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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/242 Most people don’t have a huge problem with alcohol, and many people in my 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge program have come to it, not because they have a severe problem, but because they want more out of life! But there are also people who should not be drinking because of some early warning of alcoholism signs that are starting to show up. But how do you know?? What are the signs to watch out for?? This episode is all about how you can know you have a problem and take care of it before it becomes a bigger issue. Listening carefully, and check the list below, to make sure you’re not headed this direction. If you’re at all worried, or if you just want more from life, consider taking the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge. You could be headed towards alcoholism if: You need to drink more to get the same effect, you’re heading the direction of alcoholism You spend a lot of time drinking and recovering You continue to drink even though it harms your relationship You cannot quit or contro

Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/241 Do you feel like you’re constantly seeing girls, or anyone really, that you want to approach, but you have this little voice inside your head saying they’re probably too busy, or they don’t want to you, etc? If so, you’re like most people! Everyone struggles with this! But the key is to take the fear and anxiety you’re feeling, and turn it into excitement! Take the negative of fear and turn it into the positive of excitement In addition, understand that most people, in fact, love to be approached, and love the attention! By approaching someone on the street randomly, you are probably actually doing them a favor that they will enjoy! There’s a lot more to get into on this episode, so enjoy, and commit to approaching people you want to meet, even when you’re scared! Key Takeaways: Transfer fear into excitement! Use the energy of fear for something good in the moment Don’t let yourself live with the regret of not approaching someone that you want to You never know what will com

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/240 If you, like many in my program are giving up alcohol here at the beginning of 2017, then you will need some advice and real-world tips about how to deal with alcohol withdrawal, and that is what this episode is all about. While I do advocate the use of certain supplements, it’s important to always try the most natural remedies first, before moving on to anything else. However, sometimes quitting alcohol can be a very difficult thing, and my goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to accomplish. So listen to this episode to understand how to handle a life without alcohol, until you get to the point where you really just don’t even want to drink anymore! Key Takeaways: When you first give up alcohol, in the first few days you may shock your system, and not see the benefits right away. After that time, you definitely will Go for a walk, breath, and meditate Try natural remedies first Supplements: NAC Lithium Orotate Vitamin C B Vitamins Niacin Vitamin A Milk Thistle K

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/239 Almost everyone can fit into one broad category of their relationship to alcohol, and this episode is about exploring what those different types of relationships mean for everyone, and what is ideal. A lot of people are what is considered “social drinkers.” It doesn’t really seem like they have any big problem with alcohol, but it just happens to be a part of almost all of their social interactions. This was the kind of drinker I was. In some ways this level can be the most sneaky, because it’s very difficult to realize that you have a problem, or that your life could be so much more without the alcohol. But it’s absolutely the case! So enjoy this episode exploring the different types of relationships that people can have with alcohol, and then consider joining the January group of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge! Key Takeaways: A lot of people are what are considered “social drinkers,” people who drink on a regular basis, it doesn’t feel like an addition, but it is in sneak

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/238 Most people consider alcohol to be an absolute requirement of any social interaction they have. Whether they’re hanging at the bar, on a date, or doing almost anything social, it’s like they feel that they must be drinking! The truth is that you simply don’t have to drink to have a good time! In fact, there are a myriad of ways that you can have the best time of your life without alcohol involved. You do, however, have to be a bit more creative about what you choose to do. You can’t just fall back on the same “hang out at the bar” plan, you have to actually think! The result of thinking about it and doing something creative, however, is that the event an interaction will be so much more memorable for it, and you will actually have a much better time! Try it! Try out some of the activities mentioned in this episode, and see how much more your life can be without alcohol! Key Takeaways: Most people think that alcohol is required for social interactions. But it doesn’t have to!

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/237 What are your goals for 2017? And how do you plan to accomplish them? Many people make New Year's resolutions, promising to live better and to turn into the person that they want to be in 2017, and yet most of those resolutions fall flat by about 2-3 months into the new year, if not before. Why is it so hard to stick with new resolutions? In this episode, I am talking with some people in Brisbane about their resolutions, and some of the tactics I teach to help people make their resolutions a long-term reality. If you have ideas for ways that you want to smash 2017, but are at all worried that you will have a hard time sticking with your resolutions, this episode is for you! Learn how to make 2017 your best year yet, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show! Key Takeaways: When you feel the fear, acknowledge it, and then just do it anyway! Take time to travel when you can, because you never know when things will change and it will get more difficult Establish a daily mornin

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/236 Most people are pressured by other to drink alcohol. In fact, most people who would rather give up alcohol continue to drink it simply because everyone else is, and it’s scary to think about being made fun of or ostracized from a group because of your decision not to drink. On today’s episode my Mom and I are reading from my new book, “The 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge: Your Simple Guide To Easily Reduce Or Quit Alcohol.” We’re going through the topics of what to say when you feel pressured to drink, how to respond, and why no one actually cares whether you drink or not! And if they really, really do, why are you keeping them in your life? We’re also discussing why most people think they want a drink to relieve stress, when in reality they just want to relieve the stress, which they could be doing without alcohol! I’m going through the list of the myriad of ways that you could be relieving stress without turning to alcohol, and why it’s such a better choice to do that instead o

