Raymond "RJ" Jones

@_willcompton Will what do you think about a “Sweet 16” bracket type approach where more conference champs get play-in style invites so that over time all the conferences (in theory) could get better/more competitive… and more players get high visibility opportunities?

My attitude is wanting the 12 best teams in the CFP People that think the G5 needs a team in this season is no different than a JV player swearing to his boys that he needs to be playing Varsity You’re not good enough THIS year And everyone else sees it but you

(7/7) What are you building right now for your future self that doesn't depend on your body performing at peak levels? Full framework on the double transition athletes, operators, and millions of others face: #Resilience activatingyourresilience.substack.com/p/the-physical…

(6/7) It's built during your peak years—while you can still choose what comes next. Not when your body decides for you.

(1/7) When was the last time you felt invincible? For me, it was jumping out of airplanes at 1,200 feet with the 82nd Airborne. Then I was promoted out at 27. Everyone called it success. It felt like devastating loss. A thread on the transition nobody prepares you for: 🧵

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7/7 The question isn't whether transitions will happen. It's whether you'll recognize which stage you're in and adapt your strategy accordingly. Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/activating… Which stage are you in? Reply and let me know.

6/7 STAGE 4: Late-Stage (65+) Your brain = deep expertise Your challenge = accepting transformation Your resilience = generative (focused on helping others) Your wisdom IS peak performance. Share it.

1/7 The strategies that worked at 25 won't work at 55. That's not weakness. That's biology. Here's why your resilience strategy needs to match your cognitive stage 🧵

Parts 2-4 drop soon. Subscribe so you don't miss them: activatingyourresilience.substack.com You don't have to figure out how to do this alone.

This isn't theory. I've navigated: an abrupt end an athletic career, Ranger School struggles, being promoted out of elite operations, military-to-civilian shift, major career pivots. Each one taught me what's in the research, that you can build this systematically.

It's live. After months of work, I just published Part 1 of my resilience series. If you've ever struggled with a major life transition, this is for you. A thread 🧵