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

If your values are just a list of cute little nouns that sound great on paper but never amount to any action, it's time to revisit them.

There are values and traits inside of you that, when unlocked and leveraged DAILY, can propel you to be your best.

Your values should be ACTIONABLE.

In today's 5-Minute Drill, I wrap up my 3-part series on core values. We're going to talk about what most people don't when it comes to our values…

That is, making them ACTIONABLE and APPLICABLE to everyday life. I'm going to help you use yours to make your life and career easier and better.

If you want your values to move you into the next level of your life and career, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 04:14] Opening Segment

• J.R.'s philosophy on creating Core Values

[04:15 - 12:06] What's The Drill? Part 3 of Clutch Values™ Series

• STEP 1: To make your values ACTIONABLE, start every one with a VERB.
• STEP 2: Under each ACTIONABLE core value, bullet point down even further what that means.
• STEP 3: Apply them in everyday life. J.R.'s Top 4 applications:
• Friends
• Calendar
• Decision-making
• Hiring/Firing

[12:07 - 13:22] Wrapping Up!

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

KEY QUOTES

"Your values can't lead you to victory until you turn them into action." - J.R.

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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Too many people are after hacks.

These are the same people wondering why they can't stay in the fight when things get tough…

Or stand their ground when temptations surround them.

This is especially true when it comes to nutrition.

The reality is, lifelong change follows those willing to be gritty…

To persevere…

To stay disciplined.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with culinary nutrition expert, author, and private chef, Carly Paige.

Carly shares wisdom to help you create a lifestyle that lasts.

[00:01 - 08:54] Carly's BIG Three

• #1: How to eat healthy during the busyness of life
• #2: The 3 keys to fueling your body for long-term success
• #3: What everyone should know about eating for peak performance

[08:55 - 12:34] Wrapping Up!

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

KEY QUOTES

"Healthy doesn't have to be hard." - Carly Paige

CONNECT WITH CARLY

• Instagram: @fitlivingeats
• Book: Simply Swapped Everyday Cookbook on Amazon

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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When you think of nutrition and eating healthy, how many excuses typically come to mind? Be honest.

Here's a few that used to creep up on me…

"I don't have time right now."

"It's too expensive"

"It's no fun."

"My kids won't eat it."

Sound familiar?

In my performance journey, I admit - these were ALL excuses.

These statements are just not true.

But thanks to culinary nutrition expert, author, and private chef, Carly Paige, I went from clueless to confident when it comes to fueling my body for optimal performance.

In today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with Carly to bust the myths around nutrition and healthy eating.

In this latest episode, Carly and I talk about…

• How to eat healthy during the busyness of life
• The 3 keys to fueling your body for long-term success
• What everyone should know about eating for peak performance

…and so much more.

If you want to make eating healthy easier in your life, then don't miss today's episode.

[00:01 - 13:21] Introducing Carly to the show

• Carly's most embarrassing moment
• Carly's background and professional journey

[13:22 - 15:04] How nutrition can help you overcome anxiety

• There's so many artificial ingredients in today's foods that impact how we feel and function
• Gut health is extremely important - lot of our hormone production goes on there
• Gut = second brain (lot of research behind connection between gut + brain axis and how the gut impacts your mental health and well-being)
• The more we can change the microflora of our gut through eating whole, unprocessed and fermented foods, the more we can shift how we're feeling

[15:05 - 20:32] How to eat healthy during the busyness of life

• It doesn't matter what dietary lifestyle you choose to follow, we need to be eating more plants
• All about balance - Must ask: "What can I eat during my day to boost my health and well-being?" (instead of thinking, "What do I need to take away?"). Eventually, the good foods on your plate will crowd out the bad ones and your cravings will start to shift
• Eating during travel. There's nothing worse than being on the road and being underprepared. Make sure you have:
• Protein bars
• Emergency backup
• Hemp seeds
• Green superfood powders

[20:33 - 27:48] The 3 keys to fueling your body for long-term success

• 3 Keys:
• Educate yourself on what's right for your body
• Get help
• Prepare
• Bottom line: Investing in yourself helps you become your best self and perform at your best
• Perfectionism is our worst enemy because it's something we will never be able to achieve.
• Quote from ohn Maxwell: the secret of success is found in your daily routine
• MISTAKES people make: they go big too quick. Overnight success is NOT going to create sustainable change
• KEY: Simplify, scale back, and focus on a few things that will make a big difference

