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The killer instinct scale (Knowing your intensity level)

Your intensity level is a direct reflection when it comes to training, and game-time performance. Are you a lion in the jungle? Do you bring out the BEAST in the fourth quarter? Or… Do you choke under pressure? Do you show up to practice just to follow orders? Handle today's episode like a reality check. A thorough self-reflection can snap you out of your slump. Episode 120 Time Stamps: (2:13) Introducing, the Get Ya Mind Right Podcast! (3:53) "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it" (4:50) Always ON, never off (6:25) Ranking categories: TRAINING & GAMETIME (6:45) Your "TRAINING" ranking, from 1-4 (8:43) Your "GAMETIME" ranking, from 1-4 (11:06) How to get your instinct score: T x G = ___ (13:05) Where do YOU stand? (13:57) Hit me up! Let me know where you're at. ([email protected]) DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #120 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! 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!

Jan 10, 201717 min

Get Ya Mind Right Monday: The Nick Saban Mentality: Don't reach all your goals

Setting resolutions are quick to fade if you aren't fully focused and aware. Let's approach this new year with the mentality to improve at all costs. Set goals past your boundaries. A championship is great, but it ain't a win without progression. Shoutout Alabama's own, Nick Saban. Get Ya Mind Right!

Jan 9, 20172 min

How to crush your goals in 2017 (12 step process)

Today's episode is our most crucial one yet. How to DOMINATE this new year… Have you set a resolution before, only for it to wear off in the next couple months? Has overwhelm caused you to give up? The urgency of this episode ridiculous. Think about how just a few hours of your day can alter the outcome of your entire year… Scratch that- your LIFETIME. Today's episode requires active listening with full focus, so put the phone down, grab a pen and paper, and let's get to it! Episode 119 Time Stamps: (2:35) No plans? Good luck… (3:06) Brief recap from our mastermind event earlier this week (6:13) How to actively listen to this episode (7:35) Brief reality check: You NEED a PLAN! (9:53) STEP 1: Give yourself a thorough REALITY CHECK (10:04) 1a: Write down the positive things from 2016 (10:44) 1b: Get thoroughly disgusted with your current situation (13:31) STEP 2: Putting your life into CATEGORIES | Your life is a business (15:28) STEP 3: Set the VISION (professionally and personally) | Play some music! (18:31) STEP 4: Choose your top 5 goals to accomplish this year (single out your #1 pick) (21:21) STEP 5: Identify current chokeholds in the way of accomplishing goals (25:02) STEP 6: Identify the game-plan (rough draft "GPS") | 8 core elements (26:36) Element 1: Skills to acquire (27:12) Element 2: Habits to track/monitor (27:58) Element 3: Systems to implement (28:42) Element 4: Power moves (one-off actions) (29:50) Element 5: Relationships to build/create (30:30) Element 6: Knowledge to learn (30:47) Element 7: Emotions to make habitual (32:07) Element 8: Resources to gather and obtain (33:43) STEP 7: Anticipate problems/challenges before they arise (38:08) STEP 8: The G-CODE (breaking down your #1 goal even further) (39:07) Question 1: What is your #1 "MVP" GOAL? (40:04) Question 2: What STANDARDS must I have to achieve this goal? (42:28) Question 3: What ACTIONS must I NEVER take? (42:51) Question 4: What are some BELIEFS I can instil, for CONSISTENT ACTION? (44:18) Question 5: What must I VALUE the most, to reach my goal? (45:36) Question 6: What RULES must I make, respond appropriately to failure, frustration, criticism, and doubt? (47:10) Question 7: What are my current doubts, fears and worries about reaching these goals? (Replace these negatives with positive thoughts, ideas, affirmations, or mantras) (50:57) STEP 9: Create a GPS for your #1 goal (Refer to Episode 6) (51:50) GOAL: What do I want? (51:58) PURPOSE: Why do I do it? (55:18) STRATEGY: Write down immediate actions (on the left hand side of the worksheet) (55:55) STEP 10: Quarterly GOALS | 3 month goals, for aggressive progression (59:53) STEP 11: Settling the internal conflict (1:04:57) 1: List all the positive results after accomplishment (1:05:24) 2: What are the things you must sacrifice? Pain points? (1:08:22) 3: Look at the previous step, then ask yourself, "Why are all these negative things not as bad as they seem?" (1:10:20) 4: Is staying where you are now, beneficial to your desired lifestyle? (1:11:32) 5: Why are these benefits actually NOT what I want? What will this cost me? (1:12:03) Are you really gonna be happier in the long-term? (1:14:37) DEMAND EXCELLENCE of yourself! (1:16:41) STEP 12: Write a detailed description of the day in the life of the future YOU, as you move progressively (1:19:40) PDF Bonus: Target Practice & Morning Mastery (1:20:32) My goal, is for YOU to become FEARLESS. DISCOVER PDF: DOMINATE 2017 GAME PLAN Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #119 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!

