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

Find out from one of the most successful NFL coaches of all time exactly what sets apart the great coaches from the ones who get fired after a couple seasons.

It's easy to be motivated at the beginning of a goal or when things are going well...but what happens when resistance sets in and you lose your drive? What happens when your teammates aren't as motivated as you and it starts to weigh on you? In this episode, I break down how to attack that problem, get to the root cause, and get back on your grind. Because that's what needs to happen.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:40) www.imnotyou.com/request (3:20) I  can relate to Michael in many ways, thank you for emailing me (4:45) Leading people is difficult (6:30) Story from my firefighting days (8:15) Establish or re-establish the goal (9:15) Analyze the purpose behind the goal (11:34) The Michael Jordan Strategy (13:30) Focus on a problem that lights you up (14:38) Gain clarity (15:39) Change your environment        

Are you happy with the way you look? Your position on your team? The money in your bank account? Most people give up on the finish line and bull themselves into thinking they don't want the goal, money, or body they really want. This cannot be you. Take a listen and get inspired to re-engage on what you really want in life.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:30) Let me start off by asking you a couple of questions (3:06) Story Time! (7:17) If you could make it happen, would you? (8:05) Are you jealous if someone has what you want? (14:06) Determine your goal (16:34) Look at yourself in the mirror and realize how soft you’ve been and feel the pain (17:22) Create a plan and execute (18:02) Learn from failure (20:16) READ! (23:29) An example from a call I had (31:03) Do not Settle (31:34) My daughter Rylee      (35:47) Dave Asprey and The Bulletproof Diet 

I break down a powerful clip from Tony Horton's book on the need to be consistent in all that is required from you and the consequences of being unreliable and inconsistent.

How do you prepare yourself to actually perform when it's time to? How do you put yourself in a position to actually dominate when it matters most? I break the formula down in this episode.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:18) Shoutout to Sarah! (4:17) #1: Laser-like clarity on your vision (5:14) #2: Set 3-6 month outcomes (6:08) #3: Identify high-performance targets   (7:11) #4: Create a daily game plan to get better (7:46) #5: Measure Improvements (8:03) #6: Track your emotions (9:22) #7: Create new emotional recipes (10:08) www.imnotyou.com/ki (11:13) #8: Put yourself in high-pressure situations frequently (13:13) #9: Be Compassionate to yourself

In today's episode, I link up with my former teammate from the Saints, a super bowl champ, 10 time NFL veteran, multimillionaire and also named one of the fittest men in the world. He also happens to be a member of the 5 kid club and I would not be exaggerating if I said this was an episode you do to want to miss. He absolutely crushed it, and left so much value that you'll probably need to listen again. Enjoy.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:30) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, Steve! (4:40) Steve’s Story (14:42) Where Steve got his beliefs from (19:00) Steve’s time in the NFL (27:08) Challenges and Triumphs (32:22) After football (37:36) What made the 2011 Giants a championship team (42:29) Goals and the Perfect Day (54:32) Cliches on the internet (59:24) Morning and Evening Routines (1:03:05) Where to find Steve   RESOURCES: Follow Steve on Instagram!

I break down the track that was responsible for me becoming an NFL running back, no cap. Check it out and prepare to be hyped off some real motivation after you listen. Enjoy.

Just because you can ball on the field or court, doesn't mean you'll be able to take those skills and apply them in the classroom. Just like anything else, there is a strategy and mindset that is required to kill it in the classroom and get the grades you need. In my experience, when I wanted to, I was able to crush it in the classroom. In this episode, I break down specifically how I did it.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:01) Shoutout to Dante! (4:20) My academic history (7:10) Principle #1: I wanted to (7:50) Principle #2: Get the syllabus and reverse engineer it (9:09) Principle #3: Dedicate time for studying (9:49) Principle #4: GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY! (10:42) Principle #5: Meet with your teachers every week (11:31) Principle #6: Tell your teachers and professors your goals (12:52) Principle #7: Sit in front of the class (14:37) Principle #8: Be creative and smart when you study (15:39) Principle #9: Rid yourself of excuses that you can’t learn something  (16:48) Pr

