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

I break down a clip from one of my favourite coaches books and one of the most successful basketball coaches of our generation.

If you like sports at all, you probably heard about this play that led to a New Orleans loss. Anyone who has ever played can only imagine how safety Marcus Williams of the Saints feels right now. This is an episode dedicated to him, detailing exactly how to practically approach a situation like this, when you made an epic mistake that feels like it will live forever. Take a listen.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:09) Another instalment of the Reality Check Series (3:10) Last episode about Kendall Jenner (3:58) Recap of the Vikings-Saints Divisional Playoff Game (8:12) The fate of your career will be the fate of your life (8:35) My fumble against the 49ers (9:47) Most people will fold (10:40) Step 1: Spend time feeling horrible (11:37) Step 2: Exposure Therapy (12:46) Step 3: Decide this will benefit you (14:09) Step 4: Perspective (16:14) Step 5: Design the player you want to be (17:48) Step 6: Diagnose the play (18:36) Step 7: Establish Standards (19:25) Step 8: Esta

Conflict with other people is inevitable. How you handle it will be determined by your mindset and how practically you can deal with your fear. In this episode, I break down 4 steps for overcoming that fear and handling conflict like a boss.   Time Stamps:   (1:23) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:52) The seagull and the crab (4:51) An excerpt from “Civilization and Its Discontents” by Sigmund Freud (6:53) The fact is that you are scared (7:17) Understand that you are afraid (9:19) Step 1: Identify the pain or problem (11:20) Robert Greene: “The 50th Law” (13:25) Step 2: Identify your fears (16:52) Step 3: Move quickly (18:31) Step 4: Write down what you learned (20:19) The G-Code (21:19) I am fearless (21:45) I am smart (22:04) My mission is to give not take (22:27) I am loyal to my mission (23:56) Watch actions, not words (25:09) People mean well but are selfish (26:37) If something needs to be done, I do it (27:43) What conflict have you been avoiding?

A lotta people seem to like Cardi B, and I think I know why. Check out this episode to listen to me break down her lyrics, her mindset, and why you need to start listening to Cardi B.

Most people lack faith and are extremely doubtful and far too "hopeful" about reaching their goals. What you need is to start building more faith and manifesting your goals instead of "grinding" away at them while you rarely get results. How would you like to be able to achieve goals like Jesus? Walk on water and turn a few loaves of bread and some fish and feed it to millions? Maybe you won't be able to heal someone with your cloak, but I can bet you will reach goals a lot more consistently with the mindset that I lay out in this episode.   Time Stamps:   (1:30) If you haven’t, go to www.imnotyou.com/dominate2018  (2:59) Today’s topic: How to get what you want (3:47) What people normally do (6:02) The law of attraction (10:24) Step 1: Feel the pain of reality (11:02) Step 2: Set the goal and decide what you want (12:00) Step 3: Feel how you would feel if you already accomplished the goal (14:40) Step 4: Work on feeling this emotion everyday (16:26) Step 5: Take massive action on your goal (18:52) Step 6: Giv

How do you make sure you're ready to succeed when you've just taken a big risk? I've had (and continue) to expose myself to new risks because of the new goals and targets I go after and there is a certain way to think and certain strategies to employ in order to give you as much certainty as possible. In this episode, I break down how to approach a big move and how to make it a success.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:28) This episode is dedicated to Frank! (1:49) Frank’s email (4:53) The risks I have taken (5:46) #1: Know your outcomes and goals (7:45) #2: Understand your chokeholds and obstacles (8:59) #3: Get your money right (11:58) Money represents value (13:25) #4: Track and collect all momentum (14:03) #5: Keep a close eye on your vices (15:43) #6: Create your power circle (16:26) #7: Keep your mind right (17:33) #8: Give yourself that pleasure of the freedom you gave yourself and have no regrets (18:21) #9: Always evaluate what you learn

In this episode, I break down the mindset that makes Mia Hamm one of the greatest that has ever lived in the game of soccer and how you can adopt the same mindset.

