
Sports Motivation Podcast
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The secret to making your habits stick (Part 2)
Today, we follow up from July's part one episode, focusing on making concrete habits. You've created some essential habits in the past. But it's time to knock your doubts and stick the specific ones that've been bugging you lately. Ready for the shift? Let's move! Episode 104 Time Stamps: (5:08) Think of a habit from the past that you've changed (5:32) Now, think of a habit that you've been trying to change, but haven't had time to do so (5:51) MIXED EMOTIONS (7:56) How I finally started waking up early in the morning... (9:48) "Mixed, neuro-associations" -Tony Robbins (10:35) What can we change, right now? (11:25) Don't wait for a tragedy to happen, in order to change. (12:35) "[People aren't ready]" -Wayne Dyer (13:32) Getting yourself SOLD! (14:51) Consider the following questions... (15:29) The WHAT: Can you identify your bad habit? (15:33) The BENEFIT: What do you get from this bad habit? (16:15) The CHANGE: What do we need to change? (17:19) The ATTACHMENT: Why do you want to keep your old habit? (17:48) The INTENTION: How can you replace the habit, but keep the intention? (19:47) The WILL: Why must this change? What must I change to? (20:18) Immediate action steps, to make yourself SOLD! (20:36) Step 1: Research (21:43) Step 2: Start small (22:22) Step 3: Explore other options that give you the same feeling like your old habit DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #104 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE Don't be shy... SHOW SOME LOVE! Leave me a message, HERE: IMNOTYOU.COM/100 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right: Stop Playing With Your Food
It's time to increase your awareness. Your opportunities at hand can slip away in the blink of an eye. It's time to go out and get what you deserve. Get Ya Mind Right!
How to deal with legitimate competition
It's the track-star in the lane next to you. It's that jersey you tip-off against. It's that look in the opponent's eyes, waiting to clash helmets with you. It's COMPETITION. You must grateful for it; never afraid. Are you ready to compete with the best? Take action on today's podcast to live FEARLESSLY. Let's go! Episode 103 Time Stamps: (4:15) Life story: "The number 13" (6:42) With competition, brings natural jealousy (7:30) How to earn that ELUSIVE state (9:30) "Bulletproofing" our efforts (9:56) Prerequisite #1: An aggressive, forward-thinking, 10x-type vision for yourself | Pete Carroll's "Win Forever" | Nick Saban's "How Good Do You Want To Be?" (11:30) Prerequisite #2: Concrete, aggressive, 3-month target goals (11:58) Prerequisite #3: Your daily list of habits (12:40) Prerequisite #4: Tracking your habits (12:50) Prerequisite #5: Weekly self-evaluation for liabilities and weaknesses (13:27) Prerequisite #6: Acquiring an accountability partner (16:00) The System, Pt. 1: Acknowledge and diagnose the EMOTION (What're you scared of?) (18:08) The System, Pt. 2: Reintroduce yourself to the REALITIES and accept them! | 50 Cent & Robert Greene's "50th Law" (21:14) The System, Pt. 3: EVALUATE your competition (23:05) The System, Pt. 4: Double down on your STRENGTHS (26:24) The System, Pt. 5: Expose and address your WEAKNESSES (29:54) The System, Pt. 6: Appreciate and RESPECT the competition (31:43) The competition will help you expand your vision! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #103 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE Don't be shy... SHOW SOME LOVE! Leave me a message, HERE: IMNOTYOU.COM/100 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Reality Check: No one cares about your goals
Reality check alert... No one cares about your goals. No one, but YOU. Don't wait on validation. Don't let a single opinion be an obstacle, or a reason for doubt. What you MUST do, is get to movin' one step closer to your goals. Move NOW! Episode 102 Time Stamps: (7:00) Reality Check #1: No one cares about your goals. (11:33) Reality Check #2: 99% of all humans think small. (18:08) Reality Check #3: Most people don't know what they want; therefore, they cannot advise you. (22:25) Action-step #1: Don't wait for validation! (22:57) Action-step #2: Reverse-engineer your goals! (25:22) Action-step #3: Move quickly! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #102 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE Don't be shy... SHOW SOME LOVE! Leave me a message, HERE: IMNOTYOU.COM/100 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right: Marry the Result, Divorce the Strategy
There's ALWAYS a way to get what you want. Some things will have to be sacrificed for your own good. Be married to the result, and be willing to divorce the strategy... Get Ya Mind Right! IMNOTYOU.COM/100
How to be "present"
To be fully focused in "clutch" situations to maximize the moment... To bounce back from an unexpected downfall. These are incredible characteristics that you can master, but first, you must earn the right to be PRESENT. 10 steps to master your next move... Take notes! Episode 101 Time Stamps: (5:39) To be "present" (12:00) An excerpt from "Relentless" by Tim Grover (13:50) Everything that you do and don't do, is preparing you for game time (18:26) Giving up your fear of failure (22:22) #1: Have clear, handwritten, mapped out goals and plans that surround all of your priorities (25:36) #2: Have a well-defined philosophy revolving around your sport | "The Score Takes Care of Itself" by Bill Walsh (28:35) #3: Prepare for each practice/training like it's a game (30:20) #4: Evaluate yourself after your performance (31:58) #5: Master the art of breathing | Ex: Mark Divine's "Tactical Breath" (35:00) #6: Have pre-scripted responses to all scenarios | My "Anticipation Playbook" (37:03) #7: Maintain your high standards (39:56) #8: Practice moments of silence (42:21) #9: Have a journal. Use it. (42:51) #10: Invest in counselling to resolve your inner conflicts DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #101 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE Don't be shy... SHOW SOME LOVE! Leave me a message, HERE: IMNOTYOU.COM/100 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
A special episode, to Get Ya Mind Right!
