Listen

Description

In this episode, Karl interviews entrepreneur, coach, and author, James Swanwick. James is the founder of 30-day no alcohol challenge where he educates and empowers people to live an alcohol-free life. 
Let’s dive into James’s story of how you can actually change the direction of your life if you start doing what you say you would do.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 07:09] Opening Segment
Karl talks briefly about self-empowerment, mental health, and personal fulfillment
Karl offers 15 minutes of Zoom call with him for free. Use this link if you are interested https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)
Karl introduces guest James Swanwick to the show.
A brief story from James, Becoming an Extrovert.
[07:10 - 15:26] How James quit drinking and started his business
Felt awful drinking and challenge himself to quit drinking for 30 days straight.
He started his movement to help people quit drinking in 30 days.
The biggest difference between living with and without alcohol.
Wrote his 30-day plan on a napkin.
How many times do we say we gonna do something and then we don't do it?
Making a firm commitment to do things no matter what.
[15:27 - 27:47] James's Alcohol Freedom Program
What type of people reach out to James for help?
James talks about the right approach to stop people from drinking
The impact of society on alcohol consumption
People living an alcohol-free life say it feels 100 times better.
Is there fear associated with what life would be like without alcohol?
The idea of letting go is tough and scary.

[27:48 - 32:05] How can you get started on quitting alcohol?
Karl shares a quick insight into why people get addicted to low-powered emotions.
James gives some free advice on how you can start your alcohol-free journey.
Coaching, Community, Fun, Accountability, Investing in yourself
James promotes his program, 30-day no alcohol challenge. Visit https://30daynoalcoholchallenge.com/ (https://30daynoalcoholchallenge.com/)

[32:06 - 37:40] The FREE TIME FIVE Segment! James answers 5 random questions
What's your favorite thing to do in your free time?
If potential were a physical destination on the map, what would be more fun the entire trip to potential or arriving to potential?
What's the most delicious non-alcohol drink you would recommend?
What's one empowering quote you'd like to leave with the audience?
Where will you be in 6 to 9 months?

Tweetable Quotes: 
"Just do it, and do it now!" - James Swanwick
"It's gonna cost you a lot more in finance, health, love, and happiness to stay the way you are than the short term inconvenience of going alcohol-free." - James Swanwick
Resources mentioned in the episode:
https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (Schedule a call with Karl)
https://www.netflix.com/title/80998491 (Netflix Show - After Life)
https://www.jamesswanwick.com/ (James Swanwick Website)
https://30daynoalcoholchallenge.com/ (30-day No Alcohol Challenge)

You can connect with James on https://www.facebook.com/JamesSwanwickOfficial/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/jamesswanwick (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/jamesswanwick/ (Instagram). Check out his website https://www.jamesswanwick.com/ (https://www.jamesswanwick.com/). Don’t forget to book your FREE 15 minutes of zoom call with me using this link https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)
I’d love to connect with you.
LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-free-time-podcast/id1496516273 (here) to listen to our previous episodes.