[27:49 - 34:40] What everyone should know about eating for peak performance

• Everyone seems to have the RIGHT solution, but they're all different…we need to be talking about YOUR unique journey.
• There's no ONE right way. Your journey to greater health and wellness is as unique as you are as an individual.
• Look past the label…must read the ingredients

[34:41 - 37:48] Wrapping Up

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

KEY QUOTES

"Perfectionism is our worst enemy because it's something we will never be able to achieve." - Carly Paige

"The secret of success is found in your daily routine." - Carly Paige (quoting John Maxwell)

"Overnight success is NOT going to create sustainable change." - Carly Paige

"There's no ONE right way when it comes to nutrition. Your journey to greater health and wellness is as unique as you are as an individual." - Carly Paige

"Healthy doesn't have to be hard." - Carly Paige

CONNECT WITH CARLY

• Instagram: @fitlivingeats
• Book: Simply Swapped Everyday Cookbook on Amazon

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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Ever catch yourself motivated or energized after watching an inspirational movie or hearing about someone who pulled off an amazing feat?

It's because, more likely than not, that person has the same values and traits that you have at your core. Their accomplishment went directly to your heart.

Let's do something about that - so you're the one people are watching for inspiration.

In today's 5-Minute Drill, I continue my 3-part series on helping you not only clarify your core values, but also leverage them daily to unlock your highest capabilities and achieve the levels of success you deserve.

If you want ridiculous clarity on what makes you tick, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 05:36] Opening Segment

• Recapping last week's Drill
• Patrick Lencioni's Values Traps

[05:37 - 11:09] What's The Drill? Part 2 of Clutch Values™ Series (Keep, Kill, or Combine)

• STEP 1: Starting from the top of your lists from last week, circle the qualities you listed next to all your names that seem to resemble YOU at your core.
• STEP 2: Go through your circled list, starting from the top. With the goal of narrowing those qualities down to 10-15, which ones seem to be the ones that CLOSELY describe YOU? Star them.
• STEP 3: Go through those ones you starred, starting from the top. With the goal of narrowing those qualities down to 3-7, which ones seem to be the ones that MOST describe YOU? Double star them.

NOTE: if you're having trouble narrowing these down to 3 to 7, the question to ask yourself: could anyone of these be combined with each other? In other words, do any of these closely resemble each other?

Once you have your 3 to 7, you'll remove or kill the ones that don't have a double star next to them.

Part 3 of the Clutch Values™ Series continues next week!

[11:10 - 12:19] Wrapping Up!

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

KEY QUOTES

"When there's story, memory, and emotion attached to your values, they come alive for you!" - J.R.

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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Pain sucks, doesn't it?

But the joy and relief from overcoming it feels GREAT…

And the lessons and growth that come from enduring it are even greater.

That's why we have no option but to fight past the initial pain on the path to pursuing our biggest goals and dreams.

It's cliche, but it's so dang true - NO PAIN, NO GAIN.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with former 9-Year MLB veteran and current MLBPA-Certified Agent at Jay-Z's ROC Nation, Reggie Jefferson.

Lock in to today's episode to get the summary of my interview with Reggie.

[00:01 - 08:24] Reggie's BIG Three

• #1: What helped Reggie be a career .300 hitter (The 3S Approach to Consistency)
• #2: Lessons Reggie learned from his injuries, adversities, and struggles as a Big Leaguer
• #3: How to navigate the pressures of your career and life

[08:25 - 09:25] Wrapping Up!

• Make sure to listen to the full interview with Reggie 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

"If it stings you, don't let it stop you." - Reggie Jefferson

CONNECT WITH REGGIE

• Twitter: @reggiejefferson
• Instagram: @reggie_jefferson
• Website: https://www.rocnation.com/sports/

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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What would happen in your life if you were more consistent?

Think about it…what if you were more consistent with your…

Routines…

Mood…

Performance…

Diet…

I go behind the scenes with former 9-Year MLB veteran and current MLBPA-Certified Agent at Jay-Z's ROC Nation, Reggie Jefferson - a dude who was a career .300 hitter in Major League Baseball - that requires some serious consistency!

In today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with Reggie and unpack key lessons from his Big League career and pressures he's endured as an elite athlete, husband, and father.

In this latest episode, Reggie and I talk about…

• What helped Reggie be a career .300 hitter
• Lessons Reggie learned from his injuries, adversities, and struggles as a Big Leaguer
• How to navigate the pressures of your career and life

…and so much more.

If you want to be more consistent in your life and game, then don't miss today's episode.

