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

All the motivation and strategy in the world cannot help someone without discipline....this is the ability to follow through with what must be done, regardless of the pain or inconvenience. It's uncommon to most, which is why you will be so rare if you have this.

I'd like to take a moment to remember a legend who was taken from us last week... Nipsey Hussle. A true staple in the rap game, whose goals reached far beyond the realm of music. Nipsey was such a huge inspiration to me and my business, it's only right to share three lessons (among many) that I learned from him. #RIPNipseyHussle   Songs featured: "10 Toes", "Faith", "That's How I Knew"

Having low energy and a lack of motivation towards your goals is not a good sign, and is certainly not a standard for high performers….So we must find a way to keep and maintain a solid and persistent feeling of motivation and excitement towards what we want. In this episode, I show you how I do that, and it's super simple. #UpOnGame

In honour of Nipsey Hussle... our producer Brandon puts a spin on an episode we released last March. The featured track "Rap N" is explicit, but it's important to break down how Nipsey embodies the I'm Not You Philosophy. Take a listen. #RIPNIPSEY

You can be as motivated and purposeful as you want, but with no strategy to match, you're lost...Most people want to accomplish big dreams and goals, but move like they're playing checkers....this is a game of chess. You have to be calculated, and in this episode of the Killer Instinct Bloodline series, I break down this mindset.   Apply HERE: imnotyou.com/KI

Everyone wants to have that "Killer Instinct"....but what does this mean, and how do you know if you have it? Over the next 11 episodes, I will be breaking down what I call the Killer Instinct "Bloodline", which are the 11 qualities and traits that define the Killer Instinct mindset. My goal is to challenge you to embody these qualities, and work to build them with focus and intensity. This is how your results will change....through taking on a completely different mindset.   Sign up HERE: imnotyou.com/KI

Relationships are far complex, and what can make them even more stressful is not being on the same page with your mate/spouse. That's why you need to make a focused effort to get own the same page. But how? I break down my and my wife's "executive" meeting flow, and what we do each Saturday that leaves us connected, in control, and ready for our date night. Check it out. #UpOnGame

Young MA has about 10 quotable bars in every track. So in this episode, I pick apart her new freestyle and highlight the wisdom laced throughout. #BooksandBARS

If you feel poor, you cannot attract prosperity. Today’s throwback episode is based on a concept from the book, “The Law of Attraction” by Esther and Jerry Hicks. The way you feel will dictate how you think. The way you think will reflect your level of motivation to reach your goals. Hard work isn’t enough nowadays... Change your perspective on what's real, and watch the window of opportunity expand. Let’s get it!

We’ve all had friends for as long as we can remember, but what happens to them when things start to change for you? Your environment will make you or break you. Today, we’ll discuss the types of people to encounter on your road to success, and how to handle them. Then, we’ll break down the 8 action steps necessary for your growth. This episode isn’t an easy listen, but it requires your full focus, attention and honesty.

This is the book that changed not only how I looked at money, but how I manage it, and make plenty more of it. It's a MUST read. #UpOnGame

Booker T. Washington is both controversial and incredibly impactful. In this episode I break down his mindset, which details exactly why he will be forever be remembered, regardless of what his critics say. #BOOKSandbars

For a current evaluation of your life at this very moment, how would you put it? If you say “Everything’s going great!”, is it said with full confidence? Look… all organisms on this Earth either grow, or die slowly. Being comfortable with your current state is the absolute worst way to live your life. You only got one shot, so why waste it? Give it your 100%, EVERY damn day. C’mon y’all, LET’S GET HUNGRY!

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. 

Whether you are a current or former athlete, the older you get, the more tight and stiff your body will become, unless you take proactive measures to get it right. In this episode, I share a new tool that I have begun using that has taken my pliability and "limberness" to the next level. I was introduced to this tool through Tom Brady's "TB12 Method" book, and it is quite effective. Take a listen. #UpOnGame

Being poised under pressure is not about having a clutch gene, or being gifted....It's about being insanely prepared. Robert Greene, in his classic book, explains this in perfect detail. #BOOKSandbars

Success won't always do for you what you thought it would. Sometimes you will win, yet you'll feel more lost, depressed, and uncertain. How do you handle these emotions? What does this mean? How can we get ourselves to feel good, no matter the wins or losses? Listen into today's episode, where I break this down in a special feature from a Killer Instinct Q+A call.

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. 

Most think that morning routines need to be all about discipline, structure and machine-like precision. This is FALSE. Your routine needs to be personal, enjoyable, and even relaxing... In this episode, I share with you a new addition to my morning routine that has been as enjoyable as a warm cup of hot chocolate. #UpOnGame

One of my favorite rappers Nipsey Hussle talks about the importance of paying attention to detail in his new banger. Take a listen. #booksandBARS