Sports Motivation Podcast

In part 2 of the fearless leader series, I get more raw and real. Some of you are so afraid of conflict that you won't have a convo with your wife, won't talk to a friend, and won't ask for what you want. If that's you, listen to this episode and I'll show you how to break free from that. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:30) Continuing the Fearless Leadership Series (2:38) Shoutout to Tahlia, Theresa, and Cynthia for your emails (3:07) Tahlia's Email (3:56) I feel like a general in an army (6:13) Send me your thoughts or topic suggestions at [email protected] (7:47) I have to take my honesty and rawness to the next level (11:30) You have to be a leader (13:09) What's preventing you from leading? (17:04) How to know if you are scared (17:07) Something is not right or there's something you want and then tell yourself reasons for not speaking up (21:05) #1: Identify the situation in front of you that needs to be addressed (21:22) #2: Create a strategy immediately to deal with the situation based on logic and reason (22:48) #3: Go do it! Execute! (24:38) #4: Evaluate (26:35) Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote (27:05) Your new G-Code RESOURCES: To schedule your 1-1 call with me to become one of 12 high performers in my Killer Instinct coaching group, click here. Click to Tweet: "I am not some wannabe leader sitting in a suit and tie talking to you about values and missions. I am someone who is in the game. I am in the game. I lead." @niyisobo

The legend Dean Smith breaks down how he gets his players to be supremely confident on gameday. It's simple, yet profound.

A lot of people calling themselves leaders, and I scratch my head...Because they don't understand the basic fundamentals of what it really means to LEAD. This is part 1 of the Fearless Leader series, where I will be pointing out to you, in real words, exactly what I have found to be the keys to leadership, and the pitfalls to avoid. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:45) The Leadership series (3:23) What is a leader? (4:40) If you don't take full responsibility, you are not a leader (6:30) What you can control

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. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:25) You are on social media right? (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"

The idea of balance is a myth and an illusion, and guys like Grant Cardone get it. The question is, what lie have you been telling yourself that has prevented you from aiming for greatness in EVERY category of your life? Listen to this episode where I break down Cardone's philosophy and why it makes so much sense.

Everyone has been through trauma and experiences that have caused real pain. Some have dealt with extreme pain and been through situations that most can never relate to. How do you get through that? How do you come out stronger from these situations, instead of running from them your entire life? In this episode, I break down how. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:37) We've all been through tough times (6:29) Step 1- Identify significant emotional events (9:11) Step 2- Get out what happened (10:42) Step 3- Identify what you concluded (16:14) Step 4- Identify how you have been affected? (16:46) Step 5- Go back in time and imagine you are talking to your younger self (19:16) Step 6- Repeat (20:08) More practical tips (23:00) Key Tip: Confront the person and get active (24:40) You are valuable (26:12) Email me at niyi.imnotyou.com

I break down the 7 books that I keep by my bedside, that I read every NIGHT THAT SHOW ME AND REMIND ME HOW TO BE FEARLESS. YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS, AS I GIVE YOU EXCERPTS FROM EACH OF THE BOOKS. Time Stamps: (1:23) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:29) I know what I must do and I get myself to do it (3:03) What fearlessness looks like to me in real life (4:46) The Fearless Reading List (6:55) www.imnotyou.com/bookclub (8:24) Epictetus, "Art of Living" (12:20) Wallace D. Wattles, "The Science of Getting Rich" (16:18) Fredrick Douglas, "The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas" (25:53) Tim Grover, "Relentless" (31:22) Steven Pressfield, "The War of Art" (33:26) Robert Greene, "50th Law" (34:10) My interview with Robert Greene (37:30) James Allen, "Path to Prosperity" (40:50) My offer to you the loyal listener- [email protected] (41:53) The billionaire booklist

This is an excerpt from billionaire Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino's Pizza and an absolute beast in business. If you think commitment is scary, he shows you how it actually is one of the most freeing experiences you can have.

Every once in awhile, I need to remind myself how soft I am in order to challenge myself and burn out the weakness. In this episode, I share with you 7 ways to know if you're being soft so you can wage war against the weaker you to move more aggressively towards your goals. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back and get ready for a Reality Check (3:37) What it means to be soft (5:17) The 7 signs of softness (5:28) Complaining about other people (7:31) Avoiding Conflict (9:17) Justifying Mediocrity (11:52) Allowing fear to hinder aggressive goal setting (12:48) Zootopia reference (15:15) Relying on others to help you (16:58) Ray Dalio, "Principles" (17:56) You still wake up late (20:30) Vices RESOURCES: Spots for my Killer Instinct Coaching are filling up fast so don't wait! Apply now.

