Coming Up Clutch with J.R. Helping Pro and Executive Athletes maximize their success and significance

Research shows that over 85% of people suffer from self-doubt.   It's real…especially when it comes to taking leaps of faith.   So how do you overcome it?    How do you know that the move you're about to make is the right move?   I lean in to those questions and more with entrepreneur and Brand Builders Group personal brand expert, Casey Dowdell on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R....

How often do you compare yourself to others?   The data shows that 10% percent of your thoughts involve comparisons of some kind.   Are your comparisons helping you or hurting you?   Yes, comparisons could help…but only in certain situations.   I dig deeper on this on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show.   If you want to make sure you're staying away from the comparisons that h...

How often do you fight your feelings?   You know…when you "shouldn't" feel a certain way…   Because you think the situation calls for a certain feeling…   Or…   Because you're a man.   Men aren't supposed to get emotional, right?   The guilt…   The shame…   The embarrassment…   ALL results of fighting an undefeated opponent.    In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nugget...

"Trying to think your way to a good place when you're nervous is remarkably inefficient."   That right there is TRUTH spoken by one of my mentors, Greg Warburton…my Guest on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show.   It drives me CRAAAAAAAZYYY how incomplete mental and emotional health interventions are in today's sports and business world.    Time to wake the heck up!    Bottom li...

On a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you believe in your goals? (1 = no belief at all; 10 = you believe in them with every bone in your body).   What's the point of having goals if you don't believe in them? You're better off having no goals at all.   In today's 5-Minute Drill, we're going to wrap up our 4-part series on goal-setting. So, when you're finished with this Drill, you'll be locked and...

How often do you let your emotions drive your behavior?   I'm half Italian - and if you haven't heard, us Italians get emotional.   I also care a TON about winning - at home and in my career. But I've had to learn some hard lessons about my emotions and their effect on my behaviors in order to win more often.    In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's...

Which type of person are you…   #1 - Wants to win and will do whatever it takes to win?    OR…   #2 - Wants to win and hopes things will work out in your favor?   I'm guessing you're #1, right?   I hear a lot of "I'll do whatever it takes, J.R." from people, but when it comes to the mental and emotional work required for winning consistently, they slack off.    The reality is, our thoughts affect...

Are you giving your future a chance?   In today's 5-Minute Drill, I hit Part 3 of our 4-part series on goal-setting. It's all about your vision.    While many make the vision process overwhelming and complex, we're going to make it simple for you…   Because your focus and future require simplicity.   If you want a crystal clear vision that sets you up for sustainable success, then make sure to loc...

This is a post for both the men and the ladies.   MEN…   You're not soft if you need to get emotional. You're STRONG.    Don't buy into the narrative that men have to always have the gameface on. Your ultimate growth and success is tied to your willingness to be vulnerable, ESPECIALLY with the people you love and care about.    Real talk, I've learned more about myself (and others!) after crying t...

Storms in life are going to happen. It's the hard truth.    The best phrase I've heard about storms is this: "The storm may be around you, but it's not in you."   When I heard it for the first time, it made me pause for a second.   Because it's really easy to let our challenges, circumstances, or tough situations get the best of us, right?   But what if we spoke life into those storms? What if we...

The ultra successful people I've worked with have a common key ingredient…   It's called performance necessity.   How much of it do you have?   In today's 5-Minute Drill, I continue my 4-part series on goal-setting and share the six factors of performance necessity.    You're going to want to make sure you have these working in your favor, especially if you're after BIG goals.   If you want to mul...

I had a past pro baseball client who told me he was striking out too much. Guess what he was saying to himself before he got into the batter's box?   "You're going to strike out."   Well, guess what kept happening?   Here's the reality: what you project prospers.   Are you projecting positive or negative outcomes in your life and career?   In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the...

