Sports Motivation Podcast

In this episode I put you up on a mindset that will guarantee to alter the course of your life... only if you listen. It's time to invest in your most important asset... your mind. #UpOnGame

In this episode, I break down some powerful #BARS from female emcee Rapsody. Song: "Cleo" Artist: Rapsody Album: Eve

You grew up a certain way.....a part of a certain religion. Your family and friends are clear with what they believe in...the only problem is that you don't believe in the same things. At least not anymore. You are trying to recreate yourself. And in the midst of you trying to do this, you feel as uncertain, scared and hesitant as ever. How do you become confident in what you believe in? How do you handle the reality that some family members will no longer want anything to do with you? In this episode I break down these harsh realities, and how to deal with them to be as confident as ever in your new identity. Time Stamps: (1:22) "Principles" (2:49) Emotions (3:35) The inspiration for today's episode! (8:00) Independence... get outta the house. (10:43) Make a conscious decision about who/what you want to be in life. (11:19) Question the reality of your past. (13:50) Time for action: Get a therapist/counselor. (16:47) Study the history of your religion. (18:45) Start clarifying your new philosophies. (21:32) Redefine your standards in your relationships. (23:14) Communicate those standards to your people. (24:06) Observe. (25:13) Invest in a "new family". (27:15) LIVE IT. (28:01) Modify and update as you go. (29:26) imnotyou.com/ki

Sometimes when you become a part of a new team, you get off to a bad start. You don't know the plays. You make costly mistakes. And then your teammates begin to gossip, and put you in "that" category. If you're not careful, you will take on this identity and become the very player that you don't want to be. In this episode, I show you how to create a new identity, in spite of your mistakes and shortcomings. Time Stamps: (1:22) This episode is dedicated to you, if... (3:34) I was boxed in, as an athlete (9:10) I was boxed in, as a firefighter (11:13) How to break out of the box(es) in your life... (13:44) Step 1: Keep it 100 with your reality. (14:51) Step 2: Give yourself perspective. (16:18) Step 3: Decide what your real identity is. (17:51) Step 4: Take control of your controllables! (19:48) Step 4.5: Get in the best physical shape, humanely possible. (21:35) Step 5: Pre/Post PRACTICE. (23:00) Step 6: Evaluate yourself often. (25:20) Step 7: Don't be surprised when your time comes. (27:32) imnotyou.com/ki

Do you plan your week? In this episode, I show you how to execute this habit in the type of way that will lead to more fun, more efficient work, and a head start to the next week. It's a game changer. #UpOnGame

Of all the people you hang around each day, how many are actually chasing their goals and dreams, and creating the life they want? If you have to think too hard, you're doing something wrong. It needs to be a standard to be surrounded with people who are all committed to greatness. Listen to the Dreamville crew tell it on this track. Song: "Down Bad" (ft. Young Nudy) Artist: Dreamville (J. Cole, JID, Bas & Earthgang) Album: Revenge of the Dreamers III

If you want to stand out and achieve at a high level, you have to be a PROFESSIONAL. That means working harder, being more skilled, and having a higher degree of awareness. But how do you do that and what other elements must be mastered to be ELITE? In this episode, I break it down. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:45) www.imnotyou.com/request (2:21) PhD in Peak Performance (4:30) 7 elements of Peak Performance (4:55) Create crystal clear vision (5:37) Know who you are (6:19) Master the art of setting goals (6:53) Systems for managing your time and day (7:41) Gametime Confidence (9:00) Build Daily Confidence (11:30) Killer Instinct System (11:52) www.imnotyou.com/ki

