Work On Your Game: Mental Toughness, Confidence & Discipline From A Professional Basketball Athlete

Today I’m talking about why “educated” people—yes, they can be annoying. I got this idea from X (formerly Twitter), where folks love acting like they’re smarter than everybody just because they went to certain schools. I break down this false frame people use to act morally superior, especially around politics and topics like Trump. This ain’t really about Trump though it’s about how fake intelligence gets weaponized online. You’ll want to hear how I unpack all this. Show Notes:  [03:01]#1 I qualify as an educated person. I am educated.  [14:01]#2 Build a resume of achievement, not a resume of consumption.  [23:26]#3 Wake up and look around.  [25:38]Recap Next Steps:

Today I'm talking about why violence is actually a great thing. Yeah, I said it violence is useful, necessary, and in many cases, the right response. You hear people, especially those with a lot of feminine energy saying stuff like “violence is never okay,” and that’s just nonsense. In this episode, I break it down logically and rationally so you can understand exactly why that mindset is wrong. By the end of this, you’ll see why violence has its place and why you should stop feeling bad about acknowledging that truth. Show Notes:   [01:36]#1 Violence is the bottom line of all human communication. [14:43]#2 Violence keeps everybody in line.  [22:50]#3 No one has a problem with violence when it's used for your protection or if you see a justified reason for using it.  [25:49]Recap Next Steps:

Today I’m asking you what would your clone do? Remember those old “WWJD” bracelets that said, “What would Jesus do?” Well today, I’m flipping it: what would your clone do if it was here to handle all the stuff you’re not doing? Imagine a version of you that doesn’t get tired, doesn’t make excuses, and just gets things done exactly how and when you tell it to. That’s what this episode is about what your life would look like if you actually did everything you know you’re supposed to be doing. I’m painting that picture for you today. Show Notes:  [02:32]#1 Imagine that you clone yourself and you could boss that clone around on what to do.  [09:54]#2 What excuses or weaknesses would you not tolerate from your clone that you are tolerating from yourself?  [13:16]#3 What mental head trash would you not accept as an explanation for something unstarted, unfinished, or done unsatisfactorily?  [19:45]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3260: Speed Of Outcome 2778: The 3 Levels of Speed / Fast 2744: Speed-Increasing Hab

Today I’m talking about why white America doesn’t hype up athletes and entertainers like Black America does. Yesterday, I talked about how Black men are often pushed toward just a few career paths, like sports or entertainment. Today, I’m flipping it and showing you how white America moves differently and why. Even though these athletes and entertainers are famous everywhere, they don’t get held up the same way. I’m breaking it down so we can all understand the real reason behind that. Show Notes:  [01:35]#1 Standards.  [08:18]#2 The more widespread valuing of substances. [14:48]#3 Ownership is more highly valued than merely getting paid.  [22:17]Recap Next Steps:

Today I’m talking about the three types of black men that society accepts the most. A lot of us, especially in the Black community, grow up being pushed toward just a few career paths. We see them as our best or only options. I’ve lived it, and many of you have too. In this episode, I break down what those roles are, why they’re so limited, and why outside forces keep pushing them on us but more importantly, why we keep going along with it. Let’s talk about it.   Show Notes:  [01:32]#1 The athlete.  [13:03]#2 The entertainer.  [23:47]#3 The clown.  [30:11]Recap Next Steps:

Today I’m talking about how service businesses mess things up. I had a real situation with a guy who had a chance to do a job for me but he dropped the ball over and over again. I was ready to pay him, but he kept being slow, unclear, and unprofessional. If you run a service business, this is a warning. I’m breaking down exactly what he did wrong so you don’t make the same mistakes and lose money like he did. Show Notes:  [07:31]#1 An artist is just your technical skill and if the business is not in order, you don't get as many opportunities to do the technical thing.  [11:16]#2 Being an entrepreneur is much more about marketing, management, operations, communications and systems.  [20:16]#3 Get with someone who understands the marketing, the systems, the processes, the strategies, the entrepreneurship.  [23:19]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3277: The 3 Tools Of Professional Service Entrepreneurship 1855: How To Give Amazing Customer Service 2013: The SAME Things, The SAME Way, EVERY Time Next Steps:

Today’s topic is “That’s Why We Play the Games.” This one’s all about mindset. Just because things aren’t looking great right now doesn’t mean it’s over. You might feel far from your goals, but that doesn’t mean you’ll never reach them. I got this phrase from an old ESPN analyst reminding us that no matter how things look on paper, you still gotta play it out. Show Notes:  [02:28]#1 You need to keep playing the games even when you're losing or in a winning situation. [08:41]#2 Any situation in which you are not given a chance, you are barely considered and, or you are not even looked at as a serious contender to succeed is a great opportunity for you.  [12:58]#3 You are not a champion in life, any aspect of life, until you're in a situation that looks like a sure defeat.  [19:22]Recap Next Steps:

