Unlocking Peak Performance by Ditching Alcohol with Fred Auzenne of Clear Edge 90
About the Guest(s):
Fred Auzenne is a transformative leader in the realm of alcohol management, focusing on high-achievers looking to enhance their performance by addressing alcohol consumption. His unique path includes overcoming personal adversity, having served in the U.S. Army and working in counterintelligence, ultimately leading to 25 years in executive development. Fred founded Clear Edge 90, a program tailored to assist individuals by treating alcohol as a performance variable rather than a recovery issue. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, he provides an innovative approach to achieving peak productivity and personal growth.
Episode Summary:
Dive into a riveting discussion with Fred Ozen on The Chris Voss Show, where we explore the intricate connections between alcohol consumption and performance. As one of the few remaining long-standing podcasts, The Chris Voss Show remains dedicated to bringing listeners thought-provoking content with guests who challenge everyday paradigms. Fred Auzenne, the founder of Clear Edge 90, reveals an often-overlooked variable in personal and professional success: alcohol. Learn why performance isn’t just about numbers but is also profoundly influenced by lifestyle choices.
Fred delves into the nuances of alcohol as an unseen barrier to achieving maximum output, particularly among high-functioning professionals like CEOs, entrepreneurs, and doctors. By breaking down the detrimental impact of “harmless” drinking habits, he illuminates the sharp contrast in productivity and well-being achieved by removing alcohol altogether. As alcohol remains a social norm, Fred provides listeners with practical strategies to reframe their approach, offering a 90-day program that substitutes old habits with performance-oriented routines. Engage with this insightful session to understand how alcohol-free living might just be the advantage you’ve been missing.
Key Takeaways:
Alcohol’s Impact on Performance: Fred Auzenne discusses how removing alcohol as a variable can significantly boost personal and professional productivity.
Mindful Drinking: The episode highlights innovative approaches to assessing and altering one’s relationship with alcohol for improved quality of life.
Clear Edge 90: Fred’s program offers a structured 90-day path to reassessing alcohol’s role in your life, emphasizing performance over recovery.
Social Norms vs. Personal Growth: Challenges social perceptions of alcohol use, offering strategies to thrive socially and professionally without it.
Empirical Evidence: Debunks the myth of moderation apps with no empirical evidence, showing Clear Edge 90 as an alternative backed by scientific studies.
Notable Quotes:
“There’s an enormous group of high-functioning people who’d never walk into a recovery room but produce dramatic results when they remove alcohol as a variable.”
“It’s costing them something. So I call it the alcohol-free advantage.”
“No one ever said, ‘I wish I could’ve had one more drink.’ Everyone thinks, ‘I wish I could’ve done this 10 years ago.'”
“You’re the same person at 9:00 AM that you are at 9:00 PM, which is a performance advantage.”
“By not consuming alcohol, you’re improving your performance both at your business, at your home, physically, mentally, emotionally.”
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