We are taught that pain is bad, and our trauma "shouldn't have happened". What if I told you that your trauma and pain can actually be the things that make you come alive? What if I told you that you can and should be motivated and locked in EVERY DAY? This can only happen if you stop repressing and denying your pain, and instead incorporate it into your mission. In this episode I show you how. Time Stamps: (1:22) What's your trauma? (4:31) Examples of the greats... (5:32) You have to generate the right energy to overcome your pain (6:55) You and your DORMANT ENERGY (7:42) Use PERSPECTIVE; stop referring to your pain/traumas as "bad" (9:49) ACCEPT your pain, and channel it (10:56) A father story, Pt. 1: School-life was rough... but I learned a lot. (15:59) A father story, Pt. 2: What happened post-NFL, and a very important Fourth of July family moment. (19:19) A father story, Pt. 3: My reality check, after retiring the desire to please my father. (22:42) My purpose is to teach people how to take control. (27:32) Here are my steps for you (28:03) Step 1: IDENTIFY what the PAIN is. (30:07) Step 2: Be AWARE of your INSECURITIES. (31:13) Step 3: Turn these INSECURITIES INTO ANGER. (34:21) Step 4: Find a TARGET for your anger. (36:40) Step 5: Find a VEHICLE to express this anger into ACTION. (40:37) Step 6: REINFORCE the anger OFTEN and when NECESSARY. (41:50) Questions for you to reflect on after listening...

When it comes to wealth creation, there are so many ways to do it.....but where do you start? Let's say you know you want to invest in real estate...but still, how do you know who to trust, who to listen to, and which plan to follow? In this episode I share with you a set of resources, and more importantly, an expert you can trust. Shane Melanson is an author, consultant and has helped hundreds of high net worth individuals expand their wealth using real estate. He's also a great friend of mine, and I spent over a year working with Shane as a 1-on-1 client. If you want to learn more about how to build your wealth using real estate, with Shane is where you start. Follow Shane by going to his website here: https://shanemelanson.com Listen to Shane's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investing-advantage-podcast/id1465519313

Finally, a book from one of the most influential, successful and revolutionary moguls in Hip Hop History. Filled with practical gems and one that every entrepreneur must read. I break down 2 excerpts from this book and explain the power behind them. #BooksandBars

The dreaded "imposter syndrome".....you decide what you want to accomplish, only to be plagued with feelings of unworthiness, doubt and indecision. "Am I even good enough?" "Maybe I could just wait to do this. I need more experience." "There's too much competition." If you give in to the voice, you'll remain stuck, stranded, and completely average. You must learn how to overcome this tendency, and in this episode I detail exactly how to do that. Time Stamps: (1:22) Are you this person? (2:19) We like "labeling" things... (5:04) What "The Imposter Syndrome" does to the weak (6:32) Reality: We're animals first (7:30) Reality: Change is initially scary to us (9:34) Reality: Don't be a victim. (10:55) The Alpha response: Understand your animal nature. (13:13) What a true killa thinks, when they feel the imposter syndrome on the road to success... (13:21) Killa's mindset: "I'm not good enough yet, and that's alright." (15:13) Killa's mindset: "I do not need to be perfect, to get into the game" (15:27) Killa's mindset: "The pressure of not wanting to fail, is beneficial to me" (16:52) Killa's mindset: "Failure is where the gains come." (17:12) Killa's mindset: "I trust myself to rise to the occasion." (18:03) Killa's mindset: "This is my destiny." (18:34) Action plan: Decide on the vision (19:12) Action plan: Objectively create a plan (19:26) Action plan: Identify the most pressing next steps (19:46) Action plan: Plan your week based on your moves. (20:07) Action plan: Wake up every morning, and prepare to hunt. (20:19) Action plan: Go out and execute regardless of how you feel. (20:35) After your action plan, review and repeat. If you need the accountability to take your life and career to the next level, visit Imnotyou.com/KI

You and I are plagued with the same disease.....no matter how hard we work, how much we accomplish, there is still a nagging feeling of "I gotta do more". This is not necessarily a bad thing, but when it causes you to be so hard on yourself that you don't give yourself encouragement, props, and kudos, it begins to eat away at your confidence. You need to learn how to give yourself the right amount of praise without negatively impacting your hunger and drive. In this episode, I break down why. Time Stamps: (1:22) Are you this type of person? Do you have this mindset? (6:28) New mindset: "I am a BEAST" (7:04) New mindset: "I love results" (7:21) New mindset: "My hunger always remains" (7:46) New mindset: "I'll never fully satisfied off a win" (8:12) New mindset: "Comfort should come from knowing I am a killa" (8:42) New mindset: "Failure is an illusion" (9:14) New mindset: "When I fail to hit a result, I am still worthy" (9:35) New mindset: "The more I hunt, the more I kill" (10:10) New mindset: "The bigger targets I set, the bigger results I get" (10:39) Your game plan: Establish your standards. (11:42) Your game plan: Identify your ideal hunting state of mind. (12:22) Your game plan: Talk to yourself the way you need to be talked to. (12:51) Your game plan: Nightly, keep inventory of wins, losses, and lessons. (13:56) Your game plan: Find a coach to challenge you and reinforce you to make the night actions. (15:28) Your game plan: Accept compliments, then wash and rinse. (16:07) Your game plan: Habitually ignore the infected compliments. (16:35) Your game plan: Spend time around absolute beasts. Step your game up and be coached by me at imnotyou.com/ki (Deadline is October 15th, 2019)

