Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin From Black Belt to Mind Coach: Renzie Hanham’s Red to Blue Framework Unpacked
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Jul 27, 2025 Renzie Hanham, a martial arts master and mental skills coach, shares his insights on performance and mindset. He discusses his Red to Blue framework, designed to help individuals stay focused under pressure. Renzie highlights daily rituals for mental sharpness and physical strength as he approaches 80. He delves into the importance of kindness and acceptance in relationships while navigating grief and change. Listeners will find practical tools to achieve clarity and purpose in their lives, making this a thought-provoking conversation.
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Turning To Martial Arts After Loss
- Renzie began judo at 14 after his mother died and used sport to take responsibility for himself.
- Martial arts shifted his coping strategies and anchored his focus away from grief into growth.
Map Your Pressure Triggers
- Identify pressure sources: expectation, scrutiny, and consequences to understand what triggers you.
- Accept human responses (aggression, withdrawal, escape) and avoid self-judgment to move forward.
Control The Controllables
- Write down what you can control, influence, and cannot control to avoid victim thinking.
- Focus on controlling your process and influence others by being excellent at what you control.
