Paul Epstein | Your Playbook for High-Stakes Decisions

Ever feel stuck in the middle of a big decision?

You’ve weighed the options. Prayed about it. Gotten advice from your inner circle. And STILL…

You hesitate.

Let’s call it what it is: indecision. And for high-performers like us, that hesitation costs WAY more than we think. That’s why I had to bring back Paul Epstein on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show this week.

Paul’s a former 15-year NFL & NBA executive who’s shattered revenue records, built billion-dollar brands, and led teams in some of the most high-pressure environments on the planet. Now, as a global speaker and best-selling author, he’s on a mission to help leaders make better decisions faster — without burning out, compromising their values, or carrying regret.

If you want to make better decisions faster, then lock in to today’s episode with Paul.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Win Monday is the most important decision you can make
• The framework for making better decisions faster and avoiding regret
• The difference between blue skies confidence and unshakable confidence
• How to practically connect your core values to daily decisions so they don’t just die on the wall
• What to do when a decision that felt right turns out wrong — and how to move forward with growth, not guilt
• How to evaluate high-stakes choices (like business pivots or two great paths) with clarity

Key Quotes

• “The most important decision that anybody can make in their life is to win Monday.” – Paul Epstein
• “Head + heart = hands. If your head and heart are in, green light. If neither is in, red light.” – Paul Epstein
• “You can use your past decision to either break you or build you.” – J.R.

Connect with Paul

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulepsteinspeaks/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulepsteinspeaks/
• Website: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/
• Win Monday Resources: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/sign-up-monday-momentum

Connect with J.R.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesJRreid
• Website: jamesreid.com
• Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only)

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