The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst How To Program Yourself To Build Unstoppable Confidence & Get Ahead In 2026 | Alan Stein Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Alan Stein Jr., a renowned coach and author who has trained elite athletes, shares powerful strategies for building unstoppable confidence. He discusses how self-destructive patterns emerge during adversity and introduces the 'Next Play' mindset to regain emotional control. Alan emphasizes reframing rejection positively, focusing on daily resilience practices, and the importance of self-forgiveness. He outlines three pillars to cultivate confidence and encourages listeners to embrace growth over perfection. Tune in for insights that can elevate both performance and personal life!
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Pattern Interrupt Beats Old Habits
- People repeat self-destructive patterns because past triggers and habits pull them into the same responses during adversity.
- Alan Stein Jr. uses the "Next Play" mentality as a pattern interrupt to reset and respond freshly instead of spiraling.
Respond, Don’t React
- Practice emotional regulation by observing thoughts without acting on them and choosing your response deliberately.
- Ask productive questions like "What can I learn?" or "What can I do now to move forward?" to make your next play.
Accept Reality To Regain Power
- Accept reality without approving it: distinguish what you control from what you don't.
- Use acceptance to reclaim power and intentionally choose a response that moves you forward.