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

A strong family can change generations. But here's the kicker: if you're not intentionally and consistently building a stronger family…if you're distracted and divided at home…you're leaving the door wide open for chaos and pain.

I've lived this – for years, I was winning professionally while slowly losing personally. And I'll tell you – success on the outside doesn't erase the sting of settling inside your own four walls.

That's why this week's 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show is a conversation that we must have (and more often). I'm breaking down how to build a family that can't be shaken, especially in this crazy world we're living in right now. I'll give you a simple, 3-step drill to strengthen your foundation and protect the people who matter most. I'm going to help you:

• Close the door the enemy's been trying to walk through
• Anchor your family around your intention and presence
• Start building a legacy that lasts generations

So, if you want a reliable way to continually strengthen your family, then lock in to this episode.

Let's get it!

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why the enemy fears strong families — and how he tries to break yours down.
• The grit it takes to build relationships that last.
• Why provision without presence is just abandonment in disguise.
• A 3-step strategy to strengthen your family's foundation.
• How the Built Stronger Challenge™ can help you build stronger faith, fitness, and family before 2026 — and why you must act before Nov. 2.

Key Quotes

• "Providing for your family financially without being present for them consistently is abandonment dressed up as success." - J.R.
• "If you're not intentionally taking steps to build a stronger family, you're leaving the door wide open for the enemy to enter and shake up your foundation." - J.R.

Connect with J.R.

• Join the Built Stronger Challenge™️: builtstrongerchallenge.com (For Men Only)
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You ever notice how chaos always seems to hit when you're at your weakest?

One bad night's sleep. A stretch of skipped workouts. A week of high stress where your mind is cloudy and your emotions are raw.

That's when the enemy strikes.

Here's the kicker: We live in a world full of chaos and evil. And when you're weak – physically, mentally, or emotionally – you're exposed.

Think about it…

• When your body is off, your focus goes with it.
• When your emotions are scattered, your leadership takes a hit.
• When your mind isn't sharp, you won't even see the attacks coming.

Romans 12:2 calls us to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Translation? Your physical, emotional, AND mental fitness isn't optional.

That's why, on this week's 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I'm giving you a practical drill to help you…

• Build resilience physically, mentally, and emotionally
• Stop leaving the door open for the enemy
• Lead your family from a position of strength

So if you're tired of getting caught up with everything going on in the world…if you're ready to lead from a position of strength in these crazy times, then lock in to this episode.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why if the enemy can't take your heart, he'll attack your mind and body (and what to do about it).
• How fitness isn't just physical – it's spiritual, mental, and emotional, and weakness in any area leaves you exposed.
• Why skipping your own fitness is a selfish move.
• How Marcus Filly's Functional Bodybuilding philosophy, "Look Good. Move Well." helps men build lasting strength without burnout.
• A 3-step drill to start building stronger fitness.
• Why the Built Stronger Challenge™ is your opportunity to dominate 2026.

Key Quotes

• "If the enemy can't get your heart or your body, he'll go after your mind." - J.R.
• "Fitness isn't just physical — it's mental, emotional, and spiritual. Weakness in any area leaves you exposed." - J.R.

Connect with J.R.

• Sign up for the Built Stronger Challenge™️: builtstrongerchallenge.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/
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The truth is, when you drift in your faith, you don't just stall out…you become vulnerable. If you haven't figured it out by now, the world's a little darker. Our families are under attack.

And John 10:10 tells us exactly what the enemy's mission is – to steal, kill, and destroy. When you're drifting, you're handing him the opening.

Think about it:

If you're a boat without an anchor, every storm will toss you...

If you're not intentional, culture will disciple your family for you...

If you're not on your game, the very things you say matter most will slip through your hands.

That's why this week's 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show is critical. I'm giving you a practical, science-backed, faith-fueled drill to help you…

Stop the drift before it starts Build faith that can't be shaken Lead your family with strength – not slip into vulnerability

So if you're tired of drifting, or concerned you may be spiritually vulnerable in these crazy times…lock in to this episode!

