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

Who's surrounding you?

The great Jim Rohn famously said that we're "the average of the five people we spend the most time with." So, look around you…what's your average?

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with longtime Hard Rock International Exec and award-winning training and development expert, Jim Knight.

Jim went from an average middle school teacher to one of the most highly sought after executives in business, so you better believe we leaned in hard about being a rockstar and surrounding yourself with them.

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

[00:01 - 06:36] Jim's BIG Three

[06:37 - 07:52] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"Surround yourself with rockstars, not lip syncers." - Jim Knight

CONNECT WITH JIM

• Instagram: @jimknightspeaker
• Twitter: @KnightSpeaker
• Website: https://www.knightspeaker.com/
• Podcast: Thoughts That Rock
• Book: Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture
• Book: Service That Rocks: Create Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans
• Book: Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results

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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Rockstars. Teams love 'em…Businesses love 'em…Communities love 'em.

So what's it take to consistently be the rockstar you know you are? Better yet, what's it take to lead like one?

I lean into those questions with former longtime Hard Rock International Exec, Jim Knight, on today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show.

Jim is an award-winning training and development expert, culture catalyst, 3x best-selling author, podcaster, and a Top 10 Keynote Speaker in the U.S. I'd say he knows a thing or two about building rock star teams and organizations.

In this latest episode, Jim and I talk about…

• How Jim went from Middle School teacher to one of the top executives in the world
• Jim's recommendation for bringing the energy as both leaders and individuals
• What the emotional bank account is and how we can make more deposits into it

…and so much more.

If you want your life and leadership to earn rockstar status, then lock in to today's episode.

[00:01 - 09:59] Introducing Jim to the show

[10:00 - 26:38] How Jim went from Middle School teacher to one of the top executives in the world.

[26:39 - 31:16] Jim's recommendation for bringing the energy as both leaders and individuals

[31:17 - 37:18] What the emotional bank account is and how we can make more deposits into it

[37:19 - 46:00] Biggest regret Jim's had despite his success

[46:01 - 51:11] Wrapping Up

KEY QUOTES

"Rockstars want more. They're always hungry." - Jim Knight

"If it's not broke, brake it." - Jim Knight

"If you have convictions, that's a great start…but if you don't communicate them and measure against them, how will you know you're aligned with them?" - Jim Knight

"Surround yourself with rockstars, not lip syncers." - Jim Knight

CONNECT WITH JIM

• Instagram: @jimknightspeaker
• Twitter: @KnightSpeaker
• Website: https://www.knightspeaker.com/
• Podcast: Thoughts That Rock
• Book: Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture
• Book: Service That Rocks: Create Unforgettable Experiences and Turn Customers into Fans
• Book: Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results

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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Are the people around you pushing you towards your ultimate best, or pulling you back?

In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to show you to make sure you have the right people in your corner, especially if you're going to partner or be in a relationship with them long term.

If you want more people in your life and career that are propelling you forward, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 10:55] Opening Segment

• J.R. shares his philosophy around people and how they can propel or paralyze your progress

[10:56 - 12:43] What's The Drill?

[12:44 - 14:43] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"The people around you can either propel you or paralyze you." - J.R.

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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"Don't bring work home with you."

I heard that advice for years. When I heard it, I thought it meant never talk about it at home…never get input about it from my wife. Just separate church and state.

Well, that approach backfired on me. It wasn't until I made my wife feel like she was part of my professional journey and success that I truly started seeing the success I was working so hard for. Imagine that.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with longtime attorney, MLBPA Certified Agent, and the leader of Paragon Sports International, Joe Longo

One of the many things we talked about was how Joe has been able to protect his marriage and family while in a high stakes, high pressure career in sports and entrepreneurship.

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

[00:01 - 05:26] Joe's BIG Three

[05:27 - 06:38] Wrapping Up!

KEY QUOTES

"Invite your wife into your work." - Joe Longo

CONNECT WITH JOE

• Instagram: @paragonsportint
• Twitter: @ParagonSportInt
• Website: Paragon Sports International

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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What if more people in the world were motivated by making a difference vs. making money?

One of my favorite Bible proverbs has something to say about this: "The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the LORD will prosper." (Prov. 28:25)

For me, trusting God with the passion he gave me for others takes front and center. I've done the chasing the money thing because I thought THAT would allow me to live fulfilled. In reality, it was leading me toward death - of my dreams and my family.

On today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I interview a man who's proven that proverb true. Longtime attorney, MLBPA Certified Agent, and the leader of Paragon Sports International, Joe Longo, stuck to his passion, stayed in the game, and is now leading one of the top sports agencies in baseball.

