1000 Days Alcohol-Free: My Journey to Focus and Consistency

I’ve come to a realization: we are all one year of focused, consistent, hard work away from a version of ourselves we didn’t know existed, a version we didn’t know was possible. As I dive into a new chapter, this belief has become my mantra, focusing on my work at Boulder Athletics, Train BLDR, and my personal brand.

In my quest to take these three career areas to new heights, I’ve committed to staying more focused than ever before. This journey started with a serious look in the mirror, leading to a decision to remove anything that didn’t propel me towards my goals. For me, this means cutting out social engagements, drinking, not working on the weekends, staying up late, and waking up late.

I’ve taken the one-year concept further, committing to 1,000 days of this disciplined approach. You might wonder why. I believe that removing distractions, working on my businesses every day, going to bed early, waking up early, and keeping my calendar more open will only yield positive results. I am convinced that in 1,000 days, I will be light years beyond where I am currently.

I’ve embraced that I will miss out on certain things, but am I? By saying no to distractions, I am saying yes to focus, yes to my goals, yes to my future, and yes to my family’s future. These are the things I truly don’t want to miss a single second of.

My confidence in this approach comes from my experiences in the gym. The gym has taught me that if I set a goal, make a plan, and execute that plan regardless of motivation, social engagements, or my schedule, I will get stronger, I will adapt, and I will change for the better. I am eternally grateful for the lessons the gym has imparted over the last 15 years. I feel equipped and ready to take on the next 1,000 days (or 971 to be exact) with focus and discipline.

So, let me ask you: Who do you want to be? What would one year of saying no to distractions so that you can say yes to your dreams look like? What habits do you need to form to become the person you know deep down you want to be? Dream big and execute, because you deserve it.