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.

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

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