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5 Minute Drill | Use Your Bad Decision to Build You

podcast November 12, 2025

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You ever make a decision that looked like a win on paper…but deep down, your gut was screaming, “This ain’t it”?

You ignored it. Took the deal. Signed the contract. And just weeks later…you’re stuck. Trapped. Miserable.

I’ve been there. And it sucked.

But here’s what I learned: That bad decision didn’t break me. It built me. That is, once I decided to stop burying my pain and start learning from it. That mistake became the foundation of a decision-making framework I now teach to my private clients, Clutch Club Members, and keynote audiences around the country.

In this week’s 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I’m going to show you…

  • How to use regret as an advantage
  • The 3-step strategy I used to turn my failure into a framework
  • The truth about redemption your shame doesn’t want you to hear

So if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Man, did I just screw up.” This episode is for YOU. Because your bad decision isn’t a dead-end. It’s raw building material.

Let’s get it!

In this episode, you will hear:

  • Why a bad decision can be one of your greatest teachers
  • How to use self-distancing to process regret
  • What King David’s story teaches us about redemption and leadership
  • The 3-step Drill to turn past mistakes into future momentum
  • Why clarity and conviction are only one decision away

Key Quotes

  • “A bad decision can build you — if you let it.” – J.R.
  • “Redemption begins where reflection replaces reaction.” – J.R.
  • “David’s mistake didn’t end his legacy. His response redefined it.” – J.R.

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

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