He Trained Kevin Durant at 15. Here's What Made Him Different.

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Kyle Matthews interviews performance coach and author Alan Stein Jr., who spent over 15 years in elite basketball and now helps businesses improve performance, culture, and execution. Stein explains his book Next Play and the core idea of letting go of what happened to focus on what is, responding thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. Drawing lessons from Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry, he emphasizes mastering fundamentals during "unseen hours," setting high standards, and using consistency as a controllable superpower. They discuss how entitlement, poor decisions, and the wrong inner circle derail talented athletes, and how in business elite basics include active listening, preparation, process focus, and clear definitions of "winning." Stein also outlines leader-driven accountability that becomes team-led, avoiding blame/complaints/excuses, detaching self-worth from outcomes, and protecting daily energy through strong morning and evening routines. Follow Alan Stein Jr.: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alansteinjr X: https://x.com/alansteinjr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansteinjr Learn More About Alan Stein Jr.: Website: https://a