Sports Motivation Podcast

Let your pain turn to millions, like French Montana did. You might’ve heard his intro track without catching these bars… Tune in to “Whiskey Eyes” to find how Montana used emotion, and application of financial knowledge, as a driving force to his success.

The truth is, we’re too easy on ourselves. The essence of a reality check is to immediately shift our mindset for proper action. Look… you’re probably leaving money on the table right now; so I’m here to help you get up and earn it. Tune in to part one of our Mindset Reality Check mini-series, to learn from my toughest life lessons, and apply nine crucial steps to your lifestyle so you can OWN your results. Time Stamps: (1:21) “Busy” (3:23) Back in the booth! (4:14) The beginning of our 3-part “Mindset Reality Check” series (6:30) True story: “5 watches” (14:56) Lesson learned: No ones cares. (15:55) CHECK IT: Are you really losing sleep? (17:06) The birth of my first son (at 20 years old) (18:48) CHECK IT: Who in your life, can you REALLY count on? (20:12) True story: My NFL shoulder injury… (22:28) Lesson Learned: Take responsibility for YOUR results. (22:32) Your wake up call… Be the LION of the jungle. (25:37) Step 1 of 9: GRIEVE properly. (26:12) Step 2 of 9: Identify the PROBLEM. (26:22) Step 3 of 9: Identify the GOLD. (27:32: Step 4 of 9: RESOLVE for your benefit. (28:52) Breakthrough moments through these two reads: Grant Cardone's “10X Rule”, and Brian Tracy's “Focal Point” (29:28) Step 5&6 of 9: Create a PLAN. Then, EXECUTE. (30:16) Step 7: Refuse to complain or seek sympathy. (30:22) Step 8: Move QUICKLY. (31:04) Step 9: DON’T EXPECT anyone to help you. (31:26) Self Reliance; a concept from Robert Greene & 50 Cent's “50th Law” (31:39) What have you been waiting for? (32:07) A dead giveaway of mentally-weak people… (32:23) In conclusion…   RESOURCES: Is the Killer Instinct program for you? Imnotyou.com/KillerInstinct Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/192 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

The other day, I imagined knowing what I know now; as a young Freshmen in college. Today, I bring you 17 questions that you MUST know how to answer. My vision inspires me to pass down game that I’ve learned over the years, along to YOU; so you can become well-equipped and prepared for the big-leagues. It’s more than just consistent practice and improvements in the gym. Mapping out your future is a no-brainer. P.S... You might want to play this episode a few times until you're set with your 17 answers. Time Stamps: (1:21) I’m giving ya’ll the game that I wish I knew when I was younger… (3:05) Warren Buffet—“[It’s okay to learn from your mistakes; but better to learn from the mistakes of others.]” (3:33) Consider this a 17-question audit… (5:20) Question #1: Do you KNOW YOURSELF? (5:55) Question #2: Do you know exactly what you need to BE, and DO, in order to produce your desired results? (7:03) Question #3: (If you said “Yes” to #2) Have you created a PLAN for it? (7:58) Question #4: Are you aware of your WEAKNESSES? (8:42) Question #5: Do you know your VISION? (9:05) Question #6: Do you have clear ONE-YEAR goals? (9:20) Question #7: Have you created QUARTERLY goals? (9:40) Question #8: From these goals, do you have DAILY actions laid out? (10:06) Question #9: Are you able to articulate your GENERAL STRATEGY? (10:50) Question #10: Do you have a MORNING ROUTINE? (and is it tailored to YOU?) (11:12) Question #11: Do you know what your biggest chokeholds are? (11:31) Question #12: (If you do know), Do you have a plan to attack and relieve your chokeholds? (11:49) Question #13: Do you know the necessary EMOTIONAL STATE for high-performance? (12:04) Question #14: Do you know how to get in the right state of mind? (12:33) Question #15: Do you know all of the categories of life that must be managed? (12:40) Question #16: Do you have a game-plan for your life categories? (13:02) Question #17: Do you have the ability to influence others? (13:33) Did you answer today’s 17-question reality check with 100% pure honesty? (14:08) If you need help answering these questions, email me at niyi@imnotyou.com. If you want me to hold you accountable, join my coaching program. Follow through with my Killer Instinct training, and you WILL succeed.   RESOURCES: Is the Killer Instinct program for you? Imnotyou.com/KillerInstinct Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/191 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Will passion be the top factor for your athletic success? Today’s B+B episode features a powerful chapter in Ryan Holiday’s “Ego is the Enemy”. Tune in to find out why your purpose should outweigh your passion. Be sure to cop Ryan’s book, too! Check out Ryan Holiday's, "Ego is the Enemy" on Amazon

