I normally wouldn’t post such a personal topic, but I feel this one is pretty important. Drinking alcohol and summer go together like, well, mint juleps and porches. I sometimes catch myself using alcohol, caffeine or a night out for what I’ve thought was to reward myself, when really, as I’ve come to realize – to procrastinate. It’s just not worth it anymore. As I get older, a night of tipping back brews takes its toll on me. Combining an entrepreneur’s already sleep deprived schedule with a night of drinking and then a wasted day of feeling like crap, just isn’t worth it. I need to be (and prefer to be) operating at 100%.

So you you have ask yourself next time you’re pondering a night out, do I truly deserve a night out? Could I be doing something more productive for my family, business, or friends? Do I even have the money to waste on drinking? When I ask myself those questions I usually arrive at the same conclusion  – it’s not really worth it.  Instead of using drinking or drugs it to subconsciously procrastinate, set a larger, more rewarding goal. I understand that entrepreneurs thrive and create success in small victories, but when it comes to over-rewarding, sometimes drugs, alcohol and caffeine can overtake and hinder even the smallest of goals you’ve been trying to accomplish. It took me 4-5 years to realize that the old adage of getting enough sleep, exercising and eating right goes a long way in helping craft success.

Reasons to celebrate: You sell your company for millions or launch a new product to glowing reviews and orders are pouring in!

Reasons not to celebrate: Sending a bunch of emails out or making it through a day of 5 meetings.

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