Today I’m talking about whether a woman should be intimidating on purpose. Not just how people feel around her, but when a woman intentionally tries to come off that way. There’s a big difference between someone being intimidating and someone trying to intimidate. I break down what the word really means and ask why would a woman want to cause fear or timidity in others, especially in men? This episode is about intention, not perception. Show Notes:  [03:01]#1 You should not be intimidating as a woman? The short answer to this question is, Hell no! [06:38]#2 While not intimidating, what a woman should aim to be is respected. [12:25]#3 Being feminine is not about being loud. [15:36]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3311: How To Be A "High Value Man" [Part 1 of 2] 3312: How To Be A "High Value Man" [Part 2 of 2] Next Steps:

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between a sexy woman and a sexual woman because no, they are not the same thing. A lot of women today are jumping into the marketplace thinking that showing more skin equals value, and I’m here to explain why that’s not always the move. I also touch on how sex is being pushed in everyone’s face these days, even when we’re not looking for it. And fellas, I’m speaking from our perspective on what we actually see and think when it comes to how women present themselves. Show Notes:  [01:47]#1 Sexy is about presentation and what's on the surface.  [07:45]#2 Sexy energy is seeking approval as a form of validation.  [12:13]#3 Sexy is public and open to be seen by pretty much anyone.  [14:48]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3203: Why Instagram "Ass Models" Exist Next Steps:

In this episode, I’m talking to the ladies about how to move gracefully as a woman. This ain’t a metaphor we’re talking real, physical movement and presence, just like we did for the men in the masculine movement episode. A man’s movement sends a message, and so does a woman’s. So today, we’re getting into how women can embody that same kind of grace and power in their own way. Let’s talk about how you carry yourself and what it says without you even speaking. Show Notes:  [01:16]#1 Grace as Energy First, Movement Second [07:47]#2 Body Language Communication [12:25]#3 Small habits that separate women from girls.  [17:59]Recap Next Steps:

Today’s topic is for the ladies, femininity is a skill. Just like I’ve held men accountable in past episodes, now I’m giving y’all the female version from a man’s perspective. If you’re a woman who wants to be led by a strong man, I’m telling you what that man is actually looking for. This ain’t about bashing women, it's about giving real games. And fellas, don’t skip this—because you need to know what to look for, too. Show Notes:  [03:29]#1 Femininity is not a natural trait or a talent.  [09:25]#2 Femininity is powerfully powerful.  [14:32]#3 Femininity is something that is claimed, that is not something that is performed. [18:04]Recap Next Steps:

In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about dominance. It connects to what we talked about yesterday having power and influence over others and why not everybody actually wants that. I talk about how dominance works in sports versus how it works in business, and why trying to crush your opponent in business could backfire. Sometimes you need the people you're competing with to still function after the game is over. Let’s get into how to be smart, not just hard. Show Notes:  [02:13]#1 Dominance is about control, not necessarily aggression. [10:24]#2 Dominance must be claimed or taken because it is never given. [15:53]#3 Dominance requires sustained performance.  [22:19]Recap Next Steps:

In this episode, I’m talking about why most people can’t be trusted with power, not just power over others, but even power over their own lives. We all say we want control and influence, but the truth is, a lot of folks aren’t ready for it. Being powerful requires responsibility, discipline, and the ability to manage yourself, and most people just don’t have that. Today I’m breaking down why that is, and what it really takes to earn and handle power the right way. Show Notes:  [01:52]#1 Power is a magnifier.  [09:29]#2 One trade off of power is that for the price of having this influence, you are also responsible for the outcomes of those events even.  [20:03]#3 Power is not free.  [23:25]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 2174: There Are No Perfect Scenarios – Only Trade-Offs Next Steps:

In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden flex of being predictable. Back in my hoop days, I spent way more time practicing than playing, and while my drills were full of fancy moves, my game play was simple and repeatable and that’s what worked. Some people said I was “predictable,” like that was a bad thing, but they were missing the point. Predictability, when it’s backed by skill and consistency, is a strength, not a weakness. Today, I’m telling you why doing the same thing well—over and over—can actually make you unstoppable. Show Notes:  [02:22]#1 Predictability and consistency have a calming effect on both the users and the recipients. [08:23]#2 The more predictability you have in your life, the easier it is to think long term and plan for  the bigger picture. [15:07]#3 Predictability frees up your most powerful weapon.  [29:55]Recap Next Steps:

