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

Today’s episode is a dedication to Damian Lillard, aka “Dame D.O.L.L.A.”. If you didn’t know, Dame pursues his passion off the court, exercising his lyrical skills in the booth. Since he’s an Oakland native, Dame refers to the “Yellow Tape Mentality” often to express his hunger when it comes to crushing his goals… and THIS is the mentality you will instill in your life, too. Knock down your obstacles and draw some chalk around ‘em. Get Ya Mind Right!

Today, we welcome Nell Gibbon Daly to the Sports Motivation Podcast! A licensed psychotherapist, writer, and keynote speaker (among many other talents), Nell brings us welcoming advice that athletes may initially oversee. Tune in as we discuss male and female energies, the importance of meditation, examining your pain points, and much more. Thank you Nell! With much more to talk about, we’ll have to schedule a part two with you soon! Episode 155 Time Stamps: (1:20) Nell’s introduction (2:43) Special shoutout from Nell for the Sports Motivation Podcast! (4:53) A couple tips from Nell, about waking up in the morning feeling juiced (7:44) Masculine and feminine energy (13:08) The most POWERFUL people all meditate (15:34) Important facts and misconceptions about masculine energy (18:53) Self-intimacy, and why it must be a main focus within your personal life (23:54) Transformation is a pain. (29:04) Examining your symptoms of pain, for necessary growth. (33:23) Meditation can be difficult sometimes! (37:17) Ente

Sometimes people can’t handle seeing you succeed. They may try to dull your shine with negative remarks that can potentially throw you off your game. The question is… how do you handle these doubters, haters, and naysayers? Today’s episode is a specific condition of the mindset. Conquer this, and you’re unstoppable. You ready?? Episode 154 Time Stamps: (1:20) Stop deluding yourself. APPLY Yourself. (5:51) Have you dealt with these people? (7:30) BOOK: Hendrie Weisinger's, “Performing Under Pressure” (8:30) I only care to a certain degree (about others opinions) (10:17) BOOK: Gary Keller & Jay Papasan's, “The One Thing” (11:00) Your MINDSET determines your approach (11:36) My mindset, Pt. 1: Nobody cares too much about what you’re doing (12:20) My mindset, Pt. 2: They actually don’t know what they’re doing (13:35) My mindset, Pt. 3: There’s always a message in the hate/doubt, and it’s my job to find this out. (15:25) My mindset, Pt. 4: I decide what it means. (16:02) My mindset, Pt. 5: If I doubt myself,

THE TRUTH is… you just gotta get it done. Listen to Paul Pierce, and don’t call your shot; just focus on getting your team the W! Results will outshine your credentials, any day. Get Ya Mind Right!

It’s the fourth quarter, and your team is down by a single play. You’re sitting on the bench thinking, “Why won’t coach put me in?!” Today’s episode is a breakdown of seven reasons why your coach is the way he/she is… This is a reality check, and you might be offended. Listen up! Episode 153 Time Stamps: (3:13) Based on my experience; as a coach and a player… (4:52) #1: You’re soft. (6:03) #2: You’re a “know-it-all”. | Robert Greene’s, "48 Laws of Power" (7:30) #3: You can’t be counted on, on game-day. (8:17) #4: You’re not as good as you think you are. | Roland Lazenby's, "Michael Jordan: The Life” (10:53) #5: You can’t take criticism. (11:45) #6: You’re a kiss A. (12:25) #7: You don’t trust yourself. (13:50) Be honest with yourself.   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #153 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! SHOW LOVE  As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes

This is NOT your general advice on goal-setting… In today’s episode, expect to learn from my own personal goals, to get YOUR results. How much longer do you want to carry the feeling of postponing your biggest desires? My goal for you, is to have CLARITY in your goal-setting process. If you’re still unsure, don’t hesitate to email me. Let’s crush goals together. Episode 152 Time Stamps: (3:16) Modifying your mindset towards GOALS (3:41) The goal is the “feeling” (5:15) Don’t get caught up in the “S.M.A.R.T.” formula (7:36) What I do: I focus on what I WANT. (9:00) Understand the “big picture” (9:09) Working “backwards” on your goals. BIG PICTURE, down to the “next step” (10:08) Always beginning with the end in mind. (12:12) Goal. Purpose. Strategy. (18:17) Common mistakes. (22:30) Make sure you know the process, to get the end result. (24:51) Don’t over-evaluate yourself (25:48) You must map-out your entire process (26:24) My goal for you: CLARITY   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #152

Regardless of what his peers may think about it, Future has stuck to his vision since day one. People will question your actions and assure you that you’re doing the wrong things. If you’re unclear on your vision, then your decisions will be easily altered by the opinions of others. Stick to the script! Get Ya Mind Right!

