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

Think about the 5 people in your life that you spend the most time with at this very moment... Are these individuals helping you grow and expand at a fast pace? Or are you stuck in the same place because your peers don’t benefit your growth and vision? Listen attentively and take notes as I take you through 10 practical strategies to change and enhance your peer group, allowing you to grow at an exponential rate.   Time Stamps (1:20) Would speeding your results up benefit you? (2:41) A quick story about a friend. (4:40) Change your peer group, to challenge yourself! (6:09) BOOK: Napoleon Hill’s, “Outwitting The Devil” (9:30) Reasons why we don’t change our peer group (11:34) Speed up your results, Pt. 1: READ! (11:42) BOOK: Seneca, "On The Shortness of Life" (13:31) Speed up your results, Pt. 2: Define what you clearly want (14:10) Speed up your results, Pt. 3: Tell your friends your vision and what you want (14:37) Speed up your results, Pt. 4: Start teaching and mentoring people (15:10) Speed up your result

Nas is hands down one of my favorite rappers to date. The grittiness of New York’s streets of crime can’t be better explained than through one of Nas’ many flows. His first album Illmatic is timeless man. If you haven’t heard it yet, well… you know what to do. Let’s take it to his most recent verse on DJ Khaled’s latest album. On “It’s Secured” (featuring Travis Scott), learn to become PRINCIPLE-DRIVEN. You feel me??

I’m excited to present this episode to my hoopers, and to the world; a conversation with the Portland Trailblazers’ Performance Coach, Ben Kenyon. You hear NBA players being interviewed all the time… but what about the trainers behind the scenes? That’s right. Expect an unbeatable career story, followed by major keys to improve your game. If you’re wondering why your team is in a slump, Ben has the right words for you. Take notes, take action, and say what’s up to Mr. Kenyon himself through his social media accounts. Episode 168 Time Stamps: (1:20) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, Ben! (2:42) The journey to the Trailblazers (8:35) Ben’s role with the pro's (13:10) It's important to "Be the best for the TEAM, and not for everyone else" (16:00) The right leadership truly runs the team. (17:53) Terry Stotts’ leadership, as he leads the team (19:22) “Sweat equity” | Experience is everything! (23:06) To the hoopers listening: WORK, and LOVE | A hooper’s "audit" (25:02) Maximizing your game: Focus on your

Whether you’re trying to make the winning free throws in a game, or figuring out how to plan the perfect day for your spouse, performing under pressure is key to success in any situation.  In today’s episode, I take you through 9 practical steps in order to perform better while under pressure.  These steps are clutch and will take your focus and game time performance to the next level. Episode 167 Time Stamps: (2:00) My story growing up(3:41) My experiences with Holidays and Birthdays(10:45) What are you avoiding due to discomfort?(13:40) Under Pressure, Pt. 1: You have to decide to face the pressure and master it.(14:42) Under Pressure, Pt. 2: Examine and understand the pressure.(15:50) Under Pressure, Pt. 3: Understand, then minimize your fear of pressure.(17:00) Under Pressure, Pt. 4: Create a plan for perfection.(18:09) Under Pressure, Pt. 5: Make that plan part of your identity.(18:55) Under Pressure, Pt. 6: You have to go through the fire. (19:30) Under Pressure, Pt. 7: Accept non-perfection.(20:51) Un

In remembrance of the late and great Prodigy, of Mobb Deep, today’s bar comes from his “Keep It Thoro” track. The raw, powerful energy within certain hip-hop music has always been my major key to pre-game adrenaline. So take today’s lyric to the next level. No one can mess with you, as long as it’s instilled in your beliefs. Rest in Peace, Prodigy.

