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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: April, 2017
Apr 28, 2017

“Pain that comes from failure is beautiful.” Let’s be clear; nobody’s perfect… Failures are GUARANTEED in life. What’s most important, is your attitude towards it. You must DECIDE on the emotions you choose to experience, in the midst of defeat. Learn from my past experiences. Learn from the mistakes that others have made. Above all, know that failure is your best opportunity to LEARN. The sky is the limit!


Episode 151 Time Stamps:

(1:21) My expectations for you as a listener...

(2:18) I have failed before. We all have.

(3:45) My biggest breakthrough: Changing my idea of failure

(5:00) Examine the WHY (understand yourself)

(6:01) Steven Covey's, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

(6:53) We don't have to EXCUSE the failure... Understand it instead

(8:36) DECIDE what you want to believe about failure (based on where you want to go)

(10:10) What's your DEFINITION?

(13:46) Old feelings will come up from your PAST...

(14:21) Laurel Mellin's, "Wired For Joy!: A Revolutionary Method for Creating Happiness from Within"

(17:07) Use EMOTION to grind in your NEW belief | A personal, traumatic experience as a firefighter

(22:03) Your new G-CODE about failure | The Sky is the Limit!

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #151 Blog

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Much love!

Apr 25, 2017

As we conclude our Mental Conditioning Series, let’s talk about the cost of being mentally weak. The truth is, most of y’all will not follow through… Why? Well, it’s human nature for us to be weak. But for those who want to break free from the norm, all you gotta do… is… DO. simple enough? Thank you all for sticking with me for this mini-series. To the hungry 1% of you out there, spin it back to Part 1 and start the execution.


Episode 150 Time Stamps:

(1:21) I'm just like y'all man...

(3:17) PSA for all passive listeners

(4:13) In review: The definition of Mental Conditioning

(4:40) In review: Mental- "stamina", "strength", and "agility"

(6:04) In review: The different types of Mental Conditioning

(9:50) In review: Incorporating this into our lives

(12:51) Will you really follow through??

(13:10) Identifying the PAIN and PLEASURE

(14:36) This generation is soft!

(15:00) Your path MUST be different

(16:50) This is what will set you apart from the others...

(17:50) As a new Sobo is born, my brother experiences a certain mindset shift.

(18:08) Make your goals your children (DON'T WAIT!)

(18:21) "THERE IS NO TOMORROW!"

(20:37) DO IT!

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #150 Blog

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Much love!

 

Apr 24, 2017

“He who is faithful with a little, will be faithful with a lot.” Understand this quote. LIVE it. You might want something at this very moment that you don’t have. Listen my friend… if you use your immediate resources to the fullest, you will be BLESSED. No more complaints, aight?

Get Ya Mind Right!

Apr 21, 2017

Today’s episode is a specific tactic to condition your mind for ultimate performance. Part 3 of our Mental Conditioning Series brings you a Pre-Game Visualization Track, which requires pure focus and maturity as you tune in. Allow me to guide you through the process… You ready?


Episode 149 Time Stamps:

(3:05) Step 1: Take the relaxation SERIOUSLY.

(3:51) Step 2: Engage your IMAGINATION.

(4:48) Step 3: Focus on the STATE OF MIND.

(5:40) Tune in: PRE-GAME VISUALIZATION TRACK

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #149 Blog

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Much love!

 

Apr 18, 2017

Welcome back to the second phase, of the mental conditioning series. Today, we’ll cover your conditioning program, with downloadable PDFs for you to follow along with. Straight up, action items for you to track daily… sound fair? Aight I’m curious- how many of you will actually follow through and take action? This isn’t just a feel-good episode. As a matter of fact, it’s your queue to DOMINATE your life. I know some of you won’t do this, but for those of you who follow through… prove it. Email me! Let’s grow together!


Episode 148 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Part 1 review

(5:50) The IMNOTYOU Mental Conditioning Program [PDF on site]

(6:26) #1: MORNING | Blueprinting [PDF on site], Meditation, Visualization

(8:27) #2: PRE GAME | 5min Visualization, ID Results, ID Roadblocks + Responses

(10:48) #3: POST WORKOUT | Workout Finishers

(11:48) #4: ASSIMILATION | Reading, Mentoring

(12:15) #5: NIGHT | Cleanser Technique, Pregame Plan (Blueprint), 5min Visualization

(14:38) Are you really gonna do this?

(15:07) Home-schooling my kids (starting this fall)

(21:06) From me to you (my honest thoughts)

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #148 Blog

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Much love!

 

Apr 17, 2017

“It starts with self, first.” Are you able to look yourself in the mirror, and boldly face reality? Your ability to face the toughest parts of your reality, with full honesty and acceptance will determine where you go. It’s one of the most difficult things, but you MUST begin, here. Since a young boy in Compton, Kendrick has struggled with serious setbacks. Listen intently to his music, and you’ll hear some of his most personal stories. I’m talking bone-chilling stories… the ones you listen to and think to yourself, “DAMN”…

Get Ya Mind Right!

Apr 14, 2017

WELCOME to your Mental Conditioning Training! The first instalment to this four-part series starts with the fundamentals. Mental conditioning is important, and you MUST take it seriously. Without the necessary focus and application, you will continue to perform without explosive growth. Last time I checked, you wanted to stand out from the rest, didn’t you? It starts from within. Are you ready? Part 1 begins… NOW!


Episode 147 Time Stamps:

(2:10) A special shoutout to Amanda Rego and Sonny Sandmeyer

(3:22) "Am I doing this right?"

(6:04) We all WANT the end result.

(8:32) Indecision within us prohibit us from acting with confidence

(9:24) The process of rewiring your beliefs, and doing so by consciously engaging your mind and mental forces for the purpose of building mental stamina, strength, and agility.

(12:04) Charlie Munger's, "Poor Charlie's Almanac" | The 25 cognitive biases

(14:35) The G-CODE

(16:38) Being completely dialled in

(17:55) Understanding and acting (towards) the bigger picture

(19:35) Four types of mental conditioning

(20:25) #1: ACTION-BASED Mental Conditioning

(24:11) #2: WRITTEN-BASED Mental Conditioning

(26:13) #3: SUB/CONSCIOUS MIND-BASED Mental Conditioning

(27:40) W. Timothy Gallwey’s, “The Inner Game of Tennis”

(29:10) #4: ASSIMILATION "PASSIVE"-BASED Mental Conditioning

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #147 Blog

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SHOW LOVE

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Much love!

 

Apr 11, 2017

Listen to the incredible story of Thomas Williams, who began with a young dream of baseball, to dominating the football field under the legendary Pete Carroll at USC. Once a struggling student, Thomas surrounded himself with successful students, bringing his 2.3 GPA to 3.5 in the blink of an eye. He realized that the right focus and mentality will get him the results he wanted. Backed by the support of his Mother, there were no limits to Thomas’ goals. Former USC Trojan (2x champion, and 3x Rose Bowl player), former NFL athlete, a motivational speaker, and author; please welcome Thomas Williams to the IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!


Episode 146 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Thomas' introduction

(3:47) Beginnings of professional dreams, in Oakland's Stadium | Bad student turned overachiever | Football = discipline, hard work and dedication

(17:16) "At 12 years old, I made a promise to my Mom; that we were going to get tears of joy"

(20:03) IMPORTANT FOR UPCOMING ATHLETES: Leverage your recruiting process! | Why I verbally committed to USC over Notre Dame

(23:48) Thomas' inspiration through his Mom's work ethic

(25:13) Shoutout to Ken Norton Jr! "If you wanna be special, you gotta play special teams"

(27:09) The best advice from Coach Pete Carroll: "If you give something everything that you've got, and it still doesn't work out, then maybe the opportunity doesn't deserve you."

(33:30) It's the small things...

(35:19) The legendary Pete Carroll, Pt. 1: GO there, before you GET there.

(37:59) The legendary Pete Carroll, Pt. 2: Playing amongst mentally unbreakable teammates (Carroll's competition aspect)

(38:49) The legendary Pete Carroll, Pt. 3: There's never a moment that's "TOO big"

(40:31) "Second time out, first time up"

(43:00) If you want to influence, you must live that life!

(43:37) Leadership isn't a position; it's based on decisions.

(47:32) Elite to average... (for the normal athlete)

(49:32) "You listen to learn, and we gotta learn to listen."

