Why is persevering worth it?

In Romans 5:3-5, we get one of the main reasons why. The verse says, “...suffering produces perseverance and perseverance produces CHARACTER.”

Great. One HUGE benefit to persevering is you get character. I get it - you desperately need character to not only keep in the race you’re in but also WIN it. But HOW the heck do you persevere when things get tough?

In today’s 5 Minute Drill, we’re going to tackle this as I continue my 4-part series on purpose pit stops. It’s all about doubling down on a few particular habits that, when coupled with some prayer and praise, WATCH OUT! Talk about hurdle jumped (and then some). So, if you want to persevere like the best of the best do, then lock in to today’s Drill.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why skipping over prayer and praise doesn’t work.
• The formula for persevering under challenging circumstances.
• Your mind, heart, and body’s role in persevering.
• The mind-body connection and the need to treat the body right to keep the mind healthy.

Key Quotes:

“Your perseverance becomes part of your healing process.” - J.R.

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When’s the last time you bet on yourself?

When you DON’T bet on yourself, what gets in the way? Typically, it’s the same old culprits:

• Fear of the unknown

• Lack of confidence

• Confusion

They could be paralyzing, therefore keeping you stuck in status quo. In many cases, you feel like the gap between where you are and where you want to be gets wider.

If you’ve ever struggled to bet on yourself, especially when it comes to your dreams and goals, you’re going to LOVE this week’s conversation on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. I’m on the mic with longtime baseball agent and the Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Wasserman Baseball, B.B. Abbott

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why not knowing what to do didn’t stop B.B. from betting on himself and following his passion to work in baseball
• Why B.B. never went into following his passion with a backup plan
• The one thing B.B. stuck close to as he was making a HUGE transition to one of the largest media companies in the world

Key Quotes

• “For every time you don’t take a risk, you have nothing to gain.” - B.B. Abbott
• “Your relationships should always be at the backdrop of every decision and risk that you take.” - B.B. Abbott
• “If you have consistency, you’re going to be successful.” - B.B. Abbott

Connect with B.B.

• Twitter: @bbabbott | @WassBaseball
• Instagram: @bbabbott1 | @wasssermanbaseball
• Website: https://www.teamwass.com/sports-talent/baseball/

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How easy is it for you to dwell on your lack of progress towards a goal? …then, next thing you know, you’re sucked into the vortex of negativity and all the symptoms that come with it.

We hear things like, “Embrace the suck” or “Honor your struggle,” but how the heck do you do that?

In today’s 5 Minute Drill, I’m going to show you how. I won’t leave you hanging with a cute little phrase that a lot of people are saying, but aren’t really sure how to act on. Today, I continue my 4-part series on purpose pit stops. If you want a reliable way to find joy when you feel like you’re stuck, then lock in to today’s Drill.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why popular phrases like “Honor the Struggle” and “Embrace the Suck” fall short of helping you get through adversity.
• Why it’s less about honoring the struggle and more about honoring God in the struggle.
• Michael Liedke's compelling research on what worship does to your brain and forward progress.
• The spiritual and psychological benefits of praising God in times of difficulty.

Key Quotes

• “It’s less about honoring the struggle and more about honoring God in the struggle.” - J.R.

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• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
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