You ever hit a stretch where everything feels HARD?

Like no matter how much you pray… plan…push…

• Doors stay shut
• Momentum stalls
• Progress feels like dragging a boulder uphill

Let's call it what it is — FRUSTRATING.

And the lies start circling in your head: "You're off course. Maybe you missed it. Maybe you're not called to this."

But here's the truth: Hard doesn't mean wrong. It might just mean God's working.

Resistance doesn't always signal "stop." Sometimes, it's divine conditioning. Sometimes, it's your runway to rise.This week on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I'm flipping the script on struggle — and dropping a simple, yet powerful 3-step strategy that'll help you turn your resistance into your rocket fuel.

So if you're tired of second-guessing your path, or if you're stuck in a season where nothing feels easy — then lock into this episode.

Let's get it!

In this episode, you will hear:

• How resistance and headwinds in life are often signs you're on the right path — not signals to stop
• The real story behind my failed business pivot and the bold truth that set me free
• Why David's wilderness battles prepared him to be a king — and what that means for your current struggles
• The biblical and scientific proof that resistance is essential for growth, not punishment
• A 3-step strategy to turn times of uncertainty into personal breakthroughs.
• A powerful mindset shift to help you stop chasing relief and start embracing the rise God is preparing you for.

Key Quotes

• "David didn't become a warrior in the palace. He became a warrior in the wilderness. Resistance wasn't his punishment — it was his preparation." - J.R.
• "God uses headwinds to refine you and build you, not punish you. He uses them to help you take off to your next level in life." - J.R.
• "Stop seeing resistance as a red flag and start seeing it as an opportunity for refinement." - J.R.

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What if the biggest thing holding you back from peak performance isn't your talent, discipline, or work ethic — but what you're carrying in your heart?

In this episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R., J.R. sits down with leadership expert, author, and coach Todd Gongwer, author of Lead…For God's Sake, for a raw, grounded conversation about identity, humility, forgiveness, and what truly drives sustainable leadership and performance.

This isn't a surface-level leadership talk. It's a deep dive into the inner game most leaders avoid — and why avoiding it quietly sabotages performance, relationships, and influence.

So, if you're ready to lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact, lock in to this episode!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why chasing titles, money, or results is dangerous – and what to pursue instead.
• How humility unlocks true self-awareness and helps you spot blind spots before they derail you.
• The powerful link between forgiveness and peak performance
• Why self-forgiveness is critical for confidence, influence, and lasting leadership impact.
• How digital distractions are rewiring our brains – and simple steps to protect your focus and relationships.

Key Quotes

• "Leadership begins with influence that flows from our character." - Todd Gongwer
• "You're gonna perform at your best when you're free. And the bottom line is, when you're walking in unforgiveness, you're not free." - Todd Gongwer
• "Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less." - Todd Gongwer (quoting C.S. Lewis)

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• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-gongwer-605b225/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadforgodsake
• Website: https://kardiatg.com/
• Book: LEAD…For God's Sake!

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Ever feel like the more you expect from yourself, the tighter you get?

The pressure builds. Your focus slips. And instead of living free, you start overthinking every move – at work, at home, on the field, wherever you compete.

Let's be real. High expectations don't automatically lead to high performance. In fact, when your mind is overloaded with expectations, your performance usually pays the price. What feels like discipline often turns into pressure, anxiety, and hesitation.

What I've learned through my work with pro and executive athletes is simple but counterintuitive: performance doesn't come from expectation – it comes from preparation. And when your preparation is dialed in, freedom shows up.

Freedom fuels confidence. And confidence unlocks your best game.

In this week's 5-Minute Drill on Coming Up Clutch with J.R™, I break down the exact mindset shift and 3-step strategy I use with elite competitors to help them:

• Stop choking under pressure and start playing free
• Reallocate expectations from results to preparation
• Trust the outcome while staying locked into the process

So if you're tired of gripping tighter and getting worse…

If you're frustrated that your talent isn't translating into consistent performance…

And if you want to bring your best – not just at work, but at home too – this episode is for you!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why overloading yourself with high performance expectations often leads to worse results.
• The story of an MLB player who immediately regained freedom, confidence, and high-level performance after one subtle shift in his mindset.
• Science-backed reasons that explain why focusing on preparation over outcomes is a must.
• A powerful biblical example from the story of David and Goliath about how trusting God and leaning into your preparation leads to victory.
• The 3-step strategy to overcome the expectation trap.

Key Quotes

• "When your mind is overloaded with performance expectations, your performance typically pays the price." - J.R.
• "Preparation creates freedom. Freedom fuels performance." - J.R.
• "We're not guaranteed success because of high expectations. We're put in better position to enjoy success because of our preparation." - J.R.

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