If you’re new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.

These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you’d like to give them a second listen.

I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!

You may know him as the brilliant head coach of the Boston Celtics, but did you know after his standout career as a Division III basketball player, Brad Stevens became the director of basketball operations at Butler in his early 20’s, a position that paid a mere $18,000 a year. Unfazed, he spent 14 hours a day logging, categorizing and editing game tape and quickly earned a reputation as a relentless worker that valued the process.

Here are several isolated responses from a brief in-person conversation I had with Coach Brad Stevens, in Las Vegas at the USA Basketball Fantasy Camp – back when I was the host of the Pure Sweat Basketball Show. We discussed why winning as a part of a team is the ultimate fulfillment, how he structures his practices with priority and urgency and how surrounding yourself with great people is the key to success.

In today's episode, I laugh it up with my friend and comedy coach, Robert Mac. Robert is an award-winning standup comedy veteran with over two decades of experience in comedy clubs and boardrooms around the world. He was the grand prize winner of Comedy Central's National Standup Competition, and has appeared on Last Comic Standing, Dry Bar Comedy, and the very prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. I met Robert four years ago after seeing him perform at a local comedy club, and soon thereafter, I hired him as my comedy coach to help me add some humor to my speaking.

If you’re new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.

These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you’d like to give them a second listen.

I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!

You may know him as a brash, yet charming entrepreneur, author, speaker, influencer and social media personality, but did you know that Gary Vaynerchuk attributes his social media success to I the fact that he has no hidden agenda or expectations. His followers genuinely believe that he has no interest in getting anything out of them other than their attention. And in return, he’s willing to provide them with enormous value consistently.

Here are the isolated responses from an in-person conversation I had with Gary Vee, in his office at Vaynermedia in New York City – back when I hosted the Pure Sweat Basketball Show. We discussed why self-awareness trumps hustle, how true self-confidence is what unlocks our ultimate potential and why he uses his legacy to mold every major decision he makes.

In today's episode, I chop it up with my longtime friend and colleague Drew Hanlen. Drew is the founder of Pure Sweat Basketball and is the world's top NBA Strategic Skills Coach and works closely on a year round basis with NBA stars, such as Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Zach LaVine, Tyler Herro, and Bradley Beal. I met Drew well over a decade ago when he was a sophomore point guard at Belmont University. Drew is absolutely one of the most driven, dedicated, and hardworking people I have ever met.

If you’re new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.

These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you’d like to give them a second listen.

I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!

You may know him as 2-time NBA champion, back-to-back NBA Finals MVP, perennial All-Star and the newest member of the Brooklyn Nets, but did you know that Kevin Durant launched the Durant Company in 2016 with business partner Rich Kleiman. They have invested in 30+ companies like the delivery service Postmates and the micro-investing app Acorns, as well as created their own development and media firm, Thirty Five Media.

Here are several isolated responses from an in-person conversation we had with KD when he was still with the Oklahoma City Thunder, at his Nike Summer Skills Academy in Washington, DC – back when I co-hosted the Hardwood Hustle. KD shared why his love for the game always comes first, the difference between playing on edge and playing with an edge and why being born with talent means nothing if you aren’t willing to put in the work to develop it.

Hello and welcome to Season 13 of The Raise Your Game Show. I’m your host, Alan Stein, Jr. This season I’m exploring what high performers do behind the scenes. I’ve been enjoying fascinating conversations with professional stand-up comedians, magicians, actors, rappers, dancers, YouTubers, athletes, coaches, and everything in between to find out exactly what they do behind the curtain – when the cameras are off and the arenas are empty – to work towards mastery of their craft and to prepare themselves to perform at a world class level. I hope you find their insights, perspectives, and personal strategies as helpful as I do and use what they share to continue to Raise Your Game.

As we prepare to launch Season 13… where we’ll explore how high performers utilize the Unseen Hours… I wanted to insert this BONUS episode and share the 22 most impactful lessons I learned from a 26-hour Navy SEAL training experience I did at the of July.

Welcome to this special BONUS episode of The Raise Your Game Show. We recently finished up Season 12 (which focused on the core lessons from my latest book, Sustain Your Game) and we’re looking forward to launching Season 13 right after Labor Day. Season 13 will explore how high performers utilize the Unseen Hours.

I’ve been interviewing magicians, rappers, dancers, stand-up comedians, YouTubers, pro athletes, actors, and everything in between to find out exactly what they do behind the curtain – when the cameras are off and the arenas are empty – to work towards mastery of their craft and to prep themselves to perform at a world class level. I’ve got a feeling Season 13 will be our best season yet!

But before we kick off the new season, I wanted to insert this BONUS episode and share a keynote I delivered this past April in Rapid City, South Dakota in front of a sold-out crowd of 1,600 attendees at the prestigious Day of Excellence event. This experience was one of the highlights of my professional career… and for any of you that are not deeply familiar with my work and my message… or for those that are but have never heard one of my entire keynotes… I hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful.

On that note, do you know of any organization that would benefit from hearing a customized version of this message? Can you think of someone that may be open-minded to investing in their team or in their annual event by bringing me in as speaker? If so, please encourage them to visit AlanSteinJr.com and fill out a speaking inquiry. I’d be honored to collaborate with them and co-create an impactful, meaningful, and memorable experience.

This season will be focused on sustaining both individual and organizational excellence. More specifically, what it takes to manage stress, avoid stagnation, and beat burnout. Which, not coincidentally, is the theme of my new book, Sustain Your Game, which is currently available now!

This season will be focused on sustaining both individual and organizational excellence. More specifically, what it takes to manage stress, avoid stagnation, and beat burnout. Which, not coincidentally, is the theme of my new book, Sustain Your Game, which is currently available now!