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

What are you measuring yourself up against? Sadly, for years, I was measuring myself up against so many other people. That's why my life and path looked like a dang heart rate monitor. Up here, down there, over there, back down, back up. It's dizzying just thinking about it.  The shift happened when I started measuring myself up against a version of myself that I wanted to be. Shortly after, my pa...

Is celebrating wins part of your yearly goal-setting process? If you're like most people, that answer is NO. If that's the case, you're missing out on a huge opportunity to set more informed goals that are aligned with the best version of you. Because I'm aware that most high achievers aren't celebrating their wins regularly, in today's 5 Minute Drill, we're going to talk about this overlooked str...

"That won't ever happen to me."  Ever catch yourself saying that? You know, you hear a news story about the smash-and-grab in a city parking lot…or the car following a lady home from her grocery store trip…or the drunk dude who just randomly landed a punch on an innocent pedestrian, sending him to the hospital with a serious head injury… "Nah, that won't ever happen to me. My shopping areas have g...

The way you pursue big goals matters. I'm watching too many people burn themselves out because all their focus is on WHAT they're pursuing. What about you? Are you more focused on the WHAT or the WAY?  In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to dig deeper on how to stay elite when going after your big goals. It's the last episode in my 4-part series on purpose pit stops. So, if you want to stay stron...

When you hear phrases like, "The mind-body connection," what do you think?  Seems pretty simple to interpret, right? The mind is connected to the body and the body is connected to the mind. But as simple as that seems, there's still a ton of mixed messages on how we align our mind and body so they can work together to unleash the power we have - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. ...

Why is persevering worth it?  In Romans 5:3-5, we get one of the main reasons why. The verse says, "...suffering produces perseverance and perseverance produces CHARACTER."  Great. One HUGE benefit to persevering is you get character. I get it - you desperately need character to not only keep in the race you're in but also WIN it. But HOW the heck do you persevere when things get tough? In today's...

When's the last time you bet on yourself?  When you DON'T bet on yourself, what gets in the way? Typically, it's the same old culprits: Fear of the unknown Lack of confidence Confusion  They could be paralyzing, therefore keeping you stuck in status quo. In many cases, you feel like the gap between where you are and where you want to be gets wider.  If you've ever struggled to bet on yourself, esp...

How easy is it for you to dwell on your lack of progress towards a goal? …then, next thing you know, you're sucked into the vortex of negativity and all the symptoms that come with it.   We hear things like, "Embrace the suck" or "Honor your struggle," but how the heck do you do that?   In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to show you how. I won't leave you hanging with a cute little phrase that a...

FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real When I first saw this acronym, a BIG light bulb went off. For the first time, I realized that there's absolutely ZERO truth behind the door of our fear. Although WHAT we fear isn't real, the WHY behind our fear is. …and a lot of it has to do with the lies we believe or the lie-based stories we tell ourselves. So, what do you do when you feel trapped by your fea...

How well do you respond to things not going as planned? Are you a blamer? Complainer? Rager?  Life's detours are tough, but I've found pit stops to be even tougher. So what do you do in those seasons when you feel like your progress towards your purpose and goals is halted?…like you got out of life's race and find yourself in an unplanned pit stop confused, frustrated, or even depressed?  In today...

"I don't know who to trust these days." How many times have you caught yourself saying that? (Be honest, it's 2024…you've been burned at some point in your life.)  But how do you move on? How do you recover? How do you build more relationships in life, sports, business…wherever…knowing you've had your trust broken?  This is something I've struggled with…I'm a trusting person. I give people the ben...

How much energy and brain space do your problems and challenges take up? Let's be honest, they take up more space than we typically want to admit. Two approaches usually happen when hurdles pop up:  #1: Complain #2: Do everything humanly possible to find solutions to them (and don't stop until they're solved).  #2 Seems better than #1, right? That's what us high achievers do…we find solutions. But...