One of the easiest ways to increase your discipline is by tracking everything that matters. I used to be pretty old school- from printing, to all types of charts, and quickly I realized how overwhelming that can be... That's why in this episode I am introducing you to an app that has absolutely changed the game for me in terms of tracking, and increasing my discipline levels. Search for the "Strides" app (and you'll see a blue logo with white lines). #UpOnGame

In this episode, I break down one of the best intros I've ever heard on a hip hop album. This is a clip from Jeezy's new album "TM104: Legend of the Snowman"... Most people respond to trauma and unfortunate events with a child's mentality, and grieve for too long. Jeezy shows us how to turn pain into powerful action, and instead of being debilitated by the traumata, you become MOTIVATED. Song: "the enTRAPreneur" Artist: Jeezy (featuring Gary Vaynerchuk) Album: TM104: The Legend of the Snowman

When you decide to be the best in the world at what you do, you automatically shrink your circle. It becomes difficult to find people who relate to you, who encourage you, who challenge you to be better. In this special edition episode, I send a special shout out to all my "Killas", including Killer Instinct Alumni and important people in my life who have been there for me. I wanted to say thank you...I love you....and I see you. Keep huntin'. Don't stop.

From #MeToo to unequal pay in sports and the workplace, the amount of noise surrounding what it means to be Women, is loud. And depending on who you are and what you believe, the impact that all of this has on today's Women needs to be a positive one...but is it? I've got 2 daughters, a wife, a sister, and tons of clients who are Women... I've been holding my tongue for a while, as it relates to some of the hard doses of reality that I have for them. But in today's episode, I let it go, to give Women a very detailed and practical prescription to build confidence, fearlessness, and the poise that is required to produce results in today's world. Listen up. Time Stamps: (1:22) My son wants to play football like me... (2:34) If you don't have goals, don't listen to this podcast. (4:44) The inspiration for today's episode... (7:05) This episode is for you if you are THIS kind of female (11:22) The sad reality about America's perception of Women (14:04) The reality: Testosterone levels. (16:06) The reality: Men, by nature, will take advantage of what they can. (18:15) The reality: Status quos don't change without reason. (19:22) The reality: If you don't adjust to your reality, nothing changes. (20:04) The reality: Men will fall back to old/traditional ways of things (even foul ones). (21:18) The reality: (If you have children) Your children will follow your lead. Be aware of the imbalance. (23:35) My message to the women who apply... (23:51) Solution 1: Take control of your emotions. (27:36) Solution 2: Establish your OWN visions and standards. (28:00) Society's brainwash (32:17) We all need to wake up, and hunt. (36:46) Solution 3: Stop feeling sorry for yourself. (44:39) Solution 4: Evaluate every 'channel' of influence. (51:28) Solution 5: Set your relationship standards high. (54:34) "Tickets to the game" (55:10) The ability to move on, and forward. (57:10) This isn't easy, but you GOTTA do this. (58:50) Solution 6: Invest in yourself. (1:01:37) Closing remarks for the females listening. Want to step your game up and work with me? Visit Imnotyou.com/KI

It's surprising, how many grown adults act helpless, when we live in the most prosperous time in human history, and making money is as easy as it has ever been... In this episode, I show you a mindset and approach that was inspired by two mormon teenagers who came to my home and knocked on my door.....and they weren't trying to recruit me to their religion. Take a listen. #UpOnGame