Let's get it!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why drifting in your faith leaves you vulnerable in a world where the enemy is actively trying to steal, kill, and destroy.
• How faith is built with intentionality – like a muscle – and what happens when you stop training it.
• A 3-step drill you can start today to strengthen your faith heading into 2026.
• The powerful story of Darryl Strawberry's redemption and his message that your pain can become your purpose.
• The role of mentorship and accountability in accelerating transformation – why you can't build stronger faith alone.
• How the Built Stronger Challenge™ is designed to help you reclaim your prime before 2026.

Key Quotes

• "Strong men aren't born. They're built. And if you stop building, you break." - J.R.
• "Faith doesn't grow by accident. Strong faith is built, just like strong bodies are built." - J.R.
• "Your pain will become your purpose when you surrender it to God." - Darryl Strawberry
• "Strong faith is built when you stop carrying things that only God was meant to carry." - J.R

Connect with J.R.

• Join the Built Stronger Challenge™️: builtstrongerchallenge.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/
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You ever feel like you have to be LOUD to lead?

Like if you don't raise your voice…if you're not bold enough, flashy enough, "visible" enough that people won't follow you?

The pressure to prove yourself… The noise of everyone trying to go viral… The demand to command attention at work, at home, in life...

It's exhausting, isn't it?

But here's what I've learned — from real life and from one of the most powerful mentors I've ever had...

The best leaders lead with quiet conviction.This week on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I'm honoring one of those leaders — 19-year MLB veteran, Scott Sanderson. I'm sharing the nine lessons he taught me about true influence. These aren't cliché leadership tips. These are the real principles that have helped me lead better — in business, in my marriage, with my kids, and in life.

So, if you want to lead with more power and make less noise, then this episode is for YOU.

Let's get it!

In this episode, you will hear:

• How a 19-year MLB veteran taught me to lead with quiet strength
• Nine transformational lessons from a mentor who modeled faith, consistency, and presence
• Why the loudest voice in the room isn't always the most powerful one
• Why consistency — not charisma — is the true secret to long-term success
• A challenge to thank the mentors who shaped you…and become that kind of leader for others

Key Quotes

• "Volume is often mistaken for value…but, as I continue to be reminded of, the loudest voice in the room isn't always the most powerful one." - J.R.
• "Quiet leaders lead loud lives." - J.R.
• "Keep thanking the people who've poured into you. And when you think you've thanked them enough, thank them again." - J.R.

Connect with J.R.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
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What if the reason you can't focus, recover, or stay calm… is because you never learned how to BREATHE right?

Based on the statistics (and watching elite athletes compete every day), chances are—you're doing it WRONG. And that's a problem…especially if you're like the elite performers I meet who are running hard all day long — chasing goals, leading teams, providing for their families.

Behind the scenes, their nervous system is wrecked.

They can't sleep. They can't slow down. They're short with their wife and kids.

And they think it's a time problem, or a willpower issue.

It's not. It's a breathing problem.

That's why I had to bring on Nick Bolhuis, President of Neuropeak Pro, to this week's Coming Up Clutch with J.R. show. Nick trains elite performers, including some of my own @mlb clients on how to regulate their body and optimize their brain… starting with their breath.Freddie Freeman… the list goes on.

So, if you want to leverage your breath for more breakthroughs in your life and career, then lock into this episode!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why breathing isn't just automatic — it's trainable, and how mastering it can be a game-changer for your stress, focus, and recovery.
• The real reason 90% of pro athletes (and high performers like you) are poor breathers — and what to do about it.
• How to build stillness as a skill, and use your breath to center yourself in pressure-filled moments.
• The truth about nervous system dysregulation — and why your brain and body might be blocking your breakthrough.
• A simple reset ritual to help you stop "hoping" you'll show up well at home — and actually train for it.
• Why faith, intentionality, and identity in Christ are foundational for showing up as your best in every role.

Key Quotes

• "You're already breathing. Why not do it better?"- Nick Bolhuis
• "Stillness is a skill. Your breath is the way to train it." - J.R.

Resources from this Episode

• Website: NeuropeakPro - https://jamesreid.com/breathe
• LinkedIn: Personal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bolhuis-b3a41929/
• Linkedin: Neuropeak Pro - https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuropeakpro/
• Instagram: @neuropeakpro - https://www.instagram.com/neuropeakpro/

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
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Slumps suck, don't they?