“Pain that comes from failure is beautiful.” Let’s be clear; nobody’s perfect… Failures are GUARANTEED in life. What’s most important, is your attitude towards it. You must DECIDE on the emotions you choose to experience, in the midst of defeat. Learn from my past experiences. Learn from the mistakes that others have made. Above all, know that failure is your best opportunity to LEARN. The sky is the limit! Episode 151 Time Stamps: (1:21) My expectations for you as a listener... (2:18) I have failed before. We all have. (3:45) My biggest breakthrough: Changing my idea of failure (5:00) Examine the WHY (understand yourself) (6:01) Steven Covey's, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (6:53) We don't have to EXCUSE the failure... Understand it instead (8:36) DECIDE what you want to believe about failure (based on where you want to go) (10:10) What's your DEFINITION? (13:46) Old feelings will come up from your PAST... (14:21) Laurel Mellin's, "Wired For Joy!: A Revolutionary Method for Creating Happiness from W

As we conclude our Mental Conditioning Series, let’s talk about the cost of being mentally weak. The truth is, most of y’all will not follow through… Why? Well, it’s human nature for us to be weak. But for those who want to break free from the norm, all you gotta do… is… DO. simple enough? Thank you all for sticking with me for this mini-series. To the hungry 1% of you out there, spin it back to Part 1 and start the execution. Episode 150 Time Stamps: (1:21) I'm just like y'all man... (3:17) PSA for all passive listeners (4:13) In review: The definition of Mental Conditioning (4:40) In review: Mental- "stamina", "strength", and "agility" (6:04) In review: The different types of Mental Conditioning (9:50) In review: Incorporating this into our lives (12:51) Will you really follow through?? (13:10) Identifying the PAIN and PLEASURE (14:36) This generation is soft! (15:00) Your path MUST be different (16:50) This is what will set you apart from the others... (17:50) As a new Sobo is born, my brother experiences

“He who is faithful with a little, will be faithful with a lot.” Understand this quote. LIVE it. You might want something at this very moment that you don’t have. Listen my friend… if you use your immediate resources to the fullest, you will be BLESSED. No more complaints, aight? Get Ya Mind Right!

Today’s episode is a specific tactic to condition your mind for ultimate performance. Part 3 of our Mental Conditioning Series brings you a Pre-Game Visualization Track, which requires pure focus and maturity as you tune in. Allow me to guide you through the process… You ready? Episode 149 Time Stamps: (3:05) Step 1: Take the relaxation SERIOUSLY. (3:51) Step 2: Engage your IMAGINATION. (4:48) Step 3: Focus on the STATE OF MIND. (5:40) Tune in: PRE-GAME VISUALIZATION TRACK   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #149 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! SHOW LOVE  As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!  

Welcome back to the second phase, of the mental conditioning series. Today, we’ll cover your conditioning program, with downloadable PDFs for you to follow along with. Straight up, action items for you to track daily… sound fair? Aight I’m curious- how many of you will actually follow through and take action? This isn’t just a feel-good episode. As a matter of fact, it’s your queue to DOMINATE your life. I know some of you won’t do this, but for those of you who follow through… prove it. Email me! Let’s grow together! Episode 148 Time Stamps: (2:10) Part 1 review (5:50) The IMNOTYOU Mental Conditioning Program [PDF on site] (6:26) #1: MORNING | Blueprinting [PDF on site], Meditation, Visualization (8:27) #2: PRE GAME | 5min Visualization, ID Results, ID Roadblocks + Responses (10:48) #3: POST WORKOUT | Workout Finishers (11:48) #4: ASSIMILATION | Reading, Mentoring (12:15) #5: NIGHT | Cleanser Technique, Pregame Plan (Blueprint), 5min Visualization (14:38) Are you really gonna do this? (15:07) Home-schooling

“It starts with self, first.” Are you able to look yourself in the mirror, and boldly face reality? Your ability to face the toughest parts of your reality, with full honesty and acceptance will determine where you go. It’s one of the most difficult things, but you MUST begin, here. Since a young boy in Compton, Kendrick has struggled with serious setbacks. Listen intently to his music, and you’ll hear some of his most personal stories. I’m talking bone-chilling stories… the ones you listen to and think to yourself, “DAMN”… Get Ya Mind Right!

