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

J.R. gets on the mic with 5-Year Major League Baseball veteran, Brett Phillips. Brett's claim to fame was his game-winning, walk-off hit in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. But Brett is way beyond a pro athlete. He's a husband, man of faith, and entrepreneur who created the "Baseball is Fun" brand. He's a one-of-a-kind dude with a phenomenal perspective on sports and life - the guy is ALWAYS full of energy and joy and has one of the craziest laughs you'll ever hear! Who knows…you may just hear it if you stick around to the end.

In today's episode, Brett shares what he does to keep he and his wife on the same page during the craziness of his career and business. He also gets into how to stay true to your values when everything else around you is changing and what to do when you're not getting the opportunities you think you deserve.

Tons of fun and wisdom dropped in today's episode, so get ready to lock in!

[00:01 - 26:26] Introducing Brett to the Show

• Brett's most embarrassing moment
• On Brett's work ethic: why he always considers himself second
• How his faith in God keeps him happy
• How to respond to difficult situations
• Brett on coming up clutch during the 2020 World Series

[26:27 - 41:33] Balancing a Crazy Life and Schedule with Business and Marriage

• How Baseball Is Fun came to life
• Running a business without losing self-worth
• Your spouse is your number one priority in marriage
• Make decisions together that come from a place of love and respect
• When things are difficult, take a step back and look where you are at with your relationship with God
• When your spouse is not happy, ask yourself if there's something you're doing wrong?
• How to stay on the same page with your significant other
• Present your feelings at the best time that they can listen
• It's not what you say, it's how you say it!
• Study your partner's tendencies

[41:34 - 57:33] Wrapping up!

• Check out Brett's brand Baseball is Fun
• Brett's BIG Domino: key lesson every high achiever should follow

Key Quotes

"It's about having an unrelenting belief that things are going to work out in your favor." - Brett Phillips

"Place more weight in who you are, not what you do." - Brett Phillips

"Most wives put everything on hold for you so you can pursue your dreams and aspirations. You need to…support her and be more understanding when she's bringing up things that don't necessarily make sense to her." - Brett Phillips

Connect with Brett

• Instagram: @brett_phillips8
• Twitter: @Brett_Phillips8
• Baseball is Fun Website: https://baseballisfun35.com

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In this week's 5-Minute Drill, J.R. dives deep into how to handle those seasons where you're emotionally disconnected with your significant other and constantly in a state of tension. J.R. shares the strategy he used to overcome over three years of emotional disconnection and poor communication with his wife, leading to the biggest turnaround of his life and career. If you want to protect your relationship from emotional disconnection and out-of-control tension, this is the episode for you. LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 06:59] Overcoming the Disconnect in Your Relationship

• Taking responsibility for your junk
• Being intentional about your communication with your partner
• Anchoring actions to daily routines

[07:00 - 09:45] What's the Drill?

• Step 1: Recall the last "bomb" your partner dropped on you
• Ask yourself what you did that led to the situation
• Take responsibility for it
• Step 2: OWN your issue
• Take a baby step toward resolving it
• Perspective shift: Our healing and recovery depends on the level of CLARITY we have about what we can do to accelerate the healing and recovery process
• Quit leaving your relationship to chance

[09:26 - 11:21] Wrapping Up!

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

Key Quotes

"Relationships are life management. We can't get life right if we're getting relationships wrong." - J.R. (quoting Dr. Dharius Daniels)

"Seeking CLARITY is a high performance habit. But, you have to SEEK it. It doesn't just drop on your lap." -J.R.

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

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In this week's Wednesday Recap, J.R. summarizes the three BIG nuggets of wisdom from his interview with relationship therapist and award-winning business owner turned personal growth and business coach, Amy Wine. So if you want the cliff notes version of Monday's episode, make sure to check out this week's Recap!

[00:01 - 09:30] Amy's BIG Three

• #1: Importance of communication and focusing on hearing what your partner is saying and not saying
  • You have to want your relationship to work
  • Take responsibility for your junk
  • Stop playing the blame game
  • Listen to your partner
  • PRO TIP: write notes down during your conversations, especially heated ones
• #2: Stop dropping major bombs on your parter and instead do these:
  • Communicate what you're feeling
  • Let them know your needs
• #3: What to do when your partner has an identity crisis
  • Let them know that you're ok with who they are
  • Take interest and show your support
• Amy's BIG DOMINO: Don't be afraid to reach out for help

[09:31 - 11:10] Wrapping Up!

