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

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

I grew up a Christian, and I know what it's like to feel guilt and uncertainty about whether or not I can be devoted to a "personal" mission while still being a devoted follower of Christ. How do you reconcile those feelings of doubt and indecision? How can you make sure your goals are in alignment with your life's purpose? In this episode, I hold nothing back and go into depth on how to practically approach the challenge. 

Mental Reps is about deciding what to believe, and then aggressively conditioning these beliefs. We decided to bless you with a complication of all the best mental reps tracks to date, and blend them into one, nonstop, hard-hitting mental conditioning tool. Listen to this in the gym, in the AM, or anytime you want to infuse yourself with next level belief. #MentalReps

This YouTube channel will prove to be more valuable than ever, as he breaks down the mindset of Kobe Bryant in a way that is clear, concise and practical. #UpOnGame

One of Hip Hop's most successful moguls wrote a book...and I made sure to grab some key bars from it to illustrate his mindset, and why COMFORT will be the reason you fail. #BOOKSandBARS

In the final installment of the film room, we break down the third quality that makes Tom Brady one of the greatest of all time: his undeniable “poise under pressure”. He’s simply clutch - always coming through when it matters most. Is this a “gene” that only a few can have? I argue against it, and Tom Brady proves it. Listen in. #TheFilmRoom

In the second installment of the Film Room, we continue to break down the mindset of arguably the greatest football player of all time. Today's quality is “underdog style competitiveness”, and he’s found a way to activate this fire at every stage of his career. Listen in, and find out how you can adopt this quality. #TheFilmRoom

Okay, maybe you won't become "world class", but you will certainly become more aware, knowledgeable, and passionate, about history than you ever have been if you follow the "CrashCourse" account on youtube. He's become a staple in my household, and his channel has changed my life. #UpOnGame

New England Wide Receiver, 3x Super Bowl Champion and potential future hall-of-famer Julian Edelman wrote a book, back when he had just 2 rings. And in this book, he detailed exactly why he and the Patriots always seem to be in the big game. You'll be surprised at how simple the reason is. #BOOKSandbars

The film room is where we systematically break down the mindset of the world's most dominant athletes, all the way down to their most recognizable and impactful qualities and traits. Today, we are breaking down the G.O.A.T. of all "goats", Tom Brady, the quarterback of the New England Patriots. He’s a 6x Super Bowl Champion, and was overlooked for his entire career. He’s the epitome of a mentally dominant athlete. The first quality that makes him unstoppable is his “aggressive humility”. Listen as I break it down, using Brady’s own words, as well as his peers and coaches. #TheFilmRoom