WELCOME to your Mental Conditioning Training! The first instalment to this four-part series starts with the fundamentals. Mental conditioning is important, and you MUST take it seriously. Without the necessary focus and application, you will continue to perform without explosive growth. Last time I checked, you wanted to stand out from the rest, didn’t you? It starts from within. Are you ready? Part 1 begins… NOW! Episode 147 Time Stamps: (2:10) A special shoutout to Amanda Rego and Sonny Sandmeyer (3:22) "Am I doing this right?" (6:04) We all WANT the end result. (8:32) Indecision within us prohibit us from acting with confidence (9:24) The process of rewiring your beliefs, and doing so by consciously engaging your mind and mental forces for the purpose of building mental stamina, strength, and agility. (12:04) Charlie Munger's, "Poor Charlie's Almanac" | The 25 cognitive biases (14:35) The G-CODE (16:38) Being completely dialled in (17:55) Understanding and acting (towards) the bigger picture (19:35) Four

Listen to the incredible story of Thomas Williams, who began with a young dream of baseball, to dominating the football field under the legendary Pete Carroll at USC. Once a struggling student, Thomas surrounded himself with successful students, bringing his 2.3 GPA to 3.5 in the blink of an eye. He realized that the right focus and mentality will get him the results he wanted. Backed by the support of his Mother, there were no limits to Thomas’ goals. Former USC Trojan (2x champion, and 3x Rose Bowl player), former NFL athlete, a motivational speaker, and author; please welcome Thomas Williams to the IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Episode 146 Time Stamps: (2:10) Thomas' introduction (3:47) Beginnings of professional dreams, in Oakland's Stadium | Bad student turned overachiever | Football = discipline, hard work and dedication (17:16) "At 12 years old, I made a promise to my Mom; that we were going to get tears of joy" (20:03) IMPORTANT FOR UPCOMING ATHLETES: Leverage your recruiting process! | Why I v

For every strength, there’s always a weakness. To my entrepreneurs; establish your vision. Starting your hustle without your vision will lead you on an unclear path. Take it from Big Sean… don’t turn 50 only to look back at your “woulda-coulda-shoulda’s”. If you follow your heart, you’ll earn your pot of gold. Get Ya Mind Right!

With the insane amount of hustle in your entrepreneurial lifestyle, is there ever a time to slow down? Today’s guest, Peter Awad, is the founder of his Slow Hustle Podcast, Co-Founder of Mission Meats, and founder of Import Auto Performance. With lots on his plate, listen to how Peter balances his hardcore hustle with essential family time. We all need a counter-balance… If you don’t have an hour to meditate, what you really need two hours. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or student… this episode applies to all walks of life. So tune in! Then, check out Peter’s Slow Hustle Podcast if you haven’t already. Episode 145 Time Stamps: (2:10) Peter's introduction (3:47) Learning the hustle from your parents | The entrepreneurial counter-balance (10:20) The incredible gift of slowness (13:15) How an engineering student and an art student were the perfect match | The masculine and feminine energy (16:13) The process will be slow, and iterative. (21:31) Bill Walsh’s, “The Score Takes Care of Itself” | Perform

These are ten deadly trends amongst us all, that we must remove immediately. When you listen to todays episode, and you relate, it’s a call to action. Immediate action will earn you the desired result. Avoid these 10 habits, or expect to live average! Episode 144 Time Stamps: (2:10) Check out the GYMR Podcast! | Listen on YouTube! (4:18) Habitual trends that plague amongst us (6:12) #1: Quick to defend yourself (7:46) #2: Being the loudest in the room (9:12) #3: Actions are based on your feelings (11:15) #4: Due to the lack of visible results, you forego action (13:13) #5: Seeking validation from others (15:20) #6: Passively using social media (16:57) #7: Rationalizing small-thinking (19:02) #8: Remaining the smartest in your group (20:01) #9: Saying, "I know." (21:43) #10: Saying, "I don't know." | Jeff Bezos', "The Everything Store" (25:18) What's your plan of attack?   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #144 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast

Don’t be surprised by the mentally weak. As a matter of fact; before feeling any type of way, you must study yourself first. Remember, how your people respond is a reflection of you. So, how do you perform under pressure? Think about what this says about you. Then, translate it through your leadership. Fair enough? Get Ya Mind Right!

Today’s interview is with Tony Horton, the founder of P90X. Tony’s tremendous, contagious energy is a direct and authentic reflection of himself; but he wasn’t always like this. Find out how Tony’s journey brought him from being a terrible student, to a highly successful entrepreneur. Going from a lifestyle of constant procrastination, to training major celebrities like Usher, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, we learn that it’s about embracing the entirety of your journey… Listen to this before today’s workout. You might just go harder than ever before. Episode 143 Time Stamps: (2:10) Tony’s introduction (4:42) The journey > the finish line (15:24) Establishing your true IDENTITY | The ride is so FINITE, so MOVE NOW (24:17) Procrastination used to be Tony’s biggest obstacle | 80% attendance & 20% focus (29:54) Closed-minded people… (c’mon guys) | 22 failed businesses before P90X (39:27) Being unattached to the outcome, and having low expectations (42:10) Habits of the top-celebrities: excitement from pro