• Make sure to listen the full interview with Amy to get her BONUS nuggets
• Take action…
  • Pick ONE of the three nuggets to work on
  • COMMIT

Key Quotes

"Asking for help will help your relationship grow. Humility is a positive thing in any relationship." - J.R.

Check out Amy's Course

• www.awakenmecourse.com/waitlist

Connect with Amy

• Instagram: @amywineco
• Twitter: @amywineco
• Facebook: @amywineco
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amywine
• Website: https://amywine.com

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• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
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In this value-packed episode, J.R. gets real with relationship therapist and award-winning business owner turned personal growth and business coach, Amy Wine. J.R. and Amy talk about the most common mistake high-powered people make in their relationships, what to do when you feel like you're emotionally disconnected from your significant other, and Amy's go-to strategy for helping high-achievers overcome an identity crisis and underperformance. Amy is beyond passionate about helping powerful leaders rediscover their authentic identity and soul purpose without losing connection to their big dreams, family, and spirit.

Amy absolutely BROUGHT IT in this episode, and, in true Amy Wine fashion, did not hold back in dropping value bombs. So, make sure to stay locked in until the end. Let's get it!

[00:01 - 12:08] Introducing Amy to the Show

• Amy's most embarrassing moment
• Amy's shares her story of being a wild child to eventually finding her path

[12:09 - 20:15] Strategies for Achieving Breakthroughs in Your Relationships

• The most common mistake high powered people make in relationships
  • Hear what the other person is saying, look at what they're NOT saying
  • Be intentional about…
    • Wanting your relationship to work
    • Taking responsibility for your junk
    • Stopping the blame game
    • Listening to your partner
  • Consider taking notes when interacting with the other person
• How to get more emotionally connected to your significant other

[20:16 - 26:01] Addressing the Identity Crisis Among Women

• How to help your partner be clear on her identity
• Importance of letting your partner know she doesn't need to put on a mask
• Importance of confirming your partner's confidence
• A woman's identity crisis usually causes conflict in relationships
• Stop confusing identity with purpose
  • Being firm with your core values
  • Committing to authentically live these values everyday

[26:02 - 33:28] Quick Advice for Engaged Couples and Parents

• Advice for those who are engaged with high powered people
• Find a trusted third party you BOTH can count on, especially during conflict
• Know your strengths and weaknesses in the relationship
• Advice for couples who already have kids
• Be as present as you can with your kids

[33:29 - 40:19] Wrapping up!

• Check out Amy's course (see link below)
• Connect with Amy and listen to her podcast (links below)
• Amy's key takeaway

Key Quotes

"Take responsibility for your junk." - Amy Wine

"There's less conflict in the relationship if the wife or girlfriend can figure out who they are, and be CONFIDENT in it." - Amy Wine

"Achieving breakthroughs are easier said than done. But if you WANT them, you just go DO IT." - Amy Wine

"If your values are conflicting in the beginning of the relationship, you need to know so you can either counteract the conflict, or figure out where it will affect you in the future." - Amy Wine

Check out Amy's Course

• www.awakenmecourse.com/waitlist

Connect with Amy

• Podcast: Couch Time with Amy Wine (The first 56 episodes are about marriage!)
• Instagram: @amywineco
• Twitter: @amywineco
• Facebook: @amywineco
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amywine
• Website: https://amywine.com

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

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In today's 5-Minute Drill, J.R. unpacks Mikie Mahtook's comment that his "false sense of reality became his reality." Specifically, J.R. digs deeper on how to make your brain work FOR you in times of stress instead of AGAINST you. LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 10:49] The Science Behind False Evidence Appearing Real (F.E.A.R.)

• How our brain accepts a distorted mental representation of what's actually happening
• How stress disables our ability to think through things logically
• The importance of focusing on what's true in the moment
• When faced with doubts, ask yourself: How do you know this is true?

[10:50 - 14:23] What's the Drill?

• Step 1: Recall a time where you felt fear and ask yourself "How do you know this is true?"
  • Can you clearly see what WAS true in that situation?
  • DO THIS as often as you can - by reflecting back and seeing where your take on reality was FALSE, you increase the likelihood that your reflective function will remain ONLINE when stressed in the future, thus making you better at differentiating between what's in your head and what's real.
• Step 2: Identify today's fears. Then ask…
  • How do you know they're true?
  • What IS true?
• DOs/DON'Ts of this strategy

[14:24 - 15:33] Wrapping Up!

