“I hope this works out…”

You ever caught yourself saying that?

Let’s be real — most high-achievers work hard and prepare well. But deep down, they’re still carrying doubt. And doubt under pressure? It’ll bury you.

That’s why I had to get MLB All-Star, Shane Greene, on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. This dude didn’t just pitch in the Big Leagues — he closed games on the biggest stages, for the game’s most storied franchises. And he lived the mental fight: from underdog to All-Star from overthinking to locked in. From hoping to BELIEVING.

This episode is for every leader, athlete, and executive who's tired of playing scared and is ready to show up ready for every fight they face. If that’s you, lock into this episode.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why hope is NOT a strategy (and what to do instead)
• How to grade yourself under pressure — and stay confident no matter the outcome
• The secret to turning your greatest weakness into your edge
• The power of your words — and how they literally shape your brain and environment

Key Quotes

• “Hope is not a strategy. If I’m on the roof and you ask if I’ll catch you, and I say, ‘hopefully’ — are you going to jump?”
• “If you believe, then there’s no doubt. But if you’re hoping, then you’re doubting.” - Shane Greene
• “Baseball is probably the only sport in the world where you can do everything right and still lose.” - Shane Greene
• “Did I come to compete today? That’s the most important thing.” - Shane Greene
• “Your words are changing your water — and you can also change the water around you with the words that you're speaking.” - Shane Greene

Resources from this Episode

• All Social Media: @Sagreeney
• Shane’s Book Recommendation: Hidden Messages of Water, by Masaru Emoto

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Episode Credits

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