75. Raise Your Game with Alan Stein Jr.

In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Dwayne Kerrigan welcomes Alan Stein Jr., a former basketball performance coach turned corporate keynote speaker and author. Alan shares powerful insights from his journey, including lessons learned from working with elite athletes like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry, and how those lessons apply to business and life.

Alan and Dwayne dive deep into overcoming limiting beliefs, developing an abundance mindset, and shifting perspectives on failure. Alan also discusses his "new operating system" for success, blending confidence with humility, and why focusing on the fundamentals is key to high performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone seeking personal growth, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your game.

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Timestamps & Key Discussion Points:

[00:00:00] – Introduction & Setting the Stage

• Alan’s approach to setting lofty goals without fear of failure
• Dwayne introduces Alan Stein Jr. and his impressive background

[00:04:00] – The Power of Gratitude & Perspective

• Alan reflects on his journey and why he believes his best days are ahead
• The importance of constantly evolving in business and life

[00:09:00] – Shifting from a Success Mindset to a Fulfillment Mindset

• The transition from external validation to internal fulfillment
• Defining success through quality of life, not just financial metrics

[00:14:00] – Breaking Free from an Old Operating System

• Alan's past struggles with a scarcity mindset, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs
• How changing his approach to failure and setbacks changed his trajectory

[00:22:00] – Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset

• The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
• How to cultivate an abundant mindset in business and personal life

[00:30:00] – The Power of Curating Your Information Diet

• How social media algorithms reflect your mindset and habits
• Tips for controlling your media consumption to improve mental health

[00:39:00] – Lessons from Elite Athletes: The 3 Pillars of Success

1. Mastering the Fundamentals – Why the best never get bored with the basics
2. Balancing Confidence & Humility – How great performers stay coachable
3. Process Over Outcome – The importance of focusing on small, daily actions

[00:43:00] – Closing Thoughts & Final Advice

• How small mindset shifts can create massive long-term impact
• The ripple effect of personal growth on those around you

Key Takeaways:

1. Reframe Failure as Growth – Instead of fearing failure, treat it as a learning opportunity.
2. Develop an Abundance Mindset – Avoid limiting beliefs and surround yourself with people who uplift and inspire.
3. Success is Built on Fundamentals – Whether in sports, business, or life, mastering the basics is the foundation of excellence.
4. Focus on the Process, Not Just the Goal – Achievements come from consistently executing small, high-impact actions.
5. Control Your Inputs – What you consume (books, social media, conversations) directly influences your mindset and success.

"The best never get bored with the basics." – Alan Stein Jr.

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