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

G.P.S. stands for goal, purpose, strategy; and in THAT order. I’ve noticed that most entrepreneurs and athletes that I work with, jump straight into the strategy—without properly setting the GOAL/OUTCOME first. This is critical man… so critical, that I’d like to feature a personal story I’ve shared with my clients in one of our group meeting calls. This is what happens when you underestimate the power of Outcome Thinking!   Think this program is for you? Visit Imnotyou.com/killerinstinct and fill out the survey to find out.

Jim Collins’ book, “Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All” gives us an inside look at how the most successful companies thrive under pressure. Tune in for three core values and traits that these 10x-ers carry: Fanatic discipline, empirical creativity, productive paranoia. Check out Jim Collins', "Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All" on Amazon

On the other side of pain, there’s pleasure. All you gotta do is go through the fire! You’ve heard that the “grass is greener on the other side of the fence”, right? Why not find out for yourself? Humans are naturally accustomed to seek comfort and avoid painful experiences. Make the shift, and train your mind to push past your normal limits. Grab a trustworthy friend and talk your obstacles through. Then, overcome. Episode 194 Time Stamps: (1:21) Workout “revelations” (3:34) Brief recap of Parts 1 and 2 (5:22) What to expect in today’s Part 3 episode… (5:53) Charlie Munger’s “Poor Charlie’s Almanac” | David Buss', “Evolutionary Psychology” (6:46) As humans… we run away from pain. Our brains and bodies have not kept up with the rapidly evolving technology advancements. (7:00) Life story: I thought my marriage was over… (11:39) Lesson learned: Honestly… I was avoiding the “reality” (13:33) On the other side of pain, there’s pleasure. (13:48) Another life story: Did I bite off more than I can chew? (14:28) Ano

A wise man once said, that you can have anything—but you can’t have everything. You’ll have to sacrifice some of the things you love the most, in order to get to your most desired result(s). Understand that there’s a price to pay, and as much as it may hurt you, it’s for the better. Make sure you’re up to date with tuesday’s part one episode before tuning in. Welcome back, to another mindset reality check! Time Stamps: (1:20) Did you listen to Part 1? (2:28) Pay the cost to be the boss. (4:00) My “floater” phase as a firefighter (6:30) I’m a father and a husband, too. (7:06) Here’s why I quit as a firefighter. (9:51) You can accomplish what you say you want. (10:36) CHECK IT: You’re gonna have to give SOMETHING up… (15:21) You must become SUPER clear about what you want. (17:08) Step 1 of 8: Pay the CO$T. (17:35) Step 2 of 8: Settle the pleasure-pain conflict. (19:27) Step 3 of 8: Anticipate all obstacles and challenges. (22:27) Step 4 of 8: Champion’s attitude. (23:38) Step 5 of 8: Never complain. (24:47) S

Let your pain turn to millions, like French Montana did. You might’ve heard his intro track without catching these bars… Tune in to “Whiskey Eyes” to find how Montana used emotion, and application of financial knowledge, as a driving force to his success.

The truth is, we’re too easy on ourselves. The essence of a reality check is to immediately shift our mindset for proper action. Look… you’re probably leaving money on the table right now; so I’m here to help you get up and earn it. Tune in to part one of our Mindset Reality Check mini-series, to learn from my toughest life lessons, and apply nine crucial steps to your lifestyle so you can OWN your results. Time Stamps: (1:21) “Busy” (3:23) Back in the booth! (4:14) The beginning of our 3-part “Mindset Reality Check” series (6:30) True story: “5 watches” (14:56) Lesson learned: No ones cares. (15:55) CHECK IT: Are you really losing sleep? (17:06) The birth of my first son (at 20 years old) (18:48) CHECK IT: Who in your life, can you REALLY count on? (20:12) True story: My NFL shoulder injury… (22:28) Lesson Learned: Take responsibility for YOUR results. (22:32) Your wake up call… Be the LION of the jungle. (25:37) Step 1 of 9: GRIEVE properly. (26:12) Step 2 of 9: Identify the PROBLEM. (26:22) Step 3 of 9: I

The other day, I imagined knowing what I know now; as a young Freshmen in college. Today, I bring you 17 questions that you MUST know how to answer. My vision inspires me to pass down game that I’ve learned over the years, along to YOU; so you can become well-equipped and prepared for the big-leagues. It’s more than just consistent practice and improvements in the gym. Mapping out your future is a no-brainer. P.S... You might want to play this episode a few times until you're set with your 17 answers. Time Stamps: (1:21) I’m giving ya’ll the game that I wish I knew when I was younger… (3:05) Warren Buffet—“[It’s okay to learn from your mistakes; but better to learn from the mistakes of others.]” (3:33) Consider this a 17-question audit… (5:20) Question #1: Do you KNOW YOURSELF? (5:55) Question #2: Do you know exactly what you need to BE, and DO, in order to produce your desired results? (7:03) Question #3: (If you said “Yes” to #2) Have you created a PLAN for it? (7:58) Question #4: Are you aware of your WEA

