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

Waking up early sounds simple enough, but for anyone who has tried to make a habit of getting up when it's dark outside, it's much easier said than done.   In this episode, I break down the mindset and philosophy behind the early riser, as well as the practical approach to developing a habit that really sticks.   Time Stamps: (1:22) What today’s episode is all about (3:35) Misconceptions about early risers (6:00) Step 1: Your morning “equation” (7:18) Your enemy = mental softness (8:33) Physical and mental factors that will affect your sleep (11:32) Check your sources (15:59) Consider what your goal is (16:35) Valuing sleep, more than other things that are just as important (18:30) KEY: Decide that you MUST get up early (20:05) KEY: Through failures, keep holding the standard (22:09) KEY: Once it’s a habit, double down (23:06) Practical tips to help you get up early (26:16) Remember your reasons for getting up early. To sign up for Killer Instinct: Imnotyou.com/KI