How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1123: How to Move Past Setbacks through the Next Play Mindset with Alan Stein, Jr.
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Jan 26, 2026 Alan Stein, Jr., a performance coach who has trained elite basketball stars and leaders, explains the Next Play mindset. He talks about using a physical pause to reset emotions. He outlines simple reframing questions to turn reactions into responses. He discusses building compassionate self-talk without lowering standards and planning for obstacles without becoming paranoid.
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Next Play Origin And Personal Adoption
- Coach K coined "Next Play" to focus on the present and let go of past mistakes.
- Alan Stein Jr. needed emotional maturity and immersion to truly adopt the concept.
Pause To Choose Your Response
- Slow down and create a brief pause between stimulus and response.
- Use that gap to choose a thoughtful response instead of an impulsive reaction.
Separate Feelings From Actions
- Separate what you feel and think from how you behave.
- Ask empowering questions like "Is this helpful?" to keep your power.
