5 Minute Drill | Why Resistance Is a Sign You’re on the Right Path

You ever hit a stretch where everything feels HARD?

Like no matter how much you pray… plan…push…

• Doors stay shut
• Momentum stalls
• Progress feels like dragging a boulder uphill

Let’s call it what it is — FRUSTRATING.

And the lies start circling in your head: “You’re off course. Maybe you missed it. Maybe you’re not called to this.”

But here’s the truth: Hard doesn’t mean wrong. It might just mean God’s working.

Resistance doesn’t always signal “stop.” Sometimes, it’s divine conditioning. Sometimes, it’s your runway to rise.This week on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show, I’m flipping the script on struggle — and dropping a simple, yet powerful 3-step strategy that’ll help you turn your resistance into your rocket fuel.

So if you’re tired of second-guessing your path, or if you’re stuck in a season where nothing feels easy — then lock into this episode.

Let’s get it!

In this episode, you will hear:

• How resistance and headwinds in life are often signs you’re on the right path — not signals to stop
• The real story behind my failed business pivot and the bold truth that set me free
• Why David’s wilderness battles prepared him to be a king — and what that means for your current struggles
• The biblical and scientific proof that resistance is essential for growth, not punishment
• A 3-step strategy to turn times of uncertainty into personal breakthroughs.
• A powerful mindset shift to help you stop chasing relief and start embracing the rise God is preparing you for.

Key Quotes

• “David didn’t become a warrior in the palace. He became a warrior in the wilderness. Resistance wasn’t his punishment — it was his preparation.” – J.R.
• “God uses headwinds to refine you and build you, not punish you. He uses them to help you take off to your next level in life.” – J.R.
• “Stop seeing resistance as a red flag and start seeing it as an opportunity for refinement.” – J.R.

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