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Jonny Gomes | Built for Pressure: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Edge

podcast May 28, 2025

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What’s your mindset when the pressure is ON? Do you freeze? Overthink? Choke? 

Or do you get present, dialed-in, and ready for the moment — no matter how big it is?

Let’s be real… Most guys say they’re built for the big moments — but behind the scenes, they’re terrified of blowing it. They’re obsessed with the OUTCOME, not the OPPORTUNITY.

That’s why I had to get 2x World Series Champion, Jonny Gomes, on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show. This dude’s life is a masterclass in pressure-tested performance. He’s survived a tragic car accident, survived a heart attack, and experienced more adversity before age 22 than most experience in a lifetime. But somehow, he still found a way to rise — and come up CLUTCH when it mattered most.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • How to dominate high-pressure moments without chasing outcomes
  • The most important conversation you’ll ever have
  • Why proving your doubters wrong is exhausting — and who to focus on proving right
  • What today’s athletes — and parents — are getting wrong about grit

Key Quotes

  • “I never set my goals on the outcome… I just wanted the opportunity.” – Jonny Gomes
  •  “The best coach that you’ll ever surround yourself with is the dude in the mirror.” – Jonny Gomes
  •  “Stop trying to prove the haters wrong. Start proving the people in your inner circle right.” – Jonny Gomes
  •  “It’s not about remembering. It’s about storing… the more you self-evaluate, the more storage you put in your brain.” – Jonny Gomes

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