Due to many requests, we've created something special for our 100th episode. Use this compilation of our entire 25 GYMRM's to motivate you during workouts, runs, or free time. Words cannot express my gratitude towards your continual support for this podcast. So with that being said, I wanna hear back from YOU! I've created a link to a webpage for you to leave a special voice recording. How has this podcast helped you? What are your favorite parts? I wanna hear about your GROWTH! In return, another special episode will be released, featuring each and every one of you. Much love! IMNOTYOU.COM/100 Episode 100 Time Stamps: (6:50) GYMRM #1: Praise Yourself (11:52) GYMRM #2: Focus on the feeling (15:08) GYMRM #3: "Primetime" Confidence (28:11) GYMRM #4: How to be grateful (34:24) GYMRM #5: One Thousand Burpees (37:27) GYMRM #6: Growth Over Comfort (40:00) GYMRM #7: Thank God for Adversity (42:56) GYMRM #8: The Training G-Code (48:51) GYMRM #9: The Power of Vision (51:09) GYMRM #10: Train Like Ray Allen (52:40) GYMRM #11: Be the Lion (54:54) GYMRM #12: How to kill negative beliefs (1:00:17) GYMRM #13: Make It EASY (1:06:42) GYMRM #14: Overcome "Olympic" style obstacles (1:12:34) GYMRM #15: Shout Out To Clinton Chalk & The New England Blazers (1:18:40) GYMRM #16: Why I cried at a football game (1:30:43) GYMRM #17: Reality Check (1:37:25) GYMRM #18: Daily Morning Visualization (1:46:40) GYMRM #19: How to be a leader (1:52:42) GYMRM #20: Ignore the chatter and FOCUS like Lil Wayne (2:00:20) GYMRM #21: Put your problems in a chokehold (2:05:29) GYMRM #22: The Worst Enemy To Your Mission (2:09:59) GYMRM #23: Heaven or Hell (2:23:12) GYMRM #24: Be Delusional (2:30:24) GYMRM #25: Dear Mama DISCOVER Leave us a message! Click here: IMNOTYOU.COM/100 Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #100 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Dear Mama
It's important to take some time, to appreciate those who give you their unconditional support in everything that you do. Think of these people during your workout routine today. Hit them up and give them thanks. Then keep it pushing! Thank you, Mama, this one's for you. Get Ya Mind Right!
Why you need to delete your social media accounts
Can you stand in line at a grocery store without checking your phone? As you use social media, think about the benefit(s) it brings to you. Is scrolling through Instagram helping you reach your ultimate goal? Trim the negatives… Listen up and re-evaluate! Episode 99 Time Stamps: (5:25) Avoiding the "herd mentality" (6:03) Your ability to FOCUS will be the reason you do (or don't) reach your goals (7:15) Your inability to FOCUS will be your ruin (8:35) What's standing in the way of your focus? (9:35) Stop and think... Why do YOU use social media? (10:13) The "Craftsman Approach" from Cal Newport's "Deep Work" (Chapter: "Quit Social Media") (11:55) Potential positive impacts of social media (12:20) Potential negative impacts of social media | Napoleon Hill's "Outwitting the Devil" (17:31) You can delete me too if you need to! (18:51) "Happiness is tied directly to how 'in control' you feel" | Brian Tracy's "Maximum Achievement" (19:19) How I feel while spending time on social media (21:15) "Steer clear of anything that isn't helping you get to where you wanna go" | Carli Lloyd's "When Nobody Was Watching" (23:40) Want a shoutout? Tell me your commitments from this episode! Email me at [email protected] DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #99 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
How to be a leader, Part 1 (Why your teammates won't listen to you)
If you're the leader within your squad, you MUST knock these issues. Today's episode is all about motivating others the right way. Practice. Change. MOVE! Episode 98 Time Stamps: (4:00) How do you feel when THIS happens? (5:25) COMPASSION (6:42) Shake the judgements (7:10) Your future self can judge you (7:57) Develop compassion through MEDITATION | HEADSPACE (8:57) Practice through conscious LISTENING (9:51) Don't judge yourself! (11:36) What are some situations where you've lacked leadership? DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #98 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Meditation through HEADSPACE SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Be Delusional
It's all about that exponential growth... that explosive learning. You gotta be FAST. Be QUICK. You got the juice. Prove it! Get Ya Mind Right!
