👇 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL - so this show can reach more people 👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIprGZAdzn3ZqgLmDuibYcw?sub_confirmation=1 Click the Link Below to Subscribe to my email list to MAXOUT your life (all value, no fluff) https://konect.to/edmylett Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/mylett What If Your Next Shot… Your Next Sale… Your Next Decision… Is the One That Changes Everything? Today I’ve got one of your all-time favorite guests back on the show, and there’s a reason the downloads go through the roof every time he’s here. When I sit down with Alan Stein Jr, you get value in every single minute. We’re talking about mindset, emotional control, confidence, intensity, and what it really takes to separate yourself from the pack. Alan’s new book, Next Play, isn’t just about sports. It’s about life. It’s about what you do after you miss the shot, lose the sale, get knocked down, or make a mistake you wish you could take back. We unpack what Alan calls having a “whiteboard memory.” The great ones erase the miss and step into the next moment like it never happened. Think about that. How many of us drag the last mistake into the next opportunity? How many people let one bad quarter, one breakup, one failure define their identity? Alan and I talk about why attaching your self-worth to outcomes is a trap. Confidence is not built on results. It’s built on process, preparation, keeping the promises you make to yourself, and mastering the fundamentals. That’s where real separation happens. We also dive into one of the most powerful lessons I’ve ever heard about excellence. Alan shares the story of working with Kobe Bryant at 3:30 in the morning. Not flashy drills. Not tricks. Just relentless attention to the basics. Kobe told him, “I never get bored with the basics.” That line alone could change your life. The great ones do not skip steps. They do not get distracted by hype. They obsess over mastery. And they stack that obsession for years. That is how you create separation no one can catch. But this episode is not just about performance. It’s about fulfillment. Alan challenges the idea that we should chase happiness. Happiness is fleeting. Fulfillment is built. It’s built through resilience, emotional regulation, accountability, and learning how to move to the next play without becoming a victim of the last one. We talk about parenting, leadership, business, relationships, and what to do when you’re flat on the canvas and need a way forward. If you’re in a season where you need a reset, this conversation is your blueprint. I’ll tell you this. The most powerful thing Alan said today is that your next play can be your best play. Not because the last one was perfect, but because you learned from it. Your mistakes are not your identity. They are part of your collage. And if you’re willing to forgive yourself, adjust, and step forward with intention, your next 50 years can be your best 50 years. This one will hit you right between the eyes in the best way possible. Key Takeaways: - Why you must separate your emotions from your performance - How to build confidence through process instead of outcomes - The power of mastering the basics and stacking consistency over time - What to do when you’ve failed and need to create your next play - Why fulfillment beats chasing happiness every time - How accountability and emotional regulation shape leaders and families If you’re ready to stop replaying the last mistake and start attacking the next opportunity, this episode is for you. Let’s go make your next play your best one. Max Out. 0:00 Intro 1:58 Why Next Play? 2:54 Next Play Lenses: Micro and Macro Perspectives 4:49 Strategic Implementation: The Whiteboard Memory 6:52 Separating Self Belief from Outcomes 9:25 Kobe Bryant 3:30 AM Workout Story 15:13 Upgrading Your Operating System 16:23 The Importance of Environment and Association 18:26 Attention to Detail and Intensity 21:41 Studying Your Craft: The Three Way Video Analysis 25:28 Fatherhood Lessons from Kobe Bryant 28:01 Getting Back Up After Failure 31:35 Happiness vs. Fulfillment 33:25 Emotional Regulation for Our Children 39:45 The Power of Intention 44:15 Lighting Other People's Candles 45:55 Your Best Play is Still Ahead Thank you for watching this video—Please Share it and get the word out! 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIprGZAdzn3ZqgLmDuibYcw?sub_confirmation=1 ▶︎ Visit My WEBSITE | https://www.EdMylett.com #EdMylett #Motivation