Today is a special day, as we welcome George Mumford to the Sports Motivation Podcast! By now you know that “The Mindful Athlete” is one of my favorite books, and to have George on today’s episode is a major blessing. George has taught legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant the essence of meditation. Phil Jackson says “The Bulls’ championship was saved by players who believed in Mumford’s one-mind one-breath efforts.” Tune in for our conversation about George’s beginnings, hardships, collaboration with the greats, and his expertise on Mindfulness. Be sure to listen to this episode twice! You might miss a few gems.   Time Stamps: (1:20) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, George! (3:00) George tells his story | Baptism by fire, through hardships (10:39) Mindfulness. (15:24) Interpret your pain; watch what happens. (16:55) Understanding your nervous system. (17:43) Create space between stimulus and response. | Being aware in thoughts vs. being lost in thoughts. (20:04) Be comfortable being uncomforta

From the Sobo familia, to our wonderful fans from all across the globe, we wish you a wonderful Father’s Day today! As we surprise Niyi with a special GYMR episode, we encourage you to surprise the father figures in your lives in your own special way. Much love!! imnotyou.com/GYMR

Discipline is a fundamental concept that embodied different meanings to different people in society. Some believe it is a myth while other's believe it is the greatest trait one can have. In today’s episode, I break down what I believe discipline is (and means), based on my experiences and through what I have read. Take notes as I teach you the 5 parts of establishing and sustaining discipline in your life, as well as creating and perpetuating your habits.   Time Stamps: (1:54) The initial natural growing process (3:42) Discipline's perception in society (3:50) “The One Thing” By Gary Keller (5:44) “The Art of Living” by Bob Proctor (5:49) Bob Proctor's Definition of Discipline (7:40) Step 1: Decide to be more disciplined (10:07) Step 2: Create a Vision (13:17) Step 3: Create Habits to Support your Vision (14:25) READ BOOKS! (15:06) Step 4: Focus on that One Major Habit (15:48) Step 5: Track Everything (19:40) It Comes Down to Your Identity   Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! Thanks for listening t

Starting every Wednesday of the week, I’m bringing you a special “Books + Bars” episode. Expect either an excerpt from one of my books, or a lyric from a hot hip-hop song, broken down in a practical way to apply it to our everyday lives. Books influence me. Bars influence me. Get ready for a fresh new take on the Sports Motivation Podcast. Title: "As A Man Thinketh" Author: James Allen Chapter: "Thought and Purpose" Page: 39 Grab the book on Amazon, HERE: http://amzn.to/2sBu3Eo

You’ve done a lot so you deserve to be exhausted, right? Even your friends gas you up on your hard work, so you decide to yourself a break… Be CAREFUL guys. Remember the ultimate prize that you seek; and remember that you got the juice to wake up every day to put in your best efforts to advance yourself. Reward yourself for your small wins, then continue to keep pushing. Become a machine. AVOID THE BURNOUT! Go get that trophy. Aight? Time Stamps: (1:20) Peep the GYMR PODCAST (2:50) Thank you guys for today’s episode! (5:48) “Burnout” is applicable to EVERYONE (7:09) I’m still figuring out the secrets to many things, but here’s a major key. (9:04) Be really for some realities about “burnout” (9:21) It isn’t the end of the world. (11:13) Do you have solid plans? (12:30) Are you tracking/celebrating your wins? (17:18) Do you know the purpose to what you’re doing? (20:20) Schedule your day intentionally. (24:07) This is why I think you’re burned-out… (and don’t be offended.) (26:34) People will gas you up. (31:2

The last episode to our KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS mini-series, focuses on how to separate yourself from everyone else. Some people in your life will slowly drift away, while others must be removed from your environment. We must be self-reliant, so let me show you how. After listening, play this mini-series again from the top! Time Stamps: (1:32) A brief recap… (3:45) Today’s topic can be viewed as a reality check (3:55) The masses, are afraid of change | The “inconsistency avoidance bias” (5:40) If what you will do is significant, expect haters and people who don’t understand. (6:35) Ralph Waldo Emerson’s, “Essays on Self-Reliance” (8:02) Reality: Some of your friends/family will fall off. (8:23) Deal with it, Pt. 1: Gain clarity with yourself (9:09) Deal with it, Pt. 2: All in, no money out. (9:21) Deal with it, Pt. 3: Find a power circle. (9:48) Deal with it, Pt. 4: Ignore the opinions that don’t matter. (10:52) Deal with it, Pt. 5: Listen and value the opinions of leaders. (11:18) Deal with it, Pt. 6: Learn

