Let's Go Win Podcast

Why Top Performers Are Ditching Alcohol for Greater Success

Host: JM Ryerson Episode 429

James Swanwick—entrepreneur, former ESPN anchor, and founder of Alcohol Free Lifestyle—explores how eliminating alcohol can radically transform your performance, mindset, and business outcomes.

James shares his personal journey from social drinking to sustained sobriety, revealing how going alcohol-free helped him shed mental fog, unlock clarity, and scale new heights in his professional life. He breaks down the science behind alcohol’s hidden effects on the brain, the myth of moderation, and how high achievers are gaining the competitive edge by choosing clarity over cocktails.
You’ll walk away with actionable strategies, powerful mindset shifts, and a new lens for viewing your relationship with alcohol—not as a social norm, but as a success limiter. Whether you're sober-curious or ready to optimize every area of your life, this episode offers the motivation and tools to make the clear choice.

Key Topics Covered:
Why alcohol might be silently sabotaging your productivity
How ditching the drinks leads to better business decisions
The financial upside of going alcohol-free
Daily rituals that replace the need for alcohol
Reframing fun, connection, and confidence—without the buzz

Ready to level up? This conversation just might be your catalyst.

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