Work On Your Game: Dominate With Mindset, Strategy & Execution
Dre Baldwin
“Dre is the BEST at being real, direct, and strategic as a coach.” – Work On Your Game University Member
Work On Your Game is the daily MasterClass for high performers in business, sports, and life who demand results — not just talk.
Built on four pillars:
1. Discipline – Show up and do the work, every day.
2. Confidence – Put yourself out there, boldly and authentically.
3. Mental Toughness – Keep pushing even when success hasn’t shown up yet.
4. Personal Initiative – Make things happen instead of waiting for them.
This isn’t theory. It’s mindset, strategy, accountability, and execution — from someone who’s actually done it.
Dre Baldwin played professional basketball for 9 years. He’s published content since 2005, written 41 books, delivered 4 TEDx Talks, and his material has reached over 105 million people. The Work On Your Game Podcast has over 7.6 million downloads and counting.
If you’re ready to break through mental blocks, tap into your full potential, and own your outcomes — this is your show.
Daily episodes. No fluff. Just Game.
Work On Your Game is the daily MasterClass for high performers in business, sports, and life who demand results — not just talk.
Built on four pillars:
1. Discipline – Show up and do the work, every day.
2. Confidence – Put yourself out there, boldly and authentically.
3. Mental Toughness – Keep pushing even when success hasn’t shown up yet.
4. Personal Initiative – Make things happen instead of waiting for them.
This isn’t theory. It’s mindset, strategy, accountability, and execution — from someone who’s actually done it.
Dre Baldwin played professional basketball for 9 years. He’s published content since 2005, written 41 books, delivered 4 TEDx Talks, and his material has reached over 105 million people. The Work On Your Game Podcast has over 7.6 million downloads and counting.
If you’re ready to break through mental blocks, tap into your full potential, and own your outcomes — this is your show.
Daily episodes. No fluff. Just Game.
Episodes
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Jul 26, 2025 • 25min
#3360: Why White America Does Not Prop Up Athletes & Entertainers
Today I’m talking about why white America doesn’t hype up athletes and entertainers like Black America does. Yesterday, I talked about how Black men are often pushed toward just a few career paths, like sports or entertainment. Today, I’m flipping it and showing you how white America moves differently and why. Even though these athletes and entertainers are famous everywhere, they don’t get held up the same way. I’m breaking it down so we can all understand the real reason behind that.
Show Notes:
[01:35]#1 Standards.
[08:18]#2 The more widespread valuing of substances.
[14:48]#3 Ownership is more highly valued than merely getting paid.
[22:17]Recap
Next Steps:
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Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
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Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
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📱 Connect with Dre
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Jul 25, 2025 • 34min
#3359: The 3 Socially Accepted Black Men
Today I’m talking about the three types of black men that society accepts the most. A lot of us, especially in the Black community, grow up being pushed toward just a few career paths. We see them as our best or only options. I’ve lived it, and many of you have too. In this episode, I break down what those roles are, why they’re so limited, and why outside forces keep pushing them on us but more importantly, why we keep going along with it. Let’s talk about it.
Show Notes:
[01:32]#1 The athlete.
[13:03]#2 The entertainer.
[23:47]#3 The clown.
[30:11]Recap
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
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Jul 24, 2025 • 26min
#3358: How Service Businesses & Entrepreneurs Drop The Ball
Today I’m talking about how service businesses mess things up. I had a real situation with a guy who had a chance to do a job for me but he dropped the ball over and over again. I was ready to pay him, but he kept being slow, unclear, and unprofessional. If you run a service business, this is a warning. I’m breaking down exactly what he did wrong so you don’t make the same mistakes and lose money like he did.
Show Notes:
[07:31]#1 An artist is just your technical skill and if the business is not in order, you don't get as many opportunities to do the technical thing.
[11:16]#2 Being an entrepreneur is much more about marketing, management, operations, communications and systems.
[20:16]#3 Get with someone who understands the marketing, the systems, the processes, the strategies, the entrepreneurship.
[23:19]Recap
Episodes Mentioned:
3277: The 3 Tools Of Professional Service Entrepreneurship
1855: How To Give Amazing Customer Service
2013: The SAME Things, The SAME Way, EVERY Time
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
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Jul 23, 2025 • 23min
#3357: That's Why We Play The Games
Today’s topic is “That’s Why We Play the Games.” This one’s all about mindset. Just because things aren’t looking great right now doesn’t mean it’s over. You might feel far from your goals, but that doesn’t mean you’ll never reach them. I got this phrase from an old ESPN analyst reminding us that no matter how things look on paper, you still gotta play it out.
Show Notes:
[02:28]#1 You need to keep playing the games even when you're losing or in a winning situation.
[08:41]#2 Any situation in which you are not given a chance, you are barely considered and, or you are not even looked at as a serious contender to succeed is a great opportunity for you.
[12:58]#3 You are not a champion in life, any aspect of life, until you're in a situation that looks like a sure defeat.
[19:22]Recap
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
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Jul 22, 2025 • 19min
#3356: Should A Woman Be "Intimidating"?
Today I’m talking about whether a woman should be intimidating on purpose. Not just how people feel around her, but when a woman intentionally tries to come off that way. There’s a big difference between someone being intimidating and someone trying to intimidate. I break down what the word really means and ask why would a woman want to cause fear or timidity in others, especially in men? This episode is about intention, not perception.
Show Notes:
[03:01]#1 You should not be intimidating as a woman? The short answer to this question is, Hell no!
[06:38]#2 While not intimidating, what a woman should aim to be is respected.
[12:25]#3 Being feminine is not about being loud.
[15:36]Recap
Episodes Mentioned:
3311: How To Be A "High Value Man" [Part 1 of 2]
3312: How To Be A "High Value Man" [Part 2 of 2]
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
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Jul 21, 2025 • 18min
#3355: Sexy Vs Sexual Women: The Difference
In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between a sexy woman and a sexual woman because no, they are not the same thing. A lot of women today are jumping into the marketplace thinking that showing more skin equals value, and I’m here to explain why that’s not always the move. I also touch on how sex is being pushed in everyone’s face these days, even when we’re not looking for it. And fellas, I’m speaking from our perspective on what we actually see and think when it comes to how women present themselves.
Show Notes:
[01:47]#1 Sexy is about presentation and what's on the surface.
[07:45]#2 Sexy energy is seeking approval as a form of validation.
[12:13]#3 Sexy is public and open to be seen by pretty much anyone.
[14:48]Recap
Episodes Mentioned:
3203: Why Instagram "Ass Models" Exist
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
→ WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com

