I applaud the listeners who tune in for self-development. Personal growth is key, and you’re moving in the right direction. For y’all who are tuned in to take your game to the next level, you MUST pay close attention to today’s distinction. Are you willing to do the mundane tasks with intensity and consistency? Do what needs to be done, and make it fun.

Episode 134 Time Stamps:

(3:26) My observations amongst the greatest players

(5:45) The DISTINCTION.

(7:13) My kids: A story about my daughter's book

(9:27) "If you wanna be great, it doesn't matter if it's boring or not. If it needs to be done, you'll do it, and you'll do it with intensity, focus, and attention."

(10:07) Do you value comfort overgrowth?

(11:59) How to approach the mundane routines like Drew Brees.

(12:47) Self-reflective questions to help you approach your tasks with a different mindset!

(13:35) What do you need to do consistently to be great??

(14:40) What is your plan, for religiously training and mastering these skills??

(15:44) What will you do to overcome obstacles for your focus and intensity??

DISCOVER

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The game comes with ups and downs man. Sometimes we tend to forget about our talents. You’re here for a reason man… Look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself that you GOT the juice!

Get Ya Mind Right!

Tune in to today’s interview with Baltimore’s own outfielder, Chris Dickerson, as we discuss power habits of the pro-athlete, lessons learned playing Derek Jeter, handling tough injuries, and using your mindset to tune out the negatives (and boost your positives). Part MLB athlete, and part environmental-hero, Dickerson is a man on a mission with his co-founded organization, “Players for the Planet”. Check out more info below:

Players for the Planet was founded by former Major League Baseball players Chris Dickerson of the Baltimore Orioles and Jack Cassel. Players for the Planet believes the greening of the world must take place in all types of venues. Thus, the organization has dedicated its resources and the talents of the professional athletes who support its mission to educate all involved in youth, amateur and professional sports on how best to adopt environmental practices that will preserve the playing fields and stadiums where we all enjoy playing and watching sports. (via www.playersfortheplanet.com)

Episode 133 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Welcome, Chris!

(3:33) Baseball training camp

(6:00) Chris' life story: baseball wasn't first | Knee injury | World Religions Class (There's NO obstacle)

(20:57) People standing in the way of your success | Shirzad Chamine's, "Positive Intelligence"

(24:56) Dealing with the pressure of uncertainty | Phasing out the negative | "This opportunity, is a GIFT!"

(30:03) Reminding yourself of your TALENT, not the doubts

(31:27) "Live your life, so you do not have to be scared of the 'answer'"

(33:07) Mindsets of those who didn't last

(33:37) You gotta EVOLVE

(36:25) Life at the PRO level: You must truly LOVE the sport | Mental/physical exhaustion

(41:30) The environment of a losing team's locker room | CONSISTENCY | #RE2PECT

(46:33) Playing in New York with Derek Jeter: Preparation. Grit. Short-term memory with a purpose.

(50:53) Baseball = 90% mental & 10% physical

(51:42) Power habits: Write. Meditate. Stretch. Adjust. Be positive. Eat well. Be thankful. Listen to podcasts. Time-manage! Stay CONSISTENT!!

(59:08) Game-changing books: 

Shirzad Chamine's, "Positive Intelligence"

Dalai Lama’s, “The Book of Joy”

"Bhagavad Gita" (Indian Spirituality)

(1:02:31) Tony Robbins: "Burn your boats" (via YouTube)

(1:06:26) "Players for the Planet" organization

(1:11:41) A dream conversation with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

Tune in to today’s interview with former UCLA Bruin, Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, as we discuss professional basketball overseas, playing with Russell Westbrook, being inspired by the legendary John Wooden, performing under pressure, and focusing on the outcome. Mustafa’s current focus is dedicated to his mobile training platform, “BOOST”, which can be checked out on the App Store now. More of Mustafa’s bio is listed below:

-Former UCLA and professional basketball player. Played in the top leagues in Serbia, Slovenia, France, Germany, and Lebanon. Played in Euroleague competitions, Eurocup, and the Adriatic League.

-BA Global Studies, BA Communications Studies (UCLA). MA International Policy Studies (Stanford)

-Co-founded and is now an advisor to My90, an automated sms platform that improves communication between residents and city agencies. The company is currently under contract with the City of San Jose and focuses on police-community relations.

-Serves as an advisor to MuhoTV, a venture-backed Chinese digital media platform exclusively focused on basketball. MuhoTV is also a strategic partner of Boost.

-Previously founder of EVE, a company that built augmented reality sports training software for smart glasses. Here are links to demos from EVE’s mobile app (https://youtu.be/Fk7v5X1MRKY) and smart glasses app (https://youtu.be/WcAECRQ8_kw).

