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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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Jan 17, 2017

Big tasks can be naturally overwhelming, but there’s nothing you can’t tackle. Today’s episode comes as a guide to improve your game, at a fast rate. Take those small steps. Create emotion. Count your victories and keep pushing! Let’s go.


Episode 122 Time Stamps:

(3:25) All progress/change shouldn't be slow and steady

(4:25) "You've gotta BECOME what you want, to GET what you want"

(5:23) Will your competition overcome you with their access to resources?

(6:44) The rate at which you learn is the rate you will receive

(7:08) You may be unsure of how to get it...

(9:12) Infuse training and learning, with EMOTION

(13:28) Red Velvet Cake analogy

(14:16) REASON provides MOTIVE; provides EMOTION

(15:39) "You have no right to ask anyone to do anything without adequate motive" -Napoleon Hill

(16:56) Learning fast, Pt. 1: You must have a PURPOSE/THEME for everything that you do

(17:55) Learning fast, Pt. 2: Before your session, speak your INTENTIONS out loud! | Richard Branson's "Screw It, Let's Do It (Lessons in Life)"

(19:00) Learning fast, Pt. 3: Practice GPS thinking

(19:53) Learning fast, Pt. 4: Practice in SHORT-BURSTS | John Heider's, "Tao of Leadership"

(21:17) Learning fast, Pt. 5: POST-training ANALYSIS

(22:20) Learning fast, Pt. 6: Get yourself a strong TRAINING PARTNER

(23:16) Learning fast, Pt. 7: Using MUSIC and IMAGES

(24:30) Learning fast, Pt. 8: Keep track of all your VICTORIES!

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #122 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

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Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!

Much love!

 

Jan 16, 2017

If you’ve got a problem that needs fixing, are you willing to do what it takes to get to the solution? Tune in to find out how to avoid being “that guy”, when it comes to commitment.

Get Ya Mind Right!

Jan 13, 2017

I’m beyond blessed to have Todd Durkin on the show today. A true leader fueled by “Inspiring greatness everyday”, Todd is a man of many accomplishments. He’s trained the best of the best, created one of America’s top ten gyms, wrote a best-selling book, and motivates many with his exceptional mindset. Tune in, as we discuss topics such as: the power of environment, making your own choices, counting the short-term wins, maximizing your daily planning, achieving success through risk-taking, and the top characteristics of today’s best athletes. If you don’t have a pen and pad infront of you, well… I’ll wait till you grab a pair.

Episode 121 Time Stamps:

(3:50) With injury, brings purpose

(5:32) Sports don’t define you | Win the DAY, not just the game

(9:04) “Everyone has a life worth telling about”

(11:13) Top 3 traits of the elite athlete: Mindset. Work ethic. Focus. | Todd's "The WOW Book: 52 Ways to Motivate Your Mind, Inspire Your Soul & Create WOW in Your Life!"

(16:56) You and your environment | You have CHOICES

(20:02) Todd’s system for success: “Annual Roadmap and Strategic Plans” | Writing brings CLARITY; clarity precedes GENIUS

(24:52) Strategic color coding for your schedule/calendar

(27:26) A day in the life of Todd Durkin (habits and tips)

(31:38) Leadership by doing what’s right | “A leader of one, a leader of many… If you can’t lead one you can’t lead any”

(31:50) Reverse psychology (Who’s really to blame?)

(37:33) Mirror reflection (Did I do my very best today?) | PRIDE = Personal Responsibility In Daily Efforts

(40:12) 16 inches from your head to your heart (handling bad parental advice)

(43:48) “If you’re not scared, you’re not playing big enough” (taking risks)

(45:24) A few of Todd’s essential reads (links below)

(47:18) How to connect with Todd (links below)

 

 
Jan 10, 2017

Your intensity level is a direct reflection when it comes to training, and game-time performance. Are you a lion in the jungle? Do you bring out the BEAST in the fourth quarter? Or… Do you choke under pressure? Do you show up to practice just to follow orders? Handle today’s episode like a reality check. A thorough self-reflection can snap you out of your slump.


Episode 120 Time Stamps:

(2:13) Introducing, the Get Ya Mind Right Podcast!

(3:53) "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it"

(4:50) Always ON, never off

(6:25) Ranking categories: TRAINING & GAMETIME

(6:45) Your "TRAINING" ranking, from 1-4

(8:43) Your "GAMETIME" ranking, from 1-4

(11:06) How to get your instinct score: T x G = ___

(13:05) Where do YOU stand?

(13:57) Hit me up! Let me know where you're at. (niyi.sobo@gmail.com)

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #120 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes!



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

Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!

Much love!

 

Jan 9, 2017

Setting resolutions are quick to fade if you aren’t fully focused and aware. Let’s approach this new year with the mentality to improve at all costs. Set goals past your boundaries. A championship is great, but it ain’t a win without progression. Shoutout Alabama’s own, Nick Saban.

Get Ya Mind Right!

Jan 6, 2017

Today’s episode is our most crucial one yet. How to DOMINATE this new year… Have you set a resolution before, only for it to wear off in the next couple months? Has overwhelm caused you to give up? The urgency of this episode ridiculous. Think about how just a few hours of your day can alter the outcome of your entire year… Scratch that- your LIFETIME. Today’s episode requires active listening with full focus, so put the phone down, grab a pen and paper, and let’s get to it!

