Ep.329 | 5 Minute Drill | What a 19-Year MLB Veteran Taught Me About Influence

You ever feel like you have to be LOUD to lead? Like if you don’t raise your voice…if you’re not bold enough, flashy enough, “visible” enough that people won’t follow you? The pressure to prove yourself…The noise of everyone trying to go viral…The demand to command attention at work, at home, in life… It’s exhausting, […]

Ep. 328 | Nick Bolhuis | How to Leverage Your Breath for Breakthrough

What if the reason you can’t focus, recover, or stay calm… is because you never learned how to BREATHE right? Based on the statistics (and watching elite athletes compete every day), chances are—you’re doing it WRONG. And that’s a problem…especially if you’re like the elite performers I meet who are running hard all day long […]

Ep.327 | 5 Minute Drill | How to Get Out of Your Slump

Slumps suck, don’t they? Your energy’s there.Your effort’s there.Your commitment’s there. But the scoreboard? It’s making you feel like you’re losing. That’s when the S word creeps in…“I think I’m in a slump.” Ugh. But here’s the question I’m asking on this week’s Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show: Is it really a slump? Because […]

Ep. 326 | Nate Trosky | High Frequency Living: How to Think, Compete, and Lead Like the Best

Ever feel like something’s off…even when you’re doing everything right? You’re grinding. You’re prepping. You’ve got the data, the plan, the discipline… But somehow, the results don’t match the effort.That’s not a hustle problem. It’s a frequency problem. And that’s exactly what elite performance coach, Nate Trosky, and I discussed on the Coming Up Clutch […]

Ep.323 | 5 Minute Drill | How to Recognize When You’re in the Temptation Danger Zone

You ever look back on a decision and think, “What the heck was I thinking?” Truth is, you probably WEREN’T thinking — at least not clearly. Because that’s what happens when fatigue takes over. When the pressure builds. When you’re worn out and running on fumes. Late nightLong dayBack-to-back setbacksIsolation That’s the perfect setup…Not for […]

Ep. 322 | John Gallagher | Unlock the Uncommon Leader Within You

Ever feel like you’re crushing it on paper…but deep down, you’re just waiting for someone to call you out? Like no matter how many wins you stack, there’s still that whisper… Let’s call it what it is — Imposter Syndrome.And its favorite sidekick? Shame. They’re silent saboteurs — and they don’t care how successful you […]

Ep.321 | 5 Minute Drill | Play the Owner, Not the Victim

Ever catch yourself thinking… “Why does this keep happening to me?”“I’ve done everything right…so why do things keep going wrong?” You’re not alone. But here’s the raw truth: That’s not just your frustration talking…That’s not just a bad attitude…That’s the victim mentality — and it’s robbing you of your greatness. We’ve ALL been there. But […]

Ep. 320 | Tim Lupinacci | Leadership Doesn’t Require a Title

Think leadership is reserved for the guy with the title, the office, and the polished resume? You’re not alone. For years, I believed the same thing. Until I realized… Leadership isn’t a title — it’s a responsibility. And the truth is: you’re already a leader… whether you admit it or not. Every decision you make…Every […]