Episode 131 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Welcome, Mustafa!

(4:10) More background - Mustafa's story

(7:20) Learning lessons, from foreign basketball

(13:14) Environmental factors | A family of survivors!

(15:51) Religious self-criticism

(18:25) The outcomes of life's hardships | Living in a world full of "expectations" | ROUTINE! | Performance under pressure!

(24:52) Narrowing your focus to just one thing

(33:09) What is the OUTCOME?

(36:04) Russell Westbrook, as a UCLA teammate: Crazy drive. Ruthless mentality.

(40:24) The legendary John Wooden: insane memory skills!

(45:35) Reading

(50:55) A good mentor asks you good questions and doesn't tell you what to do

(53:31) A dream convo with Malcolm X, and Rumi (Poet)

(56:37) BOOST's Mobile Training Platform (available on the App Store!)

(1:07:02) KNOW YOUR OUTCOME.

Are you as you really say you are? Success isn’t handed to you. You can’t sit there and expect it all to fall in your lap. The funny thing is, you already KNOW what to do man… It’s ACTION time! Get SERIOUS!

Get Ya Mind Right!

Having a vision is EVERYTHING. It’s your motto. Your rules… Without a vision, you’re lost. This is your reality, so take this seriously. Take notes and take ACTION! Don’t limit yourself!

Episode 131 Time Stamps:

(3:13) You gotta have a VISION!

(5:42) A version of your reality

(6:38) "Vision": Your perception of reality | Do NOT limit yourself!

(9:24) Find a spot to write

(9:33) Play some music

(9:38) Without limits, what would you do? Who would you be?

(10:47) B.E.A.R.

(12:56) My VISUALIZATION TRACK! (Listen. Write. Read!)

DISCOVER

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If you FEEL poor, you cannot attract prosperity. Today’s episode stems from a concept from the book, “The Law of Attraction” by Esther and Jerry Hicks. The way you feel, will dictate how you think. The way you think, will reflect your level of motivation to reach your goal(s). Hard work isn’t enough nowadays. Change your perspective on reality, and watch the window of opportunity expand. Let’s get it!!

Episode 130 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Subscribe and review our new Get Ya Mind Right Podcast on iTunes!

(4:25) The Law of Attraction: Preface

(7:33) Episode reference: How to crush your goals in 2017

(8:17) Are you stressed out?

(9:02) It's more than just the goal

(9:40) Celebrity "success"

(11:17) How do you want to feel?

(11:52) Book excerpt from, "The Law of Attraction" by Esther and Jerry Hicks

(13:00) The way you see the world is a mirror to your emotions and your beliefs

(14:06) Hard work, isn't enough.

(15:01) Cultivate that FEELING, now!

(17:30) Step 1: Identify your goal!

(17:45) Step 2: Ask yourself, "Why do you want this goal?"

(18:17) Step 3: What will you need to feel when you reach this goal?

(19:40) Exercise: Write down what you'd do, if you felt that specific emotion right NOW... (detailed description)

(21:00) In order to feel a negative emotion, what would you have to BELIEVE?

(22:15) Align. Redirect! | Episode references: How to Change Your beliefs PART 1 & PART 2 

(22:41) Personal exercise: "SPIN CYCLE"

(24:29) Personal exercise: "PRIMETIME"

(25:36) Interrupt the negative thoughts, and insert POSITIVE ones!

(26:49) Collect all gains! ("MONEY IN THE BANK")

(27:43) ASSUME the goal! | BOUNCE BACK!

(28:45) Face reality. Don't ignore it.

(29:45) DJ Khaled's, "The Keys" | "Always anticipate the next step of your vision, and act on it"

(33:20) Why would you not follow through?

DISCOVER

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As a reminder to never take the most important things for granted, this episode is a dedication to my wife Heather, aka “H-Town”. With a business to run, and five children to look after, I couldn’t do this without you… Do me a favour y’all, send love to your #1 fans in your lives right now. Tell them you love ‘em, then tell them again!

Get Ya Mind Right!

For a current evaluation of your life at this very moment, how would you put it? If you say “Everything’s going great!”, is it said with full confidence? Look… all organisms on this Earth either grow, or die slowly. Being comfortable with your current state is the absolute worst way to live your life. You only got one shot, so why waste it? Give it your 100%, EVERY damn day. C’mon y’all, LET’S GET HUNGRY!