Jul 20, 2025 • 21min
#3354: How To Move Gracefully As A Woman
In this episode, I’m talking to the ladies about how to move gracefully as a woman. This ain’t a metaphor we’re talking real, physical movement and presence, just like we did for the men in the masculine movement episode. A man’s movement sends a message, and so does a woman’s. So today, we’re getting into how women can embody that same kind of grace and power in their own way. Let’s talk about how you carry yourself and what it says without you even speaking.
Show Notes:
[01:16]#1 Grace as Energy First, Movement Second
[07:47]#2 Body Language Communication
[12:25]#3 Small habits that separate women from girls.
[17:59]Recap
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
→ WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com

Jul 19, 2025 • 20min
#3353: Femininity Is A Skill
Today’s topic is for the ladies, femininity is a skill. Just like I’ve held men accountable in past episodes, now I’m giving y’all the female version from a man’s perspective. If you’re a woman who wants to be led by a strong man, I’m telling you what that man is actually looking for. This ain’t about bashing women, it's about giving real games. And fellas, don’t skip this—because you need to know what to look for, too.
Show Notes:
[03:29]#1 Femininity is not a natural trait or a talent.
[09:25]#2 Femininity is powerfully powerful.
[14:32]#3 Femininity is something that is claimed, that is not something that is performed.
[18:04]Recap
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
→ WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com

Jul 18, 2025 • 25min
#3352: The Truth About Dominance
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about dominance. It connects to what we talked about yesterday having power and influence over others and why not everybody actually wants that. I talk about how dominance works in sports versus how it works in business, and why trying to crush your opponent in business could backfire. Sometimes you need the people you're competing with to still function after the game is over. Let’s get into how to be smart, not just hard.
Show Notes:
[02:13]#1 Dominance is about control, not necessarily aggression.
[10:24]#2 Dominance must be claimed or taken because it is never given.
[15:53]#3 Dominance requires sustained performance.
[22:19]Recap
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
→ WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com

Jul 17, 2025 • 27min
#3351: Why Most People Can't Be Trusted With Power
In this episode, I’m talking about why most people can’t be trusted with power, not just power over others, but even power over their own lives. We all say we want control and influence, but the truth is, a lot of folks aren’t ready for it. Being powerful requires responsibility, discipline, and the ability to manage yourself, and most people just don’t have that. Today I’m breaking down why that is, and what it really takes to earn and handle power the right way.
Show Notes:
[01:52]#1 Power is a magnifier.
[09:29]#2 One trade off of power is that for the price of having this influence, you are also responsible for the outcomes of those events even.
[20:03]#3 Power is not free.
[23:25]Recap
Episodes Mentioned:
2174: There Are No Perfect Scenarios – Only Trade-Offs
Next Steps:
🎓 Work On Your Game University
Get structured, get paid → WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com
📧 Dre’s Daily Emails (Free)
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. → WorkOnMyGame.com
🤖 Chat with DreGPT
AI that thinks like Dre → DreAllDay.com/AI
🎧 Free Audiobooks
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com/audible
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible
📚 Claim Your Free Books
The Third Day → ThirdDayBook.com
Mirror Of Motivation → MirrorOfMotivation.com
Sales Discipline System → SalesDisciplineBook.com
Overseas Basketball Blueprint → BallOverseas.com
How To Play As Well As You Practice → HoopHandbook.com/Free
💵 Support the Show
CashApp → Cash.app/$DreBaldwin
📱 Connect with Dre
Instagram → Instagram.com/DreBaldwin
TikTok → TikTok.com/@WorkOnYourGame
YouTube → YouTube.com/DreAllDay
Twitter / X → X.com/DreAllDay
Facebook → Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity
🎙 All Episodes + Archive
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