COMING UP CLUTCH™

For so many years, I made God’s vision for my life and career my idol. I admit, I loved the vision He gave me more than God himself. That’s a problem…a BIG problem. Ever been accused of having an agenda? Ever been around people who seem to always have an agenda?  I ask because I […]

Pursuing excellence is HARD. It requires so much of your spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical capacity (and then some). You’ve probably heard the saying, “The tough get going when the going gets tough.” But how? …how can you unlock your greatest capabilities when it gets tough? …when the odds are against you? We dig into

“I can’t believe it’s June.” Yep, we’re past the halfway point of the year. 😳 Are you on track to achieve what you set out to? …or are you off track?  The reality is, when the calendar flips to June, the early panic button starts to get hit for many high achievers. No one likes

How much hope would you have if you were facing a life-threatening illness? This is what former pro soccer athlete and Dartmouth standout, Jesse Bradley, faced at one point of his life. One minute he was living his childhood dream of playing professional soccer, the next minute he was fighting for his life.     On today’s

“But, J.R., I just have to get through this project, then I could…” “I just need to finish this quarter, then I could…” “I just need to get the starting spot, then I could…” “…Sleep a little more…” “…Take more breaks…” “…Go on vacation.” I’ve heard it all. For some reason, we get how recovery

I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with highly sought-after international consultant, mentor, and best-selling author, Brett Bartholomew. Brett candidly shares his personal journey of struggle and recovery, emphasizing the importance of conscious coaching, clear communication, and recognizing that life will always throw curveballs at us. Our conversation digs into the complexities of

There’s a key distinction between opinions, wisdom, and advice (gosh, I wish I would’ve learned this 20 years ago. I know I would’ve made a lot more sound decisions, especially around money). In today’s 5-Minute Drill, I’m going to help you see the difference between them, as well as share a strategy for helping you

On a scale from 1 to 10, how much peace do you have in your life and career right now?  (10 = total peace, 1 = minimal, if any) I’m asking because I look at the conversations and headlines around social media these days and I’m seeing a LACK of peace. Even in the conversations

You have access to expert advice for every area of your life. Never has getting access to wisdom been easier thanks to Google and YouTube. But what are you doing with that wisdom?  If you’re like most human beings, you struggle sometimes with acting on the knowledge and experience you’ve gained. Am I right?  So,

It took me 35 years to realize that my logic around mindset and what version of me showed up to high stakes games, meetings, and moments was flat out WRONG. This week’s Guest on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show leans right into this discussion with me. I’m on the mic with foster kid