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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: May, 2018
May 30, 2018

I break down a clip from a BEAST of a song that used to get me in killer mode when I was training for the NFL. Check it out.

May 29, 2018

I've made a ton of mistakes and even repeated the same costly mistakes. I'm sure we all have. But what separates the good from the great is how well they actually LEARN and profit from these mistakes and not just NOT repeat them....but use the lessons to make GAINS in other areas as well. In this episode, I take you up close and personal into my life and show you the almost fatal mistakes I made and how I've learned from them. I'm giving you KEYS....you don't have to make the mistake to learn from it. It's like going to a cookout...you can eat the BBQ without even cooking. (or paying lol)

 

Time Stamps:

 

(1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast

(1:57) Mistakes in my life

(6:57) Ray Dalio, “Principles

(7:30) Failed Relationship and Poor Decisions

(8:08) How I was raised and having kids

(19:34) What I learned

(24:16) Understand who has influence on you in your life

(26:48) My decisions based on your own principles despite the pain

(27:42) Don’t make decisions based on fear or desperation

(28:28) Make decisions with long term in mind

(28:50) Actions mean more than words

(30:11) Train yourself to be afraid of less

(33:34) What a failure you’ve had? Niyi@imnotyou.com 

May 25, 2018

If you want to stand out and achieve at a high level, you have to be a PROFESSIONAL. That means working harder, being more skilled, and having a higher degree of awareness. But how do you do that and what other elements must be mastered to be ELITE? In this episode, I break it down.

 

Time Stamps:

 

(1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast

(1:45) www.imnotyou.com/request

(2:21) PhD in Peak Performance

(4:30) 7 elements of Peak Performance

(4:55) Create crystal clear vision

(5:37) Know who you are

(6:19) Master the art of setting goals

(6:53) Systems for managing your time and day

(7:41) Gametime Confidence

(9:00) Build Daily Confidence

 (11:30) Killer Instinct System

(11:52) www.imnotyou.com/ki

May 24, 2018

This is the very first episode of a new series we are doing on the Sports Motivation Podcast. the concept is simple: I want to put you up on game about as many websites, podcasts, courses, songs, and other resources that I use or have used that have changed the game for me. Listen to today's to find out about a website that is turning into the headquarters for high performers who want their daily dose of motivation.

May 23, 2018

Check out this powerful excerpt from a book that changed how I design my day.

May 22, 2018

A good way to know how soft and mentally weak someone is.....just watch how they deal with the truth. If you want to be elite and consistently dominate them, you must get comfortable with reality and learn to use it and profit from it instead of run from it and defend yourself from it. I break it down tactically in this episode.

 

Time Stamps:

 

(1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast

(2:18) Reality

(3:03) Robert Greene, “50th Law

(4:13) Dealing with reality better

(8:06) #1: Go towards the truth before other people do

(12:40) Deep diaphragmic breathing

(14:08) #2: Train yourself to deal with reality

(15:52) Karen Pryor, “Don’t Shoot the Dog   

(17:29) How to reward yourself after reinforcing yourself

(18:36) Carol Dweck, “Mindset

(19:36) #3: Always define clear calls to action

(21:19) #4: Find the lesson in the truth fast

(23:00) #5: Have your failures embedded in your nervous system

(25:10) #6: Spent time studying other successful people’s reality

(28:00) Felix Dennis, “How to Get Rich

(31:03) What are the realities that you are running from?
(33:43) www.imnotyou.com/request

(34:25) www.imnotyou.com/ki

May 18, 2018

Anyone who's ever struggled with confidence knows how detrimental it is. I have 3 tactical ways I increase my confidence on a daily basis. Listen in and find out what I use and how you can use these tactics in your life to keep killing it.

 

Time Stamps:

 

(1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast

(1:40) Confidence

(3:31) Hill Sprints

(4:26) #1: And-1 Mentality

(9:04) #2: Affirmations  

(11:05) #3: Watch those who have the goals you want

(13:43) Killer Instinct System- www.imnotyou.com/ki

(14:43) www.imnotyou.com/request

May 16, 2018

If you have listened to practically any episode of the Sports Motivation Podcast, there's a good chance I mention this book. It is that powerful and impactful in my life. I want to share an excerpt for you and give you my take.

