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

To get you prepared for our next “Film Room” series, here’s a throwback to one of our episodes on Floyd Mayweather’s mindset. Enjoy!

You can tell a lot about a person based on what they spend their money on. In this episode I challenge you to double up on knowledge and give it away.

Here's what the FBI said about Malcolm X that needs to inspire us to be better....listen up.

So many people claim to want to be a professional athlete, an entertainer or just rich in general...so here's the test. Listen to this episode and see if you're committed, or just being lazy.  Time Stamps: (1:22) Do you want to go pro, or become a “millionaire”? (2:58) Deion Sanders (3:41) #1: Decide that you want that goal. (3:52) #2: Define the end game in vivid detail. (4:33) #3: Write down all the things you do, that do not relate to your end goal. CROSS them out. (5:00) #4: Write down what is necessary to do for you to reach the goal. (5:23) #5: Print out a template for an empty week. (5:39) #6: Create an average week schedule. (6:33) #7: Look. Breathe. ASK. (10:34) You reap what you sow. (13:48) Am I talking to you, or are you eavesdropping? (15:47) OFF-mode. (18:57) In order to be strong, you have to be weak. (21:41) Stop being lazy. (23:55) Don’t forget to Get Ya Mind Right. (24:52) Have you left me a review yet?

This is an episode I recorded and never released…I get very personal, and struggled over whether to be this honest with those that follow and listen to me. I'm a firm believer in honesty and regular doses of reality, so I decided to bless you all with this rare episode. Listen as I share my frustrations, insights and jewels.  Time Stamps (1:22) Let me get down to earth with you real quick… (5:40) Money is the motive (7:01) As you grow, you become more sensitive to your environment (9:02) Example: What shoes you got on? (12:29) The purpose of a High School Diploma. (13:26) Be careful who subconsciously influences you. (17:27) Are you tuned into your environment? Who does your kid hang around? (20:20) Time to cut some people out of your life… (21:23) Stay away from people who… are AFRAID TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH (23:00) Stay away from people who… are CLOSED-MINDED (24:46) Stay away from people who… MAKE A CASE FOR AVERAGENESS (27:23) Stay away from people who… are AGAINST GROWTH (28:26) Stay away from people who…

We all know the power of repetition, and how to use it to increase skill and achieve mastery. In this episode I break down how to make repetition even easier. 

In this episode I break down a crazy verse from Fabolous on the new Dave East Album...Take a listen.

Kenyatta Griggs took his skill and hustle of cutting hair from a side business, to owning one of the most successful salons on Crenshaw Blvd, to starting the Hip Hop Motivation Corporation, writing books with moguls like Dame Dash, creating movies and sharing the timeless laws and codes of success with millions of people around the world. When I came across Kenyatta's work, I knew we would vibe...I had to interview this dude. And the interview went even better than I imagined...He dropped 90 minutes worth of jewels, and certainly left room for a part 2. enjoy this interview, you'll be rewinding and replaying, I promise. Time Stamps: (1:22) Kenyatta’s story (3:40) A lesson from getting shot 6 times (4:53) Don’t wait for something tragic to happen, to make your move. (6:20) Forget the outside opinions, keep your hustle going. (7:10) Moving out of your comfort zone! (10:20) Embracing conflict in Kenyatta’s environment. (12:45) The Hip Hop Motivation Corporation (15:02) “It’s everything I be and everything I see

This is the mindset I see the most in my clients, followers and friends....it's dangerous. Listen to the last part of the weak mindset series, and check out the solution on how to overcome these weaknesses and take on the mindset of the most dominant athletes and high performers in the world. Time Stamps: (1:22) Change (4:20) The motivation behind this series (6:26) A brief review of the previous 3 episodes (10:05) Shoutout to author Neville Goddard (12:00) Introduction to mindset #4 (12:50) Netflix’s, “The Hunt” vs. REALITY (20:30) The “trophy” mindset (24:45) Relatable mindset? (29:32) IG ROAST

If you're anything like me, you've noticed that travel can sometimes overwhelm you and lead to poor decision making (that cinnabon at the airport, extra bags of peanuts on the airplane, snooze button at the hotel). I figured out why, and I created a system for how to reduce this. Check it out in todays "Up On Game" episode.

Henry Ford wrote a book about his friendship with Thomas Edison....Yup, a no brainer. Listen to what made Thomas Edison such an innovator, and what you and I can take from this lesson.

One of my favorite quotes from Robert Greene says this..."When you're humble, you reap the wages of humility". Religion, sports and our parents give us a lot of mixed messages growing up, and the whole idea of being "humble" is certainly one of them. This mindset has shackled up many dreams and goals....Is this you?

This mindset is very prevalent amongst the "entrepreneurs" of the world, especially the ones with very little results. Hope this isn’t you...but if it is, I show you how to shift this mindset. Take a listen.  Time Stamps: (1:22) What mindsets are making you average? (4:48) The story behind this mindset (10:45) The “stingy” mindset (17:23) Have you been in this zone before? (18:08) “Overtraining” (20:36) Push yourself! (23:48) Reflect upon yourself. imnotyou.com/coaching

This piece of equipment is one of my most prized possessions, and is a tool to help me speed up my learning and stay mentally sharp. It is MUST buy.

Nipsey is easily one of the most inspiring and motivating artists in the game...Listen as Nip breaks down what he requires from his team.

If you want to make progress and create success, sometimes it's smartest to study what NOT to do, so you can be aware of what's been causing you your frustrations. In this series, I am going to be walking you through the mindset of the weak and the average, and what keeps them there. If you hope to separate yourself from the masses, you have to think different. So the challenge for you is this: do you have the courage to find out what these mindsets and attitudes are, and then have the courage to admit you have been weak and need to change? Check out episode 1, where I break down the first deadly mindset....the "goal setting" mindset. There's a lot of these types running around Instagram. Take a listen. Time Stamps: (1:22) My method of recording (5:00) Honesty. (6:22) Fight the “gorilla” (8:56) What are the mindsets that are keeping you average, inconsistent, anxious, worried, etc. (11:00) “The goal setting mindset” (13:58) Don’t set goals without purpose. (17:00) Can you relate to this mindset?   Imnotyou.c

Many days I go to sleep and wake up with a nagging feeling of "maybe I'm not doing enough....maybe I could do better". In this episode I break down how to handle this emotion. 

Have you ever had an idea and "lost it"? In this episode I share the exact system I use to make sure I never lose, and always remember, the best ideas I've had. 

Deepak Chopra breaks down how to break habits, take a listen.

Have you ever heard someone say "I just want to be happy"? Or maybe you have told yourself that you don't want something, because that is not going to make you "happy"? The word itself is very misunderstood, and I think I know why. Listen to this conversation I had with a coaching group, explaining what my philosophy on happiness is. Time Stamps (1:22) “What is your take on happiness?” Shoutout to Mark from KIV. (2:17) An inside look into one of my Killer Instinct groups.   imnotyou.com/KI