Your energy's there. Your effort's there. Your commitment's there.

But the scoreboard? It's making you feel like you're losing. That's when the S word creeps in…"I think I'm in a slump." Ugh. But here's the question I'm asking on this week's Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show:

Is it really a slump?

Because what I've learned from my own experience and from working with elite pro and executive athletes is this: Slumps stick when you start letting yesterday's performance define today's identity. And the fix?

It's not grinding harder. It's shifting your focus from yesterday's outcomes to what you can manage today.

So in this week's 5-Minute Drill, I'm handing you the exact strategy I use with my private clients to help them…

• Regain momentum fast
• Get their edge back
• Stack WINs without waiting on results to validate them

This strategy is backed by science and grounded in Scripture. And it's built for high-performers like you.

So, if you're tired of letting numbers tell you who you are — then lock in to this episode.

Let's get it!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why using the word "slump" could be reinforcing the very thing you're trying to escape
• A simple 4-step strategy that helps you refocus and build momentum fast
• How tracking process-based behaviors can reset your mindset and performance
• The neuroscience behind small wins and why they chemically rewire your brain for motivation
• A biblical truth from that affirms your ability to reset and start fresh every day
• What most high performers get wrong when they hit a wall — and how to shift out of that trap for good

Key Quotes

• "Your new benchmark is TODAY. Not two weeks ago. Not last year. Not when you were MVP in your business or with your health or with your team. Today." - J.R.
• "Benchmarking your current identity against yesterday's results is a trap." - J.R.
• "When you feel like you've hit the proverbial wall, outcomes are the LAST thing you want to focus on. It's a losing game." - J.R.
• "Stop using someone else's scoreboard to measure where you're at. This is YOUR game. This is YOUR season." - J.R.

Connect with J.R.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/
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Ever feel like something's off…even when you're doing everything right?

You're grinding. You're prepping. You've got the data, the plan, the discipline…

But somehow, the results don't match the effort.That's not a hustle problem. It's a frequency problem. And that's exactly what elite performance coach, Nate Trosky, and I discussed on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show this week. Nate is beyond a baseball mind — he's a mental architect who's worked with the best in the world: Bobby Witt Jr., Nolan Arenado, Freddie Freeman… the list goes on.

So, if you're ready to operate at a high frequency and unlock your best more consistently, then lock into this episode!

In this episode, you will hear:

• How elite athletes and high performers use high-frequency thinking to overcome fear, eliminate doubt, and unlock peak performance
• Why belief and focus on a clear, specific goal separates the average from the elite — and how to train your brain to think like the best
• Nate's practical system for reprogramming your mindset daily using mantras, breathwork, and visual triggers
• The role of faith, family, and simplicity in building a sustainable, championship lifestyle — not just a moment of greatness
• How to master the 6th Tool — the mental and character makeup that drives every other skill
• Why self-mastery is the ultimate game changer, and what it really means to train your inner world like a pro

Key Quotes

• "When you master yourself, your opponent doesn't matter." - Nate Trosky
• "The guys who make it — they focus on what they want and where they're going." - Nate Trosky
• "There are two forces that always battle for the front of your mind — faith and fear. Faith is belief, and fear is doubt." - Nate Trosky

Resources from this Episode

• Website: https://troskybaseball.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troskybaseball/

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/
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Ever feel like you're doing everything right…and STILL not getting the results you want?

I'm talkin' late nights. Early mornings. Grinding harder. Stacking to-do lists like trophies. And yet…the outcomes? Crickets.

If you're anything like me — or the elite athletes and executives I help — you've been trained to fix that by doing what you've always done: Push. Even. Harder. Why? Because that's what we were taught as athletes…

Perform. Produce. PROVE your worth.

But what if I told you striving might be your default...but it's TRUST that gives you your real performance upgrade?

The real truth: constantly grinding isn't grit — it's a coping mechanism.

