In Part 2 of our conversation with Alan Stein Jr., we take a deep dive into elite performance principles that apply to business, sports, and life. Alan shares the three key pillars of success—mastering fundamentals, balancing confidence with humility, and focusing on the process over outcome. He also introduces the "Next Play Mentality", a game-changing mindset that helps high performers stay locked in, bounce back from setbacks, and consistently improve.

If you're struggling with execution, overcomplicating success, or letting past failures hold you back, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you move forward and level up.

Timestamps & Key Topics:

[00:00:00] Setting Big Goals Without Fear of Failure

Alan shares why he sets ambitious goals and is okay with missing them
How to reframe failure as a learning opportunity

[00:02:00] The 3 Pillars of High Performance

1️Mastering the Fundamentals – Why the best never get bored with the basics

2️Confidence + Humility – Earn confidence through preparation, but stay coachable

3️Process Over Outcome – Stop obsessing over goals; focus on small daily actions

[00:06:00] Complexity Undermines Execution

Why making things too complicated leads to inaction
How simplifying habits (like a 15-minute walk) can lead to massive transformation

[00:12:00] Why People Struggle to Execute Simple Actions

The comparison trap—why people set unrealistic goals
How society sells complexity and why the basics aren’t monetizable

[00:19:00] Want to Be Great? Do the Verb!

The difference between wanting success and doing the work
"If you want to be an author, you have to write."

[00:32:00] The "Next Play Mentality"

How elite athletes forget mistakes instantly and focus on execution
Why carrying negativity from past failures hurts future performance
How business leaders and entrepreneurs can apply this to sales, leadership, and daily decisions

[00:37:00] Next Play on a Macro Level: Life Transitions

Applying the next play mindset to career shifts, relationships, and setbacks
Moving forward after adversity rather than dwelling on what’s lost

[00:41:00] Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Alan

Why listening is the most underrated skill in business & relationships
Alan shares how to reach out to him directly

Key Takeaways:

Simplicity wins. Complexity kills execution—the best stick to the basics.

Earn your confidence. Keep your humility. Preparation and self-discipline create real belief in yourself.

Focus on the process. Small daily actions lead to long-term success.

Next play. Stop dwelling on failures—focus on the next action that moves you forward.

Want to be great? Do the work. Success isn’t about wanting it, it’s about doing it consistently.

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