When's the last time you gave yourself permission to be great?   You'd be surprised how often this permission topic comes up in my sessions with clients.   As a kid, I remember when my Mom or Dad gave me permission to do something I really wanted to do…   When that moment happened, I was beyond excited.   It was like that permission granted was magic…   It shifted my mood…it fueled me with positiv...

It's amazing how easy it is to fall into the trap of setting goals without being clear on who you are and the version of you you're trying to become.   That trap is filled with frustration, confusion, and regret.   This coming from firsthand experience.    In today's 5-Minute Drill, I kick off my 4-part series on goals. Despite all the goal-setting books and gurus telling you how to set goals, the...

Someone forgot to tell me that all the beliefs and baggage I brought into my marriage would turn into relational blindspots.    When relationship and behavior change expert, Rachel Llanes, brought this up during my interview with her on Monday, I was replaying all the instances where I remember having no clue about the pain I was causing my wife…   The root cause: my beliefs from past experiences,...

Your relationship has a bigger impact on your performance than you think.   You can have all the training and preparation you need to have a great game, meeting, practice, or day, but if your relationship is off…   You can't be ON your best game.   So, how can we enhance and protect our closest relationships so we can excel in what we do?   I lean in to that question and more with relationship and...

"OMG…he just won't SHUT UP!"   How many times have you caught yourself saying that?    I can tell you, my wife stopped counting at 10,672 when it comes to saying that about me.   But, seriously, have you ever wondered how to get out of conversations that are draining you without being rude or a jerk?   In today's 5-Minute Drill, I share a communication strategy that I recently shared with a client...

Want more influence?   Then stop pretending to have it all figured out.    Seems counterintuitive, but it's the dang truth. I can tell you from firsthand experience.   In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with 3-time head and neck cancer survivor, 4-time author, and one of the best communicators and leaders I know, Michele Cushatt...   Tal...

On a scale from 1 to 10, how much peace do you have in your life and career right now?    (10 = total peace, 1 = minimal, if any)   I'm asking because I look at the conversations and headlines around social media these days and I'm seeing a LACK of peace.   Even in the conversations I'm having with people around me…pressure seems to be mounting…   At home…   In the career…   With finances…   And a...

Did you know that personal stories and gossip make up 65% of our conversations?    Whether you like it or not, us humans think in narratives all day long - when we're buying things, when we're about to go into the office or get to the field, when we're spending time with friends or family or our spouse.   We also get sucked in by other's stories. They MOVE us - to action, to tears, to anger…   But...

For years, I used to think, "When I have success, then I'll be able to take care of my family."   Man, was I wrong.   Through a lot of hard, painful lessons, I found out this mindset is backwards.   In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with top performance expert and entrepreneur, Justin Roethlingshoefer...   He got real…VERY real when it...

"He's different."   How many times have you caught yourself saying that about someone?   For me, it's been plenty of times.    Curious, though - how many times have you said I'M DIFFERENT and then own it?   Therein lies the opportunity.    For years, I was told I'm unique in God's eyes, but never truly dug deep into what that meant…   Told by coaches, peers, and colleagues that I'm special, but ne...

It's amazing how many boundaries we put up in our relationships, especially with our spouse.   "This is my time…"   "This is my night with the guys…"   Or how about this one?...   "I don't want to talk about it right now."   It took me almost 15 years of marriage to realize that for every boundary I set, I have to create an accompanying space for my wife.   Not an easy task by any means.   In toda...

There's a ton of noise in the world right now.    If you're not careful, it will cling to you like a magnet and knock you off course.   Social media…   Politics…   Fans…   Inflation…   The news…   But when it comes to the world's most successful people, one thing stands out - they have a superhuman ability to silence the noise and, instead, stick to their process.   In today's episode of Coming Up...

"Why me, God?"   Ever ask yourself that question?   It's a fair question - especially if you're facing a serious health event or life-threatening injury.   But imagine having to go through SIX of them.   That's exactly what Andy Krajewski was faced with.   I thought I went through some heavy adversity at certain periods of my life…that was until I heard Andy's story.   In today's episode of the Co...