And all that stress you're pushing through? It's hijacking your brain, killing your clarity, and quietly sabotaging your peak state. That's why this week's 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show is one you can't afford to miss.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why working harder when you're already maxed out could be the very thing blocking your breakthrough
• The neuroscience behind how performance pressure hijacks your brain and kills clarity
• A biblical strategy to shift from striving to trusting — without sacrificing your drive
• How Ezekiel's obedience in a valley of dry bones reveals the secret to supernatural momentum
• A 3-step Drill to reset when your grind isn't producing results
• How grace-based effort becomes your competitive edge when rooted in trust, not hustle

Key Quotes

• "This Drill isn't about doing nothing…it's about doing the right thing — partnering with God's power instead of forcing results in your own power." - J.R.
• "Working even harder when you're already busting your tail often has diminishing returns…it often leads to worse results — because the stress in your system is hijacking your brain." - J.R.
• "God's grace doesn't eliminate your discipline. It energizes it with more of HIS power." - J.R.
• "Stop carrying what only God was built to hold." - J.R.

Connect with J.R.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com
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You ever feel like your influence isn't landing?

You're showing up… saying all the right things… bringing the energy…

But somehow, it's all falling flat. People aren't fazed. Let's call it what it is — you don't need to be louder. You need to go deeper.

This is exactly why I brought back Retired Green Beret, Scott Mann, and Serial Entrepreneur & Business Coach, Chris White, to the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. Scott spent decades building trust in combat zones — where influence was literally the difference between his life or death. Chris has coached hundreds of leaders in business — where deals are lost every single day over lack of connection.

Both Scott and Chris agree: You don't own the room because of what you say. You own the room when you connect with the person across from you.

So, if you're tired of being ignored…If you're ready to start OWNING EVERY ROOM you walk into, then lock into this episode!

In this episode, you will hear:

• How elite leaders build instant trust by reconnecting with their own identity before trying to influence others
• Why mastering the human operating system is the missing key to showing up calm, clear, and confident in high-pressure situations
• The surprising neuroscience behind why most people fail to connect — and how to fix it with a few simple shifts
• What "storyselling" is, and how it creates more impact than traditional storytelling in leadership, sales, and parenting
• Scott's three power questions to ask before any high-stakes conversation, pitch, or meeting
• Why slowing down, listening deeply, and asking better questions is your fastest path to influence in today's distracted world

Key Quotes

• "We follow leaders who are relatable to our pain and relevant to our goals." - Scott Mann
• "Turn your phone off and ask better questions. Go deeper." - Chris White

Connect with Scott

• Scott's Linktree to all social profiles, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/rooftop_leadership

• Websites:

  • https://scottmann.com/
  • https://rooftopleadership.com/
  • http://theheroesjourney.org/
  • https://lastoutplay.com/
  • https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
  • https://operelief.org/

• TEDx Talks:

  • The Generosity of Scars: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM
  • Rooftop Leadership: https://youtu.be/M78sDuehUnk
  • Surrounded on Purpose: https://youtu.be/61eEC1-L6RI

Connect with Chris

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-chris-white/
• Website: https://www.coachchris.io/

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/
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You ever look back on a decision and think, "What the heck was I thinking?"

Truth is, you probably WEREN'T thinking — at least not clearly.

Because that's what happens when fatigue takes over. When the pressure builds. When you're worn out and running on fumes.

Late night Long day Back-to-back setbacks Isolation

That's the perfect setup…

Not for growth. Not for breakthrough. But for TEMPTATION.

Here's what most guys don't realize: Temptation doesn't show up when you're strong. It waits until you're tired, distracted, and spiritually sloppy. So that's why this week's 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show is a must-listen. In this episode, I'm handing you a battle-tested strategy to…

In this episode, you will hear:

• How exhaustion, stress, and isolation make you a prime target for temptation
• The science behind why your brain and body become more vulnerable under fatigue and chronic stress
• A biblical case study of King David's downfall — and how it mirrors the modern pro and executive athlete's life
• A practical 3-step strategy to recognize your danger zones, build self-awareness, and stay spiritually guarded
• A powerful reminder that real strength is found in rest, community, and connection — not doing life alone

Key Quotes

• "The enemy doesn't need you to be evil. He just needs you to be exhausted." - J.R.
• "Just because you're surrounded by people doesn't mean you can't feel alone." - J.R.
• "You're not weak for needing help—you're wise for asking for it." - J.R.
• "Being surrounded isn't the same as being supported." - J.R.

Connect with J.R.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/
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• Website: jamesreid.com
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