[00:01 - 09:09] Introducing Reggie to the show

• Reggie's most embarrassing moment
• Reggie's background and his professional journey
• What is was like playing for legendary MLB managers

[09:10 - 12:42] The keys behind Reggie's ultimate clutch moment

• He was dedicated to no end
• You have to be able to relax in clutch moments

[12:43 - 18:50] What helped Reggie be a career .300 hitter (The 3S Approach to Consistency)

• Leveraged Simplicity. Reggie's approach: See the ball, hit the ball
• Studied guys who were successful, applied to his game (but didn't try to be those guys). When you stop learning, you're done
• Leveraged his Strengths - recognized who he was

[18:51 - 25:11] The difference between good and great teams

• Need to have a mix of people, balance, good leadership, and people that are willing to work - people that want to be great and are in it to win

[25:12 - 32:16] Lessons Reggie learned from his injuries, adversities, and struggles as a Big Leaguer

• Keep your family together, spend time with your wife, make sure your wife knows she's important
• There are things that are more important than your career
• Listen more
• It's not all about what you're doing - pay attention to the people in your life
• Set boundaries - Reggie told people he's on "lockdown" when he gets home from a road trip

[32:17 - 35:09] How to navigate the pressures of your career and life

• Enjoy when great things happen (celebrate), but then super-critical of myself, constantly evaluating myself, and asking, "what's next?" (evaluate)

[35:10 - 37:38] Reggie's biggest threat to coming up clutch more often

• NOT going for it - we HAVE to go for it
• When things aren't going your way, don't let it stop you ("If it stings you, don't let it stop you.")

[37:39 - 43:02] Wrapping Up

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

KEY QUOTES

"When you stop learning, you're done. You have to study guys doing it the right way." - Reggie Jefferson

"If it stings you, don't let it stop you." - Reggie Jefferson

"You can't live in the past." - Reggie Jefferson

CONNECT WITH REGGIE

• Twitter: @reggiejefferson
• Instagram: @reggie_jefferson
• Website: https://www.rocnation.com/sports/

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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People pay millions of dollars every year on books and courses to help them discover their purpose and define their goals, but there's an important step you MUST take BEFORE all of that…

It's a step that DRIVES everything else.

It's called defining your core values.

Your values tell me what it is about YOU that causes you to want what you want.

Your values explain to me why you're naturally inclined to pursue certain goals or make certain decisions.

In my experience, an elite performer with no clear vision, mission, or purpose can still make initial progress IF they're clear on their values.

In today's 5-Minute Drill, I kick off a 3-part series on helping you not only clarify your core values, but also leverage them daily to unlock your highest capabilities and achieve the levels of success you deserve.

If you want more consistency in your life and game, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 07:23] Opening Segment

• J.R. shares about a period of extreme exhaustion in his life and career and how it related to his values

[07:24 - 10:59] What's The Drill?

STEP 1: Grab a piece of paper or journal and start a list…

Think about people you admire.

• Start with family, friends, and teammates (past and present) that you admire.
• Write their names down.
• Next to their names, write down what it is about them that you admire. Think about qualities, character, attributes, things they stand for, etc.

STEP 2: Start a second list.

Think about other people you admire outside of family, friends, and teammates.

• They don't necessarily have to be living and they also could be fictional in nature (e.g. Martin Luther King, TV series characters, etc.).
• Write their names down.
• Next to their names, write down what it is about them that you admire. Think about qualities, character, attributes, things they stand for, etc.

STEP 3: Tune in for next week's Drill to continue Part 2 of this Clutch Values exercise…

[11:00 - 12:07] Wrapping Up!

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

KEY QUOTES

"Your values are more than a possession. They're necessary for your positioning. And they're required for your progress." - J.R.

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
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• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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On a scale from 1 to 10, how humble would others say you are?

When we think about ingredients for success, we usually bring up words like…

Confidence…

Preparation…

Hard work…

But in Monday's conversation with one of the most successful NFLPA agents in the world, none of those words came up.

Instead, HUMILITY did.

In today's episode of Coming Up Clutch™️, I summarize the Top 3 nuggets from Monday's interview with Vayner Sports' NFLPA Agent, Mike McCartney.

Lock in to today's episode to get the summary of my interview with Mike.

[00:01 - 11:13] Mike's BIG Three

• #1: How to stand out in a cutthroat environment by standing up for your values
• #2: The key ingredient for sustainable success in the most competitive environments
• #3: How to protect the integrity of your family when your career demands are high

[11:14 - 13:48] Wrapping Up!

• Make sure to listen to the full interview with Mike 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

"Make today great. Tomorrow will take care of itself." - Mike McCartney

CONNECT WITH MIKE

• Twitter: @mikemccarney7
• Instagram: @i_am_mikemac
• Vayner Sports: https://vaynersports.com/

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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How do you choose to stand out from the crowd?