I hear so many excuses: "he grew up with the..." "but I didn't have this..." "he's so much more talented though..." "you got in early..." "it wasn't that easy for me..." To those with that mentality, Juelz Santana has some words for you, and I help break it down in more detail. I want to show you how to get it, and also that, there's equal opportunity out here in the jungle. Song: "Wherever I Go" Artist: Juelz Santana (featuring Jimmy Jones) Album: From Me To U

You've been working your tail off.....but the coach is still not showing love. You're starting to think this may be a conspiracy. "What does he have against me? This dude isn't even better than me!" What most do is spiral out of control, and prove to the coach that the decision made was right because of your meltdown. What I train you to do in this live call is to approach it differently, and approach it with a mindset and strategy that will make the decision to put you in the lineup a NO BRAINER. (1:22) Blood sweat and tears... and no results? (2:00) Don't let this situation get the best of you... (3:38) Intro to a special clip from one of my LIVE coaching calls (4:08) IMNOTYOU.COM/KI (4:58) "Why am I not getting playing time?" (5:49) The right mindset: "I'm responsible for my results" (6:14) The right mindset: Most coaches value results over anything else. (7:06) The right mindset: Don't blame the politics. (8:27) The right mindset: I'm a baller, but I can improve... and no one can outwork me. (8:48) The right mindset: My attitude is most important. (10:49) The right mindset: The game continues off the field. (11:33) The right mindset: Make this a no-brainer. (12:00) Strategy: Revise your training (12:11) Strategy: Scout your coach profiles and determine an approach that won't make things worse (13:38) Strategy: Confront your designated person in a diplomatic way (13:53) Strategy: Approach training with a "death-ground mentality" (15:37) This is YOUR GAME PLAN (18:18) Prevention: Practice harder than anyone else (18:39) Prevention: Take premium care of your body (20:04) Prevention: Show aggression and a killer attitude in your performance (20:22) Prevention: Build genuine and authentic relationships with teammates and coaches (20:49) Prevention: Be positive. Be aggressive. >>> IMNOTYOU.COM/KI

Every once in awhile, a track comes along that has "books and bars" written all over it... Big Sean's "Overtime" is one of those tracks. Listen as I break down the most potent (no doubt) powerful bars from his new track, and why one bar in particular hits me so hard personally. #BARS Song: "Overtime" Artist: Big Sean Album: Overtime - Single

One of the purest and most exclusive benefits of being a boss is having the ability to make moves, on your terms, when you want to....leverage. If you don't have leverage, you have to work extra hard, with minimal room to move... That's why bosses like Nipsey and Ross speak on ownership and independence with such consistency and passion. In this track, they both speak to what it means to be a true BOSS. #BARS Song: "Rich N Lifestyle" Artist: Rick Ross (featuring Nipsey Hussle & Teyana Taylor) Album: The Port of Miami 2

You're working hard, getting results...but still not seeing the "recognition" you deserve. In this episode, I use the lyrics of Nicki Minaj and Lil Durk to show you how to keep the "Goat" confidence when the accolades aren't coming....because believe me, they will. Song: "Slide Around" Artist: Chance the Rapper (featuring Nicki Minaj & Lil Durk) Album: The Big Day

Your vision sounds nice....but the problem is that you're starting from the bottom. You are still in the "zoo", and your dreams are in its infancy stages. The key to making your dream a reality is having a plan. And for you, that may have to be an "escape" plan. You have to find a way to build your vision, while you're still in an environment that feels like is holding you back. It's tough, and that's why A$AP Rocky sends a shoutout to all of the jungle's lions. Listen as I break down this bar. #BARS Song: "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)" Artist: A$AP Rocky (featuring Skepta) Album: TESTING

We are getting closer and closer to the 4th quarter of 2019, and you're having to come closer and closer to the reality of your progress. How much progress have you made this year? How disciplined have you been towards your plan? How aggressive have you been moving? In this episode, I show you exactly what you need in order to turn all of your "dreamy" goals into an actual reality, and to gain control in a way that you never have. Go to Imnotyou.com/KI for more information.

