In this episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey welcome high-performance coach Adam Smith, whose journey from near-suicide to sobriety, self-mastery and service is as gritty as it is inspiring. Adam gets raw about his battles with mental health, addiction and low self-worth—and how hitting rock bottom gave him the foundation to rebuild everything.

This isn’t your standard self-help chat. It’s a practical, no-fluff conversation about transformation, resilience, and why “doing what’s doable” is often the most powerful place to start.Adam breaks down the psychology of change, how understanding human behaviour can shift everything, and why procrastination is less about laziness and more about self-esteem. 

From habit stacking to fasting, non-negotiables to DNA-driven nutrition, he shares simple steps that anyone can implement to regain control of their body, mind, and life: 

• Set three daily non-negotiables to build structure 

• Use your past as fuel, not a chain

• Stack small habits for big momentum

• Get curious about nutrition and DNA

• Raise your standards to raise your life

This one’s for anyone who’s been stuck, spiraling, or just quietly losing steam. Adam doesn’t sell perfection—he models progress. And whether you’re in a rut or on the rise, his story reminds us that change doesn’t come from doing everything at once, but from consistently doing something.

Links:

Adam's linkedIn

Adam's podcast 

Website: A-Game Consultancy

Adam's Instagram

In this episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey welcome high-performance coach Adam Smith, whose journey from near-suicide to sobriety, self-mastery and service is as gritty as it is inspiring. Adam gets raw about his battles with mental health, addiction and low self-worth&mdash;and how hitting rock bottom gave him the foundation to rebuild everything.
This isn&rsquo;t your standard self-help chat. It&rsquo;s a practical, no-fluff conversation about transformation, resilience, and why &ldquo;doing what&rsquo;s doable&rdquo; is often the most powerful place to start.Adam breaks down the psychology of change, how understanding human behaviour can shift everything, and why procrastination is less about laziness and more about self-esteem.&nbsp;
From habit stacking to fasting, non-negotiables to DNA-driven nutrition, he shares simple steps that anyone can implement to regain control of their body, mind, and life:&nbsp;
&bull; Set three daily non-negotiables to build structure&nbsp;
&bull; Use your past as fuel, not a chain
&bull; Stack small habits for big momentum
&bull; Get curious about nutrition and DNA
&bull; Raise your standards to raise your life
This one&rsquo;s for anyone who&rsquo;s been stuck, spiraling, or just quietly losing steam. Adam doesn&rsquo;t sell perfection&mdash;he models progress. And whether you&rsquo;re in a rut or on the rise, his story reminds us that change doesn&rsquo;t come from doing everything at once, but from consistently doing something.
Links:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/">Adam's linkedIn</a>
<a href="https://agameunfiltered.podbean.com/">Adam's podcast </a>
<a href="https://agameconsultancy.com/author/adam_smith/">Website: A-Game Consultancy</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamsmith_agame/?hl=en">Adam's Instagram</a>

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