Takeaways

  • Upbringing and cultural influence play a significant role in alcohol habits.
  • Alcohol can be used as a form of escapism and can impact relationships and entrepreneurship.
  • Taking a break from alcohol can lead to improved health, relationships, and personal growth.
  • Accountability and support are crucial in making positive changes.
  • Occasional resets and intentional choices can help maintain a healthy relationship with alcohol.
  • Enjoying the lockdown period and spending quality time with family can be a positive experience.
  • Making the decision to quit drinking and finding a replacement that is enjoyable are key factors in successfully becoming alcohol-free.
  • Being alcohol-free can lead to having more time, energy, and mental clarity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Upbringing

03:02 Teenage Drinking and Cultural Influence

08:06 Parental Influence and Trust

10:13 Alcohol and Entrepreneurship

12:26 Alcohol as Escapism

15:11 Alcohol's Impact on Health and Relationships

18:42 Taking a Break from Alcohol

19:22 Accountability and Support

22:12 Committing to a Year Without Alcohol

26:26 Testing Willpower and Making Choices

29:15 Slippery Slope and Future Resets

31:23 Ease of Decision and Replacements

33:44 Enjoying the Lockdown

34:35 Making the Decision to Quit Drinking

35:12 The Benefits of Being Alcohol-Free

36:39 Clarity and Mental Well-being

37:27 Empire Builders Podcast


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