Know yourself, know your wealth! The 3rd KEY TO BEING FEARLESS is the understanding of SELF. You must know how you operate, so you can crush it on and off the field. Tune in for seven important steps for self-evaluation, to boost your awareness. You might be surprised at what you discover. Time Stamps: (1:43) Why do I do what I do? This is why. (3:12) Everybody’s scared. Everybody’s driven by FEAR. (4:40) A brief recap of the previous episodes. (5:52) Today is all about knowing yourself. (6:01) Sun Tzu’s, “The Art of War” | Lao Tzu’s, “Tao Te Ching” (8:08) The things that you MUST know about yourself (8:23) #1: Know what outcomes are you responsible for. (10:25) #2: Know what is required to accomplish these outcomes. (11:30) #3: Know how you BEST learn. | Peter Drucker’s, “Managing Oneself” (13:40) #4: Know how you receive love. | Gary Chapman’s, “The Five Love Languages” (17:46) #5: Know how much sleep you need. (18:50) #6: Know your bloodline values. | Tony Robbin’s, “Awaken The Giant Within” (19:54) #7: K

In Part 2 of the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS series, we live by RULE. Learn how to set rules and mandates for yourself, so when times get tough, you’ll know EXACTLY what to do. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. I’ll guide you through it fam, on top of that, I’ll read you my own rules. Live FEARLESS! Time Stamps: (1:33) Don’t be driven by fear. (3:46) James Allen's concept: You Must Live By Rule (4:15) BOOK: James Allen’s, “Mastery of Destiny” (The Training of the Will) (6:32) A story about “Coco” and “Tito” (9:28) In every department of your life, RELIGIOUSLY adhere to your rules. (11:06) In tough situations, my RULES guide the way. (12:38) Your mandates. (13:14) Make sure it’s personal. (14:00) Word them in the form of COMMANDS. (14:25) Rate yourself on how you aligned with your rules (On a scale of your choice) (14:36) How would it look like to live in alignment with your rules? (15:42) My personal RULES and MANDATES. (23:00) Create your rules, and email me them!   CONNECT Check out the new GYM

I’m excited to present to you, the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS. In Part 1 of our mini-series, we cover cognitive biases, understanding how your brain works, and the power of conditioning your mind. Many things in life will present themselves as obstacles, and it’s important that we train our subconscious to go against the grain, rather than run away and hide. CONQUER your life. Live FEARLESSLY. Day one begins now! Time Stamps: (1:20) Approach your life FEARLESSly (2:35) My definition of FEARLESS (the ability to do what you must do, in spite of what you do) (4:04) What to expect over the course of the next four episodes (4:49) Understanding your BRAIN | BOOK: “Performing Under Pressure” (10:03) Sigmund Freud’s concept of “The Pleasure Principle” (11:28) Understanding Freud’s concept as an athlete/performer (12:16) The misconception of fully “listening to your emotions” (13:10) Your instincts will lie to you… Condition your mind! (14:27) We have a primitive fear of nature | BOOK: “50th Law” (14:47) Are your current

Don’t confuse height for heart. Today’s GYMR is a tribute to the great Isaiah Thomas; NBA’s toughest athlete in the game. Talk about a family-related tragedy taking place before you lace your shoes for Playoff performance. Have you experienced anything similar to I.T.’s? If the answer is no, you must rid your complaints. For his younger sister Chyna, Isaiah put up an amazing 53-points on a night that would have been her 23rd birthday. It’s more than just a game man. Get Ya Mind Right!