I love interviews. I love hip hop. I love understanding the mindset of the best. In this highly entertaining podcast, you get the best of all worlds. Rapper Noreaga gets drunk and high with some of hip hop's most powerful moguls and bosses, and they unleash a flurry of jewels in each interview. You are going to want to check this out. Click HERE to go to the "Revolt TV" YouTube channel playlist of "Drink Champs".

When anyone asks me the question...."What's the most powerful book you've ever read?".. I always answer the same. "The 50th Law" by Robert Greene & 50 Cent This book changed the way that I think, and remains a powerful tool in my mental conditioning arsenal. In this episode, I break down a sequence that highlights the importance of mastery, and how to change your relationship with boredom. IMNOTYOU.COM/KI

There's a lot of "truth" you hear on social media that is entirely misunderstood and can get you into a lot of trouble. Mainly, frustrated results and ineffective action. So you need to know the reality, the truth. In this episode, I show you the myths you hear, why they are preventing you from growing at the rate you want and what the truth is instead. (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:25) Are you on social media? (2:00) Flashback story (7:08) 3 recurring ideas on social media (8:21) Myth #1- If you work hard, things will work out for you (14:22) Myth #2- There's a way to get what you want GUARANTEED (21:23) Myth #3- You have to be positive and focus on what you want. (26:37) Which one of these do you fall victim to? (27:09) Ray Dalio, "Principles"

It's tough to make your dreams a reality while you work a" 9-5" whether your dream is to create a business or make it as a pro. I've been able to make both transitions and I want to share my experience and some words of advice if you want to make your dreams happen. (1:40) Shoutout to Dusty (1:50) Today's episode topic (4:18) Approach your craft or sport like a professional (7:18) Protect your energy (8:55) Protect your time (10:03) Raise your standard (11:13) Beliefs (16:30) My mindset (24:58) Begin to plot your escape (26:36) No Days Off (27:02) Wake up early (27:57) Learn how to market yourself (28:00) Top marketing books (28:58) Learn to increase your value (30:20) You don't have a lot of time (34:22) For the ladies (36:56) www.imnotyou.com/ki (38:01) www.imnotyou.com/request

Having low energy and a lack of motivation towards your goals is not a good sign, and is certainly not a standard for high performers….So we must find a way to keep and maintain a solid and persistent feeling of motivation and excitement towards what we want. In this episode, I show you how I do that, and it's super simple. #UpOnGame

Your past is likely holding you back, and it's all in your head. You've got to wage war. This clip from Robert Greene's classic book "Mastery" illustrates the reason why. #BOOKSandbars

Today's episode is an exclusive interview with Alan Stein, Jr., an author and speaker who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet such as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James, just to name a few. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business, that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. We go deep in this episode, as Alan uncovers the mistakes that ambitious athletes make that hinder their progress, and the crucial skill that business leaders can develop to take their teams and results to new levels. (1:22) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, Alan Stein! (2:13) Alan's journey, starting with his love for basketball (3:51) Alan reflects on his time as a young athlete, and the transition into his career as a performance coach (7:28) Two athletes who stood out from the rest. (9:30) Expanding on Taishi Ito's leadership (11:44) "Precision" and basketball (15:11) "How do I put in the right amount of effort while training? (20:54) Choosing to chase the impossible dream, or put it to rest. (27:52) SELF-AWARENESS (32:49) Setting an extreme vision, while maintaining the necessary self-awareness... (34:11) The essence of great listening (37:55) Getting external feedback to reveal your "blindspots" (41:10) BEING BETTER > BEING LIKED (42:15) The #1 reason why leaders get held back in business. (46:23) The leader's job is to find out how each team member responds best in a variety of circumstances. (49:12) Niyi asks Alan about his Major Key Habits (53:50) "Invincibility is a matter of defense" - Sun Tzu (54:20) How to connect with Alan (resources listed below) (56:25) Alan's Top 3 most impactful books "Toughness" by Jay Bilas "Exactly What To Say" by Phil Jones "Leading with the Heart" by Coach K (visit www.AlanSteinJr.com for a special 13 book PDF of Alan's top books) (58:40) To apply for killer instinct, go to Imnotyou.com/KI Check out Alan's book, "Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best" (also available on Audible) Website for Alan's book, www.RaiseYourGameBook.com For a team-bundled discount, shoot an email, [email protected]