There's this idea going around that you can't accomplish more than one "big" goal at a time, and you need to focus on only one area of life at a time. Hmmmmmm. My experience says otherwise, and in this episode, I want to show you how to go about making big things happen in more than one area of your life, at the same time. Time Stamps: (1:23) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:45) If you have a question you'd like me to address, email me at [email protected] (3:23) Balanced attack (5:54) Gary Keller, "The One Thing" (7:32) My current reality (9:35) Start with the mindset (10:03) Goals are for losers, winners have systems (10:58) Bill Walsh, "The Score Takes Care of Itself" (12:34) Focus on building the infrastructure (14:42) Everything starts with a vision (16:30) Your life is not a series of compartments, it is a whole (20:20) "I have a vision for how my life is going to work" then get to building machines (21:17) Create a life organizational chart/www.imnotyou.com/dominate2018 (22:04) Wake up early (4-5 am) and map out the picture of perfection for each of these categories (24:31) Work on it every single day with focus and obsession (26:18) For more in-depth planning, www.imnotyou.com/killerinstinct (26:45) Look at your life from a bird's eye view (27:58) Create a pre and post routine for the times that you work on your goals (31:48) Do Not Settle

This book changed my life and in this episode, I explain why.

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) www.imnotyou.com/killerinstinct to become better and take over the game

If you wake up after 6am, you're leaving money and gains on the table. It's time for you to join the 5am (or earlier) club. In this episode, I show you how. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:15) The early riser (3:07) What does not being a "morning person" really mean? (6:07) Train yourself to get up early to gain time (6:43) Why you should wake up early (7:24) Kobe's morning perspective (9:33) You are calling yourself busy (9:54) You need time alone (10:38) Prove to yourself that you are important (11:20) You are soft (11:54) How to wake up earlier (12:39) #1- You need to decide you need and want to wake up early (14:43) #2- Learn about why you don't get up early and the 3 reasons (18:55) #3- Optimize your nutrition (19:52) Herbert M. Shelton- Food Combining Made Easy (20:23) #4- Settle conflict in your life (21:07) www.imnotyou.com/killerinstinct (22:14) #5- Create a bulletproof wakeup system (26:13) Hit me up at [email protected]

I break down a clip from one of my favourite coaches books and one of the most successful basketball coaches of our generation.

If you like sports at all, you probably heard about this play that led to a New Orleans loss. Anyone who has ever played can only imagine how safety Marcus Williams of the Saints feels right now. This is an episode dedicated to him, detailing exactly how to practically approach a situation like this, when you made an epic mistake that feels like it will live forever. Take a listen. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:09) Another instalment of the Reality Check Series (3:10) Last episode about Kendall Jenner (3:58) Recap of the Vikings-Saints Divisional Playoff Game (8:12) The fate of your career will be the fate of your life (8:35) My fumble against the 49ers (9:47) Most people will fold (10:40) Step 1: Spend time feeling horrible (11:37) Step 2: Exposure Therapy (12:46) Step 3: Decide this will benefit you (14:09) Step 4: Perspective (16:14) Step 5: Design the player you want to be (17:48) Step 6: Diagnose the play (18:36) Step 7: Establish Standards (19:25) Step 8: Establish a Reputation (20:02) Mistakes are not a bad thing

Conflict with other people is inevitable. How you handle it will be determined by your mindset and how practically you can deal with your fear. In this episode, I break down 4 steps for overcoming that fear and handling conflict like a boss. Time Stamps: (1:23) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:52) The seagull and the crab (4:51) An excerpt from "Civilization and Its Discontents" by Sigmund Freud (6:53) The fact is that you are scared (7:17) Understand that you are afraid (9:19) Step 1: Identify the pain or problem (11:20) Robert Greene: "The 50th Law" (13:25) Step 2: Identify your fears (16:52) Step 3: Move quickly (18:31) Step 4: Write down what you learned (20:19) The G-Code (21:19) I am fearless (21:45) I am smart (22:04) My mission is to give not take (22:27) I am loyal to my mission (23:56) Watch actions, not words (25:09) People mean well but are selfish (26:37) If something needs to be done, I do it (27:43) What conflict have you been avoiding?

A lotta people seem to like Cardi B, and I think I know why. Check out this episode to listen to me break down her lyrics, her mindset, and why you need to start listening to Cardi B.

Most people lack faith and are extremely doubtful and far too "hopeful" about reaching their goals. What you need is to start building more faith and manifesting your goals instead of "grinding" away at them while you rarely get results. How would you like to be able to achieve goals like Jesus? Walk on water and turn a few loaves of bread and some fish and feed it to millions? Maybe you won't be able to heal someone with your cloak, but I can bet you will reach goals a lot more consistently with the mindset that I lay out in this episode. Time Stamps: (1:30) If you haven't, go to www.imnotyou.com/dominate2018 (2:59) Today's topic: How to get what you want (3:47) What people normally do (6:02) The law of attraction (10:24) Step 1: Feel the pain of reality (11:02) Step 2: Set the goal and decide what you want (12:00) Step 3: Feel how you would feel if you already accomplished the goal (14:40) Step 4: Work on feeling this emotion everyday (16:26) Step 5: Take massive action on your goal (18:52) Step 6: Give gratitude. Wallace D. Wattles, "The Science of Getting Rich" (19:37) You still don't always get what you want (20:04) Step 7: Be thankful for what you have (21:30) Step 8: Learn from what you have (25:02) Have faith (27:50) You decide what it means (28:28) Ester Hicks, "The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham" (30:20) www.imnotyou.com/hpc to be surrounded by like-minded individuals striving like you

How do you make sure you're ready to succeed when you've just taken a big risk? I've had (and continue) to expose myself to new risks because of the new goals and targets I go after and there is a certain way to think and certain strategies to employ in order to give you as much certainty as possible. In this episode, I break down how to approach a big move and how to make it a success. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:28) This episode is dedicated to Frank! (1:49) Frank's email (4:53) The risks I have taken (5:46) #1: Know your outcomes and goals (7:45) #2: Understand your chokeholds and obstacles (8:59) #3: Get your money right (11:58) Money represents value (13:25) #4: Track and collect all momentum (14:03) #5: Keep a close eye on your vices (15:43) #6: Create your power circle (16:26) #7: Keep your mind right (17:33) #8: Give yourself that pleasure of the freedom you gave yourself and have no regrets (18:21) #9: Always evaluate what you learn

In this episode, I break down the mindset that makes Mia Hamm one of the greatest that has ever lived in the game of soccer and how you can adopt the same mindset.

If you haven't checked out The Film Room yet, this episode will make you want to check out every episode. In 2017, I broke down the mindset of Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Floyd Mayweather. Their beliefs and habits propelled them to the top of their game and I break them down in these episodes. Enjoy and look for more Film Room collections coming in 2018! Time Stamps: (1:13) 204: The Film Room: Floyd Mayweather Mindset, Pt. 1: How to Build CERTAINTY (7:01) 178: The Film Room: Kobe Bryant Mindset, Pt. 1 "HUNGER" (12:54) 188: The Film Room: Michael Jordan Mindset, Pt. 2 "Gametime Mentality" (21:42) 179: The Film Room: Kobe Bryant Mindset Pt. 2 "Unreasonable Commitment" (26:16) 189: The Film Room: Michael Jordan Mindset, Pt. 3 "Ruthless Competitor" (29:42) 206: The Film Room: Floyd Mayweather Mindset, Pt. 3: Why Loyalty + Brutal Honesty are keys to Floyd's Success If you haven't already, go to www.imnotyou.com/dominate2018, download the pdf, listen to the Dominate 2018 episode, and set yourself up to crush it in 2018.

No more excuses. This is a 2.5 hour, clean, 16 step process for how to set up a master plan for your 2018 goals. If you want to set up some phoney resolutions and continue to have the same type of results in 2018, that's cool. This won't be for you. But for those obsessed with doing what it takes to get everything that you want from your sport and life, this is your solution. People thought I was crazy for laying this out for you in the way that I did, but I'm tired of seeing people struggle with the excuse of not knowing how and not having the money. Now you can lay out a master plan, and not spend a dime. You're welcome, Merry Christmas, and let's get it in 2018. Go to imnotyou.com/dominate2018 to download the playbook and listen to the episode to follow along and set up the plan.

As we wind down 2017, I take a look back at the best interviews and episodes of 2017. We have come a long way and we're only just getting started. Enjoy the 2017 Highlight Reel and I'll see you in 2018. Time Stamps (0:00) Welcome to a special Highlight Reel episode of the Sports Motivation Podcast! (3:38) 128: How to find your life's purpose (11:27) 158: How to develop a "Don't give a crap mentality" (13:19) Jairek Robbins (19:05) 173: You're Not That Good (23:21) Nell Daly (27:21) Tony Horton (34:02) Ben Kenyon (38:10) 122: How to improve and grow at a fast rate (40:42) Tom Bilyeu (43:58) Robert Greene (48:47) 180: The Film Room: Kobe Bryant Mindset, Pt. 3 "Limitless Curiosity" (51:19) 188: The Film Room: Michael Jordan Mindset, Pt. 2 "Gametime Mentality" (55:06) George Mumford (58:22) Cal Newport (1:00:31) Todd Durkin (1:04:23) 164: How to avoid burnout (1:09:58) Elliott Hulse (1:15:30) 206: The Film Room: Floyd Mayweather Mindset, Pt. 3 "Why Loyalty + Brutal Honesty are keys to Floyd's Success (1:19:10) Jay Abraham (1:27:28) 138: What to do with your friends once you decide to be great (01:30:44) 190: 4 Fears to Overcome

If artists like Jeezy, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and J Cole can go from broke to wealthy coming from living in the harsh realities of the American Ghettos, whats preventing you from reaching your goals? It's most likely your mindset. Listen to this episode to understand how Jeezy's views on being broke that has turned him into a multimillionaire and one of the most respected artists in the game.

Have you ever had a coach, boss, or parent who always talked to you in a disrespectful way, overreacted over your mistakes or made you feel small every time you messed up? I think we all have dealt with this at some time of our lives. However, when we allow them to get to us, and we get scared and overly cautious, that's when things begin to fall apart. We have to plan for how to handle our emotions and overcome. In this episode, I show you how. Time Stamps: (1:21) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast (4:08) How do you effectively deal with fear? (5:07) The cost of fear (7:03) 8 steps to dealing with fear (7:26) Step 1- Expose the fear (7:55) Step 2- Understand the fear (8:40) Step 3- Get to the root of the fear (10:28) Step 4- Interrupt the fear (11:35) Step 5- Set a new goal (12:38) Step 6- Condition yourself (13:37) Step 7- Notice the progress (13:56) Step 8- Repeat the emotion (14:32) A quick strategy for putting all of these together

No more excuses. This is a 2.5 hour, 16 step process for how to set up a master plan for your 2018 goals. If you want to set up some phoney resolutions and continue to have the same type of results in 2018, that's cool. This won't be for you. But for those obsessed with doing what it takes to get everything that you want from your sport and life, this is your solution. People thought I was crazy for laying this out for you in the way that I did, but I'm tired of seeing people struggle with the excuse of not knowing how and not having the money. Now you can lay out a master plan, and not spend a dime. You're welcome, Merry Christmas, and let's get it in 2018. Go to imnotyou.com/dominate2018 to download the playbook and listen to the episode to follow along and set up the plan. Time Stamps: (1:24) Welcome to a special edition episode for 2018 (1:45) www.imnotyou.com/dominate2018 (8:25) Primetime (10:35) Step 1- Get pissed off about reality (14:21) Step 2- Identify what you learned (18:46) Step 3- Design your life (25:15) Step 4- Create end of year vision (31:14) Step 5- Create your Top 5 (37:30) Step 6- Motivators- Identify your Pain and Pleasures (46:10) Step 7- Identify and Diagnose problems (01:02:04) Step 8- Design the plan (01:08:55) Step 9- Target Practice (01:18:35) Step 10- GPS Planning (01:26:00) Step 11- Anticipation Playbook (01:36:37) Step 12- Create your G-Code (01:43:28) Step 13- Resolve Conflict (01:51:43) Step 14- Make momentum and take action (01:55:45) Step 15- Show gratitude (01:59:12) Step 16- Upgrade your circle To be apart of the High Performers Club, apply at www.imnotyou.com/hpc

J Paul Getty was amongst the richest in the world in his time, and spoke in his book very candidly about what holds most young ambitious men from becoming wealthy. I break down a few of his principles in this episode, and it will probably rub some people the wrong way. I wonder if you're one of them. Take a listen.

In today's interview, I sit down live with world class marketer Jay Abraham where we discuss the keys to achieving greatness and what holds most people back from reaching their potential. Time Stamps: 1:22 Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcasts 2:31 Welcome Jay! 3:28 Jay's Story 6:59 What drove Jay 8:32 Funnel vision 9:42 Why people don't look at things creatively 14:41 There is no silver bullet 20:08 I don't deal in theory but in strategy 21:46 Small progressive successes 22:27 The power of geometry in business 25:43 3 ways to grow a business 27:10 Measuring results 29:04 Ray Dalio- Principles 36:20 Bill Walsh- The score takes care of itself 40:40 Why are you doing what you're doing? 44:00 Jay's core tenants of his philosophy 46:10 "In order to be heard, you first have to hear" 51:22 Leave people better than before you met them 57:58 Power is only achievable by empowering others 1:02:07 Keys to greatness with having great relationships 1:06:50 You either grow or die in a relationship 1:14:00 Jay's daily habits

The value we give is directly proportional to the money we make. It's a law of nature. Listen in on an exclusive group session where I explain pain and pleasure, and how you set your standard for the value you give to the world through your sport or business. Give yourself that pain and pleasure before life gives it to you. Time Stamps: (1:23) Welcome to a special episode of the Sports Motivation Podcast! (2:06) I don't consider myself a business guru (3:24) Massive wealth for me is inevitable (4:26) I think systematically (7:09) What drives us (9:16) Buy in before you start (11:10) On a scale of 1-10, how committed are you to your sport or business? 7 is not an option because 7 is a cop out. Email me at [email protected] or hit me up on twitter @niyisobo and tell me why you gave yourself that number and what you think it will take for you to make it a 10. (14:58) You have to figure it out (16:27) You set your own standard (17:36) Don't worry about the how (19:33) Money represents value

Ever feel like you are stranded on a desert island with no idea how to get off of it? Listen in as I read an excerpt from "Marooned" by Robert Kraske. My take home message to you is to stay true to your dreams, desires, and goals. Most give up. Don't be like most people. Figure that out and you will be rewarded.

Are there certain emotions you feel that put you in a rut? Have no idea how to get out of them and back to being a beast? Listen to one of my live coaching calls where I go through my powerful emotion playbook again. You need to be able to quickly change unproductive emotions if you want to dominate!

What do all high performers have in common? They all know how to manage and master their emotions. If they don't, it's only a matter of time before the pressure exposes them. In order to be the best and to dominate under any circumstance, you have to have the awareness and the tools to understand and shift your emotions when you need to. In this episode, I take you into a live coaching call with my Killer Instinct group and walk one of my clients through a powerful "Emotion Playbook" exercise. Time Stamps: (2:48) What would your physical state be if your money emotion was dialled in? (4:04) The meaning of what you are focusing on (5:44) "Being broke is childish and I am quite grown" (9:10) My daughter loves the Nicki Minaj top 10 steps to success (10:17) Felix Dennis- How to get rich: one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs shares his secrets

Do you constantly develop yourself or do you just work as a technician? Listen in on a meeting with my team as I read an excerpt from The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber and make the connection between its principles and my own business.

Struggling with achieving results? It could be an operator error or it could be the design of your machine. What is a machine? Listen in on a live coaching call with my Killer Instinct group as I explain what machines are and how they can help you run your life and business. Time Stamps: (0:00) Defining the systems (2:28) Think of your life as a machine (5:27) The sub-machine (10:03) The questions to ask yourself about your machines (11:45) Example of not having the right person run the machine RESOURCES: Apply to the next Killer Instinct Coaching Group here!

Most high performers fold under the lights, they get overwhelmed with anxiety and worry when the results matter most, and it affects not just them but their teammates, their employees, their customers, and everyone involved. If you want to dominate under pressure, that means you'll have to go against your natural instincts, which is to run from that pressure. You have to teach yourself to be poised....in this episode I give you an inside look into my live coaching program where I break down the mindset standard that high performers must have and how to create your legitimate recipe for maximum confidence. Time Stamps: (0:00) Welcome to a special episode! (4:08). The Gametime Mentality (6:16) #1: There's no guarantee that you will have another shot at this (8:00) #2: Apply pressure now so you can play in the zone later (12:34) #3: Full intensity, focus, and tenacity are my standards no matter what anyone else does (20:37) #4: Full preparedness means knowing anything and everything that can happen and plans for it (26:15) What should you do when you are feeling tired (28:02) 3 parts of an emotion (29:18) #1: Body language (34:19) #2: Focus (45:07) #3: Language RESOURCES: Apply to the next Killer Instinct Coaching Group here!

Listen as I break down a Wiz Khalifa bar that prepared me for my first year in the NFL and getting in the best shape of my life.

Cal Newport is a best selling author, a tenured professor at Georgetown University, and has accomplished more in his 35 years of living than most have the courage to make their goal. In this interview, we dive into the mechanics, the mindset, and the strategy behind eliminating distractions and becoming a peak performer. He breaks down specifically how he approaches planning, why he doesn't have social media accounts, and why the advice to "follow your passion" is horrible advice and what you should do instead. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:33) Welcome, Cal! (3:16) Ability to say no greatly attributed to Cal's early success (5:55) Cal's cognitive fitness (6:38) Extreme actions get extreme results (7:34) Cal's temptation with social media (9:51) Stoicism 101 and losing your phone (11:44) Cal's definition of passion (14:58) Mastery becomes a great source of passion (17:14) What it means to be a craftsman (19:18) Stretch and destroy (21:20) Cal's explanation of Deep Work (24:16) Can you hit a wall with Deep Work? (28:09) The process of finding the goals (30:56) Lag versus Lead measures (35:00) Why most college students aren't killing it (39:20) Cal's flow state (42:07) Cal's type's of goals (45:01) Where you can find Cal- www.calnewport.com

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and to spend quality time with those close to you. The next day is about getting back to your routines and chasing your vision and goals. Listen in on a brief conversation with a few of my clients on the importance of controlling one's environment.

Listen in on an exclusive meeting with my clients as I read an excerpt from "Path of Prosperity" by James Allen and break down its message.

Do you struggle with confidence? Do you believe you have the skill but lack that assurance in yourself? It's what separates good from great. Listen as I give you a real-life example from my life how to increase your confidence and a simple but incredibly effective written exercise you can use today to start gaining more confidence. Episode 211 Time Stamps: (1:21)- Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:40)- Confidence is critical (2:18) Definition of confidence (3:35) What is a habit? (5:45) Identify problems quickly and execute plans to address those problems (6:33) Create a feeling of control (7:54) The poopy jar (9:30) Shoutout to former guest Tony Horton (11:58) Reinforce the right behavior (13:40) What problems do you have in your life? (13:52) Confidence written exercise (14:56) Email me at [email protected] and let me know how this exercise works for you RESOURCES: Do you want to learn the mindset, habits, and systems to consistently DOMINANT UNDER PRESSURE? www.imnotyou.com/killerinstinct to apply to my coaching program.

The human brain is wired to overvalue the opinions of our peers....it served us back when were roaming the African savanna, but it doesn't serve us as much now. That feeling you get when your friends talk mess about you, when your parents disapprove, or when you miss a shot in a game...That feeling paralyzes many and prevents them from taking risks or doing what is necessary. You cannot be a victim to this disease, you have to learn how to overcome the fear of others opinions...but how? How can you practically and systematically build immunity to what stops so many others? In this episode, I show you how I approach this problem. 210 Time Stamps: (1:21) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:31) Training on how to care less what others think (2:58) Name one high performer who wasn't motivated (4:00) Michael Moss: Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us (4:12) Ray Dalio: Principles (4:33) Higher versus lower self (7:36) We all have the same needs and fears (8:23) Step 1- Learn how to breathe (10:18) Mark Divine: Unbeatable Mind and Way of the SEAL (11:26) Step 2- Analyze your goals and your vision (14:25) I answer to King Zeus (15:02) Make yourself a disciple of your vision (16:20) Step 3- Put yourself in more situations where you can be judged (18:16) Remind yourself about how much people really don't care about you (22:03) Opinions that we are afraid of are literally nothing

How well do you motivate the people you lead? Do you give lavish praise or just criticize when things aren't going the way you want? In this episode, I break down a chapter in Warren Buffett's Management Secrets and give you a real life insight on how you can inspire those you lead to consistently work hard for you when given the pleasure of praise. Imnotyou.com/bookclub

