139: Too Stupid to Quit: Dre Baldwin on Resilience, Success, and Outworking the Competition

Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, Steve Riley welcomes Dre Baldwin, former professional basketball player, prolific author, and founder of Work on Your Game Inc. Dre shares how his career was shaped not just on the court, but at home, where his parents modeled daily discipline and quiet resilience that made him “too stupid to quit.”

From an early age, Dre watched his parents show up for their responsibilities, day in and day out, regardless of how they felt. That consistency became the foundation of his own mindset: showing up was non-negotiable. It’s a lesson he carried into his athletic career and beyond. When he didn’t get drafted into the NBA, Dre pivoted. He found another path—one that required just as much discipline, and just as much resilience.

Rather than see setbacks as failures, Dre treated them as invitations to grow. He began documenting his process and sharing videos online—before content creation was even a buzzword. As he continued to show up, his audience grew. His approach resonated not just with athletes, but with entrepreneurs, business professionals, and attorneys—anyone striving for consistency in the face of pressure.

In this episode, Dre shares how he built a global platform rooted in daily execution and mental discipline. He talks about how a professional mindset—distinct from an amateur one—is the key to long-term results. Dre also introduces key ideas from his latest book, The Third Day, where he breaks down how to keep showing up when motivation runs dry.

If you’ve ever felt burned out, unmotivated, or unsure how to push through, this episode is a must-listen. Dre Baldwin’s Work on Your Game philosophy is a reminder that success isn’t a moment—it’s a practice.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Dre Baldwin’s transition from professional basketball player to influential content creator and coach
• Insights into the distinction between amateur and professional mindsets
• The role of resilience and creativity in overcoming challenges and achieving success
• The concept of “The Third Day” and its importance for consistent persistence and professional commitment
• The application of sports discipline and resilience to everyday life and professional settings
• The importance of personal development and using setbacks as opportunities for growth
• Dre’s approach to content creation and engaging with a diverse audience beyond sports

Catch Dre Baldwin live at this year’s Summit!

Dre will take the Atticus Summit stage as a keynote speaker with Work on Your Game: Apply the Pro Athlete Mindset at Work & in Life. In this engaging and inspiring session, you’ll discover the Mental Game strategies Dre used to go from a benchwarmer to a professional—principles that apply not only at work, but also in the gym and in everyday life. You’ll learn how to maximize productivity on “The Third Day,” leverage “Separation Days” to gain an edge over competitors, unlock your highest level of confidence through “The Super You,” prepare like the top 1% of achievers, and condition yourself to win like a champion athlete. Don’t miss out! Early bird pricing for The Summit ends July 31. Register now and save!

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Supporting Resources:

• Dre Baldwin: www.dreallday.com
• Work On Your Game: www.workonyourgame.com
• Includes free training from Dre to increase business without working harder
• Dre (DreAllDay) Baldwin LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday
• Dre Baldwin Instagram: www.instagram.com/drebaldwin
• Dre “DreAllDay” Baldwin YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay
• Want to contact Dre? [email protected]
• Text Dre to get his free #MondayMotivation text: 1.305.384.6894
• The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs by Dre Baldwin: ThirdDayBook.com
• Dre's Books on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/Dre-Baldwin/author/B00AQ9NA7A
• Podcast: Work On Your Game: Dominate With Mindset, Strategy & Execution: podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/work-on-your-game-dominate-with-mindset-strategy-execution/id1102601387
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331
• 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: www.amazon.com/Concise-Laws-Power-Robert-Greene/dp/1861974043
• The Summit: atticussummit.com

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