Sports Motivation Podcast

Welcome, Tom Bilyeu to the Sports Motivation Podcast! Tom is the Co-founder of Quest Nutrition, host and founder of Impact Theory (a for-profit media company), and a professional speaker on mindset. In this interview, we talk about Tom’s beginnings, his mindset for success, his company's "G-Code", and the chokeholds that many early entrepreneurs have (and how to deal with them). Get the most out of today’s interview with active listening and focused note-taking. As always, be sure to check out the resources listed in the show notes. Time Stamps: (1:21) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, Tom! (2:40) Tom’s Story (5:36) The breakthroughs Tom received after studying the mind (9:44) Breaking away from the security of comfort towards the unknown of entrepreneurship (12:10) BOOK: Carol Dweck, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” (13:04) Tom’s quest for financial gain (22:20) Tom on self-compassion (24:26) BOOK: Tim Grover, “Relentless” (26:37) Quest’s G-Code #2 “Personal Growth is the highest priority of all Team-Quest members” (29:11) Quest’s G-Code #5 & #6 “You can do anything you set your mind to without limitation. #5 is a lie but it is an empowering lie. We do and believe that which empowers us.” (32:02) “Do and believe that which moves you towards your goals.” (33:11) Quest’s G-Code #9 “Quest is a safe place to make mistakes.” (34:41) “Your current skill set has already taken you as far as it’s going to take you.” (36:43) BOOK: Robert Greene “The 50th Law” (37:55) Successful actions of Quest Nutrition that made them successful (40:02) Common social media philosophies that are misunderstood (43:09) How Tom has changed his environment to foster growth (48:17) Tom’s personal belief system (51:09) Impact Theory’s best interviews (54:57) Chokeholds of today’s entrepreneur (58:17) Tom's current gameplan!   CONNECT WITH TOM Impact Theory Website: www.impacttheory.com Instagram: @tombilyeu Facebook: facebook.com/tombilyeu Twitter: @tombilyeu YouTube: www.youtube.com/TomBilyeu RESOURCES Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/186 Access the GPS course here: Imnotyou.com/GPS Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Welcome back! In the final episode of this GPS Goal Setting Series, I break down the principles behind the GPS system. First, what is the GOAL? Next, what is the PURPOSE behind the goal? Lastly, what is the STRATEGY? The order in which you set your goal to attack it is critical. You must have an underlying purpose before attacking your strategy. So, are you ready to give it a shot? I’m proud to present to you, my GPS System (available for only a week), at imnotyou.com/gps. Remember, this ain’t for everybody. So tell me... are you part of the 2%? Time Stamps: (1:21) Part three of the GPS Goal Setting Series (2:35) “You want to make sure your desires are in alignment with nature.” -Epictetus (3:57) Remember that 90 day goal you decided on in Part 2? Well here’s what to do with it. (5:17) The principles of the GPS philosophy (5:28) BOOK: Maxwell Maltz, “Psycho-Cybernetics” (11:58) An exclusive gift: The GPS course (12:24) The Target Practice Habit System (15:42) Are you part of the 2%? Click here to find out: www.imnotyou.com/gps   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/185 Click here for access to the GPS System! ---> Imnotyou.com/GPS Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

This is a special episode for my beautiful, loving, strong, incredible wife Heather Sobomehin (@mrssobomehin) aka "H-town". I love you, cherish you, and want to wish you a happy birthday. To the IMNOTYOU squad, go show her some love on IG! (@mrssobomehin)

Welcome back to the GPS Goal Setting Series. In this part 2 episode, I break down 4 key principles you must understand before setting your goals. It’s critical to understand where you’re currently at in life, what you envision your future to look like, and to pinpoint what’s preventing you from being there already. This is a powerful realization; after you do this, you’ll be able to set more accurate and impactful goals that will lead to dramatic improvements in your life.   Time Stamps: (1:21) Welcome back to the GPS series (2:20) “Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger (2:38) Recap of GPS Pt. 1 (3:12) GPS Pt. 2: Setting the RIGHT goal (4:00) Opinions are misrepresented as law (5:30) The goal today is to understand the principles of setting “the right” goals (6:37) Principle #1: Identify clearly where you are right now in life (7:46) Principle #2: Establish a clear vision for where you want to be (8:22) Principle #3: Identify your chokeholds   (10:05) Principle #4: Identify the most important pieces or the next steps to get you to your vision (11:52) Set marathon goals (11:58) Keys to setting the right goal (13:11) The evidence procedure (14:26) What should your goals be now? (14:34) Create a 90 day goal (RIGHT NOW) (15:26) Email me your goal at niyi@imnotyou.com. Do this now, and I’ll coach you up… Ready, set go!   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/184 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Much of what you do will be to avoid pain; and if you’re smart, you’ll use that. The journey of personal-growth isn’t glamorous. In fact, many doubts will follow the countless sacrifices that are made along the way. Here’s 7 ways to never reach your goal. Don’t fall victim to these ways. Become part of the 1% that rises above the rest. Time Stamps: (1:39) Reality Check: This ain’t no Rocky Theme. (2:34) Me vs. “Resistance” (3:24) BOOK: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield (4:53) Personal growth will NOT be comfortable. (6:37) See through the delusion (7:03) The Art of GOAL-SETTING. (9:35) What to expect from this 3-part GPS series (10:57) TODAY: How to guarantee that you don’t reach your goals. Mistakes of many on their goal-reaching journey. (11:41) Enter the film room of the New Orleans Saints (12:27) 7 mistakes for you to AVOID on your journey. (13:07) Mistake #1: Don’t set small goals (based on what’s reasonable) (17:30) Mistake #2: No EMOTION behind your goals. (19:13) Mistake #3: No VISION on top of your goals. (20:47) Mistake #4: They stop reviewing their goals. (22:42) Mistake #5: They don’t break the goal down into specifics. (23:08) Mistake #6: The lack of urgency. (23:47) Mistake #7: The non aggressive-approach. (24:14) Rig the game so that you can succeed. (28:04) Which 7 mistakes do you fall victim to? (29:43) What to expect in Part 2 of the GPS Series!   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/183 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Looking for that get-rich-quick scheme? Good luck. Today’s Book & Bars episode features one of those books that has no shame in keeping it REAL. At the end of the day, what do you want to be remembered for? Are you willing to put in those incredible work hours to reach your dreams? Drop your fear of failure in the eyes of the world, and pick up this book and start reading.   Check out Felix Dennis' book here: “How to Get Rich”

