At “Go Time” Moments: Let Go and Let God
There’s a common thread in the lives of many alcoholics—we’re control freaks. I certainly was, long before I even picked up a drink. That need to script, to steer, to force the outcome—it followed me whether I was stone-cold sober or half a bottle in.
I used to work tirelessly toward what I call “Go Time” moments. These are the crescendos—the pitch, the performance, the closing sale, the final summit push. Moments you prepare for, envision, and crave to land just like the picture you’ve been painting in your mind.
But for someone with a tight grip on control, the moment things don’t line up exactly—well, there’s a storm. Frustration, resentment, paranoia… even despair. And often, the old escape route calls: drown it out with alcohol. The illusion is that the bottle fixes the picture. But all it really does is blur it—and sink you further when the image doesn’t materialize.
Why does this happen? Because people like me, like us, start believing we can control everything: the weather, the room, the outcome, other people’s thoughts. That’s how even the most successful people can come undone. We choke in the moment because we’re living in two time zones: the past that got us here, and the future we hope this moment will unlock. And the present? That slips away completely.
So here’s the reflection I hold onto now, one I offer to anyone standing on the brink of their own Go Time moment:
• Forget the past—you can’t do anything about it now.
• Release the future—it’s not your job to write that chapter yet.
• Stay in this moment—this breath, this heartbeat, this now.
• And then, let go and let God.
You’ve done your part. Trust that what unfolds—however unexpected—is happening with purpose. The result might not match the picture in your head. But one day, that mismatch might make you laugh. Or teach you more than success ever could. Maybe, just maybe, the new picture will be better than the one you painted for yourself.
About Jason Bresnehan
Jason is the founder of Evahan, a consultancy dedicated to helping individuals and organizations build both financial and legacy wealth. With over 30 years of leadership across sectors and continents, he brings commercial acumen, strategic insight, and lived experience to every engagement. His work spans business transformation, venture management, and M&A, always grounded in a belief that ideas—shared with clarity, balance, and respect—can improve individuals, families, communities, and society.
A strong advocate for freedom, limited government, and enterprise-driven progress, Jason also draws deeply from his personal recovery journey—an experience that reshaped his life and fuels his commitment to growth, contribution, and principled living. Through writing, speaking, and service, he continues to learn, share, and speak with purpose.
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