Dr. Cory Shaffer | The Overlooked Habits of High Performers

Pressure. If you let it, it’ll OWN you. Hijack your mind. Speed up your heart. Leave you spiraling before you even make a move.

Ever think you can just “gut it out” in pressure situations? That rarely works. And the truth is, pressure isn’t the problem. Your perspective is.

That’s why I brought mental performance expert, Dr. Cory Shaffer, onto the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. Cory has trained Navy Special Operators, pro athletes, executives, and the nation’s top athletic programs. He’s made his mark teaching elite performers how to shrink the pressure moments down to size and manage the moment before the moment manages them.

So if you’re tired of pressure fueling your doubt, and you’re ready to step into those high-stakes moments with calm, clarity, and COMMAND, then lock into this episode!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to manage pressure by shifting your perspective instead of letting it control you
• Why meditation is a practical tool for presence and preparation
• Simple reflection practices busy executives and athletes can use to separate work from home life
• The dangers of “bro science” and how to filter out bad advice from true performance principles
• The power of the 20-Mile March and why consistent effort beats unsustainable sprints
• How small daily habits add up to long-term growth, confidence, and sustained success

KEY QUOTES

• “The better you understand the variables that were present when you had success, the more likely you can replicate that success.” – Dr. Cory Shaffer
• “The tortoise won the race because he stayed disciplined to the task at hand.” – Dr. Cory Shaffer
• “Leverage your technology to work for you instead of against you.” – Dr. Cory Shaffer

CONNECT WITH CORY

• X: https://x.com/coryshafferphd
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-shaffer-1a09816/
• Website: https://www.youandkin.com/

CONNECT WITH J.R.

• Facebook: @jamesJRreid
• Instagram: @jamesjrreid
• LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
• X: @jamesJRreid
• Website: https://jamesreid.com
• Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only)

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