Sports Motivation Podcast By I'm Not You | Mindset | Strategies | Habits | Psychology | Athlete Development | Host Niyi Sobo

Know yourself, know your wealth! The 3rd KEY TO BEING FEARLESS is the understanding of SELF. You must know how you operate, so you can crush it on and off the field. Tune in for seven important steps for self-evaluation, to boost your awareness. You might be surprised at what you discover. Time Stamps: (1:43) Why do I do what I do? This is why. (3:12) Everybody’s scared. Everybody’s driven by FEAR. (4:40) A brief recap of the previous episodes. (5:52) Today is all about knowing yourself. (6:01) Sun Tzu’s, “The Art of War” | Lao Tzu’s, “Tao Te Ching” (8:08) The things that you MUST know about yourself (8:23) #1: Know what outcomes are you responsible for. (10:25) #2: Know what is required to accomplish these outcomes. (11:30) #3: Know how you BEST learn. | Peter Drucker’s, “Managing Oneself” (13:40) #4: Know how you receive love. | Gary Chapman’s, “The Five Love Languages” (17:46) #5: Know how much sleep you need. (18:50) #6: Know your bloodline values. | Tony Robbin’s, “Awaken The Giant Within” (19:54) #7: K

In Part 2 of the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS series, we live by RULE. Learn how to set rules and mandates for yourself, so when times get tough, you’ll know EXACTLY what to do. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. I’ll guide you through it fam, on top of that, I’ll read you my own rules. Live FEARLESS! Time Stamps: (1:33) Don’t be driven by fear. (3:46) James Allen's concept: You Must Live By Rule (4:15) BOOK: James Allen’s, “Mastery of Destiny” (The Training of the Will) (6:32) A story about “Coco” and “Tito” (9:28) In every department of your life, RELIGIOUSLY adhere to your rules. (11:06) In tough situations, my RULES guide the way. (12:38) Your mandates. (13:14) Make sure it’s personal. (14:00) Word them in the form of COMMANDS. (14:25) Rate yourself on how you aligned with your rules (On a scale of your choice) (14:36) How would it look like to live in alignment with your rules? (15:42) My personal RULES and MANDATES. (23:00) Create your rules, and email me them!   CONNECT Check out the new GYM

I’m excited to present to you, the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS. In Part 1 of our mini-series, we cover cognitive biases, understanding how your brain works, and the power of conditioning your mind. Many things in life will present themselves as obstacles, and it’s important that we train our subconscious to go against the grain, rather than run away and hide. CONQUER your life. Live FEARLESSLY. Day one begins now! Time Stamps: (1:20) Approach your life FEARLESSly (2:35) My definition of FEARLESS (the ability to do what you must do, in spite of what you do) (4:04) What to expect over the course of the next four episodes (4:49) Understanding your BRAIN | BOOK: “Performing Under Pressure” (10:03) Sigmund Freud’s concept of “The Pleasure Principle” (11:28) Understanding Freud’s concept as an athlete/performer (12:16) The misconception of fully “listening to your emotions” (13:10) Your instincts will lie to you… Condition your mind! (14:27) We have a primitive fear of nature | BOOK: “50th Law” (14:47) Are your current

Don’t confuse height for heart. Today’s GYMR is a tribute to the great Isaiah Thomas; NBA’s toughest athlete in the game. Talk about a family-related tragedy taking place before you lace your shoes for Playoff performance. Have you experienced anything similar to I.T.’s? If the answer is no, you must rid your complaints. For his younger sister Chyna, Isaiah put up an amazing 53-points on a night that would have been her 23rd birthday. It’s more than just a game man. Get Ya Mind Right!

Do you procrastinate? Do distractions disrupt your focus easily? Tune in for tips of ways of approaching things, with powerful habits on how to get the most out of your day. Time is limited… use it wisely. Time Stamps: (2:21) Review your goals 1ST thing in the morning. (3:55) Religiously execute your morning mastery. (5:50) Identify your outcomes for each day. (6:24) Work/train in blocks of time. (7:24) Don’t be enslaved to your cellphone. (9:14) Have blocks of time for being distracted. | Cal Newport’s, “Deep Work” (10:14) Primetime often. (11:32) Eliminate sweets, coffees, etc. (12:39) Have unconditional love for yourself. (15:13) Prioritize maximizing time. | Seneca’s, “The Shortness of Life” (16:21) READ: Dan Kennedy’s “No B.S. Time Management” (17:00) READ: Jack Canfield’s, “The Power of Focus” (17:30) READ: Cal Newport’s “Deep Work” (17:54) READ: Michael Johnson’s, “Slaying the Dragon”   CONNECT Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #159 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out