Habits CAN be hard to create. But all of the impractical, vague advice we get about habits is usually to blame for that. So how do you actually create habits that stick and that last in any environment? Let me share my experience and advice. (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (3:30) Habits (5:59) The 10,000 hour rule (8:15) Decide you really need to do this habit/get sold (9:56) Examine your current reality (11:34) Diagnose the cause of the bad habit (12:45) Create a plan to replace a habit (15:01) Visualize your habit going perfectly (16:50) Craft with someone who's practical (18:29) Review the results (20:26) Acknowledge wins (22:53) Focus more on building the new habit (24:24) The "p" habit (27:26) OREOS (28:27) An excerpt from "The Way of the Superior Man" (31:31) www.imnotyou.com/KI

This new habit has absolutely changed my mornings, and I want to show you exactly what I started doing that has led to me being more alert, positive and motivated right when I wake up. #UpOnGame

Young M.A is one of my favorite rappers, and one of the reasons is because of her potent and dangerously-practical bars. In this episode of #BooksandBars, she describes exactly what she did in order to get to the MONEY, and what you should do if you want to be and do more than what you were yesterday, and be a real heavy hitter.

You've been holding onto this "vision" for so long, yet you keep seeing the same results over and over. What's worse is that you seem to "know" you need to change, but you're taking no action. In this episode, I show you how you can take that vision and make that into a real standard....how to make your current standard old news, and to keep growing. I lay out the details in a how-to format, covering key points like... what to do when you come across obstacles, and the reality of what it looks like to actually create new standards in wealth, skill, health, and relationships. (1:22) The balance of life (2:37) Entrepreneurs and athletes (3:50) Knowing your standards (10:54) Ready for your step-by-step instructions? (11:17) Vision to standard, Pt. 1: Identify what the new standard is. (12:41) Vision to standard, Pt. 2: Identify your starting point/current reality. (14:58) Vision to standard, Pt. 3: Implement and create a tracking-system. (16:50) Vision to standard, Pt. 4: Create your own "death-ground" partner. (19:34) Vision to standard, Pt. 5: STRATEGY. (21:42) Vision to standard, Pt. 6: Announce your new standards to your closest people. (22:22) Vision to standard, Pt. 7: Rid your environment of old standards. (23:58) Vision to standard, Pt. 8: Identify, then execute POWER MOVES. (27:23) Vision to standard, Pt. 9: Look at your standard in a visual way, often. (29:01) Vision to standard, Pt. 10: Celebrate and reinforce all changes. (29:25) Vision to standard, Pt. 11: Find an ENVIRONMENT that reinforces the new standard. (30:40) Transition: Anticipating common challenges along your path (31:09) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 1: Feel the negative emotion(s). (31:25) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 2: Identify the problems/kinks in your strategies. (31:54) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 3: When you fail, look at the big picture. (33:08) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 4: Dealing with the unconscious/conscious reinforcement of your old standards from your circles. (36:36) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 5: Abandoning your standards. (39:01) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 6: When you win, celebrate quickly and keep moving. (41:09) There is no "maintain" (42:12) Your results will not change by themselves… (43:16) Are you courageous enough to live this lifestyle? Visit IMNOTYOU.COM/KI

Now more than ever, there is an abundance of "aspiring" pro athletes and "Millionaire" business leaders. And it's getting harder and harder to tell who is for real and who is faking it all. In this episode, I detail the signs that I have witnessed from athletes and entrepreneurs that show me that they are kidding themselves - and the closest thing they will get to a professional, is when they sit court side at a laker game. Don't let this be you. The first step is awareness, so take notes, and listen at the end for your solution to this problem. (1:22) Were you raised with high-standards? (2:49) The football come-up (6:12) "Pancakes" (8:15) It's not easy to get to the pros (10:22) I can easily spot the "pretenders" (11:49) Signs of a phony, Pt. 1: You think you're really good. (12:50) Signs of a phony, Pt. 2: You don't approach nutrition without deliberation. (14:02) Signs of a phony, Pt. 3: Your problems are always external. (15:10) Signs of a phony, Pt. 4: You have pro-goals, but hold conflict heavily. (16:07) Signs of a phony, Pt. 5: You avoid things that you're bad at. (16:55) Signs of a phony, Pt. 6: You want big-time results, but your partner keeps you stagnant. (17:50) Signs of a phony, Pt. 7: You have people in your "crew" who enable you. (19:23) Signs of a phony, Pt. 8: You say you like feedback, but have a hard time receiving it. (19:46) Signs of a phony, Pt. 9: You have goals that you can't afford to procrastinate on. (20:39) Signs of a phony, Pt. 10: You say that you "need a break" (22:38) The reality: You need to get it all together. (24:08) It's time to put together a ruthless training plan for yourself. (30:03) Invest in yourself... go to Imnotyou.com/KI