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/235 Most people can’t even imagine running 10 miles, let alone a 26.2 mile marathon, let alone a 100+ mile ultra-marathon! Yet that’s exactly what today’s guest does, and he’s on the James Swanwick Show today to help us understand a bit more about living the best life possible from the point of view of an ultra-marathoner. As Ryan Young says, running can turn into a sort of meditation as you get better and better at it, and it’s important for everyone to find out what that thing is that they can do, that will get them into that space of calm meditation. For Ryan, it’s running, but it doesn’t have to be that for you. What’s important is that you pay attention to what gets you into the right state of mind, calms you inside and helps you see everything in your life in perspective, and then create a regular habit of doing that thing. There is a lot of wisdom to be learn from this episode about achieving success, pushing through difficult barriers, staying calm in the face of adversar

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/234 What sort of perspective do you have on life? Do you keep in mind, every day, that this is your own life? That you will not have another chance to do whatever you want to do, so you better put everything you have and not put off anything that you want to do until tomorrow? That is the concept behind this episode: You will die, so do what you want to do. Don’t put it off! Life your life as best as you can, and don’t let anyone else tell you how you should be living your life, because it’s your one life! Live it to the fullest! Key Takeaways: If you only have one life, you better life it to the absolute fullest Consider the amount of opportunities you have as compared with so many other people, now and through history, and don’t live a day without taking advantage of it When you remember that you are going to die, it inspires you to simply do what you want to do Resources: 30DayNoAlcoholChallenge.com Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/234

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/233 What if there was a simple, 5-step process that you could use over and over again to accomplish any goal you set out to accomplish in your life? There is! Today, Brandon Carter is revealing his simple 5-step method to destroy any goal you set in your life. On of the most important steps is discipline. As brandon says, you can spend all of your time getting motivated to do things, but if you don’t have the discipline to continue to work even when the motivation starts to wear off, you will never be able to accomplish your goals! So listen very carefully, and use these steps the next time you want to accomplish something great in your life! 5 Steps to Accomplish Anything: Make a firm decision Build good habits You are whatever you repeatedly do Discipline Make a plan Track your results and make adjustments accordingly Resources: Brandon Carter on Instagram BrandonCarter.com Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/233

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/232 Some studies show that 1 in every 5 people suffer from some sort of depression at some point in their lives, and rates of depression have been rising over the last 100 years, even as the quality of life has improved. So it’s not always about what is going on in a life, but rather about biology, as well as tendencies, and can be set off by very difficult times in life. Justin Stenstrom of The Elite Man Magazine is on the podcast today to talk about ways that you can get over depression and start to really live the life you want! Far too many people let depression, or just down times in their lives, hold them back from who they want to be, and Justin is laying out the 8 steps to get out of that place in your life and onto living the life you want! Whether you suffer from depression now, have in the past, or just want to know how to live a healthier more full life to avoid any potential issues in the future, this episode is for you! Enjoy! Key Takeaways: Having depression is on

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/131 If you feel insecure around women, this episode is for you. I’m speaking with Owen Cook about the exact techniques that will help you get passed your own insecurities about who you are, what you look like, and what you deserve in life. Most men find themselves nervous and insecure, especially around beautiful women. It’s essential to be able to move passed this insecurities, understand your value, and portray that to the world. That’s what this episode is all about, so listen up and take notes to learn and improve your life, today on the James Swanwick Show! Key Takeaways: The security of a man often has nothing to do with his physical appearance Even good looking people will seem less attractive when they are insecure Get out of the comparison frame, and just start taking action Understand that no matter where you get to, you will  always have insecurities When you realize that everyone is focused on judging themselves, you can stop comparing yourself poorly to others Go in

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/230 Would you like to learn how to 10X your success in life, and finally get the things actually done that you would like to do? This episode is all about the specific steps that it takes for you to see success in your life. I’m talking about how to set goals that are achievable, that your brain can comprehend, and that you can accomplish! I’m also talking about the importance of accountability groups, and having people around you who know your goals and will hold you accountable for them, as well as how to break through mental blocks. If you’ve ever wanted to accomplish more with your life, this episode is for you, and will give you the tools that you need to 10X your success! Enjoy! Key Takeaways: It’s easy to get caught up in your own mind about your goals and whether you’re achieving them or not It’s important to break a large goal into much smaller goals A team of people who are holding you accountable for your goals helps Don’t set goals for anything further out than 90 da