If you haven't checked out The Film Room yet, this episode will make you want to check out every episode. In 2017, I broke down the mindset of Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Floyd Mayweather. Their beliefs and habits propelled them to the top of their game and I break them down in these episodes. Enjoy and look for more Film Room collections coming in 2018!   Time Stamps:   (1:13) 204: The Film Room: Floyd Mayweather Mindset, Pt. 1: How to Build CERTAINTY (7:01) 178: The Film Room: Kobe Bryant Mindset, Pt. 1 “HUNGER” (12:54) 188: The Film Room: Michael Jordan Mindset, Pt. 2 “Gametime Mentality” (21:42) 179: The Film Room: Kobe Bryant Mindset Pt. 2 “Unreasonable Commitment” (26:16) 189: The Film Room: Michael Jordan Mindset, Pt. 3 “Ruthless Competitor” (29:42) 206: The Film Room: Floyd Mayweather Mindset, Pt. 3: Why Loyalty + Brutal Honesty are keys to Floyd’s Success   If you haven't already, go to www.imnotyou.com/dominate2018, download the pdf, listen to the Dominate 2018 episode, and set yourself up to c

No more excuses. This is a 2.5 hour, clean, 16 step process for how to set up a master plan for your 2018 goals. If you want to set up some phoney resolutions and continue to have the same type of results in 2018, that's cool. This won't be for you. But for those obsessed with doing what it takes to get everything that you want from your sport and life, this is your solution. People thought I was crazy for laying this out for you in the way that I did, but I'm tired of seeing people struggle with the excuse of not knowing how and not having the money. Now you can lay out a master plan, and not spend a dime. You're welcome, Merry Christmas, and let's get it in 2018. Go to imnotyou.com/dominate2018 to download the playbook and listen to the episode to follow along and set up the plan.   

As we wind down 2017, I take a look back at the best interviews and episodes of 2017. We have come a long way and we're only just getting started. Enjoy the 2017 Highlight Reel and I'll see you in 2018.   Time Stamps   (0:00) Welcome to a special Highlight Reel episode of the Sports Motivation Podcast! (3:38) 128: How to find your life’s purpose (11:27) 158: How to develop a “Don’t give a crap mentality” (13:19) Jairek Robbins (19:05) 173: You’re Not That Good (23:21) Nell Daly (27:21) Tony Horton (34:02) Ben Kenyon (38:10) 122: How to improve and grow at a fast rate (40:42) Tom Bilyeu (43:58) Robert Greene  (48:47) 180: The Film Room: Kobe Bryant Mindset, Pt. 3 “Limitless Curiosity” (51:19) 188: The Film Room: Michael Jordan Mindset, Pt. 2 “Gametime Mentality” (55:06) George Mumford (58:22) Cal Newport (1:00:31) Todd Durkin (1:04:23) 164: How to avoid burnout (1:09:58) Elliott Hulse (1:15:30) 206: The Film Room: Floyd Mayweather Mindset, Pt. 3 “Why Loyalty + Brutal Honesty are keys to Floyd’s Success (1:19:1

If artists like Jeezy, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and J Cole can go from broke to wealthy coming from living in the harsh realities of the American Ghettos, whats preventing you from reaching your goals? It's most likely your mindset. Listen to this episode to understand how Jeezy's views on being broke that has turned him into a multimillionaire and one of the most respected artists in the game.

Have you ever had a coach, boss, or parent who always talked to you in a disrespectful way, overreacted over your mistakes or made you feel small every time you messed up? I think we all have dealt with this at some time of our lives. However, when we allow them to get to us, and we get scared and overly cautious, that's when things begin to fall apart. We have to plan for how to handle our emotions and overcome. In this episode, I show you how.     Time Stamps:     (1:21) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast (4:08) How do you effectively deal with fear? (5:07) The cost of fear (7:03) 8 steps to dealing with fear (7:26) Step 1- Expose the fear (7:55) Step 2- Understand the fear (8:40) Step 3- Get to the root of the fear  (10:28) Step 4- Interrupt the fear (11:35) Step 5- Set a new goal (12:38) Step 6- Condition yourself (13:37) Step 7- Notice the progress (13:56) Step 8- Repeat the emotion (14:32) A quick strategy for putting all of these together 

