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

You've boldly taken on so much...you're a leader, responsible for results, and a true lion in the jungle. You’ve given up the security so many crave so that you can be truly free...the problem is that right now, you are overwhelmed with the amount of things that are simply outside of your control. People, circumstances, changes...it makes you feel hopeless and helpless, and these feelings are leading you to turn to vices, procrastinate, and even shirk your responsibilities. Your challenge is giving up the childish need to control the wrong things, and instead focus on complete self mastery... the ultimate high and feeling of control that is elusive to so many. You must take real control, and condition these feelings until every cell of your body stands at attention to you... your body is a slave to your mind, and your mind becomes the fearless captain.   (0:00) Welcome to the G-Code (0:55) Introduction to "Control" (2:03) Hypnosis Track (6:45) "Control" Affirmation Track (13:18) Killer Instinct     Want to wo

It can be difficult to accumulate a few wins, without starting to "eat the cheese"...This means feeling complacent, and letting your foot off the gas so you can feel "comfortable". This is dangerous, and in this episode, I break down how to consistently win, and still feel hungry and motivated.    Imnotyou.com/KI

Isn't it nice to be acknowledged for your growth? To be told “Good job”....”I’m proud of you”.   Unfortunately, these things don’t get the results. Your work does. In this episode, Dave East lectures us on the importance of getting to the work, no matter what you hear or don't hear. #BARS

In this episode I break down an excerpt from a classic book by Sun Tzu, "The Art of War". Too many of us try to go for the “Kill”, when we should be taking advantage of each win, particularly the easy wins. Doing this ensures momentum; and with momentum, we become unstoppable. #BARS

If you are living your life pursuing goals and working a job that you don’t want to, you are in the ZOO. This entire movement is about showing you how to life, full-time, in the Jungle.    The question becomes... How do I transition out of living in the zoo, to enter the jungle life? In what ways do I need to be prepared?   In this episode, I tell you exactly what you NEED to hear.   Time Stamps: (1:22) You may have missed some gems from the past... The only way around your fear, is through it (8:57) Are you hesitating to make that leap? (14:53) You DON'T know how much time you have left. (18:46) Breaking down the obvious (20:27) Obvious action #1: Identify the numbers. Take control of your money. (21:25) Obvious action #2: Get your significant other on board with your vision, goals, strategy... (24:09) Obvious action #3: Have a business infrastructure established. (29:36) A reality check on anticipation and endurance (33:17) Get ready for the not-so obvious actions that you must take (33:58) Not-so-obvious a

In our last installment of the COVID-19 Survival series, I talk about the importance of dealing and embracing fear, and channeling it into the right direction.    If you do not find a way to do this, your fear will either debilitate you now, or later. The choice is yours. We must be able to know how to deal with our animal nature, and channel it in the right place. I show how in this episode.   Stay tuned for a motivational track at the end. Stay safe out there fam.

In episode #4 of the Coronavirus survival series, I break down the most important pieces of your personal infrastructure that must be in place and stronger than ever, especially at a time like this.    Too many people do not take the time to invest in themselves at the right time, and then when they need it, they don’t have the space and mental clarity to do it. Now is the time.   Top 3 most important routines: AM Routine PM Routine Weekly Set-Up Routine

In episode #3 of the Coronavirus survival series, setting goals is the focus.    Without goals, you will remain distracted and scared. You must focus ahead. I show you an incredibly powerful tool for focus and clarity that will keep you ,moving forward with speed and momentum.   Clearly identify your goals with these 4 questions: 1. What is your vision? 2. What is your goal for the year? 3. What is the mist immediate milestone you must reach (to be on track for this goal)? 4. What are the 3 most important and relevant actions for this week?   Niyi's tips for you: 1. Share your goals with your people 2. Schedule recurring times for discussions 3. Look at your goals, first thing in the morning   It's your time to Re-Up

In episode #2 of the Coronavirus survival series, I break down how to properly learn from the mistakes and inaccurate actions you've taken, to leave you exposed in a time like this. It is with this mindset and strategy that will allow you to not only evolve at a time like this, but to make constant evolution a way of life for you.   Reflective Questions: What pain(s) am I currently experiencing? What actions could I have done differently? When should I have begun doing them? What would I have valued more, in the past?   Time to Act: What am I going to do differently now? Have I thoroughly/properly learned from this?

In these most uncertain times, it is imperative that we rise above our animal nature and find and explore new ways to not just survive, but thrive and evolve. I will be breaking down, in very practical ways, how to come out of this global crisis even better.    In episode #1, I break down the importance of using times of crisis to expose what it is that you lack...otherwise, it wouldn't be a crisis. At least not for you.