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/229 At this moment, you are the youngest you will ever be. Have you ever taken the time to think about that? To really let it soak in, and realize the incredible value and opportunity that you have right now? This episode is with Tai Lopez, and we’re talking about how not to waste the time that we have alive, to live it to the fullest, and to be successful in what we’re trying to do. We talk about reading a book a day, about mentors, about why you must look for progress and not perfection, as well as much more. If you want to learn how to be successful and to achieve more happiness in your life, this episode is for you! Listen up and take notes! Key Takeaways: The world doesn’t need more people running after quick fame and fortune. It needs more people in the long run Look for progress, not perfection Understand what your end-game is, and make sure that each day moves you a little closer to that Reading books allows you to steal all the best ideas from other people Books allow y

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/228 There are few things that terrify and paralyze men more than talking to women. Most men want to desperately, and that desire and desperation is the very thing that holds them back, keeps them from doing, and then not being successful when they finally get up the gumption to go for it. Men spend tons of time worrying about what they are going to say, trying desperately to avoid running out of things to say to women at that critical moment. Today I have Owen Cook of “Real Social Dynamics” on the podcast, and we’re talking about how to never run out of things to say to women. We’re going over a lot of tips, but one of the most important ones is that you have to understand and fully believe that what you have to say, and what you are saying in the moment, is good and has value simply because you are saying it, and not for the actual content. When you truly believe that, you will display confidence and what you are saying will be attractive. And there is so much more in this one.

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/227 This is a short conversation about what it takes to get what  you want out of life. Most people are too scared, or perhaps think they don’t deserve, true happiness and fulfillment in their life, when the truth is that what you want is already there, waiting for you to grab it! Too many people refuse to reach out for it at all. Brad Blanks is talking about his life journey, and what it took for him to start seeing success and fulfilment in his life. We dig into some of the details of what brings actual fulfillment in a life, and how to find that, and then how to go for it! Don’t miss it, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show! Key Takeaways: A lot of times, in order to do what you want to do, you just need the courage to jump right in! Be ready, because you never know when the “break” might come, and you really don’t want to find yourself unready when it does You need to find something that will give you fulfillment and excitement to get up each morning Just say yes, and

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/226 “Do things your afraid of, just to realize that nothing bad actually happens.” - Till Gross (click to tweet) Getting out of your comfort zone is one of the most important skills you can master in your life, if you want to learn how to do more, be more, achieve, and have more happiness in your life, and today’s episode is all about how to do just that! Till Gross is here talking about the ways that we try has hard as we possibly can to avoid rejection, when in reality, even when you are rejected, nothing bad happens! Life continues as usually, and it really doesn’t even hurt that bad! In order to get beyond our fear we need to continually do the things that we fear the most in order to ingrain in our minds that our fear is in fact not justified! Nothing too painful happens, and we are none the worse, even if we end up getting rejected! Till is also talking about the specific exercises that we can do to make sure that we are continually getting out of our comfort zone. Learn wh

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/225 If there is one single thing that separates those who are able to progress in life, and meet with eventual success, it is certainly the ability to be consistent. More than anything, this is the difference from those who get to where they want to be and those who don’t. Without consistency, it is nearly impossible to actually get anything done! You will find yourself continually starting new activities, trying to instill new habits,  but none of it will ever lead to success and improvement in your life. Therefore, if you can be consistent, you can accomplish almost anything! This episode digs into the importance of consistency in life, and practical ways to ensure that consistency is a part of your life. Learn how to create success through consistency on this episode of the James Swanwick Show! Key Takeaways: Consistency is what separates those who succeed and progress from those you don’t Consistency is one of the things that you can learn and apply to every area of life to

Get your question answered by James on the Podcast! Click here. Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/224 On the days when I read a book, I read a full book every day. This means that I go through books and learn more much faster than most people, who often struggle to read a book a week! Think about the endless possibilities after you have developed the ability to read one book every day! You will be far smarter, and will have essentially downloaded the wisdom of the smartest people into your brain! You can’t put a price on that. But the key is to master the fine art of strategically attacking each book with the goal in mind of assimilating as much knowledge as possible in the shortest amount of time possible. In order to accomplish this, I usually read the back of the book first, followed by a wikipedia page about it. Then I will read through the table of contents to get a better feel for content and understand the structure, after which I will start the process of carefully skimming. I go into a lot more detail in

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/223 “The acorn doesn’t go out and try to improve and achieve the oak, it already has it inside itself.” - Derek Rydall (click to tweet) If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably at least a little bit interested in self-improvement, and I am as well. But are there instances and situations where self-improvement, and even more the mindset that usually comes with self-improvement work, is bad for us, and actually causing more suffering than it is helping? Today’s guest is Derek Rydall, and he is speaking with me about the various ways that self-improvement work can cause us to focus on the wrong thing. As he says, the acorn does not need to go out and try to improve itself into a tree. It just needs to be in the right environment, and it will naturally transform into the mighty oak that it was meant to become. The key, then, is to make sure that all of the aspects of the environment are correct in order to allow yourself to grow into what you already have inside you. By f