No more excuses. This is a 2.5 hour, 16 step process for how to set up a master plan for your 2018 goals. If you want to set up some phoney resolutions and continue to have the same type of results in 2018, that's cool. This won't be for you. But for those obsessed with doing what it takes to get everything that you want from your sport and life, this is your solution. People thought I was crazy for laying this out for you in the way that I did, but I'm tired of seeing people struggle with the excuse of not knowing how and not having the money. Now you can lay out a master plan, and not spend a dime. You're welcome, Merry Christmas, and let's get it in 2018. Go to imnotyou.com/dominate2018 to download the playbook and listen to the episode to follow along and set up the plan.      Time Stamps:       (1:24) Welcome to a special edition episode for 2018 (1:45) www.imnotyou.com/dominate2018 (8:25) Primetime (10:35) Step 1- Get pissed off about reality (14:21) Step 2- Identify what you learned (18:46) Step 3- Des

J Paul Getty was amongst the richest in the world in his time, and spoke in his book very candidly about what holds most young ambitious men from becoming wealthy. I break down a few of his principles in this episode, and it will probably rub some people the wrong way. I wonder if you're one of them. Take a listen.  

In today's interview, I sit down live with world class marketer Jay Abraham where we discuss the keys to achieving greatness and what holds most people back from reaching their potential.   Time Stamps: 1:22 Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcasts 2:31 Welcome Jay! 3:28 Jay’s Story 6:59 What drove Jay 8:32 Funnel vision 9:42 Why people don’t look at things creatively  14:41 There is no silver bullet 20:08 I don’t deal in theory but in strategy 21:46 Small progressive successes  22:27 The power of geometry in business 25:43 3 ways to grow a business 27:10 Measuring results 29:04 Ray Dalio- Principles 36:20 Bill Walsh- The score takes care of itself 40:40 Why are you doing what you’re doing? 44:00 Jay’s core tenants of his philosophy 46:10 “In order to be heard, you first have to hear” 51:22 Leave people better than before you met them 57:58 Power is only achievable by empowering others 1:02:07 Keys to greatness with having great relationships 1:06:50 You either grow or die in a relationship 1:14:00 Jay’s da

The value we give is directly proportional to the money we make. It's a law of nature. Listen in on an exclusive group session where I explain pain and pleasure, and how you set your standard for the value you give to the world through your sport or business.  Give yourself that pain and pleasure before life gives it to you.   Time Stamps:   (1:23) Welcome to a special episode of the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:06) I don’t consider myself a business guru (3:24) Massive wealth for me is inevitable (4:26) I think systematically (7:09) What drives us (9:16) Buy in before you start (11:10) On a scale of 1-10, how committed are you to your sport or business?  7 is not an option because 7 is a cop out.  Email me at [email protected] or hit me up on twitter @niyisobo and tell me why you gave yourself that number and what you think it will take for you to make it a 10.     (14:58) You have to figure it out (16:27) You set your own standard (17:36) Don’t worry about the how (19:33) Money represents value    

Ever feel like you are stranded on a desert island with no idea how to get off of it? Listen in as I read an excerpt from "Marooned" by Robert Kraske. My take home message to you is to stay true to your dreams, desires, and goals. Most give up. Don't be like most people. Figure that out and you will be rewarded.  

Are there certain emotions you feel that put you in a rut? Have no idea how to get out of them and back to being a beast? Listen to one of my live coaching calls where I go through my powerful emotion playbook again. You need to be able to quickly change unproductive emotions if you want to dominate!  

What do all high performers have in common? They all know how to manage and master their emotions. If they don't, it's only a matter of time before the pressure exposes them. In order to be the best and to dominate under any circumstance, you have to have the awareness and the tools to understand and shift your emotions when you need to. In this episode, I take you into a live coaching call with my Killer Instinct group and walk one of my clients through a powerful "Emotion Playbook" exercise.   Time Stamps:   (2:48) What would your physical state be if your money emotion was dialled in? (4:04) The meaning of what you are focusing on (5:44) “Being broke is childish and I am quite grown” (9:10) My daughter loves the Nicki Minaj top 10 steps to success (10:17) Felix Dennis- How to get rich: one of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs shares his secrets  

Do you constantly develop yourself or do you just work as a technician? Listen in on a meeting with my team as I read an excerpt from The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber and make the connection between its principles and my own business.