Liquid Courage

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We have all been there a bit anxious or nervous about a big class presentation, test or job interview that we desperately want. Some of us have different ways of dealing with these situations by taking deep breaths, listening to music or just taking whatever comes our way. Others on the other hand like the hit the sauce and that could spell disaster if you are not careful.

Let's says guys you are out and about and see this gorgeous woman at the bar giving you the googly eyes. You decide to take a couple of shots before you head over there but for some strange reason a couple turns into 20 before you make your move. As you walk over to her in your mind you just said "Hi my name is xyz, can I buy you a drink?" In reality you just threw up all over her and pulled her top down. This leads to you being kicked out by the bouncers and waking up in a dumpster the next morning.

Let's says for ladies you have to deliver a sales pitch for the biggest client your company has. This is your big break but you are not that comfortable with public speaking yet. So you go out the night before to take your mind of this stressful situation. Only problem is you stay out later then you wanted to and overslept missing the presentation. Now you are contemplating whether McDonald's is hiring.

These are just a two examples of when liquid courage can take you down the wrong path. So remember drink in moderation when a big opportunity is on the horizon or just don't drink at all.

The picture above is an example of when liquid courage goes too far.