5 Minute Drill | Play the Owner, Not the Victim

Ever catch yourself thinking…

“Why does this keep happening to me?” “I’ve done everything right…so why do things keep going wrong?”

You’re not alone. But here’s the raw truth:

That’s not just your frustration talking… That’s not just a bad attitude… That’s the victim mentality — and it’s robbing you of your greatness.

We’ve ALL been there. But if you don’t recognize it fast, it’ll strip you of your momentum, your clarity, and your edge.

Playing the victim isn’t an attitude problem. It’s an IDENTITY problem.

You’re not stuck. You’re just forgetting who you are…and what you’re truly capable of. That’s why this week’s 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show is a must-listen. I’m breaking down a battle-tested, Bible-backed, brain science-supported strategy to help you:

• Recognize when you’ve fallen pray to the victim mentality
• Reframe your adversity into positive action
• Reclaim your identity as the person who OWNS his adversity

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The real reason the victim mentality keeps showing up in high performers — and why it’s an identity issue, not just an attitude problem
• How a conversation with a struggling friend and a throwback to my D1 baseball days revealed the secret to rising above adversity
• What brain science and growth mindset research say about turning stress into fuel
• The biblical truth that reframes suffering as a catalyst for strength, character, and hope
• A breakdown of The Owner’s Lens™ — a 3-question strategy to flip adversity into opportunity
• Why taking ownership isn’t about denying pain — it’s about refusing to let the pain own you

Key Quotes

• “When you know you’re a warrior in training who is owning the adversity — that adversity becomes your fuel.” – J.R.
• “Pain is part of your process. It’s not punishment — it’s preparation.” – J.R.
• “It’s about refusing to let the hard things own you. It’s you owning them! That’s the shift.” – J.R.

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