Do you know what motivates you and how to effectively use it to push yourself forward. Motivation is the KEY to domination. Today I’m blessing you with the top 3 ways I motivate myself, so you could try them out for yourself. Bottom line... you need to develop your own recipe and apply it to your life NOW. Time Stamps: (1:20) Show some love! Leave a review for the Sports Motivation Podcast (and the GYMR Podcast too!) (2:12) My gratitude to YOU. (3:15) Why I value motivation (4:35) Find your own recipe that makes you tick (6:18) Get Motivated, Pt. 1: MUSIC (10:36) Get Motivated, Pt. 2: Talking my smack (10:56) BOOK: "Managing One’s Self" by Peter Drucker (13:42) Get Motivated, Pt. 3: READ! (14:47) BOOKS: James Allen's, "As a Man Thinketh" and "A Path of Prosperity" (14:52) BOOK: "How to Do All Things" by Mark Age   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/182 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!  

I am super juiced to welcome Elliott Hulse to the Sports Motivation Podcast! Elliott is a top Strength and Conditioning coach, Strongman, Author, and dominates the YouTube stratosphere with his content (so much more) by sharing his message to “Be the Strongest Version of Yourself and Inspire Others.” Listen as we dive deep into how Elliott found his life’s purpose at a young age, how he learned to channel inner emotion through dynamic meditation, the humility of injury, and detachment from positive and negative emotion, among many other things. Hit the jump for a link to Elliott’s site, and a chance to sign up for one of his Grounding Camps. Time Stamps: (1:21) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast Elliott! (2:52) Elliott’s start (7:11) Elliott’s four layers of strength philosophy (10:16) “I’ve been inspired by the work of Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen by how the psychology of an individual shows up physically in their muscular system.”   (13:01) The progression and combination of the 4 layers of strength (15:08) Elliott’s personal struggles with mental and emotional patterns as a result of Reich’s philosophy (22:36) The grounding camp and its audience (25:24) Negative patterns of the “masculine” athlete (29:22) Book: David Deida, “The Way of the Superior Man” (30:30) The balance of Masculine and Feminine energy (33:08) The detachment from the praisers and naysayers (36:53) Reverting back to your neutral state, after consciously evaluating the emotion (38:06) Book: Wallace D. Wattles, “The Science of Getting Rich” (38:39) Reframing an emotionally difficult time in Elliott’s life to see a different reality (42:25) The resistance of change and the emotions behind it (43:36) Book: Esther Hicks, “The Law of Attraction” (44:58) The balance between entrepreneur and husband/father (49:07) How to not be shaken by negative emotions but at the same time recognizing its value (53:45) Defining and cultivating courage   CONNECT WITH ELLIOTT Elliott’s Website: www.elliotthulse.com Elliott's Grounding Camp info: http://groundingcamp.com Instagram: @elliotthulse Facebook: facebook.com/elliotthulse Twitter: @elliotthulse YouTube: www.youtube.com/strengthcamp RESOURCES Check out today's blog post here: imnotyou.com/181 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

DIPSET!! Today’s books and bars episode features Juelz Santana’s “Days of Our Lives” track. As an athlete at Oregon State University, I’d relate to Juelz’ hustle-mode as depicted in the song; to my efforts on the field and in the gym. Patience is a virtue man. Keep working; you’ll get to where you need to be.

As we wrap up Kobe’s Film Room series, today we examine the importance of curiosity. The Black Mamba was a true student to the game of basketball, with an unbeatable desire to learn EVERYTHING he could. Even if it took a few cold calls here and there, Kobe followed through… What does this mean for you? How will you interpret this past week’s deep dive into Mr. Bryant’s mind? Will you soak it in and do nothing, or will you adopt this mentality? The choice is yours. Time Stamps: (2:21) Part 3 of the FILM ROOM! (4:37) A brief review of parts 1 of 2 (5:48) CURIOSITY. (7:14) Clip #1: The Mamba Mentality. (9:36) Clip #2: Call up Tex! (14:07) Putting yourself through the fire (14:45) The bottom line: for YOU. (16:14) Your NEW assignments (until the next Film Room session!)   RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/179 Want to take your game to the next level? Sign up here: Imnotyou.com/KillerInstinct Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!