Thread by @MrJacobEspi

When I turned 30, I was a mess.

- Ate garbage
- Working an entry level job
- Spent weekends at the bar

And my wife was expecting our first kid.

I knew it was time for a change.

I cut down my drinking before our first kid, but not enough.

Before our first kid turned one, I got drunk, went on a bike ride, crashed and broke my elbow.

This created more work for my wife, as my ability to help was limited.

We had our second kid 18 months later.

He had a heart condition that required heart surgery within a month of being born.

This was a wake-up call.

I realized I needed to become a different person.

I stopped drinking entirely for about the next five years.

These five years were incredibly productive for me.

I more than doubled my salary and started having success helping low-performing teams gain momentum in a short period.

Even while I was drinking, I always was a student of leadership. I read everything I could get my hands on.

The problem was I didn't have the energy to execute because I wasn't taking care of myself.

These last two years, I’ve found myself slipping back into old habits.

- Inconsistent exercise
- Inconsistent diet
- Heavy drinking on weekends

51 days ago I made major changes.

I’m down 22 pounds, and with the energy and focus, I need to tackle massive goals.

The thing is, exercise shouldn't be about weight loss.

It's about taking care of your mind and body so you can make the most of your time on earth.

Every day is a blessing.

Let's make the most of it.

Mind/Body/Soul

Hope you enjoyed learning a bit about my story.

I’m Jacob. I'm a leadership consultant and a huge basketball fan. I tweet about leadership, basketball, team culture, and positive vibes. 👏

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