If you've ever felt paralyzed by decisions or just plain frustrated that you can’t keep consistent positive habits, you're not alone. That’s why I’m diving head first into the topic of discipline this week. Specifically, I’m going to lock in on how constraints can be your greatest ally in your everyday battle to stay disciplined.

I talk about the neuroscience of peak performance and how constraints and limits can trigger flow, reduce cognitive load, and maximize your capacity to do great things. I also discuss the paradox of choice and how easy it is to get caught up in paralysis analysis. If you want to be more disciplined in your life and career so you can achieve your highest potential, then make sure to lock in to today’s Drill.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Understanding the power of constraints in achieving discipline and peak performance.
• Examining the neuroscience of peak performance and how constraints can trigger flow and reduce cognitive load.
• Discussing the paradox of choice and paralysis analysis.
• The role of constraints in Steve Jobs' success.
• Providing a practical strategy to maintain discipline.

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As an athlete, I was made well aware of the benefits of being physically flexible. But no one ever told me that there was something called emotional and mental flexibility…and that it’s a BIG key to unlocking your ultimate best.

On today’s episode of the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I sit down with top mental skills coach and performance expert, Dr. Adam Wright. We unpack how he’s been helping world-class athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and high-powered executives become more emotionally and mentally fit.

If you want the emotional and mental flexibility to be your ultimate best, then lock in to today’s episode.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• One of the main reasons why highly talented people underachieve
• Dr. Adam’s take on pressure and how we can transform everyday pressure into a pathway for peak performance
• How to become more emotionally and psychologically flexible
• Shifting the paradigm in psychology towards well-being
• Reframing perceived threats into challenges for better outcomes
• A holistic approach to navigating pressures, fostering growth, and honoring passion
• Advice for parents of youth and amateur athletes

Key Quotes

• “Lean into your most vulnerable space. Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.” - Dr. Adam Wright
• “Well-being has to be the foundation of EVERYTHING we do.” - Dr. Adam Wright
• “There comes a time in your life when you have to lean in and do something different to get to the next level.” - Dr. Adam Wright
• “You can feel bad and still perform well.” - Dr. Adam Wright
• “When you give yourself self-compassion, it frees you up from playing and living so defensively.” - Dr. Adam Wright

Connect with Adam

• Website (Personal): https://www.dradamwright.com/
• Website (Academy): https://www.theantifragileacademy.com/
• Linkedin: /in/adamwrightphd

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Unlock the profound influence your words can have on others. Consider today’s 5 Minute Drill your VIP pass to a world where every conversation you have has the potential to positively impact someone's future. In this episode, I share an epiphany I had about influence during a recent conversation with one of my business school professors. By being in tune with the weight of our words, we can create a domino effect that ripples through our relationships and even with the stranger we brush past on the street.

We also get into the power of perspective, specifically the transformative power of self-awareness. We explore how to recognize our ego and how it can be the key to more meaningful interactions. Whether you're looking to deepen your relationships, inspire more impactful conversations, or even save a life, this episode is your guide to unlocking that powerful and positive influencer inside of you.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The role you play in others' lives and how your words and actions can either push or pull them from their God-given destinies.
• The importance of recognizing your ego and how it can impact your interactions with others.
• A practical drill to become more aware of your actions and their effects on others.
• How adopting a perspective shift can deepen your relationships, inspire meaningful conversations, and potentially save lives.
• The significance of positive human connections in achieving peak performance.

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
• Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only)

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Episode Credits

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