Sports Motivation Podcast

In remembrance of the late and great Prodigy, of Mobb Deep, today’s bar comes from his “Keep It Thoro” track. The raw, powerful energy within certain hip-hop music has always been my major key to pre-game adrenaline. So take today’s lyric to the next level. No one can mess with you, as long as it’s instilled in your beliefs. Rest in Peace, Prodigy.

Today is a special day, as we welcome George Mumford to the Sports Motivation Podcast! By now you know that “The Mindful Athlete” is one of my favorite books, and to have George on today’s episode is a major blessing. George has taught legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant the essence of meditation. Phil Jackson says “The Bulls’ championship was saved by players who believed in Mumford’s one-mind one-breath efforts.” Tune in for our conversation about George’s beginnings, hardships, collaboration with the greats, and his expertise on Mindfulness. Be sure to listen to this episode twice! You might miss a few gems.   Time Stamps: (1:20) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, George! (3:00) George tells his story | Baptism by fire, through hardships (10:39) Mindfulness. (15:24) Interpret your pain; watch what happens. (16:55) Understanding your nervous system. (17:43) Create space between stimulus and response. | Being aware in thoughts vs. being lost in thoughts. (20:04) Be comfortable being uncomfortable. (22:09) The reality of anxiety (24:10) Children see adventure before anxiety; we must develop willingness to investigate (curiosity). (26:44) Strong self-efficacy. (28:58) Gaining steady knowledge along your path. (30:15) “Exposure Therapy” (32:57) George’s daily gains through Mindfulness, learning, practicing, and teaching. (35:28) We are all ONE… The Bible = George’s top impactful book (38:17) Develop your own concept of a higher power. (43:47) We are all divine in our own ways. (45:29) “AOF”: it’s not for those who need it, it’s for those who WANT it. (49:30) George teaches kids, but perhaps it’s the other way around… | UTOPIA (53:26) The Johnny Appleseed approach. (58:28) Common characteristics among the GREATEST athletes. (1:01:42) You gotta know who you are, so you can be who you are, no matter WHERE you are. (1:04:30) You must have a MASTERMIND group. “It takes a village!” CONNECT http://mindfulathlete.org/ George's book, "The Mindful Athlete" Today's blog: imnotyou.com/166

From the Sobo familia, to our wonderful fans from all across the globe, we wish you a wonderful Father’s Day today! As we surprise Niyi with a special GYMR episode, we encourage you to surprise the father figures in your lives in your own special way. Much love!! imnotyou.com/GYMR

Discipline is a fundamental concept that embodied different meanings to different people in society. Some believe it is a myth while other's believe it is the greatest trait one can have. In today’s episode, I break down what I believe discipline is (and means), based on my experiences and through what I have read. Take notes as I teach you the 5 parts of establishing and sustaining discipline in your life, as well as creating and perpetuating your habits.   Time Stamps: (1:54) The initial natural growing process (3:42) Discipline's perception in society (3:50) “The One Thing” By Gary Keller (5:44) “The Art of Living” by Bob Proctor (5:49) Bob Proctor's Definition of Discipline (7:40) Step 1: Decide to be more disciplined (10:07) Step 2: Create a Vision (13:17) Step 3: Create Habits to Support your Vision (14:25) READ BOOKS! (15:06) Step 4: Focus on that One Major Habit (15:48) Step 5: Track Everything (19:40) It Comes Down to Your Identity   Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!   

Starting every Wednesday of the week, I’m bringing you a special “Books + Bars” episode. Expect either an excerpt from one of my books, or a lyric from a hot hip-hop song, broken down in a practical way to apply it to our everyday lives. Books influence me. Bars influence me. Get ready for a fresh new take on the Sports Motivation Podcast. Title: "As A Man Thinketh" Author: James Allen Chapter: "Thought and Purpose" Page: 39 Grab the book on Amazon, HERE: http://amzn.to/2sBu3Eo

You’ve done a lot so you deserve to be exhausted, right? Even your friends gas you up on your hard work, so you decide to yourself a break… Be CAREFUL guys. Remember the ultimate prize that you seek; and remember that you got the juice to wake up every day to put in your best efforts to advance yourself. Reward yourself for your small wins, then continue to keep pushing. Become a machine. AVOID THE BURNOUT! Go get that trophy. Aight? Time Stamps: (1:20) Peep the GYMR PODCAST (2:50) Thank you guys for today’s episode! (5:48) “Burnout” is applicable to EVERYONE (7:09) I’m still figuring out the secrets to many things, but here’s a major key. (9:04) Be really for some realities about “burnout” (9:21) It isn’t the end of the world. (11:13) Do you have solid plans? (12:30) Are you tracking/celebrating your wins? (17:18) Do you know the purpose to what you’re doing? (20:20) Schedule your day intentionally. (24:07) This is why I think you’re burned-out… (and don’t be offended.) (26:34) People will gas you up. (31:20) You have a choice when you feel this way. (33:52) Ask yourself THESE questions to conclude today’s episode.   CONNECT Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #164 Blog Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!   

The last episode to our KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS mini-series, focuses on how to separate yourself from everyone else. Some people in your life will slowly drift away, while others must be removed from your environment. We must be self-reliant, so let me show you how. After listening, play this mini-series again from the top! Time Stamps: (1:32) A brief recap… (3:45) Today’s topic can be viewed as a reality check (3:55) The masses, are afraid of change | The “inconsistency avoidance bias” (5:40) If what you will do is significant, expect haters and people who don’t understand. (6:35) Ralph Waldo Emerson’s, “Essays on Self-Reliance” (8:02) Reality: Some of your friends/family will fall off. (8:23) Deal with it, Pt. 1: Gain clarity with yourself (9:09) Deal with it, Pt. 2: All in, no money out. (9:21) Deal with it, Pt. 3: Find a power circle. (9:48) Deal with it, Pt. 4: Ignore the opinions that don’t matter. (10:52) Deal with it, Pt. 5: Listen and value the opinions of leaders. (11:18) Deal with it, Pt. 6: Learn how to comfort yourself. (11:57) The power of self-reliance (14:29) Did you take the time to put in the necessary work? (15:36) FEAR OUTRO (featuring Will Smith)   CONNECT Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!   

Know yourself, know your wealth! The 3rd KEY TO BEING FEARLESS is the understanding of SELF. You must know how you operate, so you can crush it on and off the field. Tune in for seven important steps for self-evaluation, to boost your awareness. You might be surprised at what you discover. Time Stamps: (1:43) Why do I do what I do? This is why. (3:12) Everybody’s scared. Everybody’s driven by FEAR. (4:40) A brief recap of the previous episodes. (5:52) Today is all about knowing yourself. (6:01) Sun Tzu’s, “The Art of War” | Lao Tzu’s, “Tao Te Ching” (8:08) The things that you MUST know about yourself (8:23) #1: Know what outcomes are you responsible for. (10:25) #2: Know what is required to accomplish these outcomes. (11:30) #3: Know how you BEST learn. | Peter Drucker’s, “Managing Oneself” (13:40) #4: Know how you receive love. | Gary Chapman’s, “The Five Love Languages” (17:46) #5: Know how much sleep you need. (18:50) #6: Know your bloodline values. | Tony Robbin’s, “Awaken The Giant Within” (19:54) #7: Know your liabilities: in character, and skill. (20:49) What to do NOW…   CONNECT Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!   

In Part 2 of the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS series, we live by RULE. Learn how to set rules and mandates for yourself, so when times get tough, you’ll know EXACTLY what to do. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. I’ll guide you through it fam, on top of that, I’ll read you my own rules. Live FEARLESS! Time Stamps: (1:33) Don’t be driven by fear. (3:46) James Allen's concept: You Must Live By Rule (4:15) BOOK: James Allen’s, “Mastery of Destiny” (The Training of the Will) (6:32) A story about “Coco” and “Tito” (9:28) In every department of your life, RELIGIOUSLY adhere to your rules. (11:06) In tough situations, my RULES guide the way. (12:38) Your mandates. (13:14) Make sure it’s personal. (14:00) Word them in the form of COMMANDS. (14:25) Rate yourself on how you aligned with your rules (On a scale of your choice) (14:36) How would it look like to live in alignment with your rules? (15:42) My personal RULES and MANDATES. (23:00) Create your rules, and email me them!   CONNECT Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!   

I’m excited to present to you, the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS. In Part 1 of our mini-series, we cover cognitive biases, understanding how your brain works, and the power of conditioning your mind. Many things in life will present themselves as obstacles, and it’s important that we train our subconscious to go against the grain, rather than run away and hide. CONQUER your life. Live FEARLESSLY. Day one begins now! Time Stamps: (1:20) Approach your life FEARLESSly (2:35) My definition of FEARLESS (the ability to do what you must do, in spite of what you do) (4:04) What to expect over the course of the next four episodes (4:49) Understanding your BRAIN | BOOK: “Performing Under Pressure” (10:03) Sigmund Freud’s concept of “The Pleasure Principle” (11:28) Understanding Freud’s concept as an athlete/performer (12:16) The misconception of fully “listening to your emotions” (13:10) Your instincts will lie to you… Condition your mind! (14:27) We have a primitive fear of nature | BOOK: “50th Law” (14:47) Are your current fears big enough? In reality, we are actually, safe. (16:00) Take this knowledge, and apply it. (16:38) ACTION: Define your fears. What’s the worst that can happen? Is this likely? How can I prepare for the very worst possible situation? (17:47) BOOK: “The Power of Negative Thinking” (18:47) Sell yourself of the benefits of what you MUST do now. (19:02) Answer the questions and be excited for episode #2... (How to live by rule)   CONNECT Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #160 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! 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!