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

Key Quotes

"What we project prospers." - J.R.

"Stress doesn't go away. You just get better at managing it." - J.R.

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In this week's Wednesday Recap, J.R. summarizes the three BIG nuggets of wisdom from his interview with 5-Year MLB Vet, National Champion, LSU All-American, and philanthropist, Mikie Mahtook. So if you want the cliff notes version of Monday's episode, make sure to check out this week's recap!

[00:01 - 06:41] Mikie's BIG Three

• #1: When you're in a slump in whatever you do, realize that there's so much more to your life than what you do for a living. Then, take a step back and ask yourself three questions:
  • What's going on?
  • Is this the worst thing I've been through?
  • How do I get past this?
• #2: Manage distractions coming from family and friends through effective communication such as:
  • Let them know what's going on with you
  • Let them know how you feel, especially when what they're doing or saying is a distraction
• #3: Start living in the future of your money
  • Live below your means and SAVE
  • Make sure your spending is aligned with where you want to go
  • Use the discipline needed to excel in your profession

[06:42 - 08:20] Wrapping Up!

• Make sure to listen to the full interview with Mikie to get ALL his nuggets
• Take action…
  • Pick ONE of the three nuggets to work on
  • COMMIT

Key Quotes

"You're not supposed to know ALL the answers. That's why help exists." -J.R.

Connect with Mikie

• Instagram: @mikiemahtook8
• Twitter: @MikieMahtook8
• Mikie's Mik'd Up Show on YouTube
• Mikie Mahtook Foundation

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• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
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J.R. goes behind the scenes with 5-Year MLB Vet, National Champion, LSU All-American, and philanthropist, Mikie Mahtook. Mikie's professional career in baseball spans 10 years with the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Mikie Mahtook Foundation, a non-profit inspired by his father, Michael's sudden death due to cardiomyopathy when Mikie was just four years old. He is also the host of Mik'd Up, a weekly live show every Monday from NOON-2PM Eastern covering sports, laughs, sports betting, and high antics. In this episode, J.R. and Mikie tap into the key behind Mikie's greatest season of his career, what to do when you feel like all hope is lost, and the simple strategy that helped Mikie manage his distractions. Lock in until the end of this inspirational episode!

[00:01 - 11:41] Introducing Mikie to the Show

• Mikie's most embarrassing moment
• Mikie's story of strength and perseverance
• Mikie talks about his faith and the rise of his career

[11:42 - 24:01] Managing Family, Friends, and the Ego

• Acknowledge that you're good at something, but not at everything
• The importance of accepting help and guidance from people around you
• Learning to not let your head and doubts get in the way of your game
• Maintaining healthy communication with friends and family

[24:01 - 38:57] Wrapping up!

• Managing money and the pressure that comes along with it
• The importance of being disciplined with your money and living below your means
• Being responsible with your money by thinking of the future
• Connect with Mike through the links below
• Final advice from Mikie

Key Quotes

"​​When you have a support system, people that you trust, and people that are going to give you the brutal truth, you have a huge asset." - Mikie Mahtook

"Communication isn't about you. It's about the person that you're communicating with." - Mikie Mahtook

"Enjoy the journey and enjoy where you're at, but don't get complacent when you get to the top." - Mikie Mahtook

Connect with Mikie

• Instagram: @mikiemahtook8
• Twitter: @MikieMahtook8
• Mikie's Mik'd Up Show on YouTube
• Mikie Mahtook Foundation

Connect with J.R.

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

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J.R. gets right to the core in today's 5-Minute Drill. If you're feeling stuck, J.R. has a strategy you can implement to get you momentum and propel you towards the best version of you. This episode's drill is meant to give you clarity on who you want to be and how you can make progress towards that version of you. So buckle up, lock in, and LET'S GET IT!

[00:01 - 13:29] Paint a Better Picture for Yourself

• The importance of taking actions that are aligned with who you want to become
• Prevent overwhelm by taking small steps
• Focus on ONE thing at a time

[13:30 - 16:05] What's the Drill?

• Step 1: get real with yourself - do you REALLY have a clear picture of the ideal you?
• Step 2: visualize that ideal version of you and ENGAGE him/her
• Lock in on that ONE action, change, or habit that will move the needle forward
• Commit to doing a small action daily
• Protect this action, change, or habit by anchoring it to something you're already doing

[16:06 - 09:48] Wrapping Up!

