Coming Up Clutch with J.R. Helping Pro and Executive Athletes maximize their success and significance

For most of my professional life, I thought I made it because of the contact list and network I had. Problem is, most of my 2,000+ contacts in my phone were surface-level and one-way relationships. Plus, I rarely was intentional about how I was building and protecting the relationships that truly mattered in my life and career. This approach was pulling me further from thriving and bringing me closer to barely surviving.

In today's 5 Minute Drill, I share what's become a go-to communication strategy for me and my clients. It's protected hours upon hours of our time and boosted our relationships. You insert this strategy into your lifestyle and career, get ready to win more.

If you want to thrive with the people around you, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

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[00:01- 11:11] Opening Segment

[11:12 - 15:34] What's The Drill?

[15:35 - 17:07] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"Thriving isn't just about the people around you. It's about how you choose to interact with them." - J.R.

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• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
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• Website: jamesreid.com
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It's really easy to give in to fear, worry, or excuses when it comes to doing something BIG. But dang is it hard to get over the regrets that come after not exploring what's possible.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with former Olympic-level Swim Coach turned leadership expert, Steve Mellor. This man dropped gold nugget after gold nugget!

Lock in to get the summary of my interview with Steve.

[00:01 - 06:11] Steve's BIG Three

[06:12 - 07:41] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"Avoid the four or five reasons you shouldn't do something. Instead focus on the one reason why you should." - Steve Mellor

CONNECT WITH STEVE

• Instagram: @coach_steve_m
• Twitter: @Coach_Steve_M
• Linkedin: /in/steve-mellor
• Website: https://careercompetitor.com/
• Book: Shock the World: A Competitor's Guide to Realizing Your Potential
• Podcast: https://careercompetitor.com/podcastepisodes
• Email: [email protected]

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• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
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• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
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What's your go-to strategy for making sure you're on the right path?

For years, I pursued a dream. Turns out I realized it…

Realized it was a nightmare, that is.

Former Olympic-level Swim Coach turned leadership expert, Steve Mellor, leans right into this topic with me on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show.

In this latest episode, Steve and I talk about…

• What to do when you feel like your self-worth is tied up in the accomplishments you're not achieving
• How make sure you're climbing the right success mountain
• What Steve is seeing getting in the way of high achievers reaching their highest potential and optimal self

…and so much more.

If you want more confidence in the direction you're heading in life, then lock in to today's episode.

[00:01 - 10:25] Introducing Steve to the show

[10:26 - 19:28] What to do when you feel like your self-worth is tied up in the accomplishments you're not achieving

[19:29 - 29:01] How make sure you're climbing the right success mountain

[29:09 - 33:21] What Steve is seeing getting in the way of high achievers reaching their highest potential and optimal self

[33:22 - 37:52] What Olympians have that most people don't

[37:53 - 42:47] Wrapping Up

KEY QUOTES

"Avoid the four or five reasons you shouldn't do something. Instead focus on the one reason why you should." - Steve Mellor

"The calmness that comes from being still is one of the greatest feelings to operate in as a human being." - Steve Mellor

"Don't just say, 'I understand.' Tell others WHY you understand." - Steve Mellor

CONNECT WITH STEVE

• Instagram: @coach_steve_m
• Twitter: @Coach_Steve_M
• Linkedin: /in/steve-mellor
• Website: https://careercompetitor.com/
• Book: Shock the World: A Competitor's Guide to Realizing Your Potential
• Podcast: https://careercompetitor.com/podcastepisodes
• Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH J.R.

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

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Seven years ago, I sat next to a stranger who decided to put his arm around me, tell me it was not too late to turn things around, and offer to help. From that moment on, I feel like I had permission to lean into the changes I knew I needed to make.

We need more of that light in today's world. YOU are that light.

In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to help you shine your light brighter. And by the way - research tells us that supporting others comes with a ton of health benefits for you. WIN-WIN.

If you want more brightness and joy IN and AROUND you, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01- 06:43] Opening Segment

[06:44 - 08:30] What's The Drill?

[08:31 - 10:10] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"You shining your light through support and kindness may just be the light someone else needs to get out of their darkness." - J.R.

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com
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Blaming someone or something else is the easy thing to do. But every time you blame someone or something, you're making it harder to unlock your ultimate best. Why?

Because excellence demands ownership.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with entrepreneur and former 19-year Sony Executive, Anderson Gracias. This man is the poster child for ownership.

Lock in to get the summary of my interview with Anderson.

[00:01 - 06:33] Anderson's BIG Three

[06:34 - 08:34] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"Don't waste your time finding someone to blame. Just own it." - Anderson Gracias

CONNECT WITH ANDERSON

• Instagram: @agracias74
• Linkedin: /in/anderson-gracias
• Facebook: @anderson.gracias

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
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• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com
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When you tie your identity to your accomplishments, you're opening the door to more disappointments.

It's a scary thing to pour your heart and soul into a role or career path, enjoy ridiculous amounts of success, then have it all ripped away in a matter of minutes.

That's exactly what happened to my Guest who I interview on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. Anderson Gracias spent almost two decades breaking records at Sony only to be let go after a record-breaking performance. Most people would've cracked and started playing the blame game. Not Anderson.

