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

One of the hallmarks of greatness is making what you do seem easy and effortless. The problem with that comes when others think that they can do what you do, without having to build the sregth to do it.  In this epsiode, I break down a bar from a Benny The Butcher freestyle, where he highlights this reality.   

Taking responsibility doesn't really mean what we think it does, and it's a habit that not many truly have. In this episode, I break down what taking responsibility means, how do it, and what happens when this becomes a part of who you are. 

It's nice to have vision, but it's equally important to have self awareness and pay close attention to reality. In this episode, Lebron James shares his philosophy through an interview from 2008, and reveals his secret weapon: self-awareness. 

So often we hear the advice to "trust your instincts". And just as often we find ourselves experiencing pain as a result of bad decisions.  In this episode, I unveil four very dangerous thought patterns that keep us stuck. In order to break patterns of failure and frustration, it's important to know and understand the lies we tell ourselves, and properly train ourselves to make the right decisions. 

In this episode of Bars, I share a powerful message from Giannis Antetokounmpo about the lessons he learned from NBA legend Kobe Bryant. 

Wherever you are on your journey, you deal with FEAR. It can show up in the form of anxiety, worry or even choking under pressure. It is important to know how to deal with this crippling emotion, so in this episode I give you some of my best tips for dealing with Fear.  Click here to learn more about the Killer Instinct System.

In this epsiode of BARS, I break down a lyric from Brooklyn artist Joell Ortiz, emphasizing the importance of persistence and grit.   

In this episode, I break down the four most common problems I see that keep athletes stuck, struggling and without the results they want.   Click here to learn about how to work with a mindset coach. 

We all have people in our life that some would call "toxic". It's either their energy, the things they say to you or the way they seem to always mess up your vibe. Sometimes we can't even help being around them; it's family, teamates, classmates and even coaches.  The question then becomes: How do we deal with these people?  Do we just cut them off? Do we try to use various techniques and strategies to help change them? What do we do? In this episode I give you a very practical approach to this all too common problem.  Click here to learn more about how to build a dominant mindset and perform your best when it really matters.     

Whether you are an entrepreneur who travels a lot, an athete in between teams or still living with roomates as a college athlete, your envirioment has the ability to make or break you. It can be difficult to work out when you don't have all the right equipment, to eat healthy on the road, or to lock in and get work done when your space is small.  Regardles of your challenges, it doesn't change the fact that it's still up to you to get it done.  In this practical episode, I break down just how to approach this problem and set up a mindset and stratgey to be productive regarless of where you are or what surrounds you.  Click here to master the mental game. 

Humans are really skilled at lying to themselves. That is precisely why, as fellow humans, we need to be courageous enough to expose these lies and expose the TRUTH.  In this episode, I do you this favor. On your journey towards greatness, the devil is doing its best to get you to quit. I won't let you. Soak in this truth, and apply the wisdom to your life right now. Share this with a friend who needs to hear it.  Click here to work with me. 

Do you find yourself easily distracted and anxious about what other people may think of you? Do you procrastinate or even avoid anything that may lead to confrontation? Are you ready to understand why you do this, and precisely how to conquer this toxic habit? In this episode, I break down 3 approaches to this problem: the mental approach, the strategic approach and the situational approach.  Each approach is laced with strategies and tactics you can utilize to effectively begin listening to the person who matters most: you. Share this episode with a friend who needs it. Click here to work with me.  

Sometimes, regardless of how much you are doing the right things, it still feels like you are never doing enough. This leads to a never ending anxiety, leaving you unfulfilled and chronically frustrated. How do you make this stop? How can you actually get yourself to feel good, even though you haven't reached your goal?  In this practical episode, I break down some simple and effective strategies and mindset shifts that will keep you hungry yet fulfilled, aggressive and patient. 

There are ways to do things, and then there are the RIGHT ways to do things, to create results at a high level. While others proclaim that "this is my year", with no real strategy or shift in approach, we in the jungle are different. In this episode, I share with you the mindset, the strategy and tactical approach that will get you the results you want in the year 2022.  Click here to dominate the year 2022.

What does it take to perform consistently, instead of having so many ups and downs, good days and bad days? How can you develop into a true dominant performer, one who is consistent, reliable and predictably GREAT? Is this even possible for you? Absolutely, it is possible. But it take a certain mental approach and just as importantly, a strategy designed to turn you into a dominant performer. In this episode I share the secrets and techniques needed to do this.  To work with me, go to Imnotyou.com/ki    

Everyone says they want to be in control of their own destiny...to be a leader...to "boss up". However, to actually do so means your day to life will look a lot different than the 98%. So what does that lifestyle look like? How does a boss think, what do bosses do? In this episode I break it down in detail. 

The past couple of years have been crazy for everyone. You may have found yourself in a particularly dark place, overwhelmed by the realities of your life. This episode is for you. Take notes. Apply. Share with someone you love. Let's get back motivated, locked in and aggressive. 

There are no shortage of people who say they want to be "great"...the problem is how many who are actually willing to pay the price. In this episode, I break down the mentality and approach of a true "professional". These are the types who dominate and are at the top of any given field or sport. For this to be you, you must alter your approach, the one that leads to average results, and adopt an entirely new strategy. Take notes, and implement this practical game plan. 

No matter the quality and type of your goals, one of the few guarantees is struggle. How you deal with this struggle will ultimately determine whether or not you succeed or fail, as well as the quality of your life as you progress.  In this episode I break down the "Killa Way" to struggle, the method that allows you to struggle in style and effectiveness. 

In this episode, I break down the seven essential areas of your sport you must dominate, in a very practical and thorough way. Most are trying to dominate without knowing the rules...this is foolish. Listen in to see how you can establish the system you need in order to play your best, under the most intense pressure.