Do you procrastinate? Do distractions disrupt your focus easily? Tune in for tips of ways of approaching things, with powerful habits on how to get the most out of your day. Time is limited… use it wisely. Time Stamps: (2:21) Review your goals 1ST thing in the morning. (3:55) Religiously execute your morning mastery. (5:50) Identify your outcomes for each day. (6:24) Work/train in blocks of time. (7:24) Don’t be enslaved to your cellphone. (9:14) Have blocks of time for being distracted. | Cal Newport’s, “Deep Work” (10:14) Primetime often. (11:32) Eliminate sweets, coffees, etc. (12:39) Have unconditional love for yourself. (15:13) Prioritize maximizing time. | Seneca’s, “The Shortness of Life” (16:21) READ: Dan Kennedy’s “No B.S. Time Management” (17:00) READ: Jack Canfield’s, “The Power of Focus” (17:30) READ: Cal Newport’s “Deep Work” (17:54) READ: Michael Johnson’s, “Slaying the Dragon”   CONNECT Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #159 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out

Before you press play, be advised that today’s episode is marked explicit for a reason. Some lessons are too important to not be delivered properly… and in moments like these, I stand strongly behind my language. Introducing, the “DGAF mentality.” Understand that this is the most impressive reality check to date, and you should feel some type of way about it. I am your wake-up call… and don’t hit the damn snooze!! Episode 158 Time Stamps: (1:20) Introduction: This episode is explicit (4:18) The DGAF mentality (5:18) I’m thankful for my childhood, and all the obstacles that stood in my way (6:20) Shoutout to Frederick Douglass (8:25) Shoutout to my POPS (10:53) Pt. 1: You have to find someone who doesn’t "G-A-F" (14:02) Pt. 2: Confront your fears (15:53) Pt. 3: Take risks (18:57) Fortune favors the BOLD. (19:12) Pt. 4: Create a mindset that makes you immune to failure. (22:38) Habits never die, but they are replaceable. (25:13) Pt. 5: Move before you’re ready. (27:30) Plato’s “The Republic” (28:32) Pt. 6: Org

At the end of the day, FEAR is at the foundation of getting what you want. It’s at the root of your deepest desires, and most of us run from it. To start the battle, key decisions must be made. Along my journey, I had FEAR right beside me with every step… Tune in. Get Ya Mind Right!

Are your goals exciting? Do you have a plan set-up? Are your emotions aligned with your desires? There’s plenty involved in crushing your goals. Allow today’s episode to be your wake up call, only to spur you into immediate action. Episode 157 Time Stamps: (1:20) If you haven’t already, listen to January’s year-domination episode for 2017. (3:13) This episode is dedicated for those who have struggled to accomplish specific results. (4:04) Reason #1: Your goals are not exciting/emotional enough (5:44) Reason #2: Do you have a strategy set in stone? (6:35) Reason #3: You probably don’t have a written-out plan | Urban Meyer's, “Above The Line” (8:14) Reason #4: Your plans aren’t specific/detailed enough to a micro-level (9:05) Reason #5: Lack of accountability (10:05) Reason #6: Lack of proper evaluation (11:38) Reason #7: Worry clouds your vision (13:35) Reason #8: Success isn’t how you think it looks (15:58) Reason #9: You’re not willing to give anything up (17:40) Play this episode again. Evaluate.   CONNEC

Today’s episode focuses on the TRUST from within YOURSELF. There’s too much noise in our environments that allow us to become easily influenced by the opinions and advice of others. Take notes as we go through these eight steps, and start the action as soon as this episode ends. Sit still. Listen to yourself. Tune out, to tune in. Episode 156 Time Stamps: (1:47) Do you remember your New Years Resolution? (3:50) Understanding the root of the problem: ask yourself, “Why”? | BOOK: “Salt, Sugar, Fat” by Michael Moss (5:40) When we were younger, we were “over-managed”. (7:04) We may have a “warped” idea of failure. (7:52) Our brains are wired to keep us safe | BOOK: “Poor Charlie’s Almanac” by Charlie Munger (8:36) A media-portrayed lie about how people became “successful” (9:06) We hang around other people who don’t trust themselves. (9:47) You and I are very much alike. (11:16) Practical ways to approach this problem (11:33) #1: Define your VISION. (12:45) #2: Create small goals as experiments. (14:44) #3: Get