Will passion be the top factor for your athletic success? Today’s B+B episode features a powerful chapter in Ryan Holiday’s “Ego is the Enemy”. Tune in to find out why your purpose should outweigh your passion. Be sure to cop Ryan’s book, too! Check out Ryan Holiday's, "Ego is the Enemy" on Amazon

I’m talkin’ FEAR…. No, not nightmares and clowns—this is much worse. We’re often stuck with this specific emotion that prevents us from reaching our maximum potential. Four “fears” came to mind in the midst of yesterday’s workout which we must overcome. Tune in to find out what they are, and stay tuned for a special affirmation track; equipped with a new set of beliefs that you can adopt today. Become FEARLESS. Episode 190 Time Stamps: (1:22) The meaning of fear, and how we perceive it. (3:22) My whiteboard, aka my brainstorming tool (4:44) 4 FEARS. (5:16) Fear #1: The fear of BEING ALONE. (7:11) Fear #2: The fear of FAILURE. (7:45) “What if I don’t make it?” (9:38) Fear #3: The fear of SUCCESS. (10:52) Fear #4: The fear of the UNKNOWN. (11:12) “The need for certainty is a disease.” -Robert Greene (11:56) Your NEW affirmations. (12:38) Turn up the volume for a special AFFIRMATION track!   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/190 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR

Some call MJ absurdly unique, making it seem impossible for a future athlete to fill his shoes. I think this is FALSE… MJ’s mindset is his strongest weapon, yet some just fail to realize it. Welcome to the final episode of the Film Room series; as we tap in to Michael’s mindset, as a “Ruthless Competitor”. Listen and learn how you can become a beast, like Mike. Until next time, stay tuned for the next Film Room Series! Time Stamps: (3:33) Welcome to the last installment of the Film Room Series, with basketball’s greatest; Michael Jordan. (4:17) Where you at right now? (4:54) A brief review of MJ’s “Mental Alchemy”, and “Gametime Mentality” (6:28) Today’s topic: MJ’s “Ruthless Competition” (6:45) Clip #1: “Cut-throat” (7:45) Evolutionary psychology… (Hunters and gatherers) (9:13) The “Envy Bias” (9:57) Michael Jordan’s, “For the Love of the Game” (11:13) Clip #2: MJ’s favorite opponents. (12:01) MJ’s perception of Larry Bird’s criticism. (14:55) Clip #3: Nobody was as competitive as MJ. (15:49) Clip #4: Clyde

From one of the strongest forces in the hip-hop game, today’s bar features Jay-Z’s newest album, “4:44”. On his track “Bam” featuring Damian Marley, Jay drops game to remind us that we must tune in to our alter-ego’s to let the world know who they’re messin’ with. Don’t be too nice to those who don’t benefit you. Set the price; then live your life. That’s BARS.

The second installment of MJ’s Film Room series is all about his “Gametime Mentality”. Following Michael’s “Mental Alchemy”, today we talk about how to approach your game with laser-like focus. Get an inside scoop on how MJ handled his unique practices, and how repetition fostered his bulletproof nerves. Answer the three questions at the end of the episode, and stay tuned for the finale this Friday. Time Stamps: (3:33) Welcome to Part 2 of the film room! (4:13) The MINDSET is EVERYTHING. (5:20) A brief review of MJ’s “Mental Alchemy” (6:09) Today’s “Gametime Mentality” | Tim Grover’s, “Relentless” (8:42) Clip #1: Practice = Play. (10:05) Clip #2: Never complacent. (11:48) Clip #3: Hunger through confidence. (12:45) Clip #4: “Afraid” (14:00) Clip #5: Steve Kerr on MJ. (14:58) Clip #6: A typical practice routine for MJ. (17:14) Clip #7: Work ethic eliminates the fear. (17:51) Repetition brought success to MJ (18:15) How does this apply to YOU? (18:58) Q1: What is your current approach to practice? (19:26) Q2:

Welcome back to the FILM ROOM! This month’s series features the legendary, Michael Jordan. Part one is focused on what Robert Greene refers to as one’s “Mental Alchemy”. Tune in to MJ’s strategy towards trash-talk, negativity, competition, as he transforms them into successes. Sometimes you gotta play tricks on your own mind to see unbelievable results. Time Stamps: (4:00) A prelude to today’s Film Room episode: My gift to you (6:39) The JORDAN series… (7:57) Jordan’s “Mental Alchemy” (9:05) A passage from Marcus Aurelius’, “Meditations” (11:19) Clip #1: FAILURE (12:43) Clip #2: Trick yourself to find an edge. (13:31) A few excerpts from MJ’s book, “Driven From Within” (18:28) Clip #3: Trash-talk with Reggie Miller (21:28) Clip #4: News reporters (22:43) Clip #5: Game to game challenges (24:33) Clip #6: Tony Kukoc on lockdown (27:59) Clip #7: Leroy Smith (28:48) Clip #8: Van Gundy (29:07) Clip #9: Don’t hurt MJ’s feelings. (30:35) Clip #10: Doug Collins (34:44) We all have the power… (35:26) Self-reflection

