5 Minute Drill | Watch Your Words: How Your Mouth May Be Killing Your Momentum

You ever catch yourself saying things like…

“You suck.” “You’re never gonna get this right.” “Why even try?”

Now let me ask you this…

• Would you ever say that to your wife?
• To your kids?
• To someone you lead?

No shot. So why are you saying it to yourself?

Let’s call it what it is…

That voice in your head? It’s not keeping it real. It’s you being hostile with yourself. And it’s killing your momentum.

The worst part?

You’ve gotten so used to that self-sabotage, that you don’t even recognize it anymore. But your confidence does. Your clarity does. Your consistency definitely does.

Science confirms it. Scripture backs it. And your results? They’re revealing it.

That’s why this week’s 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show is one you can’t afford to miss. I share a quick-hitting, yet simple strategy that will help you…

• Spot the language that’s killing your momentum
• Replace it with truth rooted in Scripture
• Build a habit that rewires your mind and reclaims your edge

So, if you’re done being your own worst enemy, and you’re ready to speak to yourself like the man God designed you to be — then lock into this episode.

Let’s get it!

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why your internal dialogue may be the #1 reason you’re stuck, scattered, or self-sabotaging.
• The story of a Major League Baseball player’s self-talk meltdown — and the lesson I taught my sons on the spot.
• What science says about the damaging effects of negative self-talk on your brain, focus, and performance.
• How Proverbs 11:9 and the story of Gideon reveal the spiritual and practical power of your words.
• The biggest myths high-performers believe about “being hard on themselves” — and the trap it creates.
• A 4-step strategy to replace self-destructive language with truth that builds daily momentum.

Key Quotes

• “Whether you realize it or not, your words are either driving your momentum or destroying it.” – J.R.
• “Your negative self-talk doesn’t just sting you. It kills your clarity. It kills your focus. It kills your flow.” – J.R.
• “Don’t confuse beating yourself down with keeping it real.” – J.R.
• “Your words matter. Not just the ones you speak out loud — But the ones on loop in your mind.” – J.R.
• “Momentum is connected to your mouth. So speak life. Speak truth. And let that shift fuel your next win.” – J.R.

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