Ep. 552 | The Third Day Effect: How Champions Push Through When Motivation Dies with Dre Baldwin

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Ever wonder why motivation fades precisely when you need it most? Former pro basketball player and 4-time TEDx speaker Dre Baldwin reveals the hidden pattern that derails most people's goals - and how to break through it.

In this powerful episode, Dre shares his revolutionary "Third Day" framework, developed through nine years of professional basketball and reaching over 103 million people through his Work On Your Game platform. He breaks down the psychology of sustainable success and reveals how to maintain momentum when enthusiasm fades.

Learn:

• The crucial moment that determines success or failure in any endeavor

• Why traditional motivation advice may be sabotaging your progress

• How elite performers maintain consistency when others quit

• The counterintuitive approach to celebrating wins without losing edge

• The hidden pattern that separates champions from everyone else

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ABOUT Dre Baldwin

Dre Baldwin is CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He has given four TEDx Talks and has authored 35 books.

Dre’s content has been consumed more than 103 million times and his daily, Work On Your Game MasterClass, has amassed over 3,100 episodes and more than 7.3 million listeners.

Dre had a nine-year professional basketball career, playing in eight countries. Dre’s framework is the "roadmap in reverse" for professional High Performance, Consistency and Results.

For the past 18 years, "DreAllDay" and Work On Your Game have changed the lives of over 103,524,305 entrepreneurs, athletes and business professionals. Through thousands of copies of our books, courses and programs, we've pioneered personal and professional development. We have a business that helps tens of thousands of people master their "Game" in business, sports and life from the inside-out.

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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