May 15, 2018

We all want to accomplish our ultimate goals. Action is a prerequisite. However, some of you are too afraid to move before you feel you are ready. This can't be you. You gotta move despite the fear. Listen as I explain practically how to make moves before you are ready and I explain Killer Instinct V to those who want to take their game and life to the next level.

 

Time Stamps:

 

(1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast

(1:53) Chris’s Question

(2:42) Robert Greene, “50th Law

(5:31) Set aggressive goals and timelines

(6:48) Evidence Procedure

(9:13) Put yourself on Death Ground

(10:27) Environment

(11:18) Accountability

(11:27) @niyisobo on IG

(12:40) Power moves

(12:59) Exaggerate pain

(14:52) Move fast

(17:58) What are you putting off?

Again, Killer Instinct V

May 11, 2018

Have you ever made a mistake and kept repeating it? The signs were there but it wasn't until you really sat down and thought about them that you really recognized them? I want to share with you 5 mistakes I've made over the past month and longer so that you might do the same and take inventory of your thoughts and actions. If you have a hard time seeing the patterns in yourself, I also explain why Killer Instinct would be a great benefit to you.

 

Time Stamps:

 

(1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast!

(1:25) Aggressively learn

(2:22) Learning from mistakes

(3:02) 5 mistakes I’ve made the past month

(4:07) Wondering if I communicating the right way

(6:02) Thinking I am going too hard on people

(9:34) Not getting enough sleep

(12:46) Not talking about my issues and problems more proactively

(15:14) Not doing what I felt I needed to do versus what was rational

 

Again, www.imnotyou.com/ki to apply for Killer Instinct 5.

May 9, 2018

Do you constantly develop yourself or do you just work with the same standard? Listen in on a meeting with my team as I read an excerpt from Building IBM by Emerson Pugh and make the connection between its principles and my own business.

May 8, 2018

So you have set a high standard for yourself, and all that pressure is making you crumble... Do you lower your standard? Set new goals? Have a meltdown? In this episode, I address a question from a listener and address the real problem behind the "pressure" and what to do about it.

 

Time Stamps

 

(1:30) www.imnotyou.com/request

(2:02) Shoutout to Audrey! 

(2:15) How do you deal with the pressure you put on yourself?
(4:18) Emotions

(6:41) Pressure and frustration

(10:03) Failure

(12:06) You’re too hard on yourself

(14:31) What you learn from “failure”

(15:28) Pay attention to the pain

(16:58) AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Killer Instinct V

(18:26) www.imnotyou.com/ki

May 4, 2018

Whether you are an avid listener or a first timer, I'm Not You is not just my company. It's an idea. A philosophy. I do not want to be like anyone else. Understand that and listen as I explain what the I'm Not You Mindset is and what it will take to adopt this mentality.

 

Time Stamps:

(1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast

(2:03) I hope you are awake

(3:24) What is the I’m Not You Mindset?

(4:47) A reality check

(8:39) We are heavily influenced by our environment

(17:00) The education system

(21:50) Church

(27:00) Fearless Academy

(29:13) The I’m Not You Mindset

(32:13) #1: Throwing up the middle finger to the establishment

(35:08) #2: Set Big Goals

(43:03) #3: Don’t be afraid of money 

(48:38) J. Paul Getty

(49:32) #4: Chip on your shoulder              

(59:22) Killer Instinct 5

(1:00:21) www.imnotyou.com/ki

(1:01:42) www.imnotyou.com/request

May 2, 2018

This is a must listen! In Volume 5 of Books and Bars, we dig into an ancient book by Stoic philosopher, Seneca, “The Shortness of Life”. Are you stingy or frugal with your time? People that say they don’t have time to do important things are just lying to themselves. Let’s act TODAY, and be fearless with what needs to be done.

May 1, 2018

If you are on my email list, you saw my BIG announcement. Killer Instinct V. 18 week process. Intense, difficult work. But it's seen MASSIVE results. After Killer Instinct, you can expect to have laser-like clarity on your vision, strategically mapped out plans for your goals, a deep and thorough understanding of the fears that are holding you back, and a plan for how to be mentally unstoppable.

What you'll learn in this classic episode:

  • Knowing what prevents the instinct to become real
  • Understanding the power of belief
  • Preventing the weakness to outweigh your potential
  • 15 tips to bring out the best version of you
  • Why creating an alter-ego is the best move for you. Let's go!

To apply to Killer Instinct V, click here

We'll set up a 1 hour strategy call with me to see if you are really ready. 

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