In this latest episode, Joe and I talk about…

• How Joe turned a startup sports agency into a top agency representing some of the best names in MLB

• Joe's advice to the person looking to partner with someone that will play a huge role in their future

• How Joe protects his marriage and family while in a high stakes, high pressure career as a sports agent and while building a startup from the ground up

…and so much more.

If you want to make sure your motivations are aligned with your ideal future, then lock in to today's episode.

[00:01 - 13:37] Introducing Joe to the show

[13:38 - 29:08] How Joe turned a startup sports agency into a top agency representing some of the best names in Major League Baseball

[29:09 - 36:15] Joe's advice to the person looking to partner with someone that will play a HUGE role in their future

[36:16 - 44:04] How Joe's protected his marriage and family while in a high stakes, high pressure career as a sports agent and building a startup from the ground up

[44:05 - 47:59] Wrapping Up

KEY QUOTES

"If you don't stay in the game, you're never going to make your luck." - Joe Longo

"Be in a constant state of, 'How can I be better?'" - Joe Longo

"Invite your wife into your work." - Joe Longo

"Don't be afraid to rely on others for help." - Joe Longo

"Start with the person before you think about partnering." - J.R.

CONNECT WITH JOE

• Instagram: @paragonsportint
• Twitter: @ParagonSportInt
• Website: Paragon Sports International

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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Growing up, I constantly heard, "Respect your elders," "Honor your father and mother." But no one ever told me why. It was just this rule I was expected to follow. But now that I've unpacked the benefits that come with dishing out a steady diet of respect and honor, I'd be a complete idiot to not go out of my way to give them where they're due.

In today's 5 Minute Drill, I'm going to show you how honor and respect plays into your overall well-being, mindset, and ultimate performance.

If you want stronger relationships, which lead to better health, a strong mind, and better sleep, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 09:59] Opening Segment

• J.R. shares a personal story of the power of giving honor to the people you care about

[10:00 - 11:37] What's The Drill?

• STEP 1:Think about the people in your life, especially the people closest to you.
• STEP 2: Who in your circle deserves more honor and respect from you?
• STEP 3: How are you going to be more intentional about giving them it?

[11:38 - 13:32] Wrapping Up!

• What's coming up on the next episode
• Final words

KEY QUOTES

"Your relationships are only as deep as the respect and honor within them." - J.R.

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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Pop quiz. Here we go:

Question #1: Can you lose your wealth?

Question #2: Can you lose your car?

Question #3: Can you lose your home?

Question #4: Can you lose your status?

Question #5: you get the picture, the answers are YES

If all of these things can be lost, then why the heck do so many people tie their identity and self-worth to them?

Here's the tougher quiz question: what are YOU tying your identity and self-worth to?

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with former pro soccer athlete and @dartmouthcollege standout, Jesse Bradley.

We talked about building an identity that's anchored to a source that's stronger than your circumstances and status.

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

[00:01 - 08:18] Jesse's BIG Three

• #1: The life lessons that came from Jesse's clutch moments
• #2: What helped Jesse overcome a near fatal disease and his 10-year battle recovering from it
• #3: Why Jesse believes now is the best time to live

[08:19 - 09:42] Wrapping Up!

• Make sure to listen to the full interview with Jesse to get more of his wisdom and hear his BIG DOMINO
• Take action…
  • Pick ONE of the three nuggets to work on
  • COMMIT

KEY QUOTES

"Your identity can't be tied to something you can lose." - Jesse Bradley

CONNECT WITH JESSE

• Instagram: @jessebradley
• Linkedin: /in/jessbradley
• Website: https://jessebradley.org/
• Challenge: 7 Days of Hope: 7 Hope Habits
• Course: Strengthen Your Marriage in a Month

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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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 episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, Jesse shares his powerful story and how he leveraged hope as part of his healing process. This is one powerful and inspirational episode!

In this latest episode, Jesse and I talk about…

• The life lessons that came from Jesse's clutch moments
• What helped Jesse overcome a near fatal disease and his 10-year battle recovering from it
• Why Jesse believes now is the best time to live

…and so much more.

If you want to inject more hope into your life and career, then lock in to today's episode.

[00:01 - 09:17] Introducing Jesse to the show

• Jesse's most embarrassing moment
• Jesse's background, story, and professional journey

[09:18 - 28:55] The life lessons that came from Jesse's clutch moments

• Clutch moments aren't just for the moment, they're for the next for clutch moment
• Great leaders set the culture. Your culture precedes the championship.
• The key decisions Jesse made before his clutch moments: he just went for it, but he also prayed a lot and trusted God for the results
• Love drives out fear
• It's not about fear completely going away. It's about finding a boldness that's greater than that fear.
• When you focus on who you're reaching, then you experience more freedom
• If your mind is right, that will lead to your relationships being right. If your relationships are right, then your culture will be right.
• The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships
• Your identity can't be tied to something you can lose

