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 path got clearer and straighter. And **my** version of success started becoming a reality.

I’m not the only one this happened to. Former NFL Linebacker, Bryan Schwartz, has a similar story that will open your eyes wide, and he’s my Guest on this week’s episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. 

If you want a clearer and straighter path to your desired future, then lock in to this week’s episode!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What to do when you’re feeling like your contribution in life is not big enough.
• How to continue to move forward from the condemnation that comes with past failures and mistakes. 
• The recurring problem that Bryan sees with high capacity people.
• Importance of maintaining an open mindset to seize unexpected opportunities.
• Examining the negative effects of comparison and pressure.
• Importance of seeking help and embracing grace and acceptance in personal development.

KEY QUOTES

• “The best coaches in the world can see things in you that you can’t see yourself.” – Bryan Schwartz
• “The enemy of your soul doesn’t bring up accusations that aren’t true. He’s always bringing up things that are true.” – Bryan Schwartz
• “Reframe your failures through the light of God’s goodness. It’s the difference between trying to get forgiven and living FROM forgiven.” – Bryan Schwartz
• “You think differently when you know you’ve already won.” – Bryan Schwartz
• “Forget what you don’t have. Go all in with what you do have.” – Bryan Schwartz

CONNECT WITH BRYAN

• Twitter: @BryanSchwartz58 | https://twitter.com/BryanSchwartz58
• Instagram: @blschwartz | https://www.instagram.com/blschwartz/
• LinkedIn: /in/bryanschwartz58 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanschwartz58/
• Website: https://www.bryanlschwartz.com/

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com
• Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only)

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