In this interview, I dig into the mindset, experience, and techniques of a certified OG in the sports psychology game. Dr. Jack Llewellyn has spent over 45 years working with pro and elite basketball, baseball, and football players and helping them overcome negative thought patterns, anxiety, and poor performance to ultimately become their best. He breaks down his incredible journey and gives real life, reality-based advice that you can start implementing immediately. You will want to listen to this.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:10) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast Dr. Jack! (8:00) Jack’s work with John Smoltz (12:14) Universal patterns of struggle (17:40) Working with athletes and visualization (20:20) Watching the mistakes (23:18) Positive and Negative Reinforcement (30:26) Approaching high standards, SMART Goals, and Reengineering the Goal (39:19) Medication and Mental Struggles (44:11) Parents (50:31) Sport may be the only vehicle left for children to i

How do you lead those that you love without making them resent you or make their situation worse? John Heider breaks down how and I share my experience and take. Take a listen.

Everyone talks about how much time they don't have and how busy they are. In this episode, I share with you some very practical and hard-hitting tips that will supercharge your energy and productivity and serve to make you into someone who gets it done. The right things done. Take a listen.   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:43) www.imnotyou.com/request to have your questions answered! (5:53) 7 practical steps to improving your time management (6:30) #1: Focus on replacing instead of eliminating (7:03) Charles Duhigg, “The Power of Habit” (9:05) #2: Focus on and maximize your transition periods (10:30) #3: Set up your checklists for your transitions  (15:00) #4: Prepare in bulk beforehand (17:33) #5: Identify your intentions before you work/train (19:50) #6: Be pessimistic  (21:26) #7: Bulletproof your environment consistently  

This is the last episode in the special Books and Bars series with Nipsey Hussle's new album Victory Lap, and it makes sense that we do it real big. In this track, he has the best bar on the whole album. I explain what it means and why it's so relevant to you as you march towards your goals. Hope you enjoyed the series!

Some people tell you to celebrate wins. Then there's a certain brand of high performer that refuses to gas themselves up and doesn't celebrate until the race is over. Nipsey is one of those. Which one are you? Take a listen to clarify whether or not you agree with Nipsey.

This may be one of the best verses on the whole album and his aggressive attitude towards success shines through. Listen as I break down the lyrics and give my take.

In the next episode of this 7 day series, Nipsey Hussle and Kendrick Lamar break down the reality of what it takes to eventually win, while others give up and complain. Take a listen.

In this track, Nipsey explains his winning philosophy even deeper. Check out day 3 of Books and Bars.

This track has enough gangsta in it to last you at least a month, and it shows how Nipsey embodies the I'm Not You Philosophy. Take a listen.

Over the next 7 days, I am breaking down 7 songs from the new (and epic) debut album from Nipsey Hussle, and highlighting the soulful and wise bars he spits throughout. You are going to enjoy this, take a listen to the first episode now.

The difficulty and uncertainty you face as a young entrepreneur is a little different from that of an athlete, and if entrepreneurs want to succeed, they have to know what these differences are and how to handle them.I have learned many of these lessons the hard way, and want to share this valuable advice with you so you can dominate in business. Take a listen.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:45) To the All-In Entrepreneur (4:24) #1- Bagging on yourself in public (5:23) Shoutout to Jiggy!  (6:10) #2: Afraid of making excuses (7:50) #3: Beating yourself up when you aren’t where you want to be (8:42) #4: Relying on someone to tell you to do the right thing (9:09) #5: Being a slave to your schedule (9:50) Actions to resolving these issues (9:51) Own our weaknesses with no false humility (10:40) Look objectivity at problems without emotion (11:39) Allow your reality to give you pain (12:53) Take in knowledge at a fast rate (15:10) Plan your tail off (18:49) www.imnotyou.c

Hal Elrod breaks down the keys to waking up early without hitting snooze. Super practical and very simple to implement. No excuses, take a listen.