I’m talkin’ FEAR…. No, not nightmares and clowns—this is much worse. We’re often stuck with this specific emotion that prevents us from reaching our maximum potential. Four “fears” came to mind in the midst of yesterday’s workout which we must overcome. Tune in to find out what they are, and stay tuned for a special affirmation track; equipped with a new set of beliefs that you can adopt today. Become FEARLESS. Episode 190 Time Stamps: (1:22) The meaning of fear, and how we perceive it. (3:22) My whiteboard, aka my brainstorming tool (4:44) 4 FEARS. (5:16) Fear #1: The fear of BEING ALONE. (7:11) Fear #2: The fear of FAILURE. (7:45) “What if I don’t make it?” (9:38) Fear #3: The fear of SUCCESS. (10:52) Fear #4: The fear of the UNKNOWN. (11:12) “The need for certainty is a disease.” -Robert Greene (11:56) Your NEW affirmations. (12:38) Turn up the volume for a special AFFIRMATION track!   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/190 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Some call MJ absurdly unique, making it seem impossible for a future athlete to fill his shoes. I think this is FALSE… MJ’s mindset is his strongest weapon, yet some just fail to realize it. Welcome to the final episode of the Film Room series; as we tap in to Michael’s mindset, as a “Ruthless Competitor”. Listen and learn how you can become a beast, like Mike. Until next time, stay tuned for the next Film Room Series! Time Stamps: (3:33) Welcome to the last installment of the Film Room Series, with basketball’s greatest; Michael Jordan. (4:17) Where you at right now? (4:54) A brief review of MJ’s “Mental Alchemy”, and “Gametime Mentality” (6:28) Today’s topic: MJ’s “Ruthless Competition” (6:45) Clip #1: “Cut-throat” (7:45) Evolutionary psychology… (Hunters and gatherers) (9:13) The “Envy Bias” (9:57) Michael Jordan’s, “For the Love of the Game” (11:13) Clip #2: MJ’s favorite opponents. (12:01) MJ’s perception of Larry Bird’s criticism. (14:55) Clip #3: Nobody was as competitive as MJ. (15:49) Clip #4: Clyde… Magic… NO COMPARISON. (18:00) Clip #5: Who’s better? (18:44) Clip #6: Play with a “statement” (19:48) Clip #7: Nerves at MSG. (20:55) Clip #8: Stand out from Magic. (21:48) Clip #9: Every game is a “rivalry”. (23:22) Clip #10: “They can’t win until we quit”. (23:50) Clip #11: MJ’s desire to prove us wrong… (with baseball) (24:13) Clip #12: Always sending a message. (25:14) Clip #13: I might play at 50… (26:40) What does this mean for you? (28:13) It’s time to develop your competitive drive. (28:45) A story about my kids: Using jealousy to fuel your drive. (32:11) Reality check: How often do YOU get jealous?? (34:19) Does money motivate you more than anything else? | Shoutout to Tom Bilyeu! (25:17) Q1: What is your story about competition? (36:37) Q2: Do your insecurities drive you, or immobilize you? (37:13) Q3: What are some unconscious rules you have set up, that are setting you up for failure? (38:03) In conclusion…   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: imnotyou.com/189 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

From one of the strongest forces in the hip-hop game, today’s bar features Jay-Z’s newest album, “4:44”. On his track “Bam” featuring Damian Marley, Jay drops game to remind us that we must tune in to our alter-ego’s to let the world know who they’re messin’ with. Don’t be too nice to those who don’t benefit you. Set the price; then live your life. That’s BARS.

The second installment of MJ’s Film Room series is all about his “Gametime Mentality”. Following Michael’s “Mental Alchemy”, today we talk about how to approach your game with laser-like focus. Get an inside scoop on how MJ handled his unique practices, and how repetition fostered his bulletproof nerves. Answer the three questions at the end of the episode, and stay tuned for the finale this Friday. Time Stamps: (3:33) Welcome to Part 2 of the film room! (4:13) The MINDSET is EVERYTHING. (5:20) A brief review of MJ’s “Mental Alchemy” (6:09) Today’s “Gametime Mentality” | Tim Grover’s, “Relentless” (8:42) Clip #1: Practice = Play. (10:05) Clip #2: Never complacent. (11:48) Clip #3: Hunger through confidence. (12:45) Clip #4: “Afraid” (14:00) Clip #5: Steve Kerr on MJ. (14:58) Clip #6: A typical practice routine for MJ. (17:14) Clip #7: Work ethic eliminates the fear. (17:51) Repetition brought success to MJ (18:15) How does this apply to YOU? (18:58) Q1: What is your current approach to practice? (19:26) Q2: What’s holding you back from performing at a high level? (20:22) Q3: What state of mind do you need that will most benefit you? (20:45) Stay tuned for Episode 3 this Friday! Email me your answers! niyi@imnotyou.com   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: imnotyou.com/188 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Welcome back to the FILM ROOM! This month’s series features the legendary, Michael Jordan. Part one is focused on what Robert Greene refers to as one’s “Mental Alchemy”. Tune in to MJ’s strategy towards trash-talk, negativity, competition, as he transforms them into successes. Sometimes you gotta play tricks on your own mind to see unbelievable results. Time Stamps: (4:00) A prelude to today’s Film Room episode: My gift to you (6:39) The JORDAN series… (7:57) Jordan’s “Mental Alchemy” (9:05) A passage from Marcus Aurelius’, “Meditations” (11:19) Clip #1: FAILURE (12:43) Clip #2: Trick yourself to find an edge. (13:31) A few excerpts from MJ’s book, “Driven From Within” (18:28) Clip #3: Trash-talk with Reggie Miller (21:28) Clip #4: News reporters (22:43) Clip #5: Game to game challenges (24:33) Clip #6: Tony Kukoc on lockdown (27:59) Clip #7: Leroy Smith (28:48) Clip #8: Van Gundy (29:07) Clip #9: Don’t hurt MJ’s feelings. (30:35) Clip #10: Doug Collins (34:44) We all have the power… (35:26) Self-reflection questions (38:03) See you Monday for Part 2!   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: imnotyou.com/187 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

A great mentor doesn’t give you the answers; instead, they’ll show you the way… In today’s books and bars episode, understand that without proper strategy applied towards your overall mission, all you’re left with are hopes and expectations. Listen to the selected excerpts from Mark Divine’s book, and be sure to grab a copy for yourself! Grab your copy here: Mark Divine's, "Way of the Seal" Follow Mark Divine on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook