Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage How to Find Your Purpose or North Star with Author, Self-Development Hero and Alcohol-Free Adventurer Will Polston
Jan 13, 2025
Will Polston, author of "North Star Thinking" and a transformative business strategist, delves into the quest for purpose. He emphasizes the significance of identifying a 'North Star' to guide your life decisions. The conversation highlights the empowering journey of adopting an alcohol-free lifestyle, enhancing mental clarity and productivity. Polston also discusses the profound effects of gratitude and self-compassion, advocating that sobriety can unlock deeper fulfillment and connection to one’s true values.
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Will's Drinking and Guilt
- Will Polston's drinking habits included blacking out and not remembering his spending.
- This led to guilt and shame, especially because he hadn't repaid money borrowed from his parents.
Relapse and Second Quit
- Will quit drinking for a year but started again due to social pressure from a potential partner.
- He then had a few more nights out before quitting again for five years.
Create Your North Star
- Create a North Star, a life mission that guides you, rather than focusing solely on short-term goals.
- This provides a trajectory for a more fulfilling life journey.