Real connection is just as essential to our wellbeing as a healthy diet and exercise, if not more.\nDon\u2019t believe me?\xa0 Check out this article, showing that loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking.\nNeed more real-life evidence?\xa0 Listen to today\u2019s episode, where James Reid (J.R.) opens up about his struggles.\xa0 On the outside, he had it all figured out - money, a dream job working with professional athletes, and a growing family.\xa0 But on the inside, he was singing a very different song, and the thing he needed to snap out of it wasn\u2019t what you might expect.\nJ.R. is an International Peak Performance Strategist, Podcast Host, and Author who, since 2005, has helped pro athletes, public figures, and leaders excel in their pressure-packed careers while confidently upgrading their health and relationships. His clients include elite professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and Award-Winning Entrepreneurs.\nAfter a life-altering car accident gave him a major wake-up call, J.R. devoted himself to mastering human performance and showing up bigger for his wife and three kids. As a result, he\u2019s been featured by Focus on the Family and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Michael Hyatt. J.R. also co-authored the book W.O.W. Factor: How Defining Words Can Define Your Life.\nToday\u2019s episode covers some specific lessons that can be applied to many areas of life, including:\nHow to employ constraints to make purposeful progress toward your goals (27:40)\nHow to use struggles and adversity to benefit you in the grand scheme of life (31:10)\nThe one thing he needed (that we all tend to avoid the most) that would have pulled him out of the downward spiral earlier (44:35)\nHow we can better show up for our friends and loved ones (1:01:30)\nHow to Connect with J.R.:\nWebsite | Podcast | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter\xa0\nArt of Coaching Announcements & Sponsors:\nOur final live event of 2023 is the Art of Coaching Speaker School.\xa0 This live 2 day experience not only gives you the knowledge you need to create a logical and clear presentation, but provides you with a safe environment to fail, one filled with people who want you to succeed, and are there to give you the feedback and encouragement you need to take steps forward.\nThe 2023 Edition of Speaker School is right around the corner - November 4th & 5th in Phoenix, AS - and spots are limited so we can give each individual the repetition and attention they need.\xa0 So don\u2019t wait -\xa0 sign up today HERE.\nYou can stay up to date on all our live events & latest resources by signing up for our newsletter!\nToday\u2019s episode is brought to you by AG1.\xa0 For those of us who juggle busy lives, being able to get your daily vitamins and minerals is not always easy.\xa0 It doesn't matter what your morning routine consists of, sometimes you\u2019re just on the go and you have to sacrifice the important for the urgent.\xa0 That\u2019s where AG1 comes in.\xa0 Packed with 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sources, AG1 is what you need to stay on track and accountable to a healthy lifestyle, despite the chaos.\xa0 Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by going to drinkAG1.com/coach.