Episode 129 Time Stamps:

(3:03) "I'm doin' well..." (Reality check)

(4:55) Are you really OK with where you're at right now? | Bill Walsh's, "The Score Takes Care of Itself"

(6:40) Becoming soft and weak | Dalai Lama's, "Beyond Religion"

(9:05) Gaining HUNGER, and sustaining it

(9:32) Hungry, pt. 1: Set goals that excite you

(15:00) Hungry, pt. 2: Feel disgusted at the "right now"

(18:42) Hungry, pt. 3: Change your definition of SUCCESS

(26:36) Hungry, pt. 4: Stay away from lames

(28:33) Hungry, pt. 5: Roll with the WINNERS

(30:11) Hungry, pt. 6: Get yourself a mentor or coach

(30:41) Hungry, pt. 7: Read your tail off!

(31:25) Hungry, pt. 8: Focus on PROGRESS

(32:38) Hungry, pt. 9: Redefine "pain"

(36:03) You MUST change your environment!

(38:14) "The whole future lies in uncertainty. Live immediately." -Seneca

(39:00) I will NOT stop... and neither will you!

DISCOVER

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Let’s focus on the “Why”… Why, do you do what you do? Are you prepared with a straight answer? It’s episodes like today’s that will bring you a greater sense of clarity to get you to move in the right direction, with CONFIDENCE. For some, it’s more than just playing the game. There’s a deeper meaning. Don’t let someone else to the thinking for you. It’s up to YOU!

Episode 128 Time Stamps:

(3:25) A special shoutout to Marvin!

(4:37) What is my life's purpose?

(6:40) A personal story of mine: "I had a feeling"

(13:17) A purpose isn't just a set of words...

(14:27) A purpose is a FEELING

(16:45) What are you naturally drawn to do?

(17:25) At this stage in my life, what do I feel like I should do now?

(18:41) Habits to gain CLARITY: Frequently ID what you want! | Meditate often | Dalai Lama's, "Beyond Religion"

(20:51) Obstacles that prevent clarity: Parents who think for you | Vices | Negative influences

(24:45) My purpose for football back in college...

(26:15) My purpose NOW: To overcome fear. To connect with God (and nature). To build fearless leaders.

(30:00) LeBron's purpose behind his game

(31:58) Finding your purpose through PASSION

(32:31) TIME TO ACT! Here's your homework.

DISCOVER

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The possibilities in this world are endless. What you want, is already out there. You just gotta go GET IT. You willing to claim it?

Get Ya Mind Right!

Wallace D. Wattles’, “The Science of Getting Rich”

Felix Dennis’, “How to Get Rich”

To get in the “zone” is a common ability we all yearn for. Did you really think, that all it took was luck? The key is to allow your subconscious mind to take over during the game. It isn’t easy, but it’s laid out for you step by step in today’s episode. You ready?!

Episode 127 Time Stamps:

(2:43) Have you subscribed to our new Get Ya Mind Right Podcast on iTunes?

(5:00) Are you this kind of athlete?

(7:23) A reality check: They get better results than you...

(7:56) Taking advantage of the "laws" (the way things work)

(9:06) The two types of athletes...

(9:18) How the subconscious mind works

(11:25) Subconscious beliefs of the anxiety-ridden athlete (game-day "chokers")

(12:21) Beware of the "action cures all" type of mindset

(13:25) Subconscious beliefs of the confident athlete (game-day "shiners")

(16:45) Allowing your subconscious mind to take over

(17:18) In the ZONE, Pt. 1: Go HARD in training

(18:58) In the ZONE, Pt. 2: Incorporate high PRESSURE into your training routine

(21:36) In the ZONE, Pt. 3: Get your FEEDBACK after your training

(23:26) In the ZONE, Pt. 4: Frequently VISUALIZE perfect performances (including your senses) | Don't visualize failure!

(25:55) In the ZONE, Pt. 5: Practicing relaxation and letting go of thoughts through MEDITATION | Useful iPhone Meditation Apps: "HEADSPACE" & "CALM"

(27:52) In the ZONE, Pt. 6: GRATITUDE

(30:06) In the ZONE, Pt. 7: Using gentle & minimal SELF-FEEDBACK during a performance

(32:30) In the ZONE, Pt. 8: REVIEW your training journals | W. Timothy Gallwey’s, “The Inner Game of Tennis”

(35:00) In the ZONE, Pt. 9: REFLECT on past successes

(36:16) In the ZONE, Pt. 10: Put the game into PERSPECTIVE | A special story about a preseason game I'll never forget

(45:55) Turn your conscious mind off... Just go out there and PLAY

(46:55) Train harder. Trust yourself.

RESOURCES

W. Timothy Gallwey’s, “The Inner Game of Tennis”

iPhone Meditation Apps: "HEADSPACE" & "CALM"

DISCOVER

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