For many, it's by trying to be someone or something they're not - especially when the stakes are high.

That's not how Vayner Sports', Mike McCartney, has chosen to do it at the highest level in football.

Here's a guy in the NFL, competing in one of the most cutthroat industries in the world, who's become one of the best in the world by sticking to his core values while others compromise theirs.

As a NFLPA Certified Agent, Mike McCartneyhas represented NFL Legends and has negotiated over $1 billion for his players - WHILE building up a strong, tight-knit family.

In today's episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with Mike and unpack key lessons from his 40+ years in football as an athlete, coach, and executive.

In this latest episode, Mike and I talk about…

• How to stand out in a cutthroat environment by standing up for your values
• The key ingredient for sustainable success in the most competitive environments
• How to protect the integrity of your family when your career demands are high

…and so much more.

If you want to learn how to become the best while protecting what matters most, then lock in to today's episode.

[00:01 - 06:27] Introducing Mike to the show

• Mike's most embarrassing moment
• Mike's background and his professional journey

[06:28 - 25:14] How to stand out in a cutthroat environment by standing up for your values

• Credibility is EVERYTHING - let your yes be yes and your no be no
• Honesty and credibility mean the world when you're trying to do your best
• Mike set ground rules with his clients to protect his family
• How Mike got his values and how he held himself accountable to them:
• How: from parents
• Accountability: men's bible study

[25:15 - 34:30] The key ingredient for sustainable success in the most competitive environments

• Your humility is your number one ingredient for success
• You're only promised today - stay hungry. Stay humble. Maximize TODAY. You never know when your time's coming
• In practice: When you start down the negative thinking…have to train ourselves STOP and go the other way.
• Mac advice's: get a motivational quote, bible verse and memorize for those moments

[34:31 - 38:07] Mike's advice for when you're starting to have more financial success

• Your money is not WHO you are - your true self and your values have nothing to do with the house you live in or the car you drive or the clothes you wear
• People mess up what they DO with who they ARE (i.e. the identity crisis)

[38:08 - 40:42] How to protect the integrity of your family when your career demands are high

• Starts with making your values a priority
• Mike missed opportunities because he put family as a priority - looking back and asking "Were those missed opportunities that big of a deal?" his answer was no
• Key question to ask yourself: what is a big deal? (for Mike, it was being there for his kids as they grew up and keeping). Follow up question: "If I miss _______, is it REALLY that big of a deal?"

[40:43 - 44:35] Wrapping Up

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

KEY QUOTES

"Credibility is EVERYTHING - let your yes be yes and your no be no." - Mike McCartney

"Your humility is your number one ingredient for success." - Mike McCartney

"Stay hungry. Stay humble. Maximize TODAY." - Mike McCartney

"Make today great. Tomorrow will take care of itself." - Mike McCartney

CONNECT WITH MIKE

• Twitter: @mikemccarney7
• Instagram: @i_am_mikemac
• Vayner Sports: https://vaynersports.com/

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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You've heard that WHYpower is stronger than WILLpower.

Because the harsh reality is…

No matter how strong and resilient you are, if you're constantly relying on your willpower to fuel your forward progress, it will eventually run out of gas.

When your willpower runs out of gas, so do you.

But, besides being clear on the WHY behind your WILL, what if there's something else you can do to give your willpower some added support?

In today's 5-Minute Drill, I share a key nutrition strategy that will give your willpower the necessary backup it needs.

If you want elite performance to be a more consistent characteristic of your life and game, then make sure to lock in to today's Drill.

LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 03:16] Opening Segment

• J.R. shares about one of his MLB clients and the players' meal options before a Spring Training game

[03:17 - 10:16] What's The Drill?

STEP 1: At night, write down everything you have going on the next day (if you already have a routine that has your schedule locked in, just pull out your schedule)

STEP 2: For each item on your calendar, ask yourself THESE THREE questions:

• For you to show up at your best physically, mentally, and emotionally for __________ (i.e. event in your calendar)...
• What am I going to eat?
• How much am I going to eat?
• When am I going to eat it?
• COUPLE NOTES:
• You can cluster your schedule
• Workout block (pre and post)
• Every 3-4 hours
• YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT

STEP 3: PREPARE and PLAN

STEP 4: Execute!

[10:17 - 11:43] Wrapping Up!

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

KEY QUOTES

"Give your willpower some back up…support it with body interventions." - J.R.

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: @jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com

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