 

Episode 119 Time Stamps:

(2:35) No plans? Good luck…

(3:06) Brief recap from our mastermind event earlier this week

(6:13) How to actively listen to this episode

(7:35) Brief reality check: You NEED a PLAN!

(9:53) STEP 1: Give yourself a thorough REALITY CHECK


(10:04) 1a: Write down the positive things from 2016
(10:44) 1b: Get thoroughly disgusted with your current situation

(13:31) STEP 2: Putting your life into CATEGORIES | Your life is a business

(15:28) STEP 3: Set the VISION (professionally and personally) | Play some music!

(18:31) STEP 4: Choose your top 5 goals to accomplish this year (single out your #1 pick)

(21:21) STEP 5: Identify current chokeholds in the way of accomplishing goals

(25:02) STEP 6: Identify the game-plan (rough draft “GPS”) | 8 core elements


(26:36) Element 1: Skills to acquire
(27:12) Element 2: Habits to track/monitor
(27:58) Element 3: Systems to implement
(28:42) Element 4: Power moves (one-off actions)
(29:50) Element 5: Relationships to build/create
(30:30) Element 6: Knowledge to learn
(30:47) Element 7: Emotions to make habitual
(32:07) Element 8: Resources to gather and obtain

(33:43) STEP 7: Anticipate problems/challenges before they arise

(38:08) STEP 8: The G-CODE (breaking down your #1 goal even further)


(39:07) Question 1: What is your #1 “MVP” GOAL?
(40:04) Question 2: What STANDARDS must I have to achieve this goal?
(42:28) Question 3: What ACTIONS must I NEVER take?
(42:51) Question 4: What are some BELIEFS I can instil, for CONSISTENT ACTION?
(44:18) Question 5: What must I VALUE the most, to reach my goal?
(45:36) Question 6: What RULES must I make, respond appropriately to failure, frustration, criticism, and doubt?
(47:10) Question 7: What are my current doubts, fears and worries about reaching these goals? (Replace these negatives with positive thoughts, ideas, affirmations, or mantras)

(50:57) STEP 9: Create a GPS for your #1 goal (Refer to Episode 6)

(51:50) GOAL: What do I want?
(51:58) PURPOSE: Why do I do it?
(55:18) STRATEGY: Write down immediate actions (on the left hand side of the worksheet)

(55:55) STEP 10: Quarterly GOALS | 3 month goals, for aggressive progression

(59:53) STEP 11: Settling the internal conflict

(1:04:57) 1: List all the positive results after accomplishment
(1:05:24) 2: What are the things you must sacrifice? Pain points?
(1:08:22) 3: Look at the previous step, then ask yourself, “Why are all these negative things not as bad as they seem?”
(1:10:20) 4: Is staying where you are now, beneficial to your desired lifestyle?
(1:11:32) 5: Why are these benefits actually NOT what I want? What will this cost me?

(1:12:03) Are you really gonna be happier in the long-term?

(1:14:37) DEMAND EXCELLENCE of yourself!

(1:16:41) STEP 12: Write a detailed description of the day in the life of the future YOU, as you move progressively

(1:19:40) PDF Bonus: Target Practice & Morning Mastery

(1:20:32) My goal, is for YOU to become FEARLESS.

 

DISCOVER

PDF: DOMINATE 2017 GAME PLAN

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #119 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program



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

Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!

Much love!

 

Jan 3, 2017

Anything can happen to you - anytime, anywhere... When it hits the fan, will you be ready? Ignore the urge to say “I’ll handle it when the time comes.” Be an extra step ahead of the game. Be READY!


Episode 118 Time Stamps:

(3:24) How do we become prepared in any and all situations?

(4:30) Positive thinking doesn't always do the trick...

(5:35) Bill Walsh's "The Score Takes Care of Itself"

(8:05) That "I'll handle it, when the time comes" mindset

(9:17) Talent is just not enough

(9:46) My Anticipation Playbook

(10:47) Step 1: Identify potential realities

(11:41) Step 2: Identify the worst-case scenario

(12:34) Step 3: Mitigate. Prevent.

(13:20) Step 4: What's your ideal purpose?

(13:53) Step 5: Prepare!

(14:25) Thinking bigger: "Game time situation"

(17:28) Why people choose not to prepare for the unexpected...

(19:29) Next step: Create your own Anticipation Playbook!

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #118 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

Additional book: Nick Saban's "How Good Do You Want to Be?"

PDF: Anticipation Playbook



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!

 

Jan 2, 2017

How strong is your belief system? When it comes to achieving the “impossible”, how do you feel? In a world filled with distractions, we must be reminded of our endless opportunities. If you refuse to try, you’ll never know how far you’re really capable of going.

Get Ya Mind Right!

Jan 1, 2017

A special episode, dedicated to each and every one of you. Thank you to those who've left us such heartfelt messages. And for everyone else who shows love... We love you back! Let's take a big step into the new year and keep it pushing!

Much Love,
Niyi

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