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Sports Motivation Podcast

Learn the strategies, systems and mindset needed to perform and dominate under pressure. The Sports Motivation Podcast is hosted by Former NFL Running Back Niyi Sobo. Here you'll learn how to master your emotions, specific methods for setting and reaching your goals, and how to develop the mindset of the worlds greatest athletes.
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Now displaying: September, 2016
Sep 30, 2016

Do you have a routine for everything you do? Do you wake up with a set of routines to begin your day? Is there a pregame routine you must do before you lace up your shoes? These questions are important for you guys. Having a routine for the things that you do, develops discipline over the long term. With a conscious, focused effort in your routines, you will get what you deserve. Today, here's seven of them that you MUST have (if you don't already). It's never too late to kick your old habits aside... You ready?


Episode 91 Time Stamps:

(2:22) A moment of appreciation: Aaron Jones

(5:25) Quick reality check | Having a systematic plan

(9:18) An excerpt: "The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players" by Pat Riley

(16:40) MUST have routines, #1: The pre-practice routine | "Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion" by Pete Carroll

(18:02) MUST have routines, #2: The pre-game routine

(18:27) MUST have routines, #3: The post-practice routine

(19:11) MUST have routines, #4: The morning routine

(19:21) MUST have routines, #5: The evening routine

(19:41) MUST have routines, #6: The week-starter routine

(20:39) MUST have routines, #7: The month-starter routine | Conscious planning

(23:08) Resistance (why you won't do this...)

(26:05) Identify a weakness or soft-area of your own

(27:51) HIT ME UP! Email me at niyi.sobo@gmail.com and tell me which routines you have not set up... Any questions?

(28:54) Which routine will you attack? Why?

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #91 Blog

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Much love!

 

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Sep 27, 2016

With goal setting, comes an overwhelming feeling within all of us. Some goals may be too big to chase after, while others seem too far from possible. As we tackle today’s episode, I discuss the dangers of goal setting, followed by action steps you can take to tackle your biggest fears. Expect a learning lesson from your previous mistakes. Be aware of the mistakes other’s learn from. Set a new target. Crush it.


Episode 90 Time Stamps:

(9:53) Are you afraid to fail?

(10:38) The confidence that you need doesn't come from the PLAN

(21:00) BULLETPROOF CONFIDENCE

(22:57) Anxiety... Your best friend!

(25:27) Immediate action step: don't set low goals anymore!

(26:13) Using others' experiences to cut-out unnecessary mistakes 

(28:16) Use your own mistakes as FEEDBACK

(29:31) Winning consecutive championships

(31:37) "If I can't, I MUST. If I can, I WILL."

(32:00) Visualization practice | The NEW target...


DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #90 Blog


SHOW LOVE

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Sep 26, 2016

Today's episode features a snippet from an interview with Lil Wayne on UNDISPUTED... I'm challenging you to find out what your true PURPOSE is in life. Stand up for yourself. BETTER yourself.

Alright?

Let's get it.

Sep 23, 2016

As we continue the most important habit that every athlete MUST keep, I bring you three more crucial books to read in today's episode. Using books from Pete Carroll, Brian Tracy, and George Mumford, we'll cover topics highlighting the essence of communication, the power of clarity, and confronting your own "self-critic". Keep flipping those pages, and take ACTION.


Episode 89 Time Stamps:

(7:20) "Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion" by Pete Carroll | Communication | Positive affirmations | Creating your philosophy

(22:47) "Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time" by Brian Tracy | CLARITY | Planning in advance

(34:00) "The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance" by George Mumford | The gift of desperation | Lighting your tail on fire | Silencing your self-critic

 

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #89 Blog

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!

 

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Sep 20, 2016

On the pathway to success, there will be roadblocks. That's for certain. Today's episode highlights 7 of your most common challenges, with solutions for overcoming each one. I know you have a specific dream within you; yet feelings of uncertainty, doubt, or fear may blind your vision. Are you ready to overcome? Let's GO!

Episode 88 Time Stamps:

(2:19) A moment of appreciation: Thank you for the review, "KFay222" Much love!

(5:50) The objective of life

(7:47) An intro to 7 problems you may encounter on the road to your goals

(8:33) "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems" -Biggie

(10:05) Challenge #1: Lack of motivation

(13:36) "Being broke is childish, and I'm quite grown" - Jay-Z

(15:27) Challenge #2: Being "unsure" of your strategy

(18:51) Learning by speaking out loud | "Managing One's Self" by Peter Drucker

(23:00) Challenge #3: Setbacks and unforeseen obstacles

(26:28) Challenge #4: Low money

(33:08) Challenge #5: Fear of failure

(40:12) Challenge #6: Comparing yourself to others

(44:03) Challenge #7: Feeling alone/lost/stuck

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #88 Blog

 

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Sep 19, 2016

We're starting the week off with a strong transition from living as a follower, to becoming a leader. It's time to stick and follow through to achieve our desired results. Whatever it takes.

Step your game UP.

Sep 16, 2016

For you to get results that you don’t have, you’re gonna have to do some things that you don’t normally do. I'm here with another reality check, involving the people in your life that you hang around with the most. Listening to this episode will result in a sharper awareness of today's "drifter", who may be included in your everyday circle. With ruthless self-evaluation, and steps to help you stay free of negativity, your willingness to walk away from any situation will be your most powerful tool in life.


Episode 87 Time Stamps:

(2:30) A moment of appreciation: Thank you for your review, ThatGirl107.1! Wish the best of luck to you and your volleyball team!

(7:39) "Drifters" | "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill

(16:23) A predictable/relatable stage in your personal life

(21:08) An introduction to the "understanding" stage

(22:09) Your circle MATTERS (deeply)

(25:41) Creating your "Friend Inventory"

(32:20) The important "sit-down" with your friends | Tell 'em your goals!

(37:00) Turning negative situations into advantageous ones

(37:37) Create a list of attributes/values of great friends that you want to be around

(40:30) Start conversations with people, when it feels right

(41:15) GO to events and seminars

(42:12) Listen. Read. Constantly.

(44:00) Test/challenge your conviction

(45:05) Steeping your goals!

(50:37) Make TOUGH decisions | Always be willing to walk away "The 50th Law" by 50 Cent & Robert Greene


DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #87 Blog

 

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!

 

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Sep 13, 2016

In my conversation with Charlie Brenneman, aka "The Spaniard", we discuss benefits within mentors, dealing with losses, the importance of reading, and coaching athletes that may seem to 'have it all'... yet still lack confidence. Also, as we feature his new Podcast, "A Fighter's Mind", Charlie insists to change that "I should" to "I did". Welcome the IMNOTYOU squad, Charlie!

Episode 86 Time Stamps:

(4:15) Charlie's background | "2x silver, aka 2x loser"

(7:37) How Charlie gained the courage to quit his job to pursue a fighting career

(10:48) The importance of a MENTOR | Shoutout to Frankie Edgar & Eddie Alvarez

(14:01) Post-teacher life | Sacrifice

(15:50) Commonalities within top athletes (opposed to your expectations!)

(17:00) How to deal with losses

(19:15) Systematic living | Charlie's "Elements of excellence" (5 principles of living)

(22:11) Coaching an athlete through identifying values

(25:21) "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins

(25:40) How simplicity can make a GREAT day

(26:49) ROUTINE

(27:19) Charlie's philosophy on winning and losing | "If I could look across the cage and think, 'You're gonna get tired before I'm gonna get tired', that was the only thing I needed to know" -The Spaniard

(29:54) Advice for that specific athlete who seems to have it all, but still lacks confidence

(32:07) "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday | "Sweeping the floor"

(32:31) Why Charlie reads, and you should, too!

(35:29) The Spaniard's favourite books | "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson | "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho | "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg | "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek

(37:58) Every day MUST's! -> Get up super early and drink a gallon of water

(43:14) What you can expect in Charlie's new Podcast, "A Fighter's Mindset"

(44:48) Cael Sanderson, Jordan Burroughs, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson



CONNECT

 

Charlie's Website: charlie-brenneman.com

iTunes Podcast: "A Fighter's Mindset"

Facebook: spaniardmma

Instagram: @mmaspaniard

Twitter: @spaniardmma

YouTube: charliespaniard's channel

 

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Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #86 Blog

Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST

Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! 

 

 

Sep 12, 2016

Today's episode is a throwback... A visualization track that I created years ago, that is used to prime me for the day, and move me aggressively towards my goals. 

What questions do you need to ask yourself each morning in order to dominate each day?

Get ya mind right Monday. Let's go. 