So you want to be "world class"....but what then? What if no one knows who you are? In order to be at the top, especially in today's digital climate, you must be a master at marketing yourself. Business, sports, leadership....you must know how to position yourself as an expert, and someone that people should follow. In this episode I put you up on 2 of the most game changing books I have read on marketing that have lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars of profit. "22 Immutable Laws of Marketing", and "Positioning", by Al Ries and Jack Trout

It's easy to be dependent...don't you sometimes wish you could be in the safety and warmth of your mother's bosom.....ahhhh, how safe... This craving is why there are so many 'zombies' and 'minions' in the world. This CAN'T be you. You must be a part of the 2%, and in this episode of "Books and Bars" Big K.R.I.T. lays out the simplicity of this philosophy. And this track, "KRIT HERE" goes HARD. #BARS

It's easy to be motivated at the beginning of a goal or when things are going well...but what happens when resistance sets in and you lose your drive? What happens when your teammates aren't as motivated as you and it starts to weigh on you? In this episode, I break down how to attack that problem, get to the root cause, and get back on your grind. Because that's what needs to happen. (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:40) www.imnotyou.com/request (3:20) I can relate to Michael in many ways, thank you for emailing me (4:45) Leading people is difficult (6:30) Story from my firefighting days (8:15) Establish or re-establish the goal (9:15) Analyze the purpose behind the goal (11:34) The Michael Jordan Strategy (13:30) Focus on a problem that lights you up (14:38) Gain clarity (15:39) Change your environment

Your only hope to separate yourself from the masses and become successful in the way you know you can is to become FEARLESS. Problem is, most people are not and most don't know what that even means. In this episode, I share with you my journey to become fearless and the step by step formula for how you can too. Time-Stamps: (1:24) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:02) Fearlessness (2:25) Goals (4:11) What fearless means to me (7:11) P. Diddy talking about fearlessness (9:34) I feel fear every day (13:20) What is your definition of fear? (14:02) My realities (14:12) I knew what I wanted (16:04) I felt the pain of real failure (17:50) I gave myself permission to die trying (19:00) Your formula for being fearless (19:34) Decide specifically what you DEMAND from life (21:27) Get 100% sold on WHY you want it (21:47) Simon Sinek, "Start with Why" (25:07) Write down the things you are afraid of (26:04) Answer to every objection (30:16) Commit in any way necessary (32:16) After this, you will feel amazing (33:44) For those of you struggling (37:55) Learn and Re-up (39:30) Ways to know if you are not all in (40:19) Rory Vaden, "Procrastinating on Purpose" (44:52) Visit imnotyou.com/KI to become better and take over the game

How healthy are you? How much money do you invest in being "healthy"? Sometimes it can be tough to afford all of the things that we need to be healthy, and that can intimidate you from buying something you feel you should have. In this episode, I share with you a powerful resource (and mindset) that will make you healthier and lead to growth in all areas. #UpOnGame

Most leaders are scared and timid, especially when they get doubt from their peers... "What are we going to do? What if it doesn't work out?" True leaders have a way of building certainty and confidence, regardless of the circumstances, and then get others to buy in. In this episode, I break down a bar from a J. Cole freestyle, that illustrates this mentality perfectly. #BARS