Although you cannot always relate to the problems of these big name celebrities and superstars, a lot of times it's really easy to see how mentally weak some of them are and how much help they need in terms of developing a more dominate mindset and bulletproof confidence and certainty. I've done something very different in this episode, and I am sure it will rub some of you the wrong way. What I've done is taken Kendall Jenner, and broken down my strategy of how I would work with her if given a chance. I got the chance to see some of her mental weaknesses, and I know how these weaknesses will affect her if not addressed. How many "celebrities" have we seen meltdown and flame out after controversies or adversity? In the episode, I talk directly to Kendall, and give her a few doses of reality along with my prescribed course of action to help her take the game over and be mentally unstoppable. I'll be doing these celebrity reality checks on more athletes and celebrities as they expose their weaknesses to the general public, so stay tuned and give me your feedback. 209 Time Stamps: (2:05) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast (3:35) The Kardashian inspiration (6:19) The celebrity reality check and practical game plan (6:52) The reality of being a celebrity observer (7:43) What we see on tv is not always real (8:25) The celebrity breakdown of Kendall Jenner (10:26) The reality check for Kendall Jenner (10:51) "You should know that people don't like you already" (12:02) Gameplan step #1- Get you aligned (12:38) Create a scouting report (13:39) Establish a vision (15:00) Who do you think you have to be? (15:32) Establish your role in the family (16:22) Take control of your career (17:41) Create a power circle (18:01) Establish systems for areas you've decided to dominate (19:15) Create an anticipation playbook (20:18) Become comfortable making other people uncomfortable (21:20) Plan responses for every situation (22:58) Establish new emotional patterns (24:38) Increase your perspective RESOURCES: More information on the Killer Instinct Coaching Group: imnotyou.com/killerinstinct Get Ya Mind Right! ---> imnotyou.com/gymr

As you move more aggressively towards becoming the best, you'll have people who you trust and love start to take you for a joke...maybe they question you, maybe they laugh or mock your goals and visions...Maybe you're even trying to take a friend along with you towards greatness but they don't seem to be responding the way you want. How do you handle that? How do you stay focused even when they aren't taking you serious? How do you ignore that? In today's episode, I break down a simple formula and mindset that will help you to overcome that challenge. 208 Time Stamps: (1:30) Where are you at with your goals? (2:24) Story about my high school days (3:39) My college walk-on days (5:30) Reality: your family and friends do not know sh*t (6:52) Get clear on your outcome (7:24) Get clear on your why as they align with who you are (8:50) Educate yourself on your decision (10:16) Create a plan to get you there (11:10) Work your ass off daily towards your goals (13:11) Keep your mouth shut in the beginning (13:55) Show off when necessary to shut others up (14:28) Robert Greene: 50th Law (15:08) Develop an always hungry mentality (17:05) Get results RESOURCES Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/207 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Being a leader is one of those cliches, that everyone says they want to be, but no one really knows how to do. It's an art and it's simple and complex at the same time. I break down the legendary Peter Drucker in this classic book and give you my take on it.

What are the REAL reasons that you want to accomplish your goals? What are the deepest dark motivators that you don't tell anyone? It's about time you come to terms with them so you can finally become the version of yourself you are destined to be. The only way to do that is by owning who you are unapologetically. This is what Floyd does brilliantly. Listen to this episode to find out his mindset towards women, vegas and strip clubs, and why I believe that is what makes him undefeated and TBE. Click the link in bio to listen to the full episode. 206 Time Stamps: (2:30) Welcome back to the film room! (3:05) Mindset is 80% of the equation (3:32) Recap of the Floyd Mayweather Film Room Series (5:00) The battery analogy (7:37) Do you act in alignment with what you think is important? (10:48) Floyd keeps it real about his desire for money (14:10) Tim Grover- Relentless (14:35) Tiger's Downfall (16:38) Be honest with yourself (17:05) How to be more loyal to yourself (17:10) Sit down with a pen and paper and write down the reasons you do what you do (18:03) Say what you think and feel more often (19:30) Email me at [email protected] the answers to these questions (19:36) Why do you play your sport? (19:45) What are the darker reasons behind why you play your sport? (19:50) Why are you so afraid to admit those reasons? (20:05) How much more free would you be if you could be yourself? (20:21) Where in your life have you been the most fake? RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/206 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right!--- > Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Are you playing chess or checkers? Do you just take action, or is your action calculated and strategic? It's part 2, and in this episode I show you how Mayweather is 50-0 because he planned it that way and he planned it like a war general plans to win war. It's complex. I show you in this episode how to apply Floyd's mindset to be a better planner, more calculated and reach results faster without half the frustration. Episode 205 Time Stamps: (2:30) - Welcome back to the Film Room Series! (3:25)- Recap from episode 1 (4:18)- Floyd and 50 Cent (5:00)- Floyd struggles to read promo (6:48)- Marry the result, divorce the strategy (7:40)- Play chess not checkers (8:27)- The hard work illusion (9:52)- Think strategically (12:00) Don't give up on the goal, but don't marry yourself to a particular strategy (13:52) Actions impact outcomes (15:42) Embrace reality (16:40) Trust yourself rather than other people (18:32) How to become calculated and strategic like Floyd (18:37) Key 1- Define your end game and your core values (19:21) Key 2-Picture your end game every day with the emotion already being attached to it of it already being real (19:56) Key 3- Study your competition (20:16) Key 4- Craft your plans according to reality (20:51) Key 5- Adjust quickly and often if necessary (21:36) Key 6- Never relent on your end game because of doubters and naysayers (22:23) What is your ultimate end game? (22:38) What is your strategy for how you plan to get to your end game? (23:03) What is your Plan B and C? (23:14) What Faulty Believe have you been carrying around that makes you despise those people who are witty and sharp? RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/205 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

