Published in Famously Healthy·12 hours agoMember-onlyThe one surprising Paul Rudd secret for building a Marvel bodyWe’ve heard of the hellish workouts and diet needed to build a Marvel movie-ready body, but Paul Rudd says one thing is far more important. When it comes to staying fit and looking much younger than his age (Rudd is 53 but looks about 43), he believes one behavior contributes…Healthy Lifestyle5 min readHealthy Lifestyle5 min read
Published in Smart Quitter·2 days agoMember-onlyThe most underrated quit alcohol guru for menI’ve read almost every piece of quit-lit there is, yet the first book I ever consumed on ditching alcohol still stands as my favorite today. I believe it’s really helpful to hear voices similar to your own when you’re trying to do something difficult. Whether you’re trying to achieve a…Alcohol6 min readAlcohol6 min read
Published in Famously Sober·5 days agoMember-onlyFlorence Welch on quitting alcohol as ‘an act of rebellion’ against societyFlorence Welch celebrated nine years of sobriety this week, and that milestone led me to a remarkable article she wrote about why she quit alcohol. I love all kinds of music, but indie rock outpaces all other genres for me in terms of listening time. And Florence Welch is indie…Alcohol5 min readAlcohol5 min read
Published in Smart Quitter·Feb 1Member-onlyThe sober shaming of men has to stopUnfortunately, men face some unique societal pressures around drinking. I assume women do as well, I just can’t speak to them personally because I’m not a woman (though I would absolutely love to hear from you in the comments regarding gender-specific challenges you may have run into and how you…Alcohol5 min readAlcohol5 min read
Published in Famously Sober·Jan 29Member-only‘Staying still scares me’: Why YouTube rap star KSI quit alcoholI never thought a mega-popular UK rapper and YouTuber would perfectly describe what drove me to quit alcohol, but here we are. That rapper, KSI, did an interview this week with the Daily Mirror in which he discusses why he quit alcohol after last year’s BRIT Awards. In it, he…Alcohol5 min readAlcohol5 min read
Jan 27Member-onlyThe trauma of being an introverted childStop me if you remember hearing any of these low-key insults when you were a child. “Boy, you’re shy, eh?” “What are you, anti-social?” “Why don’t you go make some friends?” “Why don’t you go out more?” “Not very talkative, are you?” Some interactions weren’t even low-key insulting. …Introvert7 min readIntrovert7 min read
Published in Smart Quitter·Jan 25Member-onlyQuitting alcohol as a status symbolI was recently at a late-afternoon event where people were drinking, and someone noticed that I wasn’t having a beer. “Nah, I’m good,” I responded when asked if I was going to order something. “I haven’t really eaten today and I want to go to the gym after this.” The…Alcohol4 min readAlcohol4 min read
Jan 22Member-onlyOne simple tell that your investing strategy sucksI can’t stand green days on the market. When everyone else is whooping it up, I’m over here rolling my eyes. That’s because I follow Warren Buffett’s sage advice: be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. A more visceral version: buy when there’s blood…Stocks4 min readStocks4 min read
Published in Smart Quitter·Jan 21Member-only‘Cali sober’ is a road to ruinI tried every which way to justify my excessive drinking for years, so excuse me if I approach the term ‘Cali Sober’ with suspicion. The definition of Cali Sober varies depending on who you talk to, but effectively it’s the idea that you can replace alcohol use disorder with a…Alcohol4 min readAlcohol4 min read
Published in Smart Quitter·Jan 19Member-onlyIs ‘99% sober’ a realistic goal?I came across an interesting article this week that suggests a new quit alcohol movement is afoot: 99% Sober. The piece in Men’s Health UK featured interviews with a handful of men who’ve decided they’re sick of “feeling like shit” after drinking and want to drastically reduce their alcohol intake…Alcohol5 min readAlcohol5 min read