Before you press play, be advised that today’s episode is marked explicit for a reason. Some lessons are too important to not be delivered properly… and in moments like these, I stand strongly behind my language. Introducing, the “DGAF mentality.” Understand that this is the most impressive reality check to date, and you should feel some type of way about it. I am your wake-up call… and don’t hit the damn snooze!! Episode 158 Time Stamps: (1:20) Introduction: This episode is explicit (4:18) The DGAF mentality (5:18) I’m thankful for my childhood, and all the obstacles that stood in my way (6:20) Shoutout to Frederick Douglass (8:25) Shoutout to my POPS (10:53) Pt. 1: You have to find someone who doesn’t "G-A-F" (14:02) Pt. 2: Confront your fears (15:53) Pt. 3: Take risks (18:57) Fortune favors the BOLD. (19:12) Pt. 4: Create a mindset that makes you immune to failure. (22:38) Habits never die, but they are replaceable. (25:13) Pt. 5: Move before you’re ready. (27:30) Plato’s “The Republic” (28:32) Pt. 6: Org

At the end of the day, FEAR is at the foundation of getting what you want. It’s at the root of your deepest desires, and most of us run from it. To start the battle, key decisions must be made. Along my journey, I had FEAR right beside me with every step… Tune in. Get Ya Mind Right!

Are your goals exciting? Do you have a plan set-up? Are your emotions aligned with your desires? There’s plenty involved in crushing your goals. Allow today’s episode to be your wake up call, only to spur you into immediate action. Episode 157 Time Stamps: (1:20) If you haven’t already, listen to January’s year-domination episode for 2017. (3:13) This episode is dedicated for those who have struggled to accomplish specific results. (4:04) Reason #1: Your goals are not exciting/emotional enough (5:44) Reason #2: Do you have a strategy set in stone? (6:35) Reason #3: You probably don’t have a written-out plan | Urban Meyer's, “Above The Line” (8:14) Reason #4: Your plans aren’t specific/detailed enough to a micro-level (9:05) Reason #5: Lack of accountability (10:05) Reason #6: Lack of proper evaluation (11:38) Reason #7: Worry clouds your vision (13:35) Reason #8: Success isn’t how you think it looks (15:58) Reason #9: You’re not willing to give anything up (17:40) Play this episode again. Evaluate.   CONNEC

Today’s episode focuses on the TRUST from within YOURSELF. There’s too much noise in our environments that allow us to become easily influenced by the opinions and advice of others. Take notes as we go through these eight steps, and start the action as soon as this episode ends. Sit still. Listen to yourself. Tune out, to tune in. Episode 156 Time Stamps: (1:47) Do you remember your New Years Resolution? (3:50) Understanding the root of the problem: ask yourself, “Why”? | BOOK: “Salt, Sugar, Fat” by Michael Moss (5:40) When we were younger, we were “over-managed”. (7:04) We may have a “warped” idea of failure. (7:52) Our brains are wired to keep us safe | BOOK: “Poor Charlie’s Almanac” by Charlie Munger (8:36) A media-portrayed lie about how people became “successful” (9:06) We hang around other people who don’t trust themselves. (9:47) You and I are very much alike. (11:16) Practical ways to approach this problem (11:33) #1: Define your VISION. (12:45) #2: Create small goals as experiments. (14:44) #3: Get

Today’s episode is a dedication to Damian Lillard, aka “Dame D.O.L.L.A.”. If you didn’t know, Dame pursues his passion off the court, exercising his lyrical skills in the booth. Since he’s an Oakland native, Dame refers to the “Yellow Tape Mentality” often to express his hunger when it comes to crushing his goals… and THIS is the mentality you will instill in your life, too. Knock down your obstacles and draw some chalk around ‘em. Get Ya Mind Right!

Today, we welcome Nell Gibbon Daly to the Sports Motivation Podcast! A licensed psychotherapist, writer, and keynote speaker (among many other talents), Nell brings us welcoming advice that athletes may initially oversee. Tune in as we discuss male and female energies, the importance of meditation, examining your pain points, and much more. Thank you Nell! With much more to talk about, we’ll have to schedule a part two with you soon! Episode 155 Time Stamps: (1:20) Nell’s introduction (2:43) Special shoutout from Nell for the Sports Motivation Podcast! (4:53) A couple tips from Nell, about waking up in the morning feeling juiced (7:44) Masculine and feminine energy (13:08) The most POWERFUL people all meditate (15:34) Important facts and misconceptions about masculine energy (18:53) Self-intimacy, and why it must be a main focus within your personal life (23:54) Transformation is a pain. (29:04) Examining your symptoms of pain, for necessary growth. (33:23) Meditation can be difficult sometimes! (37:17) Ente

Sometimes people can’t handle seeing you succeed. They may try to dull your shine with negative remarks that can potentially throw you off your game. The question is… how do you handle these doubters, haters, and naysayers? Today’s episode is a specific condition of the mindset. Conquer this, and you’re unstoppable. You ready?? Episode 154 Time Stamps: (1:20) Stop deluding yourself. APPLY Yourself. (5:51) Have you dealt with these people? (7:30) BOOK: Hendrie Weisinger's, “Performing Under Pressure” (8:30) I only care to a certain degree (about others opinions) (10:17) BOOK: Gary Keller & Jay Papasan's, “The One Thing” (11:00) Your MINDSET determines your approach (11:36) My mindset, Pt. 1: Nobody cares too much about what you’re doing (12:20) My mindset, Pt. 2: They actually don’t know what they’re doing (13:35) My mindset, Pt. 3: There’s always a message in the hate/doubt, and it’s my job to find this out. (15:25) My mindset, Pt. 4: I decide what it means. (16:02) My mindset, Pt. 5: If I doubt myself,

THE TRUTH is… you just gotta get it done. Listen to Paul Pierce, and don’t call your shot; just focus on getting your team the W! Results will outshine your credentials, any day. Get Ya Mind Right!