How do you prepare yourself to actually perform when it's time to? How do you put yourself in a position to actually dominate when it matters most? I break the formula down in this episode. (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:18) Shoutout to Sarah! (4:17) #1: Laser-like clarity on your vision (5:14) #2: Set 3-6 month outcomes (6:08) #3: Identify high-performance targets (7:11) #4: Create a daily game plan to get better (7:46) #5: Measure Improvements (8:03) #6: Track your emotions (9:22) #7: Create new emotional recipes (10:08) www.imnotyou.com/KI (11:13) #8: Put yourself in high-pressure situations frequently (13:13) #9: Be Compassionate to yourself

Affirmations are a powerful mental conditioning tool that can help you overcome negative emotions and establish a new identify. The problem is, most people don't know how to use affirmations; either they are unsure of what to say, or they don't use it with enough repetition because it's boring. In the first G-Code mixtape, you can listen to all of the G-Code affirmation tracks back-to-back, and immerse yourself in powerful, confidence-building ideas and beliefs. (0:00) Introduction to the G-Code Mixtape (2:42) Hypnosis Track (7:35) "Tenacity (Disappointment and Failure)" (15:05) "Taste Blood (The Goal Is Too Far Away)" (20:15) "Worthy (Do I Deserve This?)" (27:05) "Game 7" (30:40) "Let go of regret and guilt" (37:05) "Control" (43:38) Imnotyou.com/KI

"How you do anything is how you do everything".... in this episode, I make the case for why you need to prioritize cleanliness, as well as keeping yourself in order. It's often overlooked, but I have found that it has a powerful effect on your attitude and emotions on a day-to-day. Listen for how to implement this. #UpOnGame

In any industry, especially with the speed of the INTERNET, time flies, and being relevant can last a lot shorter than you'd like. Your windows of opportunity are not as big as you think, and the need for speed is critical. People are coming for you....the competition is hungry. This becomes a problem for the people who are so convinced they need to be "patient". In this episode, I argue against that, and use the powerful verse from Dreamville's Bas, in "Down Bad", to back me up. Move faster. #BARS

A lot of soft people who need to hear this episode. If your feelings hurt, then this episode was exactly for you. Let's hope it leads to fewer selfies, less time binging on Netflix, fewer conversations about all that's unfair in the world and more action towards creating value for yourself, your families, and the world. Take a listen, I'm sure you'll be implicated in some way. Warning: I blacked out about 5 mins in. Enjoy. (1:22) Am I a Millenial? (3:00) I have questions for you (3:42) What type of impact are you having on others? (3:56) Are you struggling financially? (4:43) Are you working for someone else and don't like it? (5:07) How many people would be at your funeral? (9:11) The Millennial Mindset (13:08) #1: Nobody cares about you (14:31) #2: You don't deserve anything except what you have (16:16) #3: You are not that valuable (18:19). #4: You are lazy and soft (20:45) #5: You are a follower (21:19) #6: Your opinion doesn't matter (24:32) #7: You idolizing everyone else (30:45) You will win if you are patient (32:48) What you should do now (37:07) IMNOTYOU.COM/KI

Anyone who has ever struggled with confidence knows how detrimental it is. I have 3 tactical ways that I increase my confidence on a daily basis. Listen in and find out what I use, and how you can use these tactics in your life to keep killing it. (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:40) Confidence (3:31) Hill Sprints (4:26) #1: And-1 Mentality (9:04) #2: Affirmations (11:05) #3: Watch those who have the goals you want (13:43) Killer Instinct System: Imnotyou.com/KI (14:43) Imnotyou.com/REQUEST

No matter what your lifestyle is... you've got to find a way to take control in the kitchen if you want to be healthy, and on your own terms, because it can be expensive and costly if you don't! This is why I am introducing you to Farah, a transformational nutrition coach who is dedicated to showing you how to be a true boss in the kitchen and take control of your health. Go to imnotyou.com/farah to book a consultation with her and take your health to the next level. Instagram: @farah.knows Want to work with me? Want to build supreme confidence and execute and perform with the Killer Instinct? Imnotyou.com/KI

"The heaviest tanks always move the slowest".....the message of patience and diligence is what rapper Rick Ross is preaching in today's episode, and the practicality of this message is relevant for any high performer. Patience..... but move aggressively... sounds tricky, but it's possible, and necessary. #BARS