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

Key Quotes

"Trying makes room for excuses. Doing makes room for PROGRESS." - J.R.

"Clarity clears the path to CLUTCH" - J.R.

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In this week's Wednesday Recap, J.R. summarizes the three BIG nuggets of wisdom from his interview with foster kid turned NFL athlete, American Ninja Warrior, and serial entrepreneur, Anthony Trucks. So if you want the cliff notes version of Monday's episode, make sure to check out this week's recap!

[00:01 - 07:58] Anthony's BIG Three

• #1: Your mindset follows your identity, not the other way around.
• #2: Three steps to take when you're not clear on WHO you are.
• Step 1 - look in the mirror and know where you're at
• Step 2 - take action
• Step 3 - surround yourself with people who value what you value
• #3: Four steps to take to get in alignment with who you are and who you want to become.
• Step 1 - recognize the gap
• Step 2 - own the gap with your ego
• Step 3 - reset what you deem to be the end destination you desire
• Step 4 - set your own scale for what's great

[07:59 - 09:48] Wrapping Up!

• Make sure to listen the full interview with Anthony to get the BONUS nugget
• Take action…
• Pick ONE of the three nuggets to work on
• COMMIT

Key Quotes

"Others may be four steps ahead of you or four steps behind you... But if your mind is so focused on them, it's going to be harder to get you in your OWN METRICS and your OWN SCALE for what greatness truly is." - J.R.

"It's best to go from ZERO to ONE, not ZERO to ONE HUNDRED." - J.R.

Buy Anthony's Book & get FREE Bonuses

• Step 1: Buy the book (click here)
• Step 2: Go to https://identityshiftbook.com/ and put in details of your receipt
• Step 3: Go back to https://identityshiftbook.com/ and click on "Get Your Bonuses" (under Step 3) and enter the promo code LIVE to receive a FREE workbook, digital, AND audio version of the book

Connect with Anthony

• Facebook: @AnthonyTrucks
• Instagram: @anthonytrucks
• LinkedIn: in/anthonytrucks/
• Twitter: @anthonytrucks

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J.R. pulls up with foster kid turned NFL athlete, serial entrepreneur, American Ninja Warrior, and global keynote speaker, Anthony Trucks. Anthony is known for teaching people how to access and upgrade their identity to make "shift" happen in their lives and businesses. With his unique coaching system, The Shift Method, Anthony weaves together neuroscience, psychology, technology, and hard fought life lessons to help anyone with a desire for more in their life achieve any goal they want. In this episode, J.R. and Anthony talk about Anthony's background and how he was able to overcome a traumatic childhood and become the leader and influencer he is today. Anthony also shares with us some gold nuggets of wisdom from his book, mostly on topics around choosing your identity, the relationship between your identity and your mindset, and dealing with intense pressure. This episode is packed with transformational content, so make sure to buckle up and lock in to the end!

[00:01 - 10:14] Introducing Anthony to the Show

• Anthony's most embarrassing moment
• Anthony's powerful story of resilience and perseverance
• Anthony talks about his latest book

[10:15 - 29:40] How Identity Impacts Your Mindset

• Mindset is closely linked to establishing your identity and knowing who you are
• Choosing your identity vs. letting your surroundings decide it for you
• How to take action when you're not sure of your identity
• Importance of surrounding yourself with likeminded people
• Dealing with a misaligned identity

[29:41 - 38:57] Wrapping up!

• How to manage pressure
• What do when there's a disconnect between you and your significant other
• Connect with Anthony through the links below
• Final encouragement from Anthony

Key Quotes

"It's not about the stuff you have...it's about the stuff you ARE." -Anthony Trucks

"You're the average of the EXPECTATIONS of the five people around you." -Anthony Trucks

"It's ok to lose your pride over someone you love, but don't lose someone you love over your pride." -Anthony Trucks (quoting Fabulous)

Buy Anthony's Book & get FREE Bonuses

• Step 1: Buy the book (click here)
• Step 2: Go to https://identityshiftbook.com/ and put in details of your receipt
• Step 3: Go back to https://identityshiftbook.com/ and click on "Get Your Bonuses" (under Step 3) and enter the promo code LIVE to receive a FREE workbook, digital, AND audio version of the book

Connect with Anthony

• Facebook: @AnthonyTrucks
• Instagram: @anthonytrucks
• LinkedIn: in/anthonytrucks/
• Twitter: @anthonytrucks

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• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
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