It is good to control yourself.
Paul is out drinking with some friends at the bar.
Paul wants to enjoy the evening.
Paul makes sure to pace his drinking so that he stays present enough to make wise decisions while having fun.
Paul orders drink after drink as he feels it is fueling his good time.
Paul enjoys the night out with his friends and avoids any ill effects from the alcohol.
Paul drinks far too much and makes a fool of himself and suffers for it the next morning.