How to feel more confident every day
On a scale from one to ten, what level of confidence are you feeling right now? Is your level of confidence helping you move forward towards your goal? Learn how to create new rules for yourself, and celebrate your successes along the road. Let's GO! Episode 97 Time Stamps: (2:45) CONFIDENCE (4:00) Why you feel less confident than them (7:45) A call with my client | What brings you maximum confidence? (11:33) A set of questions for your own self-reflection (13:58) Creating new RULES for yourself (14:23) Your level of confidence is fully in YOUR control (15:05) Identify what your current rules are (16:32) Identify fraudulent and non-beneficial rules (18:34) An example from my personal life (21:00) No mistakes in life. Only lessons. (23:33) Some RULES to acquire for CONFIDENCE (30:25) Celebrate your successes! (31:32) "Don't Shoot the Dog!" by Karen Pryor | Reinforcement! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #97 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program STAY MOTIVATED Program (Ends Friday 10/21/16): CLICK HERE SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
How to master your self-talk
There's only communication that works, and communication that doesn't. Today's episode is all about mastering your self-talk. How do you speak to yourself as you handle a negative situation? Are you hard on yourself? Are you easy on yourself? Think about it for a second… Regardless of what you may have thought before; it's not about the 'positive' or 'negative' anymore. It's about EFFECTIVE and REAL communication with your inner self. That's what will get you through your toughest moments. Episode 96 Time Stamps: (3:00) INFLUENCE (5:10) A misconception about staying positive | Knowing what works for you (9:12) AFFIRMATIONS | Does anybody know how to speak Russian? (10:56) How to improperly communicate to yourself | "Downing ourselves" (12:56) ALIGN & REDIRECT (18:15) #1: Identifying a motivator from the past or present in your life (21:25) #2: What did this person say, that made you feel "empowered"? (22:19) #3: What things did this person not say? (22:47) #4: How did you feel after interacting with this person? (23:45) #5: Identifying a person with great intentions, but no motivating factor (24:13) #6: Repeat #3 (24:24) #7: What did this person not do? (24:45) #8: Repeat #4 (25:25) #9: Identifying a situation where you beat yourself up (or felt bad about yourself) (26:03) #10: What are some things that you'd specifically say to yourself during these occasions? (What does the conversation in your head sound like?) (26:27) #11: How does this make you feel? (26:54) #12: How would you really like to feel, after you've made your mistake? (28:15) #13: What would you have to say to yourself, in order to get yourself to feel empowered to ACT? (30:15) #14: Identifying at least four situations in which you normally have a disempowering conversation with yourself (31:12) #15: Create detailed descriptions of the conversation that you will have with yourself, to get you empowered to take ACTION DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #96 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program STAY MOTIVATED Program (Ends Friday 10/21/16): CLICK HERE SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Heaven or Hell
Procrastination? Laziness? Self-doubt? Excuses? ... Don't avoid the pain. Today's visualization track will give you the extra push to take ACTION. Don't choose to be weak. Stop running from problems... It's time to MOVE! LET'S GO!! IMNOTYOU.COM/STAYMOTIVATED
7 reasons why you lack motivation
Motivation... any successor's greatest feat. We all could use that push, right? Today I bring you seven ways to know whether or not you acquire motivation. Acknowledge, learn, act. Your success will rely on your degree of motivation. This ain't for everybody... Anyone willing to prove me wrong? Episode 95 Time Stamps: (4:14) "What really makes people successful and powerful in life, is their degree of MOTIVATION. I can repeat it one hundred times, but it's true every time I say it. When you are motivated, when you are emotionally engaged, you learn faster. What takes someone ten years to learn, you can learn in two years. When you are emotionally engaged in something, you can push past any obstacles. That is something you can control." -Greene (6:38) Why you aren't motivated, pt. 1: You have low standards | Creating an identity | "How Good Do You Want to Be?" by Nick Saban (9:15) Why you aren't motivated, pt. 2: You're afraid of anxiety (10:45) Why you aren't motivated, pt. 3: You can't follow through with routines | "Above the Line" by Urban Meyer (14:25) Why you aren't motivated, pt. 4: You hang around "average" people (18:49) Why you aren't motivated, pt. 5: You don't have any disciples (21:13) Why you aren't motivated, pt. 6: You live life like it's a marathon (23:20) Why you aren't motivated, pt. 7: You don't have an anti-vision (28:08) Announcement: STAY MOTIVATED! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #95 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
How to control your emotions
As we revisit the importance of controlling your emotions, in today's episode, you can expect an immediate change. With your full attention and self awareness, we'll combat your areas of struggle with strategies and habits to help you dominate your emotions. Remember, you may have an "off-day" once in a while... but, you're the disc jockey in the club. Switch up the record and scratch that negative vibe! Episode 94 Time Stamps: (2:28) A moment of appreciation: shoutout to David! (3:35) Thinking of an area of struggle (7:00) Conscious mind | Subconscious mind | Superconscious mind (9:19) The "thinker" and the "prover" (9:57) Thinking of emotions as patterns/habits (12:18) The 3 elements to every emotion | BODY | FOCUS | LANGUAGE | "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins (17:12) Creating your playback | What emotions do you feel constantly? (18:12) Developing a strategy to combat every emotion (19:41) Interrupting the pattern | "Pre-Suasion" by Robert Cialdini (25:50) Primetime! (27:15) My personal blueprint | Questions for reflection (32:03) Ideas to begin immediate ACTION (42:48) The harshest reality: Emotions just don't matter sometimes (44:40) YOU'RE THE DJ! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #94 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: The Worst Enemy To Your Mission
"On a mission, your worst enemy is idle time...." You must not waste time. If you are, please do not expect to dominate. Let's go. Get Ya Mind Right. imnotyou.com
How to get rid of doubt
An interview with one of my favorite artists in the game, Nipsey Hussle, sparked an important topic of conversation for today's episode. DOUBT... We all have it! The most important part, yet the hardest, is to overcome your doubts. Some dreams seem unreachable, don't they? Think you aren't good enough for the team? Are you thinking twice about stacking more weight on your bar? I promise you... As long as you pay attention to these steps, and you take action, you will witness your doubts fade away. So... think you got what it takes? Episode 92 Time Stamps: (2:10) "Nipsey Hussle's Top 10 Rules for Success" via YouTube (3:10) More than the music: What hip-hop means to me (6:36) MINDSET | Having "unlimited potential" | A story about my brother, Tunde (14:04) The future is unlimited | A story about my friends (17:34) Moving on what you want (18:10) No failure, only RESULTS (18:55) Some things just don't make sense... | A brief story about Drew Brees (20:15) The SYSTEM | Action steps to rid doubt (20:35) Step 1: Identify the goal, objectively (22:00) Step 2: Tie the goal to the vision (23:00) Step 3: Cultivate positive emotions around your goal (23:50) Step 4: Eliminate all causes of doubt! (25:08) Step 5: Create and modify plans consistently | GPS! (26:10) Step 6: Identify chokeholds quickly and aggressively (28:40) Step 7: KEEP TRACK OF YOUR WINS (29:19) Step 8: Constant reminders of great successors (30:05) Step 9: Don't self-judge for doubt (31:38) Step 10: Create written solutions and plans DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #93 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Ryan Michler: Iraqi Combat Veteran, Founder of Order of Man
Amongst being an Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the founder of his movement "Order of Man", Ryan Michler is also a proud husband and father, and it shows! Ryan keeps it real in today's conversation as he reveals a few mistakes that he's made, causing an important turn of events. Heartbreak, discovery, improvement, rebuild, then creation... Expect a thorough explanation of Ryan's mission, fueled by crucial principles that he has gained throughout his time in the military. Wanna know what it takes to be a leader? Do you have the courage to overcome life's most traumatic obstacles? Thanks to Ryan, all you gotta do is tune in! Episode 92 Time Stamps: (3:13) "Order of Man" (6:18) The occasional "burn-out" (7:35) Ryan's WAKE-UP-CALL | Marriage | Working on SELF (12:40) Your day starts the night before (16:46) Cold hard facts from harsh realities | Immediate results! | "Objectives and tactics" (90-day period) (21:14) Ryan's military-mindset | DISCIPLINE | "YES" or "NO" | PREPARATION (26:18) What do you, wanna BE? (27:34) The MARGIN (30:58) Top qualities of a leader | VISION | DECISIVENESS | ACTION (33:18) Overcoming tragedies | Knowing the difference between mental emotions versus a mental illness | RESILIENCY (What is this lesson teaching me?) (37:55) Ryan's most important daily habits | SILENCE | AFFIRMATIONS | VISUALIZATION | EXERCISE | SCRIBE | Refer to Hal Elrod's "Miracle Morning" (41:23) Self-communication | Knowing your abilities | Having the will to experiment | Having MANTRAS (45:48) 2 core beliefs Ryan would instil in his kids | Always doing what's right; expecting the consequence | Taking ACTION CONNECT Ryan's Website: www.OrderOfMan.com iTunes Podcast: "Order of Man" Facebook Group: Order of Man (Group for Males) SHOW LOVE! Today's blod post can be found here: Episode #92 Blog Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Put your problems in a chokehold
As problems may arise, you gotta ACT. Fast. You can't ignore what must be done! If you don't consistently face your problems, they'll come back to bite you. And they'll bite HARD... So, you gonna last? Or let the problems outlast you? Get ya mind right!!
7 routines every athlete MUST have
Do you have a routine for everything you do? Do you wake up with a set of routines to begin your day? Is there a pregame routine you must do before you lace up your shoes? These questions are important for you guys. Having a routine for the things that you do, develops discipline over the long term. With a conscious, focused effort in your routines, you will get what you deserve. Today, here's seven of them that you MUST have (if you don't already). It's never too late to kick your old habits aside... You ready? Episode 91 Time Stamps: (2:22) A moment of appreciation: Aaron Jones (5:25) Quick reality check | Having a systematic plan (9:18) An excerpt: "The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players" by Pat Riley (16:40) MUST have routines, #1: The pre-practice routine | "Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion" by Pete Carroll (18:02) MUST have routines, #2: The pre-game routine (18:27) MUST have routines, #3: The post-practice routine (19:11) MUST have routines, #4: The morning routine (19:21) MUST have routines, #5: The evening routine (19:41) MUST have routines, #6: The week-starter routine (20:39) MUST have routines, #7: The month-starter routine | Conscious planning (23:08) Resistance (why you won't do this...) (26:05) Identify a weakness or soft-area of your own (27:51) HIT ME UP! Email me at [email protected] and tell me which routines you have not set up... Any questions? (28:54) Which routine will you attack? Why? DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #91 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
The dangers of setting "realistic" and "reasonable" goals
With goal setting, comes an overwhelming feeling within all of us. Some goals may be too big to chase after, while others seem too far from possible. As we tackle today's episode, I discuss the dangers of goal setting, followed by action steps you can take to tackle your biggest fears. Expect a learning lesson from your previous mistakes. Be aware of the mistakes other's learn from. Set a new target. Crush it. Episode 90 Time Stamps: (9:53) Are you afraid to fail? (10:38) The confidence that you need doesn't come from the PLAN (21:00) BULLETPROOF CONFIDENCE (22:57) Anxiety... Your best friend! (25:27) Immediate action step: don't set low goals anymore! (26:13) Using others' experiences to cut-out unnecessary mistakes (28:16) Use your own mistakes as FEEDBACK (29:31) Winning consecutive championships (31:37) "If I can't, I MUST. If I can, I WILL." (32:00) Visualization practice | The NEW target... DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #90 Blog SHOW LOVE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Ignore the chatter and FOCUS like Lil Wayne
Today's episode features a snippet from an interview with Lil Wayne on UNDISPUTED... I'm challenging you to find out what your true PURPOSE is in life. Stand up for yourself. BETTER yourself. Alright? Let's get it.
3 books every athlete must read (Part 4)
As we continue the most important habit that every athlete MUST keep, I bring you three more crucial books to read in today's episode. Using books from Pete Carroll, Brian Tracy, and George Mumford, we'll cover topics highlighting the essence of communication, the power of clarity, and confronting your own "self-critic". Keep flipping those pages, and take ACTION. Episode 89 Time Stamps: (7:20) "Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion" by Pete Carroll | Communication | Positive affirmations | Creating your philosophy (22:47) "Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time" by Brian Tracy | CLARITY | Planning in advance (34:00) "The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance" by George Mumford | The gift of desperation | Lighting your tail on fire | Silencing your self-critic Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #89 Blog 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
7 most common challenges when pursuing your goals (and how to overcome them)
On the pathway to success, there will be roadblocks. That's for certain. Today's episode highlights 7 of your most common challenges, with solutions for overcoming each one. I know you have a specific dream within you; yet feelings of uncertainty, doubt, or fear may blind your vision. Are you ready to overcome? Let's GO! Episode 88 Time Stamps: (2:19) A moment of appreciation: Thank you for the review, "KFay222" Much love! (5:50) The objective of life (7:47) An intro to 7 problems you may encounter on the road to your goals (8:33) "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems" -Biggie (10:05) Challenge #1: Lack of motivation (13:36) "Being broke is childish, and I'm quite grown" - Jay-Z (15:27) Challenge #2: Being "unsure" of your strategy (18:51) Learning by speaking out loud | "Managing One's Self" by Peter Drucker (23:00) Challenge #3: Setbacks and unforeseen obstacles (26:28) Challenge #4: Low money (33:08) Challenge #5: Fear of failure (40:12) Challenge #6: Comparing yourself to others (44:03) Challenge #7: Feeling alone/lost/stuck DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #88 Blog SHOW LOVE! 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: How to be a leader
We're starting the week off with a strong transition from living as a follower, to becoming a leader. It's time to stick and follow through to achieve our desired results. Whatever it takes. Step your game UP.
How to deal with negative friends
For you to get results that you don't have, you're gonna have to do some things that you don't normally do. I'm here with another reality check, involving the people in your life that you hang around with the most. Listening to this episode will result in a sharper awareness of today's "drifter", who may be included in your everyday circle. With ruthless self-evaluation, and steps to help you stay free of negativity, your willingness to walk away from any situation will be your most powerful tool in life. Episode 87 Time Stamps: (2:30) A moment of appreciation: Thank you for your review, ThatGirl107.1! Wish the best of luck to you and your volleyball team! (7:39) "Drifters" | "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill (16:23) A predictable/relatable stage in your personal life (21:08) An introduction to the "understanding" stage (22:09) Your circle MATTERS (deeply) (25:41) Creating your "Friend Inventory" (32:20) The important "sit-down" with your friends | Tell 'em your goals! (37:00) Turning negative situations into advantageous ones (37:37) Create a list of attributes/values of great friends that you want to be around (40:30) Start conversations with people, when it feels right (41:15) GO to events and seminars (42:12) Listen. Read. Constantly. (44:00) Test/challenge your conviction (45:05) Steeping your goals! (50:37) Make TOUGH decisions | Always be willing to walk away | "The 50th Law" by 50 Cent & Robert Greene DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #87 Blog SHOW LOVE! 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Charlie " The Spaniard" Brenneman: Pro MMA Fighter, "A Fighter's Mindset" Podcast
In my conversation with Charlie Brenneman, aka "The Spaniard", we discuss benefits within mentors, dealing with losses, the importance of reading, and coaching athletes that may seem to 'have it all'... yet still lack confidence. Also, as we feature his new Podcast, "A Fighter's Mind", Charlie insists to change that "I should" to "I did". Welcome the IMNOTYOU squad, Charlie! Episode 86 Time Stamps: (4:15) Charlie's background | "2x silver, aka 2x loser" (7:37) How Charlie gained the courage to quit his job to pursue a fighting career (10:48) The importance of a MENTOR | Shoutout to Frankie Edgar & Eddie Alvarez (14:01) Post-teacher life | Sacrifice (15:50) Commonalities within top athletes (opposed to your expectations!) (17:00) How to deal with losses (19:15) Systematic living | Charlie's "Elements of excellence" (5 principles of living) (22:11) Coaching an athlete through identifying values (25:21) "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins (25:40) How simplicity can make a GREAT day (26:49) ROUTINE (27:19) Charlie's philosophy on winning and losing | "If I could look across the cage and think, 'You're gonna get tired before I'm gonna get tired', that was the only thing I needed to know" -The Spaniard (29:54) Advice for that specific athlete who seems to have it all, but still lacks confidence (32:07) "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday | "Sweeping the floor" (32:31) Why Charlie reads, and you should, too! (35:29) The Spaniard's favourite books | "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson | "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho | "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg | "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek (37:58) Every day MUST's! -> Get up super early and drink a gallon of water (43:14) What you can expect in Charlie's new Podcast, "A Fighter's Mindset" (44:48) Cael Sanderson, Jordan Burroughs, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson CONNECT Charlie's Website: charlie-brenneman.com iTunes Podcast: "A Fighter's Mindset" Facebook: spaniardmma Instagram: @mmaspaniard Twitter: @spaniardmma YouTube: charliespaniard's channel SHOW LOVE! Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #86 Blog Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Daily Morning Visualization
Today's episode is a throwback... A visualization track that I created years ago, that is used to prime me for the day, and move me aggressively towards my goals. What questions do you need to ask yourself each morning in order to dominate each day? Get ya mind right Monday. Let's go.
How to change your beliefs, Part 1
How you do anything, is how you do everything... And how you do anything, ladies and gentlemen, depends on your BELIEF system. Today's episode is the most important of them all, and I say this with confidence. If your reality is composed of what you truly believe in, why not create the strongest set of beliefs? I strongly encourage a keen sense of awareness throughout this episode, followed by excellent note-taking. For maximum results, hit the replay button! Let's GO! Episode 85 Time Stamps: (3:23) Breaking down BELIEFS (4:20) Can you relate to these questions of self-reflection? (5:45) Our consciousness is unlimited | "7 Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra | "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield (6:58) Identifying what beliefs are (9:13) "Keeping it real" with yourself (13:45) Influence and change beliefs though EMOTION (19:25) #1: Side-step your conscious mind! (22:33) #2: Overwhelm your conscious, and subconscious, mind! (27:09) #3: Persuade yourself with reason and logic! (30:25) #4: Repetition! (33:27) #5: Manipulating your environment! (41:51) Starting the action (43:31) A series of questions to kick-start your new changes DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #85 Blog SHOW LOVE! 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Jaret Grossman: Life and Business Coach, Founder of Muscle Prodigy
Today's episode features my man Jaret Grossman. If you're interested in complete transformation, through; career empowerment, financial stability, relationships, emotional mastery, physical health, spiritual connection, mental training, or contribution, you may want to take notes. Jaret is 28 years young, yet carries the wisdom of a 100 year old human being. I used to watch Jaret's YouTube videos during workouts in the New Orleans training room... With that being said, I'm truly, truly humbled to have him on the show today! Episode 84 Time Stamps: (3:43) Jaret's background (5:56) Mentors | Starting businesses (8:45) Objective feedback (13:37) Uncomfortable conversations (15:25) The "WHY" > The "HOW" | Intuition (21:00) Transformations in everything | Ongoing discovery through self-reflection (24:41) Who do you look up to? (34:15) Sharpening your intuition | Having "powers" (36:32) Finding that "sweet spot" (44:13) Pain's boomerang effect (47:34) Breaking free from certain constraints | "What's my purpose?" | Focusing on positives before negatives (50:45) Jaret's selection of life-changing books | "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill | "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill | "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie | "Secret Millionaires Club" by Warren Buffet | "God is a Verb" by David Cooper (55:20) The "invisible bridge" CONNECT Jaret's Website: jaretgrossman.com (Free Book!) Muscle Prodigy Website: muscleprodigy.com YouTube: jaretgrossman's channel SHOW LOVE! Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #84 Blog Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Reality Check
In today's GYRM episode, I share a special message with soccer player Dante from Sterling Heights, MI. Think about the realities of how you spend your time, and what fruits you plan to reap from your time spent. Time is valuable. use it accordingly. Enjoy the Monday, and get ya mind right!
How to make affirmations that actually work
It's time to review your affirmations, ladies and gentlemen. Having strong affirmations will allow you to crush your goals with unbeatable confidence. It's primetime. No more doubts, lazy days, or excuses... If you have weak affirmations, you will not follow through. Let's build a strong foundation for exponential success. Step one, listen to today's episode. Step two, listen to it again, while taking notes. Step three, CRUSH it. I know you're ready... so let's get to work! Episode 83 Time Stamps: (5:19) Results that you can expect with affirmations (15:06) Conscious mind vs. Subconscious mind | "Psychology of Winning" by Denis Waitley | "Mind Magic" by Marta Hiatt (17:54) How to incorrectly perceive affirmations (20:25) "Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Einstein (22:34) Flooding yourself with positive thoughts and infusing them with powerful emotions (23:05) Feeding your subconscious mind as you sleep (26:11) Types of affirmations: #1) Affirmative beliefs about reality (27:02) Types of affirmations: #2) Describing how you want something to be (28:10) Types of affirmations: #3) Persuading yourself into believing something new | "How Quantum Physicists Build New Beliefs" by Greg Kuhn (29:31) PRIMETIME (31:09) VISUALIZATION (34:14) The SPIN CYCLE aka the CLEANSER TECHNIQUE (37:10) Understanding the difference between imagination and conscious thoughts (39:34) Repetition! (40:40) How I use affirmations, daily (45:40) My personal G-CODE! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #83 Blog SHOW LOVE! 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
How to deal with failure
Failure, ladies and gentlemen, can drown you in defeat within seconds. All it takes is one bad pass... One missed free throw... Just, one, mistake. However, if you wanna think unlike today's average athlete, you gotta embrace these unfortunate events. As Larry Hagner focuses on teaching his kids how to "fail properly", you must look at your defeats as lessons to learn from. 8 key steps to never lose... Tune in! Episode 82 Time Stamps: (6:28) "FAILURE" (8:55) 8 steps to properly rebound from a failure (9:38) #1: Give yourself permission to "feel bad" (11:52) #2: Bust down your beliefs! (15:51) #3: Lessening the blow (18:19) #4: Convert the negative beliefs (20:27) #5: Identify what you have learned! | Questions to ask yourself... (28:39) #6: Identify a new target (30:47) #7: Create a GPS (31:38) #8: Identify your new G-Code! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #82 Blog SHOW LOVE! 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Why I cried at a football game
You can learn a lot from kids....Especially kids playing football. In this GYMR episode, I break down one of the top 10 most memorable moments in my life and why it will make you a better athlete.
How to handle stress
Let's start today's topic with a couple quick questions... What's stressing you out right now? Okay, next question... What stresses you out the MOST? Ladies and gentlemen, STRESS heavily afflicts every single one of us. It's dangerous, and could seriously cause problems somewhere down the road. In this episode, I aim to minimize your stresses by developing a healthier conscience. Just like the great Napoleon once said, "There shall be NO ALPS!" Episode 81 Time Stamps: (5:00) "Performing Under Pressure" (5:47) There are no "good/bad events" (7:47) The effect of cortisol on our bodies (10:01) Breaking down the B.E.A.R.! (14:51) What stresses us out the most? (16:23) "There shall be NO ALPS!" (20:19) Seven practical ways to deal with stress (20:40) #1: Gather pictures of historical figures who've accomplished incredible feats, and hang them up in your work-space (21:23) An excerpt from Frederick Douglass' narrative | Comparing YOUR stresses/fears (23:40) #2: Read auto/biographies of historical times where people were grossly mistreated (ex: holocaust, slavery), for studying purposes (24:42) #3: Attach a monumental meaning to your work/mission | Create a sense of urgency! (27:02) #4: Creating new standards - "Unproductive emotions must be dealt with immediately" | The EMOTION PLAYBOOK (31:00) #5: Getting yourself a mentee (34:19) #6: Inventory your fears and stresses every day! (37:58) #7: Being deliberate about what you decide things mean DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #81 Blog SHOW LOVE! 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Larry Hagner: Founder of the "Good Dad Project"
Today's episode is extra extra special for me. As a proud father, my talk here with Larry Hagner leaves me humbled, and excited to put new practices into use. The founder of the "Good Dad Project" labels himself as just another father who's inexperienced, yet motivated to improve... and Larry does just that! With more than 75 guests on his podcast, Larry gives us fair rules and tips on how to raise our kids correctly. I'm excited to say that this episode includes a main focus on being the best father you can be, as you watch your kids play their sport. If you're still too young to be a father, listen with awareness. If you're a father listening to today's episode, embrace the honesty, and take notes! Much love! Episode 80 Time Stamps: (4:00) Larry's background/journey | A childhood without a real father figure (12:48) A parallel childhood story with that "Just Friends" movie, featuring Ryan Reynolds (16:44) Story: "Are you tired of being a 'fatty' yet?" | Another parallel childhood story with a "Dead Poet Society" movie reference (17:46) "Would you like to dance?" (21:00) Advice to that kid who thinks that they still aren't good enough! (27:52) Making amends with both of my parents | "I blame for a lot of things, but I blame well" (36:38) Leveraging gratitude! (43:06) Clichè terms that suck (47:18) "Take a seat. Enjoy. Let the coaches do their job." | Best athletes have parents that are ____ ! (58:20) Teaching my kids how to fail properly (1:05:48) "Unbeatable Mind" by Mark Divine | "8 Weeks to SEALFIT" by Mark Divine | "Extreme Ownership" by Jacko Willink | "The One Thing" by Gary Keller | "Raising Men" by Eric Davis (1:11:14) Larry's roundtable of greats, featuring Leonidas, Bruce Lee and God CONNECT Larry's Website: GoodDadProject Podcast: "Good Dad Project Podcast" Larry's Book: "Dad's Edge" on Amazon Sign Up for Mark Divine's event for June 24th, 2017: SIGN UP HERE (Use Promo Code "GOODDAD10" in all caps for 10% off!) SHOW LOVE! Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #80 Blog Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Shout Out To Clinton Chalk & The New England Blazers
This is a special shout out to a fan of the Sports Motivation Podcast and his baseball team, the New England Blazers. In this message, I share the 3 things that they MUST focus on if they want to become the best athletes they can be. If you are interested in having me record a special video or podcast episode for someone you know, please email me at [email protected] and I'll make it happen! Enjoy...
Aaron Walker: Founder of "View From The Top"
In today's episode, please welcome Aaron Walker, aka "Big A"! As a man of faith, Aaron talks about life-changing experiences, a "can-do" mentality, mastermind groups, choosing to be happy, connecting people, and showing love, while dropping a handful of book-titles. Big A gives us a hell of an episode today, so be excited! Episode 79 Time Stamps: (3:24) Aaron's story; 12 businesses, 38 years of experience, 7 masterminds, 36 years married, and a life-changing experience behind the wheel (12:40) The CAN-DO mentality | "CAN'T couldn't do it, and COULD did it all" - Aaron's Mom (18:21) Carol Dweck's Book "Mindset" | Masterminding (25:55) Greg McKeon's "Essentialism" | Determining you "WHY" and your "WANT" (29:36) Rory Vaden's "Procrastinate on Purpose" | "Priority Dilution" (31:36) Looking for ways to be significant in the lives of other people (39:37) Aaron's list of main priorities | Aaron's simple and effective business strategy he's been using for years and years (46:20) Wisdom can be worthless without (this)! OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie "Give and Take" by Adam Grant "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" by Gary Vaynerchuk "The Science of Being Well" by Wallace D. Wattles CONNECT Aaron's website: ViewFromtheTop.com Twitter: @VFTCoach Email: [email protected] Phone (He's waiting on your call!): 615-207-3018 SHOW LOVE! Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #79 Blog Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! *BONUS* Aaron has a SPECIAL GIFT for you guys! Free of charge... CLICK HERE!
Jim Harshaw Jr: "Wrestling With Success"
Jim Harshaw Jr. is a Division 1 All-American wrestler, a speaker, consultant, and founder of the "Wrestling With Success" Podcast, among many other achievements. Jim and I discuss the importance of hard-work despite common beliefs, as well as the importance of embracing failure along your journey to success. He's also responsible for a TED Talk, which you'll be able to check out in the full description of today's blog. Episode 78 Time Stamps: (7:47) The qualities that helped Jim persevere | Hard Work, Learning, Mindset (13:36) Out-working everyone | Pain now, or pain later? (20:52) Failure is NECESSARY for success | knowing the process, and the outcome (28:09) The root cause of perfection (31:17) Advice for individuals who lack support | surrounding yourself with great people to model | relating to the greats (34:51) Jim's most influential books 1. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie (Link to Amazon) 2. "Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday (Link to Amazon) 3. "How to Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins (Link to Amazon) 4. "The Power of Thinking Big" by Thomas Abreu (Link to Amazon) (37:33) Jim's "dream-roundtable" with Tony Robbins, Cael Sanderson and Elon Musk DISCOVER Jim's main website: jimharshawjr.com "Wrestling with Success" Podcast: View in iTunes Social Media: FaceBook | Instagram | Twitter SHOW LOVE! Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #78 Blog Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure?CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Overcome "Olympic" style obstacles
Watching the olympics? If you are, you may have caught the 10k race, with winner Mo Farah overcoming an obstacle that would have curbed many others. I took away a very powerful lesson from watching the race...Obstacles are only obstacles if you let them be. Enjoy today's episode!
How to overcome being a perfectionist
What thoughts come to mind when you hear the word, "perfection"? It's a heavy word, and it carries expectations with it. Few benefits may come with being detail-oriented, but it's quite dangerous to consider yourself to be a "perfectionist". Tune in to this episode to find out why, and how you can overcome a lifestyle driven by this attitude. We're breaking it down to a science today, folks. Have a pen handy, and let's go! Episode 77 Time Stamps: (2:18) Special iTunes review shoutout to Dan Villarreal. I appreciate you and your support! (5:06) The portrayal of being a "perfectionist" (6:10) A personal, NFL story on the New Orleans Saints (9:00) Associating with pain or pleasure (15:36) Attacking the perfectionist attitude (15:53) 1: Understand the difference between high standards and perfectionism (16:36) 2: Create a new standard; a new philosophy around failure/success/challenges (18:18) 3: No longer associate yourself as a "perfectionist" (18:54) 4: WRITE down every mistake you've ever made (that you can remember) | associate pleasure with your mistakes! (23:41) 5: Praise yourself for your effort (28:16) 6: Have a face-face conversation with your parents (31:21) 7: Approach your goals/results as if you are a scientist | use the scientific method! (35:07) MAJOR beliefs that have helped me through the years... Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #77 Blog 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Abel James: Founder of "Fat-Burning Man"
In today's episode, Abel and I discuss crucial topics like dietary misconceptions, how you should really eat, exploring a vegan lifestyle, and the importance of visualization on your way to success. Abel is the founder of "Fat-Burning Man", a show to help individuals develop a better lifestyle by improving all aspects of health, based on personal research (and not what the doctor says). Can you drop 20 pounds in 30 days? If it seems impossible, maybe you shouldn't listen to this podcast... But if you do, you'll thank me later. Take notes, and tune in! Episode #76 Time Stamps: (11:35) Dietary habits of legendary athletes (16:45) Adapting to specific food categories (22:25) How Abel eats for massive energy, fat-burning, and blissful-living (26:41) The best thing to do when injured (29:38) The truth about carbohydrates (32:17) The struggle to stick to a vegan diet | dealing with peer pressure (34:55) Eating your fruits WHOLE (39:15) Creating an environment for success (44:42) Abel's morning routine | Visualization | Active meditation (49:47) 3 books that changed Abel's life Visit Abel's main website here: Fat-Burning Man 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure?CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Make It EASY
Many times we approach goals like they are "hard" or "difficult" or out of our reach. We must approach our goals with the expectation of winning. Completely ignoring the idea of failure. Listen to this episode and find out how you can start approaching you "hard" goals like they are easy.
3 books every athlete must read (Part 3)
As a sequel to the part one episode back in March, I bring to you three more essential books that you MUST read. As you may already know, I'm a firm believer in the power of reading. If you're enjoying your day-off, pick up on of these three books and strengthen your mind! Episode 75 Time Stamps: (4:00) "The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success" by Darren Hardy (9:30) "The Focal Point: A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals" by Brian Tracy (14:06) "Psychocybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life" by Maxwell Maltz Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #75 Blog 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure? CLICK HERE
Mark Divine: Founder and CEO of SEALFIT, NY Times Best Selling Author
In today's podcast, we welcome Mark Divine to the squad. Mark is a New York Times best-selling author, CEO/founder of SEALFIT and NavySeals.com, a former Navy Seal (retiring as a commander in 2011), with an exceptional expertise in mediation and visualization. I'm more than excited to introduce Mr. Divine, as our conversation is filled with key pointers to improve your game. Mark can help you transform your life, as he was taught to "EMBRACE the suck". This man finds joy in hardships, and you can too. Think about it for a second... If you can learn to love doing things that you're afraid of, 'hard work' will NOT be an obstacle. As important as one's work ethic can be, Mark's philosophy on visualization (and the power of concentration) is a personal KEY to my definition of success. Ready for the transformation? Take notes, then take action! Episode 74 Time Stamps: (3:51) Mark's background story (10:17) Using visualization to accomplish goals | the power of concentration (25:48) Understanding the difference between meditation and visualization | developing awareness/mindfulness | practicing imagination (40:00) Being more purposeful with what you're trying to develop in your mind | understanding the core ways of how the mind works - critical thinking, accessing memory, visual (using imagery), direct perception (in the present) (45:22) Training someone to get "in the zone" (54:40) Revisiting Mark's meditation practices (1:03:50) How to recover from trauma (or an extreme hardship; death, etc.) | cultivating non-attachment | breath, visualization, movement (1:10:40) The traditional meditation: "Who am I?" (1:12:34) What it means to "embrace the suck" | getting comfortable with challenge | training yourself to LOVE the tough work (1:15:46) A brief introduction to Mark's two critical books | following Mark's movement Click HERE for today's blog post! CONNECT: SEALFIT website: CLICK HERE Unbeatable Mind website: CLICK HERE For Mark's "Unbeatable Mind" Book: CLICK HERE For Mark's "The Way of the Seal" Book: CLICK HERE 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! *BONUS* Want the 3 secrets to build supreme confidence and play your best under pressure?CLICK HERE
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: How to kill negative beliefs
EHave you had mornings where you've felt a lack of motivation? All it takes is a mentality shift. Tell yourself you deserve this right here. As a matter of fact, SCREAM IT. Believe that you're good enough, then act like it. Who's ready? Let's GO!
How to be a champion in times of crisis
The hardships, the setbacks, the titles, the losses... We all know that being an athlete has it's natural ups and downs. What matters the most, is how you bounce back from your fall. As unbeatable as you think your mindset is, imagine missing a field goal to win the championship. How would YOU handle it? Episode 73 Time Stamps: (5:30) Quickly forgiving yourself, and others (10:45) Objectively evaluating yourself (mining for gold) (14:32) Redefining the new target/goal (18:53) Aggressively and expectantly, search for answers! (19:24) Great QB's have a short term memory (23:25) Double down on your most important habits (29:40) Motivate your teammates! TEACH! Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #73 Blog My interview episode with Marcus Williams: Episode #19: "The Mindset of a True Pro" 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!
3 books every athlete must read (Part 2)
As a sequel to the part one episode back in March, I bring to you three more essential books that you MUST read. As you may already know, I'm a firm believer in the power of reading. If you're enjoying your day-off, pick up on of these three books and strengthen your mind! Episode 72 Time Stamps: (5:30) "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill (11:07) "Relentless" by Tim Grover (15:05) "Mind Magic: Techniques for Transforming Your Life" by Marta Hiatt Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #72 Blog 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!
Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Be The Lion
Are you a lion in the jungle, or are you a lion in the zoo? Do you wish things were different, or do you go out and make things the way you want them? It's 2016. If you want success, you have to go out and get it. Nothing is guaranteed, there are no handouts. Get ya mind right!