I love what rapper Jack Harlow said about his sobriety

Summary

Rapper Jack Harlow's decision to quit drinking at the age of 24 inspires the author and others to reconsider their relationship with alcohol, emphasizing the benefits of sobriety for personal growth and productivity.

Abstract

The article discusses Jack Harlow's recent choice to embrace sobriety, which has resonated with the author and potentially a broader audience. Harlow, a prominent figure in pop and hip-hop music, has openly shared his desire to avoid the negative effects of alcohol, such as waking up with a dry throat and making poor decisions. The author, who has also recently quit alcohol and caffeine, draws parallels between Harlow's "well-oiled-machine era" and their own life, noting significant improvements in mood, energy, and productivity. The piece encourages readers who are struggling with the consequences of drinking to find inspiration in Harlow's stance and the author's personal experience, suggesting that a life free from alcohol's grip is attainable and rewarding.

Opinions

The author admires Jack Harlow's insightful decision to quit drinking at a young age, despite having access to various vices.
Harlow's sobriety is seen as a positive influence on young people, helping them to view alcohol differently and not let it hinder their aspirations.
The author personally relates to Harlow's experience, having quit alcohol and caffeine and entering what they describe as their own "well-oiled-machine era."
There is an expressed hope that readers will be inspired by Harlow's example and the author's success in overcoming alcohol dependency.
The author promotes the idea that sobriety leads to a healthier lifestyle and provides examples of how it has positively impacted their own life, such as increased article production and overall well-being.

I love what rapper Jack Harlow said about his sobriety

If you’ve been anywhere near Top 40 radio over the past couple years, you’ve probably heard of the rapper Jack Harlow.

My kids love the pop/hip-hop stations in our city and Harlow’s latest hit, First Class, which samples the Fergie classic Glamorous, plays about once every three to five minutes.

I found out tonight that Harlow, who is only 24 years old, actually decided to quit drinking recently.

I love what he had to say about it, and it gives me hope that young people will one day see booze for what it is and stop letting it get in the way of their goals and dreams.

Jack Harlow. (Photo credit: Bauer-Griffin, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sick of feeling sick

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Harlow said the following: “I’m sick of waking up with a dry throat, sick of feeling bloated, I’m sick of the decisions I make on it.

“I’m in my well-oiled-machine era, because I can see my future right in front of me, and I feel there’s so many people counting on me outside of myself.”

What an insightful thing to say for such a young man who likely has easy access to any vice he could possibly want.

My well-oiled-machine era

I’m writing this on the eve of my 20th day since I quit alcohol (you can read about why I decided to kick the habit here) and caffeine (more on that here), and I feel like I’m finally entering my well-oiled-machine era too. I mean, the fact that I’ve written 20 articles here in about 10 days is just one example of how much my mood, energy and productivity have improved.

If you’re sick of feeling dry and bloated and regretting the bad decisions you make when drinking, I hope you draw some inspiration from this article and my own early success. You can do it! A different life is closer than you think!

Hey, thank you for reading this piece and I hope you enjoyed it. If so, please give it a clap so others can find it!

Looking for more inspiration? Here are some more pieces I’ve written over the past couple of weeks:

Have you found Medium via this story but aren’t yet a member? Did you know membership starts at just $5 a month (and you can cancel any time)? There’s no risk and you get access to all Medium has to offer. To continue reading stories like this and give me a ‘lil kickback, please consider supporting this publication directly by using my link to sign up! You can also leave a tip using the button below if you enjoyed this article!