A great mentor doesn’t give you the answers; instead, they’ll show you the way… In today’s books and bars episode, understand that without proper strategy applied towards your overall mission, all you’re left with are hopes and expectations. Listen to the selected excerpts from Mark Divine’s book, and be sure to grab a copy for yourself! Grab your copy here: Mark Divine's, "Way of the Seal" Follow Mark Divine on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Welcome, Tom Bilyeu to the Sports Motivation Podcast! Tom is the Co-founder of Quest Nutrition, host and founder of Impact Theory (a for-profit media company), and a professional speaker on mindset. In this interview, we talk about Tom’s beginnings, his mindset for success, his company's "G-Code", and the chokeholds that many early entrepreneurs have (and how to deal with them). Get the most out of today’s interview with active listening and focused note-taking. As always, be sure to check out the resources listed in the show notes. Time Stamps: (1:21) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, Tom! (2:40) Tom’s Story (5:36) The breakthroughs Tom received after studying the mind (9:44) Breaking away from the security of comfort towards the unknown of entrepreneurship (12:10) BOOK: Carol Dweck, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” (13:04) Tom’s quest for financial gain (22:20) Tom on self-compassion (24:26) BOOK: Tim Grover, “Relentless” (26:37) Quest’s G-Code #2 “Personal Growth is the highest priority of

Welcome back! In the final episode of this GPS Goal Setting Series, I break down the principles behind the GPS system. First, what is the GOAL? Next, what is the PURPOSE behind the goal? Lastly, what is the STRATEGY? The order in which you set your goal to attack it is critical. You must have an underlying purpose before attacking your strategy. So, are you ready to give it a shot? I’m proud to present to you, my GPS System (available for only a week), at imnotyou.com/gps. Remember, this ain’t for everybody. So tell me... are you part of the 2%? Time Stamps: (1:21) Part three of the GPS Goal Setting Series (2:35) “You want to make sure your desires are in alignment with nature.” -Epictetus (3:57) Remember that 90 day goal you decided on in Part 2? Well here’s what to do with it. (5:17) The principles of the GPS philosophy (5:28) BOOK: Maxwell Maltz, “Psycho-Cybernetics” (11:58) An exclusive gift: The GPS course (12:24) The Target Practice Habit System (15:42) Are you part of the 2%? Click here to find out: ww

This is a special episode for my beautiful, loving, strong, incredible wife Heather Sobomehin (@mrssobomehin) aka "H-town". I love you, cherish you, and want to wish you a happy birthday. To the IMNOTYOU squad, go show her some love on IG! (@mrssobomehin)

Welcome back to the GPS Goal Setting Series. In this part 2 episode, I break down 4 key principles you must understand before setting your goals. It’s critical to understand where you’re currently at in life, what you envision your future to look like, and to pinpoint what’s preventing you from being there already. This is a powerful realization; after you do this, you’ll be able to set more accurate and impactful goals that will lead to dramatic improvements in your life.   Time Stamps: (1:21) Welcome back to the GPS series (2:20) “Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger (2:38) Recap of GPS Pt. 1 (3:12) GPS Pt. 2: Setting the RIGHT goal (4:00) Opinions are misrepresented as law (5:30) The goal today is to understand the principles of setting “the right” goals (6:37) Principle #1: Identify clearly where you are right now in life (7:46) Principle #2: Establish a clear vision for where you want to be (8:22) Principle #3: Identify your chokeholds   (10:05) Principle #4: Identif

Much of what you do will be to avoid pain; and if you’re smart, you’ll use that. The journey of personal-growth isn’t glamorous. In fact, many doubts will follow the countless sacrifices that are made along the way. Here’s 7 ways to never reach your goal. Don’t fall victim to these ways. Become part of the 1% that rises above the rest. Time Stamps: (1:39) Reality Check: This ain’t no Rocky Theme. (2:34) Me vs. “Resistance” (3:24) BOOK: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield (4:53) Personal growth will NOT be comfortable. (6:37) See through the delusion (7:03) The Art of GOAL-SETTING. (9:35) What to expect from this 3-part GPS series (10:57) TODAY: How to guarantee that you don’t reach your goals. Mistakes of many on their goal-reaching journey. (11:41) Enter the film room of the New Orleans Saints (12:27) 7 mistakes for you to AVOID on your journey. (13:07) Mistake #1: Don’t set small goals (based on what’s reasonable) (17:30) Mistake #2: No EMOTION behind your goals. (19:13) Mistake #3: No VISION on top of y

Looking for that get-rich-quick scheme? Good luck. Today’s Book & Bars episode features one of those books that has no shame in keeping it REAL. At the end of the day, what do you want to be remembered for? Are you willing to put in those incredible work hours to reach your dreams? Drop your fear of failure in the eyes of the world, and pick up this book and start reading.   Check out Felix Dennis' book here: “How to Get Rich”