"Doctors and scientists recommend that folks consume no more than about 300-400 mg of caffeine a day. I didn’t know it, but I was averaging over a 1,000 mg a day." - Brett McKay
As I read Brett's article, I began to dwell on the old adage that "Winners never quit. Quitters never win." Or do they? It would seem that quitting is a legitimate option for winners. In fact, I would submit that the wise know when to start, stay, and stop.
Being wise is a way of life. And because even the subtle things in our lives can be the villain (i.e. coffee), the process of becoming wise is about applying basic forensics. Examine the evidence. Make the right decision based on the evidence.
As we apply forensics to our daily love affair with caffeine, Brett highlights the upside to quitting coffee:
- Decreased depression and anxiety
- Less irritability
- Clearer skin
- Lower blood pressure
- More money (i.e. say goodbye to Starbucks)
- Greater antifragility (read his article linked below, it has a link to this concept; but suffice it to say that you're not just resilient, but that you bounce back stronger and better.)
- Better sleep
- Caffeine will actually work when you really need it
I found it almost impossible to argue his points. It's always the ones we love that hurt us the most, right? Can quitting make you a better man? Absolutely. And thanks to Kenny and his catchy hit song for making this piece of advice so memorable: "Know when to fold 'em..." - Kenny Rogers
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