It can be difficult to accumulate a few wins, without starting to "eat the cheese"...This means feeling complacent, and letting your foot off the gas so you can feel "comfortable". This is dangerous, and in this episode, I break down how to consistently win, and still feel hungry and motivated.    imnotyou.com/KI

Have you ever put in so much work to achieve a goal, and then right when you start to get close, you begin to sabotage yourself? This is human nature. In this episode, I break down how to approach this emotion, and the reality of what will happen if you don't.    Imnotyou.com/KI

We are told to dream big and ignore limitations, but at the same time we are told to stay connected to reality and know what's true. How do you do both at the same time? What does this look like practically?   Time Stamps: (1:22) “Dream big” (3:02) Shoutout to Brad from Canada, for the inspiration behind this episode. (5:20) An inside look into one of my Killer Instinct group sessions.   imnotyou.com/ki

Fear is real. Everybody is scared. But look through- that doesn't mean it has to stop you. In this episode, I break down 3 of the most common fears I see (and feel myself) and how to eliminate them. It's possible, you gotta know how though. It's already 2020... what are you waiting for?

A good way to know how soft and mentally weak someone is.....just watch how they deal with the truth. If you want to be elite and consistently dominate them, you must get comfortable with reality and learn to use it and profit from it instead of run from it and defend yourself from it. I break it down tactically in this episode.   Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:18) Reality (3:03) Robert Greene, “50th Law” (4:13) Dealing with reality better (8:06) #1: Go towards the truth before other people do (12:40) Deep diaphragm breathing (14:08) #2: Train yourself to deal with reality (15:52) Karen Pryor, “Don’t Shoot the Dog”    (17:29) How to reward yourself after reinforcing yourself (18:36) Carol Dweck, “Mindset” (19:36) #3: Always define clear calls to action (21:19) #4: Find the lesson in the truth fast (23:00) #5: Have your failures embedded in your nervous system (25:10) #6: Spent time studying other successful people’s reality (28:00) Felix Dennis, “How to Get Rich” (31:03)

You're under pressure already, and it gets worse when your teammates start talking about you under their breaths, when you make mistakes. How do you keep playing your best in spite of their criticism and trash talk? In this episode, I break down the real way to deal with this harsh reality.    Time Stamps: (1:22) The "underground" shine/respect  (4:24) My teammates are talking trash...  (8:41) Simba, and the "jungle"  (13:09) The real solution... Who really cares?  (15:19) NO CHILL: Media talking smack.  (19:41) A true professional has the ability to perform, rain or shine.  (23:07) Wanna be soft?  (25:11) A "bloody anticipation" | James Harden  (27:40) Nobody cares... (30:36) You want to be a professional? Be careful of the critics (32:45) Practical advice: Watch, observe, analyze. (35:38) An email that just didn't make sense. (37:37) You gotta keep pushing... (43:08) Tune in, to your inner G! (48:46) What I think about YOUR opinion.   Imnotyou.com/KI

Being a "victim" doesn't only refer to a refugee or homeless person....some of you so-called "competitors" are about as helpless, soft, and weak as new-born babies.   In this episode, I show you the evidence of victimhood, with a heartfelt call to action to quit it. It's time to burn out all of the weakness, to recreate yourself into a dominant force in you career and life.   Imnotyou.com/coaching

Is it normal to feel insecure with competition? How do you deal with it?   What if you've got someone chasing your spot.... and it just happens to be a friend or a teammate? What do you do in this situation?   In this episode, I break down how to deal with situations like these, and come out on top.   (1:53) The inspiration behind today's episode - shoutout to Stan! @stanrybarz (4:38) Competition can cause insecurity (6:00) A reality check and reminder that we are as human as the greatest sports legends (12:45) #1: Embrace the feelings of insecurity (13:54) #2: Clearly define your process for mastery (14:45) #3: Invest deeper into your process (15:31) #4: Vent, often (22:08) #5: Embrace opportunities that you need to compete (24:08) Imnotyou.com/KI

In this episode, I break down the principles and strategy behind starting, and really implementing, a new habit.   (1:53) The inspiration behind today's episode - shoutout to Carlos! @562raised (3:40) Tip: Get really really sold, on why this habit is important! (5:16) My personal hack: Re-learn the required knowledge on this habit (7:04) Tip: Envision what this habit will do for you in the longterm (8:22) Tip: Pick a starting point (9:10) Tip: Identify the "play" for your sequence of actions (10:35) Tip: You've gotta start the action. Implement, then monitor. (12:35) Tip: If the habit is going well, raise the standard a bit. (14:07) Tip: Review your ultimate vision. (15:40) IG: @niyisobo   Imnotyou.com/KI

You've been going at this same goal for some time now, but nothing is really happening. There's no real progress. It's starting to stress you out, and make you feel like maybe you should let it go...   In this episode, I break down the mindset and strategy to approach these very real situations.   (1:53) The inspiration behind today's episode - shoutout to Marwa! @wrecklessbeauty17 (3:52) Take the reality check. (7:25) Tip: Build the infrastructure to support your goal. (9:58) Tip: Create a fraternity/sorority, and find your people. (13:00) Tip: Trust the process, knowing you will figure it out. (15:47) Tip: Game day is every day, so develop a "short-term memory" (16:54) Tip: Remind yourself of the alternative option (17:54) Tip: Listen to Nipsey Hussle. (18:22) Tip: Study the greats at every moment of your day. (19:15) Tip: Discuss your emotions. (20:25) You gotta be proud of yourself (21:43) The Killer Instinct community is waiting for you. Imnotyou.com/KI