324. Why Quitting Alcohol Could Be the Best Business Decision You Ever Make ft. James Swanwick

What if giving up alcohol didn’t mean giving up fun, friends, or success—but instead made you wealthier, healthier, and more productive?

That’s exactly what happened to James Swanwick, today’s guest on The Root of All Success. James is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor who went from interviewing stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Kobe Bryant… to helping high achievers transform their lives through his Alcohol-Free Lifestyle and Project 90 programs.

He’s also the founder of Swanwick Sleep, known for their famous blue-light-blocking Swannies glasses that improve sleep quality.

In this episode, James and I discuss how ditching alcohol unlocked his energy, confidence, and clarity—ultimately fueling his success as an entrepreneur and coach to thousands of executives worldwide.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Why alcohol-free living is about freedom, not deprivation

How quitting drinking helped James land the ESPN SportsCenter gig with no TV experience

The unexpected cost of “just a few drinks” on your wealth, relationships, and energy

Why high achievers struggle with alcohol more than most

The power of building like-minded communities for real change

James’s definition of success (inspired by LL Cool J)

If you’ve ever wondered whether alcohol is holding you back in business—or what’s possible without it—this episode will challenge your beliefs and inspire you to step into a healthier, wealthier future.

Who is James Swanwick?

James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker, and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a program that helps successful high achievers change their relationship with alcohol. He also hosts the Alcohol Free Lifestyle podcast and founded Project 90, which empowers high achievers to gain lasting control over alcohol. Additionally, he created Swannies—blue-light blocking glasses by Swanwick Sleep designed to improve sleep quality.

Swanwick has interviewed numerous celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Kobe Bryant, David Beckham, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

James Swanwick’s Website Link:  alcoholfreelifestyle.com

James Swanwick’s  Social Media Link: 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jamesswanwick

WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Swanwick

ALCOHOL FREE LIFESTYLE: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com

SWANWICK SLEEP: www.swanwicksleep.com

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