In this episode, I’m giving y’all a literal guide to masculine movement—yes, how you physically move and carry your body as a man. This ain’t metaphorical; I’m talking real body language and presence. Ladies, don’t skip this one—listen so you know what to look for in a man or share it with one who needs it. Fellas, this is about the nonverbal signals you’re sending every day, whether you realize it or not. Let’s break down how to carry yourself like a man without saying a word. Show Notes:   [01:35]#1 Posture equals presence.  [07:37]#2 Control equals power.  [14:54]#3 Stillness equals dominance. [22:39]Recap Next Steps:

Today I’m flipping the script and telling you why social media will never be real life. Yeah, yesterday I broke down how it has become real life for a lot of people but today I’m giving you the other side. I like to argue both angles so you can think for yourself and see where you stand. If you live on your phone more than you talk to real people, this one’s especially for you. Let’s get into it. Show Notes:  [01:45]#1 Real life in the flesh, human engagement still matters and you still need the skills that come with it. [06:45]#2 Social media provides a robust platform for people to live out their unlived fantasies through a smartphone and that's pretty much what social media allows people to do.  [16:00]#3 Artificial intelligence and automation are only getting better, which means there are fewer people developing real intelligence, real skills, and real know-how. So the opportunity is in having those skills.  [20:01]Recap Episode Mentioned: 1025: The Opportunity Is In The Opposites 3137: The Futur

In this episode, I’m breaking down how social media has literally become real life for a lot of people. I’ve touched on this in past episodes, like 1690 and 490, but today I’m going deeper on how and why this shift happened. Even if it ain’t true for you, you still need to understand it because it’ll help you make sense of how people think, talk, and act these days. Let’s get into it. Show Notes:  [01:42]#1 Smartphones have replaced real life human engagement at a mass level. [05:51]#2 More people are evaluating, judging and making conclusions about others based on what they see or that they can find on social media without considering any other factors.  [11:09]#3 The concept of catfishing [16:24]Recap Episode Mentioned: 490: Social Media Is The New TV Show: Don't Be Fooled By The Actors 1690: A Dirty Secret That Social Media Platforms Don’t Want You To Know Next Steps:

Today I’m breaking down how feminism ends and yes, I got a plan for it. I’ve talked about this before, whether it was toxic femininity, feminized men, or how men need to stop being soft. But today, I’m laying out the actual steps to shut feminism down completely. I explain where it came from, why it’s a bad idea, and how we reverse engineer it to end it. If you really want to understand the root of it and how to fix it, this episode is the blueprint. Show Notes:  [03:09]#1 Men must be willing to tell women to shut the fuck up with no equivocation. [13:17]#2 Men must carry himself and perform in a way that motivates women to aim for his approval.  [23:48]#3 Bring general masculinity back to society. No more weaponizing feelings.  [27:18]Recap Episode Mentioned: 2457: Identifying Toxic Femininity 2200: The Feminization Of Sports, Part 1 of 6 2039: The Worst Traits Of Feminized Men 3224: Men: Stop Being Pussies [Part 1 of 5] Next Steps:

Today I'm talking about how men are being artificially controlled by sex. This ain’t about the natural biological drive—we all got that—but about how the modern world, with social media and all these ass models, is using sex to control men in ways our grandparents never dealt with. I break down how this weakens our discipline and how that’s playing a big role in the collapse of Western society. If the men are off, the whole culture goes down. I’ve touched on this in other episodes, but today we’re going deeper. Show Notes:  [02:38]#1 Life in general used to be relatively hard, especially for a man.  [11:18]#2 Sex is the top selling product of all time, and it is part of the convenient and exploitative package of easily available distraction. [21:29]#3 Women have jumped into the game head first and men have followed.  [28:29]Recap Episode Mentioned: 3203: Why Instagram "Ass Models" Exist 3282: Why The "Red Pill" Movement Is GREAT For Society [Part 1 of 2] Next Steps:

This is part two of our mini-series on how identity shapes your behavior. Today I covered four more key traits: being a Systems Thinker, building identity on ownership, using performance as proof, and operating with a legacy mindset. If those sound like how you see yourself or who you're trying to become, then you’re in the right place. And if you want help getting there, go to WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com. Show Notes:  [00:45]#4 Systems Thinker in a world of scramblers. [06:56]#5 Identity built on ownership.  [12:27]#6 Legacy driven operators.  [15:38]#7 Identity shapes your behavior.  [18:21]Recap Next Steps: