Sports Motivation Podcast By I'm Not You | Mindset | Strategies | Habits | Psychology | Athlete Development | Host Niyi Sobo

Watching the olympics? If you are, you may have caught the 10k race, with winner Mo Farah overcoming an obstacle that would have curbed many others. I took away a very powerful lesson from watching the race...Obstacles are only obstacles if you let them be. Enjoy today's episode!

What thoughts come to mind when you hear the word, "perfection"? It's a heavy word, and it carries expectations with it. Few benefits may come with being detail-oriented, but it's quite dangerous to consider yourself to be a "perfectionist". Tune in to this episode to find out why, and how you can overcome a lifestyle driven by this attitude. We're breaking it down to a science today, folks. Have a pen handy, and let's go! Episode 77 Time Stamps: (2:18) Special iTunes review shoutout to Dan Villarreal. I appreciate you and your support!  (5:06) The portrayal of being a "perfectionist" (6:10) A personal, NFL story on the New Orleans Saints (9:00) Associating with pain or pleasure (15:36) Attacking the perfectionist attitude (15:53) 1: Understand the difference between high standards and perfectionism (16:36) 2: Create a new standard; a new philosophy around failure/success/challenges (18:18) 3: No longer associate yourself as a "perfectionist" (18:54) 4: WRITE down every mistake you've ever made (that you can

In today's episode, Abel and I discuss crucial topics like dietary misconceptions, how you should really eat, exploring a vegan lifestyle, and the importance of visualization on your way to success. Abel is the founder of "Fat-Burning Man", a show to help individuals develop a better lifestyle by improving all aspects of health, based on personal research (and not what the doctor says). Can you drop 20 pounds in 30 days? If it seems impossible, maybe you shouldn't listen to this podcast... But if you do, you'll thank me later. Take notes, and tune in! Episode #76 Time Stamps: (11:35) Dietary habits of legendary athletes (16:45) Adapting to specific food categories (22:25) How Abel eats for massive energy, fat-burning, and blissful-living (26:41) The best thing to do when injured (29:38) The truth about carbohydrates (32:17) The struggle to stick to a vegan diet | dealing with peer pressure (34:55) Eating your fruits WHOLE (39:15) Creating an environment for success (44:42) Abel's morning routine | Visualizati

Many times we approach goals like they are "hard" or "difficult" or out of our reach. We must approach our goals with the expectation of winning. Completely ignoring the idea of failure. Listen to this episode and find out how you can start approaching you "hard" goals like they are easy.

As a sequel to the part one episode back in March, I bring to you three more essential books that you MUST read. As you may already know, I'm a firm believer in the power of reading. If you're enjoying your day-off, pick up on of these three books and strengthen your mind! Episode 75 Time Stamps: (4:00) “The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success” by Darren Hardy  (9:30) “The Focal Point: A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals” by Brian Tracy (14:06) “Psychocybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life” by Maxwell Maltz Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #75 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! *BONUS*   Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure?  CLICK HERE  

In today's podcast, we welcome Mark Divine to the squad. Mark is a New York Times best-selling author, CEO/founder of SEALFIT and NavySeals.com, a former Navy Seal (retiring as a commander in 2011), with an exceptional expertise in mediation and visualization. I'm more than excited to introduce Mr. Divine, as our conversation is filled with key pointers to improve your game. Mark can help you transform your life, as he was taught to "EMBRACE the suck". This man finds joy in hardships, and you can too. Think about it for a second... If you can learn to love doing things that you're afraid of, 'hard work' will NOT be an obstacle. As important as one's work ethic can be, Mark's philosophy on visualization (and the power of concentration) is a personal KEY to my definition of success. Ready for the transformation? Take notes, then take action!   Episode 74 Time Stamps: (3:51) Mark's background story (10:17) Using visualization to accomplish goals | the power of concentration (25:48) Understanding the difference

Have you had mornings where you've felt a lack of motivation? All it takes is a mentality shift. Tell yourself you deserve this right here. As a matter of fact, SCREAM IT. Believe that you're good enough, then act like it. Who's ready? Let's GO!

The hardships, the setbacks, the titles, the losses... We all know that being an athlete has it's natural ups and downs. What matters the most, is how you bounce back from your fall. As unbeatable as you think your mindset is, imagine missing a field goal to win the championship. How would YOU handle it? Episode 73 Time Stamps: (5:30) Quickly forgiving yourself, and others (10:45) Objectively evaluating yourself (mining for gold) (14:32) Redefining the new target/goal (18:53) Aggressively and expectantly, search for answers! (19:24) Great QB's have a short term memory (23:25) Double down on your most important habits (29:40) Motivate your teammates! TEACH! Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #73 Blog My interview episode with Marcus Williams: Episode #19: "The Mindset of a True Pro" 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

As a sequel to the part one episode back in March, I bring to you three more essential books that you MUST read. As you may already know, I'm a firm believer in the power of reading. If you're enjoying your day-off, pick up on of these three books and strengthen your mind! Episode 72 Time Stamps: (5:30) "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill (11:07) "Relentless" by Tim Grover (15:05) "Mind Magic: Techniques for Transforming Your Life" by Marta Hiatt Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #72 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!   

Are you a lion in the jungle, or are you a lion in the zoo? Do you wish things were different, or do you go out and make things the way you want them? It's 2016. If you want success, you have to go out and get it. Nothing is guaranteed, there are no handouts. Get ya mind right!

Adam Bradley is an entrepreneur, entrepreneur, speaker, and coach born & raised in the DMV. Adam started his entrepreneurial endeavours back in 2010 building a local online sports radio network called “Ball Hogs Radio”. In less than 3-years Adam grew his network from one show to nine shows and in 2013 signed an agreement to become part of Ted Leonsis, the Owner of the Wizards & Capitals, and his Monumental Sports Network. Two years later, Adam stepped away from his ownership role of the network to put a greater focus on his nationally recognized coaching podcast the Hardwood Hustle & his sports leadership company Lead 'Em Up. Through Adam's Hardwood Hustle podcast he's had the opportunity to sit down with some of the biggest names in sports; Kevin Durant, Mark Cuban & Jay Bilas. As the Founder of Lead 'Em Up, he works with High School athletes all over the country providing High School coaches with a leadership and character curriculum to implement with their teams. Adam just celebrated his 8t

What is it that you value the MOST in life? Think about it for a second... Based on your thoughts and actions, what is it specifically, that leads you to your decision-making? Let's break the chain. It's never too late to knock bad habits and negative beliefs. Today's episode is all about optimizing your values to establish a mindset of pure dominance. Who's ready to DOMINATE? Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #70 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! *BONUS* For 3 FREE videos on developing a DOMINANT MINDSET delivered straight to your inbox, click HERE!

How hard do you train? Do you save it? Do you try to conserve energy? If you do, you're losing. You're preventing yourself from explosive growth...Being uncomfortable is how you grow. Find out how Ray Allen became the best three point shooter in the league.. Get ya mind right!

It's time to get uncomfortable... For your own good! If you're in a current situation that brings you the slightest feeling of doubt or anxiety, you're overdue for a reality check. I'm bringing critical knowledge I've gained through personal experiences and books that I've read, to help you push your limits to the fullest extent. You deserve what you want, don't you? Key Points: Understanding your current situation in life Putting ruthless self-evaluation into practice Learning how to embrace feelings of anxiety Using my "Reality Check" method As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!  

In today's episode, I provide you important tricks to maintain your habits to set you up for success. If you let doubt cloud your vision, 'success' can be an overwhelming thought. However, with strong habits to back you up, I promise you... You will not be stopped! Value what you want more than anything. Keep a steady eye on tracking your habits. Replace the good with the bad. Get what you deserve.  Key Points: Setting up your environment to succeed Establishing accountability partners Knowing what you value the most in life Creating "anchor habits" As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!  

What is the vision that you have for your career? The vision is the foundation...an architect wouldn't think of building a masterpiece of a home without first a clear blueprint, a vision of the end product. Start your week by steeping in your vision...Get ya mind right!

Today, I talk with long-distance running expert Denny "Diz" Krahe. Alright, I admit... By this point, you probably know that running isn't necessarily my expertise... However, I've picked up some excellent advice from Diz that I'm definitely putting into practice for when I lace up my shoes for my next run. Running long distances takes a hell of a mindset to push yourself to keep going. If you're listening to our convo today, and you're a runner, you're in for a treat. If you're thinking about picking up some running shoes to take this sport seriously, let Denny be the one to convince you to start the race! Some Questions I Ask: What inspired you to start running? As a coach/trainer, what are some things that your audience struggles with? How would you coach an athlete who's antsy, or lacks patience? How do you define "mental toughness"? And also, the lack of (it)? Do you have advice for someone who's interested in becoming a runner? What are some of the most impactful books you've read? As always, if you'

In today's episode, I talk about temptations of the "successful" athlete. When it comes to being "successful", everyone has their own definition. Generally speaking, any athlete who's familiar with just the slightest taste of victory has experienced success. However, success doesn't come easy. Temptations will try to pull you into a state of being comfortable... So, here's how to win the championship of the mental game, consistently! Key Points: Understanding the deadly temptation to "eat the cheese" Symptoms of falling for this temptation 9 Steps to prevent yourself from settling!   As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!  

Beliefs lead to emotions. Emotions lead to Action. Action leads to results. Most look at the surface level and focus only on action. The "Im Not You" athlete focuses on the beliefs behind the action. He has a G Code. A philosophy. Today I share with you my own G Code. Check it out, and create you own. Let's go.

If you think waking up at 5am is hard enough, you may be mistaken. The toughest part, is overcoming that "blah" feeling just as you roll out of bed. Okay I admit, I've felt the feeling at times, but I've discovered the best way to get back in the groove. Today's (part three) episode of Morning Mastery is marked explicit for a reason. So... who's ready to beast mode their morning?! Key Points: Understanding the power of language Studying routines of greatest athletes Overcoming the lack of motivation in the morning Reviewing your previous G-Code   As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!