What’s your mindset when the pressure is ON? Do you freeze? Overthink? Choke? 

Or do you get present, dialed-in, and ready for the moment — no matter how big it is?

Let’s be real… Most guys say they’re built for the big moments — but behind the scenes, they’re terrified of blowing it. They’re obsessed with the OUTCOME, not the OPPORTUNITY.

That’s why I had to get 2x World Series Champion, Jonny Gomes, on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. This dude’s life is a masterclass in pressure-tested performance. He’s survived a tragic car accident, survived a heart attack, and experienced more adversity before age 22 than most experience in a lifetime. But somehow, he still found a way to rise — and come up CLUTCH when it mattered most.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to dominate high-pressure moments without chasing outcomes
• The most important conversation you’ll ever have
• Why proving your doubters wrong is exhausting — and who to focus on proving right
• What today’s athletes — and parents — are getting wrong about grit

KEY QUOTES

• “I never set my goals on the outcome… I just wanted the opportunity.” – Jonny Gomes
• “The best coach that you’ll ever surround yourself with is the dude in the mirror.” – Jonny Gomes
• “Stop trying to prove the haters wrong. Start proving the people in your inner circle right.” – Jonny Gomes
• “It’s not about remembering. It’s about storing… the more you self-evaluate, the more storage you put in your brain.” – Jonny Gomes

CONNECT WITH JONNY

• Instagram (personal): @jonnygomesusa | https://www.instagram.com/jonnygomesusa/
• Instagram (business): @indieproagency | https://www.instagram.com/indieproagency/

CONNECT WITH J.R.

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

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