It’s the fourth quarter, and your team is down by a single play. You’re sitting on the bench thinking, “Why won’t coach put me in?!” Today’s episode is a breakdown of seven reasons why your coach is the way he/she is… This is a reality check, and you might be offended. Listen up! Episode 153 Time Stamps: (3:13) Based on my experience; as a coach and a player… (4:52) #1: You’re soft. (6:03) #2: You’re a “know-it-all”. | Robert Greene’s, "48 Laws of Power" (7:30) #3: You can’t be counted on, on game-day. (8:17) #4: You’re not as good as you think you are. | Roland Lazenby's, "Michael Jordan: The Life” (10:53) #5: You can’t take criticism. (11:45) #6: You’re a kiss A. (12:25) #7: You don’t trust yourself. (13:50) Be honest with yourself.   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #153 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! SHOW LOVE  As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes

This is NOT your general advice on goal-setting… In today’s episode, expect to learn from my own personal goals, to get YOUR results. How much longer do you want to carry the feeling of postponing your biggest desires? My goal for you, is to have CLARITY in your goal-setting process. If you’re still unsure, don’t hesitate to email me. Let’s crush goals together. Episode 152 Time Stamps: (3:16) Modifying your mindset towards GOALS (3:41) The goal is the “feeling” (5:15) Don’t get caught up in the “S.M.A.R.T.” formula (7:36) What I do: I focus on what I WANT. (9:00) Understand the “big picture” (9:09) Working “backwards” on your goals. BIG PICTURE, down to the “next step” (10:08) Always beginning with the end in mind. (12:12) Goal. Purpose. Strategy. (18:17) Common mistakes. (22:30) Make sure you know the process, to get the end result. (24:51) Don’t over-evaluate yourself (25:48) You must map-out your entire process (26:24) My goal for you: CLARITY   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #152

Regardless of what his peers may think about it, Future has stuck to his vision since day one. People will question your actions and assure you that you’re doing the wrong things. If you’re unclear on your vision, then your decisions will be easily altered by the opinions of others. Stick to the script! Get Ya Mind Right!

“Pain that comes from failure is beautiful.” Let’s be clear; nobody’s perfect… Failures are GUARANTEED in life. What’s most important, is your attitude towards it. You must DECIDE on the emotions you choose to experience, in the midst of defeat. Learn from my past experiences. Learn from the mistakes that others have made. Above all, know that failure is your best opportunity to LEARN. The sky is the limit! Episode 151 Time Stamps: (1:21) My expectations for you as a listener... (2:18) I have failed before. We all have. (3:45) My biggest breakthrough: Changing my idea of failure (5:00) Examine the WHY (understand yourself) (6:01) Steven Covey's, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (6:53) We don't have to EXCUSE the failure... Understand it instead (8:36) DECIDE what you want to believe about failure (based on where you want to go) (10:10) What's your DEFINITION? (13:46) Old feelings will come up from your PAST... (14:21) Laurel Mellin's, "Wired For Joy!: A Revolutionary Method for Creating Happiness from W

As we conclude our Mental Conditioning Series, let’s talk about the cost of being mentally weak. The truth is, most of y’all will not follow through… Why? Well, it’s human nature for us to be weak. But for those who want to break free from the norm, all you gotta do… is… DO. simple enough? Thank you all for sticking with me for this mini-series. To the hungry 1% of you out there, spin it back to Part 1 and start the execution. Episode 150 Time Stamps: (1:21) I'm just like y'all man... (3:17) PSA for all passive listeners (4:13) In review: The definition of Mental Conditioning (4:40) In review: Mental- "stamina", "strength", and "agility" (6:04) In review: The different types of Mental Conditioning (9:50) In review: Incorporating this into our lives (12:51) Will you really follow through?? (13:10) Identifying the PAIN and PLEASURE (14:36) This generation is soft! (15:00) Your path MUST be different (16:50) This is what will set you apart from the others... (17:50) As a new Sobo is born, my brother experiences

“He who is faithful with a little, will be faithful with a lot.” Understand this quote. LIVE it. You might want something at this very moment that you don’t have. Listen my friend… if you use your immediate resources to the fullest, you will be BLESSED. No more complaints, aight? Get Ya Mind Right!

Today’s episode is a specific tactic to condition your mind for ultimate performance. Part 3 of our Mental Conditioning Series brings you a Pre-Game Visualization Track, which requires pure focus and maturity as you tune in. Allow me to guide you through the process… You ready? Episode 149 Time Stamps: (3:05) Step 1: Take the relaxation SERIOUSLY. (3:51) Step 2: Engage your IMAGINATION. (4:48) Step 3: Focus on the STATE OF MIND. (5:40) Tune in: PRE-GAME VISUALIZATION TRACK   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #149 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! SHOW LOVE  As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!