COMING UP CLUTCH™

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 […]

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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’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

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