In this latest episode, Anderson and I talk about…

• What Anderson did after getting the worst news of his successful career
• The good and bad of our ego
• How Anderson was able to sustain a strong marriage and family despite going through an unexpected career transition

…and so much more.

If you want inspiration on how to move on from major disappointments, then lock in to today's episode.

[00:01 - 07:08] Introducing Anderson to the show

[07:09 - 13:16] What Anderson did after getting the worst news of his successful career

[13:17 - 24:48] The good and bad of our ego

[24:49 - 30:21] What would've helped Anderson make a faster recovery from his firing at Sony

[30:22 - 41:20] How Anderson was able to sustain a strong marriage and family despite going through an unexpected career transition

[41:21 - 48:06] Wrapping Up

KEY QUOTES

"Don't waste your time finding someone to blame. Just own it." - Anderson Gracias

"Be aware that there's always someone better than you, so surround yourself with those people." - Anderson Gracias

"When something challenging happens to you, realize it's not your fault, but that doesn't mean it was someone else's fault." - Anderson Gracias

"Don't let the fear of disappointing others take over you." - Anderson Gracias

CONNECT WITH ANDERSON

• Instagram: @agracias74
• Linkedin: /in/anderson-gracias
• Facebook: @anderson.gracias

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com
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Self-love and self-compassion are real. And they have more to do with you unlocking your ultimate best than you think. Time to look in the mirror and step it up…for yourself and your future.

In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to help you inject more self-love into your day so you can use it as fuel to bring out your best.

If you want more freedom, confidence, and boldness in your life and career, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01- 06:01] Opening Segment

[06:02 - 07:30] What's The Drill?

[07:31 - 09:30] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"Your next level has everything to do with you loving yourself more." - J.R.

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
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• Website: jamesreid.com
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How many times have you showed up to something knowing you didn't have your A-game and let your feelings decide your energy and effort? C'mon, be honest.

But here's a question that I ask my clients (and my own kids!) that I encourage you to ask yourself on those days: What if you gave 100% of your B-game?

I'll take 100% effort and energy from someone with B-level talent than 20% from someone with A-level talent any day of the week. You'd be surprised how much more can be accomplished when you just fight through everything coming against you.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with top sports psychologist and performance expert, Dr. Adam Wright.

Lock in to get the summary of my interview with Dr. Adam.

[00:01 - 08:45] Dr. Adam's BIG Three

1. #1: One of the main reasons why highly talented people underachieve
2. #2: Dr. Adam's take on pressure and how we can overcome it
3. #3: How to become more emotionally and psychologically flexible

[08:46 - 10:27] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"You can feel bad and still perform well." Dr. Adam Wright

CONNECT WITH DR. ADAM

• Website (Personal): https://www.dradamwright.com/
• Website (Academy): https://www.theantifragileacademy.com/
• Linkedin: /in/adamwrightphd

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
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As an athlete, I was made well aware of the benefits of being physically flexible. But no one ever told me that there was something called emotional and mental flexibility…and that it's a BIG key to unlocking your ultimate best.

On today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with top sports psychologist and performance expert, Dr. Adam Wright. We unpack how he's been helping world-class athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and high-powered executives become more emotionally and mentally fit.

In this latest episode, Dr. Adam and I talk about…

• One of the main reasons why highly talented people underachieve
• Dr. Adam's take on pressure and how we can overcome it
• How to become more emotionally and psychologically flexible

…and so much more.

If you want the emotional and mental flexibility to be your ultimate best, then lock in to today's episode.

[00:01 - 12:13] Introducing Dr. Adam to the show

[12:14 - 15:09] One of the main reasons why highly talented people underachieve

[15:10 - 18:42] Dr. Adam's take on pressure and how we can overcome it

[18:43 - 22:10] How we can overcome the hustle fallacy and start putting our well-being first

[22:11 - 32:52] How to become more emotionally and psychologically flexible

[32:53 - 40:11] Dr. Adam's commandments for parents whose kids are playing competitive sports

[40:12 - 44:55] Wrapping Up

KEY QUOTES

"Lean in to your most vulnerable space. Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness." - Dr. Adam Wright

"Well-being has to be the foundation of EVERYTHING we do." - Dr. Adam Wright

"There comes a time in your life that you have to lean in and do something different to get to the next level." - Dr. Adam Wright

"You can feel bad and still perform well." Dr. Adam Wright

"When you give yourself self-compassion, it frees you up from playing and living so defensively." Dr. Adam Wright

CONNECT WITH DR. ADAM

• Website (Personal): https://www.dradamwright.com/
• Website (Academy): https://www.theantifragileacademy.com/
• Linkedin: /in/adamwrightphd

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
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• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com
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There's a big difference between spending time with someone and counting on them to come through for you and your future.

Sadly, too many people are putting others in trusted positions that can adversely affect their future. Are you, too?

In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to help you figure out how to determine if you have the right people in the right positions on your personal and professional team.

If you want more people in your life and career that are coming through for you when it matters, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 04:40] Opening Segment

[04:41 - 10:08] What's The Drill?

[10:09 - 13:29] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"Just because you can hang with certain people doesn't mean you should be hanging your future on them." - J.R.

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
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