ADAM LAMB is cofounder and CEO of SizeSlim Supplements, a sports nutrition company, and cofounder of an elite men’s health clinic focused on lifestyle optimization. A health enthusiast, entrepreneur, and devoted family man, Adam took the same drive that enabled him to become a competitive bodybuilder and to successfully run two companies and then channeled it into his commitment to quit drinking on his quest to a “next level” lifestyle.
“I know Adam for many years and his drive for success and excellence is relentless. He is always looking for the next life improvement and having more success to get to the next edge physically, mentally and emotionally.
“Adam Lamb does a knockout job of not demonizing the fact that alcohol is such a common place in social society, but he actually shows you the kind of authentic potential in your life, family, and business without it . This book also has the mindset principles that we all can apply on a daily basis to overcome our ” secret identities” and embrace the true Hero inside!”
“Think you’re ready to stop drinking? Nervous about taking the leap. Adam Lamb has been there, and in this book shares the massive impact it had on his life and will have on your life! This book is your go-to guide to taking it to the next level. Adam is a valued friend with tremendous productivity in various endeavors. Here he has found a way to give back from his own experience. Adam is sharing with you so you can take your life to the next level!”
“I cannot lie: I enjoy drinking. And I cannot really imagine life without great beer and wine, especially not my social life. But that being said, Adam’s book almost convinced me to stop drinking socially. If that is something you’ve been thinking about, the techniques he lays out are exactly what you need to do it in a way that really works well.”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Alcohol as a Social Obligation
"Alcohol is everywhere. We as a society are so comfortable with it, drinking is an unspoken rite of passage, even for underage people. We grow up seeing alcohol as a social habit, and even an obligation. Whether you’re tailgating, going to college parties, or attending a birthday party, alcohol is all around us and an expected part of social interaction, and I think that’s a serious problem"
Chapter 2: Alcohol as a Crutch
Take the edge off. Liquid courage. Grab a beer and unwind. We’ve all heard alcohol described as an antidote for stress. Some people drink sparingly, but when a person drinks regularly to deal with anxiety, it becomes something they need; a crutch. They weaken their coping abilities until they need alcohol as a supplement just to function. So, why do we use alcohol as a crutch? It seems like an appealing choice — and is challenging to resist — for two reasons: you have external pressures and internal pressures encouraging you to drink.
CHAPTER 3: WHY I QUIT
Thinking back on those first thirty days of quitting, they were terrifying. I knew I wouldn’t be able to pull through it if I cheated and tried to cut down on my drinking — I had to stop completely. Based on my personality, I also knew quitting wasn’t something I would “just try out” or do for a month before reverting. There was no undoing the realization that prompted me to quit in the first place: drinking didn’t serve me. I had no reason to ever go back to my old ways.
CHAPTER 4: HOW I QUIT
The hardest part of quitting for me was the word “forever.” Generally speaking, I don’t want most things to last forever. It took me a long time before I felt comfortable and happy with the concept of being married forever. Then when I had children, I had another moment of growth when I realized, these are my kids, forever. Growing older chipped away at the intimidation factor of long-term commitment—especially positive commitment.
CHAPTER 5: HOW YOU CAN QUIT, TOO
Motivation is critical to quitting, so ask yourself: how badly do you want to give up drinking? Are you serious about the commitment or is it just an idea you’d like to try? How much thought have you given the decision? In general, we tend to be more externally focused on things like our smartphones, television, the news, politics, and other distractions. We have a million things in our day-to-day lives that steal our attention and keep our brains too busy for introspection. It’s easy to miss potential points of self-improvement, but a life-altering change like giving up alcohol requires gaining perspective on your life and taking some time to focus on yourself.
CHAPTER 6: NEW HABITS, NEW LIFE
Thinking back on those first thirty days of quitting, they were terrifying. I knew I wouldn’t be able to pull through it if I cheated and tried to cut down on my drinking — I had to stop completely. Based on my personality, I also knew quitting wasn’t something I would “just try out” or do for a month before reverting. There was no undoing the realization that prompted me to quit in the first place: drinking didn’t serve me. I had no reason to ever go back to my old ways.