Sep 9, 2016

How you do anything, is how you do everything... And how you do anything, ladies and gentlemen, depends on your BELIEF system. Today's episode is the most important of them all, and I say this with confidence. If your reality is composed of what you truly believe in, why not create the strongest set of beliefs? I strongly encourage a keen sense of awareness throughout this episode, followed by excellent note-taking. For maximum results, hit the replay button! Let's GO!

Episode 85 Time Stamps:

(3:23) Breaking down BELIEFS

(4:20) Can you relate to these questions of self-reflection?

(5:45) Our consciousness is unlimited"7 Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra | "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield

(6:58) Identifying what beliefs are

(9:13) "Keeping it real" with yourself

(13:45) Influence and change beliefs though EMOTION

(19:25) #1: Side-step your conscious mind!

(22:33) #2: Overwhelm your conscious, and subconscious, mind!

(27:09) #3: Persuade yourself with reason and logic!

(30:25) #4: Repetition!

(33:27) #5: Manipulating your environment!

(41:51) Starting the action

(43:31) A series of questions to kick-start your new changes

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #85 Blog

 

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Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST

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Sep 6, 2016

Today's episode features my man Jaret Grossman. If you're interested in complete transformation, through; career empowerment, financial stability, relationships, emotional mastery,  physical health, spiritual connection, mental training, or contribution, you may want to take notes. Jaret is 28 years young, yet carries the wisdom of a 100 year old human being. I used to watch Jaret's YouTube videos during workouts in the New Orleans training room... With that being said, I'm truly, truly humbled to have him on the show today!

Episode 84 Time Stamps:

(3:43) Jaret's background

(5:56) Mentors | Starting businesses

(8:45) Objective feedback

(13:37) Uncomfortable conversations

(15:25) The "WHY" > The "HOW" | Intuition

(21:00) Transformations in everything | Ongoing discovery through self-reflection

(24:41) Who do you look up to?

(34:15) Sharpening your intuition | Having "powers"

(36:32) Finding that "sweet spot"

(44:13) Pain's boomerang effect

(47:34) Breaking free from certain constraints | "What's my purpose?" | Focusing on positives before negatives

(50:45) Jaret's selection of life-changing books | "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill | "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill | "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie | "Secret Millionaires Club" by Warren Buffet | "God is a Verb" by David Cooper

(55:20) The "invisible bridge"

CONNECT

Jaret's Website: jaretgrossman.com (Free Book!)

Muscle Prodigy Website: muscleprodigy.com

YouTube: jaretgrossman's channel


SHOW LOVE!

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #84 Blog

Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST

Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! 

 

 

Sep 5, 2016

In today's GYRM episode, I share a special message with soccer player Dante from Sterling Heights, MI.

Think about the realities of how you spend your time, and what fruits you plan to reap from your time spent. Time is valuable. use it accordingly.

Enjoy the Monday, and get ya mind right!

Sep 2, 2016

It's time to review your affirmations, ladies and gentlemen. Having strong affirmations will allow you to crush your goals with unbeatable confidence. It's primetime. No more doubts, lazy days, or excuses... If you have weak affirmations, you will not follow through. Let's build a strong foundation for exponential success. Step one, listen to today's episode. Step two, listen to it again, while taking notes. Step three, CRUSH it. I know you're ready... so let's get to work!


Episode 83 Time Stamps:

(5:19) Results that you can expect with affirmations

(15:06) Conscious mind vs. Subconscious mind | "Psychology of Winning" by Denis Waitley | "Mind Magic" by Marta Hiatt

(17:54) How to incorrectly perceive affirmations

(20:25) "Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Einstein

(22:34) Flooding yourself with positive thoughts and infusing them with powerful emotions

(23:05) Feeding your subconscious mind as you sleep

(26:11) Types of affirmations: #1) Affirmative beliefs about reality

(27:02) Types of affirmations: #2) Describing how you want something to be

(28:10) Types of affirmations: #3) Persuading yourself into believing something new | "How Quantum Physicists Build New Beliefs" by Greg Kuhn

(29:31) PRIMETIME

(31:09) VISUALIZATION

(34:14) The SPIN CYCLE aka the CLEANSER TECHNIQUE

(37:10) Understanding the difference between imagination and conscious thoughts

(39:34) Repetition!

(40:40) How I use affirmations, daily

(45:40) My personal G-CODE!

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #83 Blog


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

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Much love!

 

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