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ALSO: Why 20% Can Still Be 100%, The Secret Second Deer Rule, And More
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Why 20% Can Still Be 100%
The Secret Second Deer Rule
You Don’t Need a Problem to Quit Drinking
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Why 20% Can Still Be 100%
Stop thinking you always have to give 100%. If you only have 20% in the tank today, giving that 20% is still giving it your all.
Some days you’re running on fumes—and that’s okay. You don’t need to crush it every single time. If all you’ve got is 20%, then showing up and giving that 20% means you’re pushing as hard as you can. Progress is still progress, even if it’s small.
The Secret Second Deer Rule
See a deer cross the road? Don’t stare at where it’s going—watch where it came from. Deer travel in packs, so there’s often another one right behind it.
It’s one of those sneaky survival tricks: deer rarely cross roads alone. When you see one, your brain might say “phew, safe now,” but that’s exactly when the second (or third!) deer appears. Always slow down and scan behind the first one to avoid a sudden encounter.
You Don’t Need a Problem to Quit Drinking
You don’t have to be a “problem drinker” to choose sobriety. Even casual alcohol use messes with your mood, sleep, weight, and mental clarity.
Cutting back, or cutting out, alcohol isn’t just for people with bad habits. Even the occasional glass of wine can quietly steal your energy, fog your focus, and interrupt deep sleep. Choosing to be alcohol-free, even for a little while, can make your brain and body feel sharper, calmer, and lighter.

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That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!
—Keith
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