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

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

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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Quotable moments:

"Time is the most valuable resource that we have. Every time we add time to a situation by delay, we're placing a blind bet that we will have time in the future." - Dre Baldwin

"The third day is not the moment that it happens, but the decision that you make." - Dre Baldwin

"Getting through the tough days needs to become your normal mode of operation." - Dre Baldwin

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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, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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