There is something unusual regarding US president elect Donald trump. Looking at his flair for boldness and drama, it’s difficult to believe that Trump never have had alcohol in his life. His teetotaler ways have often led people to wonder what prompted him to stay away from booze and how he managed to avoid the temptation. Turns out Trump’s decision to stay away from alcohol is a mix of personal and practical reasons that also root from his childhood. This experience in his early days shaped his personality and made him realise the power of self control.
Trump once joked that he had never had a glass of alcohol in his life. “Can you imagine if I had?” he mused. “What a mess I would be.” And many would agree with this. So what is it real reason behind Trump’s abstinence. While Trump said the above-mentioned lines in a lighter vein, there is a serious story behind it. His decision to abstain from alcohol wasn’t just a personal preference—it became part of the unique, ultracompetitive persona that helped shape his life.
The reason
Donald Trump has opened up about the real reason he doesn’t drink alcohol.
The former US president and Republican presidential candidate revealed his older brother Freddy, who died at the age of 43 in 1981, was an alcoholic.
Trumps advice
In a Fox News interview, Trump said the best way to avoid addiction is simply never to start. As someone who had seen powerful, successful men including his brother succumb to alcohol, he struggled to understand why they couldn’t stop once they began.
Staying alcohol free not only has a positive impact on mental health but could also help unlock your full potential. Perhaps, youngsters who are starting with their careers could prevent themselves from this cycle of destruction and benefit from Trump’s advice.