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Why Gurner gave up alcohol – and what he learnt

Why Gurner gave up alcohol – and what he learnt

The property developer and wellness entrepreneur has rarely had a drink for 18 months. He doesn’t like what he sees from people who are imbibing.

Tim Gurner has several rituals during the say, including a protein shake at 10.30am.  Eamon Gallagher

Sally Patten and Martin Peralta
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Tim Gurner gave up alcohol 18 months ago, apart from the occasional drink.

So far so good, but the property developer, wellness entrepreneur, and Rich Lister with a fortune estimated at $990 million, is dismayed that the social pressure to drink in Australia is so strong.

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Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com

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