(52:11) How to transition successfully, outside of sports.

(55:30) This year's mentality: Happiness > success

(58:40) Zig Ziglar's, "See You At The Top" | Don Miguel Ruiz's, "The Four Agreements" | Paulo Coelho's, "The Alchemist"

 

CONNECT WITH THOMAS

www.ThomasRWilliams.com

Thomas' TWO Books: "Permission to Dream: I Can I Will I Did" |"The Relentless PURSUIT OF GREATNESS"

Instagram: @mr_trw

Facebook: TRWIncorporated

Twitter: @T_Williams56

 

SHOW LOVE!

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #146 Blog 

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Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!

 

Apr 10, 2017

For every strength, there’s always a weakness. To my entrepreneurs; establish your vision. Starting your hustle without your vision will lead you on an unclear path. Take it from Big Sean… don’t turn 50 only to look back at your “woulda-coulda-shoulda’s”. If you follow your heart, you’ll earn your pot of gold.
Get Ya Mind Right!

Apr 7, 2017

With the insane amount of hustle in your entrepreneurial lifestyle, is there ever a time to slow down? Today’s guest, Peter Awad, is the founder of his Slow Hustle Podcast, Co-Founder of Mission Meats, and founder of Import Auto Performance. With lots on his plate, listen to how Peter balances his hardcore hustle with essential family time. We all need a counter-balance… If you don’t have an hour to meditate, what you really need two hours. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or student… this episode applies to all walks of life. So tune in! Then, check out Peter’s Slow Hustle Podcast if you haven’t already.


Episode 145 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Peter's introduction

(3:47) Learning the hustle from your parents | The entrepreneurial counter-balance

(10:20) The incredible gift of slowness

(13:15) How an engineering student and an art student were the perfect match | The masculine and feminine energy

(16:13) The process will be slow, and iterative.

(21:31) Bill Walsh’s, “The Score Takes Care of Itself” | Performance standards

(22:03) What you must NOT do in the Slow Hustle lifestyle

(26:24) The 80/20 Principle

(27:03) Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s, “The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results” | Finding your NICHÉ

(33:44) "As soon as you stop [learning]... you're mentally dead."

(35:37) How (and why) Peter learned to become the "new person" over and over again

(43:21) Peter Drucker’s, “Managing Oneself”

(43:47) Defining success for YOURself, then being comfortable with knowing that THIS is what you want... (Understanding the full picture)

(47:55) Asking "Why?" over and over

(51:13) Peter's "Sailboat" story

(54:34) Heads up: it's gonna be LOADS of hard work.

(56:50) Another heads up: Anything worth a damn, is gonna be a load of hard work.

 

CONNECT WITH PETER

www.SlowHustle.com

Listen to Peter's Slow Hustle Podcast on iTunes HERE!

Instagram: @slowhustlepodcast

TEXT "slowhustle" to 44222!

 

SHOW LOVE!

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #145 Blog 

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

Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!

 

Apr 4, 2017

These are ten deadly trends amongst us all, that we must remove immediately. When you listen to todays episode, and you relate, it’s a call to action. Immediate action will earn you the desired result. Avoid these 10 habits, or expect to live average!


Episode 144 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Check out the GYMR Podcast! | Listen on YouTube!

(4:18) Habitual trends that plague amongst us

(6:12) #1: Quick to defend yourself

(7:46) #2: Being the loudest in the room

(9:12) #3: Actions are based on your feelings

(11:15) #4: Due to the lack of visible results, you forego action

(13:13) #5: Seeking validation from others

(15:20) #6: Passively using social media

(16:57) #7: Rationalizing small-thinking

(19:02) #8: Remaining the smartest in your group

(20:01) #9: Saying, "I know."

(21:43) #10: Saying, "I don't know." | Jeff Bezos', "The Everything Store"

(25:18) What's your plan of attack?

 

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #144 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

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SHOW LOVE

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Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!

Much love!

 

Apr 3, 2017

Don’t be surprised by the mentally weak. As a matter of fact; before feeling any type of way, you must study yourself first. Remember, how your people respond is a reflection of you. So, how do you perform under pressure? Think about what this says about you. Then, translate it through your leadership. Fair enough?

Get Ya Mind Right!

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