3 Big Mistakes Men Make Trying to Slay at Sobriety

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👋 Hey friend,

This week, I’m talking about the biggest mistakes most men make on their journey to sobriety and peak performance.

⛔️ Not setting clear achievable goals.

⛔️ Overconfidence when confronted with temptation.

⛔️ Neglecting physical health by skipping and skimping exercise, diet, and sleep.

With understanding, you can avoid them, improve your health, and get your personal and professional goals sorted with more ease and grace.

Stay tuned until the end, where I share my 5 step process for living your best life.

Let’s get into it.

Harsh truths men face.

Have you ever felt stuck when trying to stay sober and maintain energy and focus?

I know how isolating this struggle can feel. Like no one else gets what you're going through. Many men (even creative entrepreneurs) struggle with maintaining consistent progress toward sobriety and peak performance.

Whether it's:

• a lack of clear goals

• neglecting physical health

• overconfidence in handling temptations

…the path to a sober, energetic life can be messy.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

Understanding the root causes of why men get stuck is clutch to breaking free from these patterns. The biggest obstacles are…

Why You're Stuck (And What to Do Instead).

Falling off the wagon repeatedly while trying to get sober is frustrating. You start doubting if you'll ever get a handle on this goddamn motherfucker.

Men get stuck because they make some common yet avoidable mistakes. But when you understand these, you can start taking the right actions to crush it in life.

Here are 3 of the biggest obstacles holding most men back.

1. Overconfidence.

Thinking you can handle temptations without relapsing.

Some men think they can deal with temptations alone. They underestimate their power and overestimate their own self-control. This mistake leads to disappointing relapses.

This has happened to me more than a few times.

Instead of ego tripping and falling for this trap, you should:

🌻 Accept your vulnerabilities and prepare for triggers by developing a support system and coping strategies.

🌻 Be loud and proud about your decision to regain control. You don't need to rely on AA for support. Simply sharing your new journey openly could help you stay accountable.

Remember: be confident, not cocky.

Another critical mistake is failing to set clear, achievable goals for sobriety and personal growth…

2. Lack of goals.

Not setting smart goals for sobriety and personal growth.

Without specific (and compelling) goals, it's easy to lose sight of what you're aiming for, which leads to a lack of progress and motivation.

Instead, try this:

🌱 Define clear, measurable, and time bound goals that align with your values and sobriety journey.

🌱 Regularly review and adjust your goals, and make them challenging yet attainable.

🌱 Celebrate small victories. Kombucha instead of beer? That’s a win.

Remember: you should live at your edge to get in the zone.

Another equally important yet often neglected thing by men on this journey is

↳ physical health.

3. Neglecting physical health.

Skipping exercise, poor diet, and lack of sleep.

Neglecting physical health will zap your energy levels. This makes it harder to focus on sobriety and personal growth.

Do these 2 things instead:

❤️‍🩹 Prioritize your physical well being by integrating exercise, balanced nutrition, and reasonable rest into your daily routine.

❤️‍🩹 Schedule easy workouts, plan healthy meals, and get back on a consistent sleep schedule.

This is why I’m giving you my 5 step guide for slaying sobriety and activating your energy. You’ll see how easy it is to make sustainable progress without changing everything at once.

Your 5 step guide for slaying sobriety and activating energy on demand.

Now that you know the landmines to avoid, take a look at my simple process for sustaining sobriety and high energy.

Stop striving and start arriving.

I spent 22 years struggling to get my act together.

I’ve developed these skills through my own sobriety.

This Letter will help you move from pain → pleasure

↳ and help you save years.

Sustaining sobriety and peak energy doesn't have to be a drag. Become aware of these mistakes and follow my guidance. You'll be living a damn good life and sorting your goals faster than you can say vermouth.

🧹 Your path is as clear now.

☀️ As clear as an azure summer sky.

🚶‍♂️ You only need to take the first step.

❓ What's it going to be?

Have a great week!

David.

PS: If you need help and inspiration to curb an addiction, I have just the thing for you. It’s a free 5 day mini course I made that walks you through the exact steps I took to get sober and start living a damn good life.

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