Michael Johnson is a stoic at heart and he shows why with this excerpt from his powerful autobiography. He shows us how to overcome fear by FACING it, demystifying it, and aggressively moving forward. You'll want to hear how he breaks down how he overcame his fears to become a world class sprinter and olympian.

When studying and analyzing the legendary Floyd Mayweather, one of his core principles and traits is what I call CERTAINTY. It's like confidence on steroids... It's about KNOWING from your core that you're the best. But how did he create this characteristic? And is this a quality that anyone can adopt, or is he just a cocky guy who was born that way? I show you how and why he's so certain, and how you can be the same way. Episode 204 Time Stamps: (2:30) Welcome back to the Film Room Series! (3:39) "Shyness is a fluid quality" - Robert Greene (50th Law) (5:40) Floyd. MONEY. Mayweather. (6:40) Cognitive Biases. (8:17) The "Liking-Bias" | Charlie Munger's, "Poor Charlie's Almanac" (11:44) Floyd is "arrogant" (11:55) Clip #1: "They can't mess with me" (15:47) Clip #2: There's NO ONE else. (16:45) Clip #3: So easy. (18:02) Clip #4: Dedicated to the craft. (19:01) Clip #5: I will always find a way to win. (20:11) Clip #6: Stay FOCUSED. (22:31) Clip #7: Pressure. (25:08) Clip #8: Training Affirmations. (25:40) Clip #9: "Can't no fighter beat me!" (27:03) Clip #10: Winning. (28:18) Clip #11: Victor Ortiz. (28:52) Clip #12: Manny Pacquiao. (29:29) Clip #13: Ricky Hatton. (30:27) If you want to adopt this level of Certainty, take these steps. (30:40) Step 1: The DECISION to be great. (31:37) Step 2: Work your tail off. (31:53) Step 3: NOTICE, and highlight, everything that makes you confident and certain. (32:28) Step 4: Positive Affirmations. (33:01) Question 1: What is your certainty level? (33:26) Question 2: What do you say to yourself or others, that drains your confidence? (34:00) Question 3: What is the reason why you talk yourself down? (34:45) Question 4: How will you build certainty TODAY? RESOURCES: Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/203 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

How often do you skip out on workouts, check out early in training and practice, or put off your most important projects? How much money do you think you've lost so far as a result of laziness and a lack or urgency? In this episode, I show you how to wire yourself to be different from everyone else who is lazy and puts off what is most important. I show you how to train yourself to get things done and make the progress your vision needs you to make. Episode 203 Time Stamps: (1:21) Do you procrastinate? (1:51) Rory Vaden's, "Procrastinate on Purpose" (2:57) A tough decision that caused procrastination: "Should I quit?" (4:47) We naturally AVOID PAIN to RECEIVE PLEASURE. (6:07) Are you skipping your workout today? (8:45) Did you hit the snooze button today? (11:12) How to end the procrastination and laziness that prevents you from succeeding. (12:47) You must train yourself—to continuously motivate yourself. (13:38) #1: Become GOAL-ORIENTED. (14:30) #2: Every daily action is meticulously-framed. (16:41) Investor's mentality: Asymmetrical risk and reward. (18:39) "Blood in the water" (19:37) Karen Pryor's, "Don't Shoot the Dog!" (21:44) #3: Seek extreme mentor-ship. (24:12) #4: Call yourself out—don't wait. (27:30) #5: Put your money where your mouth is! (32:06) Be afraid of the right things… RESOURCES: Want my top 100 books list? Visit imnotyou.com/bookclub Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/203 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!