[28:56 - 37:20] What helped Jesse overcome a near fatal disease and his 10-year battle recovering from it

• Jesse stopped and prayed because he had a gut feeling that he shouldn't take any more medications. He decided not to take any more medications.
• After that decision, he found out his anti-malaria medication became too toxic.
• If Jesse didn't make that courageous decision, he might be dead today.
• Key takeaway: when you feel like you're mistreated or going through a battle, don't be passive. You're still empowered and still have choices.
• When Jesse was going through recovery, he realized the tools he used in the past were not useful for the fight for his future. That's when Jesse began creating Hope Habits.
• Jesse creates a daily Celebration list, which he calls "gritty gratitude." Resentment and bitterness is like poison. Unforgiveness is like being locked in

[37:21 - 42:10] Why Jesse believes now is the best time to live

• Hope doesn't mean you deny the realities or the hardships…it doesn't mean the hardships go away or that it's going to get better or easier.
• Hope is a confident and joyful trust in someone or something. It's relational - you only have as much hope as the one in whom you trust. Your hope is only as strong as the thing or person you put your hope in.
• You have to find a source of hope that's greater than your circumstances
• Hope isn't a maybe, it's a certainty. Find those certainties (for Jesse, one of them is Jesus)
• Hope is not just about receiving it. You must give it. We're made to give hope.

[42:11 - 47:11] How to instill more hope in your relationships

• Be quick to listen and slow to speak. We have to listen with our mind AND heart (listen with the goal of understanding). Three practical questions you can ask:
• How you doing?
• How do you feel about that?
• What about that? What's that like for you?

[47:12 - 54:01] Wrapping Up

• Jesse's BIG domino
• How to connect with Jesse

KEY QUOTES

"Hope is available for everyone." - Jesse Bradley

"Great leaders set the culture." Jesse Bradley

"Your culture precedes the championship." - Jesse Bradley

"Love drives out fear." - Jesse Bradley

"Your identity can't be tied to something you can lose." - Jesse Bradley

"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships." - Jesse Bradley

"Unforgiveness is like being locked in your own jail." - Jesse Bradley

"Find a source of hope that's greater than your circumstances." - Jesse Bradley

"Hope isn't a maybe, it's a certainty." - Jesse Bradley

CONNECT WITH JESSE

• Instagram: @jessebradley
• Linkedin: /in/jessbradley
• Website: https://jessebradley.org/
• Challenge: 7 Days of Hope: 7 Hope Habits
• Course: Strengthen Your Marriage in a Month

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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What's possible if you expand your possibilities?...

Dream a little bigger?...

Put a 10x in front of that goal you have?

In today's 5 Minute Drill, I make sure that you're still thinking and playing big. I want to make sure you're tapping into all the advantages you get when your brain is forced to process something extraordinary.

If you want to more consistently leverage your gifts and the great people around you, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 05:39] Opening Segment

• J.R. shares the power of having BIG goals

[05:40 - :23] What's The Drill?

• STEP 1: Get a copy of your goals
• STEP 2: Pick the one goal that means the most to you right now
• STEP 3: Put a multiplier on that goal - make it bigger
• STEP 4: With that multiplied goal in front of you, ask, "what would have to be true for you to hit this goal?" See what comes out of that, then ACT on it!

[12:13 - 13:53] Wrapping Up!

• What's coming up on the next episode
• Final words

KEY QUOTES

"When you think in terms of what's possible, you unlock the gifts inside of you and the people who are truly beside you." - J.R.

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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Sometimes there's so many people counting on you, that it feels like the spotlight is burning you, doesn't it?

In some cases, the weight on your shoulders is unbearable.

I get it.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with Kansas City Chiefs all-time leading scorer and member of the Chiefs Hall of Fame, Nick Lowery.

We talked about how to handle the spotlight with class and grace…and kick pressure to the curb.

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

[00:01 - 07:00] Nick's BIG Three

• #1: Nick's mentality after missing two field goals for the Chargers his Rookie Year and getting cut
• #2: Nick's advice for overcoming the fear of failure and nervous butterflies
• #3: Why EVERYONE should get out and serve

[07:01 - 08:43] Wrapping Up!

• Make sure to listen to the full interview with Nick to get more of his wisdom and hear his BIG DOMINO
• Take action…
  • Pick ONE of the three nuggets to work on
  • COMMIT

KEY QUOTES

"It's not the brightness of the spotlight on you. It's the beauty and the power of the light within you." - Nick Lowery

CONNECT WITH NICK

• Website (Main): https://nicklowery.com/
• Website (Speaking): https://loweryspeaks.com/
• Instagram: @nicklowery88
• Linkedin: /in/lowerynick
• Aquimo Kick with Nick Game

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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