The more you think you're in control, the more you're likely to lose it. I've learned this the hard way. And I was the athlete who grew up on the phrase, "Control the Controllables." But what if the so-called controllables aren't fully controllable?  On my latest episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with Joey Feste - a guy who once described himself as a "recovering control...

In this episode, I discuss embracing God's grace as a resource to be stewarded, just like finances or time. I share my personal journey from being a "head-in-the-cloud" Christian to discovering how leaning into my unique gifts brought unexpected blessings and favor. I explain how adopting a stewardship mindset can unlock unprecedented success in various aspects of life, including careers, health,...

Join me for an incredible conversation with René Banglesdorf, a changemaker, serial entrepreneur, and executive business coach in the private aviation industry. In this episode, we discuss how to stay true to yourself in a fast-paced, affluent industry and share some truly memorable moments, including René's embarrassing encounter with Michael Westbrook and his baby. Listen in as we explore mainta...

You have a lot on your plate. I get it. Because I do, too. But what happens on those days when you wake up and suddenly become overwhelmed about everything that's ahead of you? It's a big reality in the life of a high achiever. And when the overwhelm kicks in, you start talking to yourself. And in that moment, another reality comes to the surface. That is, one word could shift the trajectory of yo...

Join me and my Special Guest, Phil Nicaud, a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO of Legendary Leadership Consultants. Phil has coached hundreds of top-level leaders across America and has become their highly confidential and strategic sounding board and tactical coach in his role at Legendary. On today's episode, we explore several topics around leadership and personal development. Listen in as Phil...

Today, we're going to talk about what to do in those moments where you feel under attack by the people closest to you. When I say under attack, I'm talking about those moments when something was said to you that triggered negative emotions, or when someone called you out on something you didn't like being called out on. This topic means a lot to me because, if I'm being honest, the passionate half...

From all-time leader in wins to unemployed, but still finding joy in life. Whaaaaat? Yep. And that's just part of Mike Pinto's story.  For 15 years, Mike built the Southern Illinois Miners from the ground up into one of the winningest and most respected organizations in professional baseball. Mike was the all-time leader in managerial wins with 770, and had 13 winning seasons in 14 years! But, in...

How much has your identity taken a beating? You know, from the… Mistakes you've made… Stories others have told about you... Labels people have put on you since childhood ("he's quiet," "she's shy," "he's too short")... What social media influencers say about people like you… What your so-called fans and supporters say. These ALL pose a threat to our identity - the very thing that influences our th...

Confidence. When you see the word, what comes to mind? "I want more of it."  That's typically the response I get from people. What about you? What would your life and leadership look like if you had more confidence? On today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with Paul Epstein - the man who took the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers from #28 in sales to #2. NUMBER 2! I'd say it...

If you've ever felt paralyzed by decisions or just plain frustrated that you can't keep consistent positive habits, you're not alone. That's why I'm diving head first into the topic of discipline this week. Specifically, I'm going to lock in on how constraints can be your greatest ally in your everyday battle to stay disciplined. I talk about the neuroscience of peak performance and how constraint...

As an athlete, I was made well aware of the benefits of being physically flexible. But no one ever told me that there was something called emotional and mental flexibility…and that it's a BIG key to unlocking your ultimate best. On today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with top mental skills coach and performance expert, Dr. Adam Wright. We unpack how he's been helpin...

Unlock the profound influence your words can have on others. Consider today's 5 Minute Drill your VIP pass to a world where every conversation you have has the potential to positively impact someone's future. In this episode, I share an epiphany I had about influence during a recent conversation with one of my business school professors. By being in tune with the weight of our words, we can create...

Storytelling can transform the way you lead. Join me as I sit down with Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Scott Mann. Scott is the Founder of Rooftop Leadershipa and a former US Army Green Beret. In this episode, Scott uncovers the incredible power of narratives in fostering trust and effective communication. Scott shares his inspiring journey from small-town kid to Green Beret, illustrating how storyte...