Jan 6, 20171h 27m

How to be prepared for anything: The power of anticipation

Anything can happen to you - anytime, anywhere... When it hits the fan, will you be ready? Ignore the urge to say "I'll handle it when the time comes." Be an extra step ahead of the game. Be READY! Episode 118 Time Stamps: (3:24) How do we become prepared in any and all situations? (4:30) Positive thinking doesn't always do the trick... (5:35) Bill Walsh's "The Score Takes Care of Itself" (8:05) That "I'll handle it, when the time comes" mindset (9:17) Talent is just not enough (9:46) My Anticipation Playbook (10:47) Step 1: Identify potential realities (11:41) Step 2: Identify the worst-case scenario (12:34) Step 3: Mitigate. Prevent. (13:20) Step 4: What's your ideal purpose? (13:53) Step 5: Prepare! (14:25) Thinking bigger: "Game time situation" (17:28) Why people choose not to prepare for the unexpected... (19:29) Next step: Create your own Anticipation Playbook! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #118 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Additional book: Nick Saban's "How Good Do You Want to Be?" PDF: Anticipation Playbook 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!

Jan 3, 201721 min

Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Anything is Possible

How strong is your belief system? When it comes to achieving the "impossible", how do you feel? In a world filled with distractions, we must be reminded of our endless opportunities. If you refuse to try, you'll never know how far you're really capable of going. Get Ya Mind Right!

Jan 2, 20173 min

A Special Episode: THANK YOU

A special episode, dedicated to each and every one of you. Thank you to those who've left us such heartfelt messages. And for everyone else who shows love... We love you back! Let's take a big step into the new year and keep it pushing! Much Love, Niyi

Jan 1, 201733 min

Reality Check: Caring about other people's opinions

Today's episode is another reality check. Caring too much about what others think will be the main factor of your downfall. At the end of the day, it's just you. Don't care about their opinions… They're not YOU. Episode 117 Time Stamps: (3:30) Why you should read (4:50) We have a human need to be accepted and loved (5:33) The evils of social media (6:26) We have it made easy in this day and age) (7:48) Convenience has made us emotionally soft! (9:00) Caring too much about what other people think... (9:10) Not going as hard, because it makes others feel uncomfortable (10:58) Failure within team communication, to avoid being "that guy" (11:43) Indecisive of future plans, to avoid upsetting parents/coaches/others (12:33) Muting your own voice to avoid conflict (12:50) Accept things that you don't agree with, to avoid upsetting people (13:58) People don't really care about your decisions/actions (14:30) You just might be making them look bad... (15:00) Everyone else actually cares about what YOU think (a little too much) (15:08) People are waiting for a LEADER! (16:02) What is your outcome? (17:10) You will remain very average (continuing to care what other people think) (17:46) Evolving into a "hater" (19:36) Taking out your frustrations out on everything (20:34) If I cared too much about what others thought about my podcast, where would I be now? (22:10) Your respect. Your trust. DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #117 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!

Dec 30, 201625 min

How to deal with an obnoxious coach

Coaches will run their teams differently than others. Some still believe in the traditional, "yelling coach" method to instill lessons in their players more effectively. If this situation applies to you, you must deal with it the right way. Don't allow discouragement to seep in. Control your play. Fight for YOUR power! Episode 116 Time Stamps: (3:11) My experience with coaching, in the NFL (8:00) Do you have a relatable coach? (8:45) Brief reality check! (9:17) Many coaches are simply, bad (9:50) They rarely receive leadership advice (10:14) Weak, fragile egos (11:21) Old-school coaching (12:13) Handling your coach... (14:50) Having the right mentality (G-Code) (15:42) Conflict is not bad; it's necessary (16:11) A yelling coach doesn't translate to you being a bad player (16:46) Coaches expect mistakes to happen (17:15) Mistakes aren't a bad thing (17:58) Attach meaning to your coach's yelling (18:36) You will be controlled if you don't apply your unique meaning (19:50) Life example: Firefighting (21:55) Anticipate various responses to your actions (22:18) Decide to play, in spite of anxiety (22:55) Identify your mistakes (23:30) Get a training routine for improvement (26:36) Show respect by simply, listening (27:12) Approach your coach at the right time (30:12) Never give them power! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #116 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!

Dec 27, 201635 min

Get Ya Mind Right Monday: The Test: Do You Deserve What You Want?

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Look... You know what you want. The real question is, do you DESERVE, what you want? Are you putting in that real work? Talk is cheap nowadays. Actions speak louder than words. Go out and get it. Get Ya Mind Right!

Dec 26, 20164 min

Reality Check: You will never be good enough

You must accept and embrace the reality that you're never gonna be "good enough". Today's episode is another reality check, to remind you of your hunger that you must ALWAYS carry with you. The minute you satisfy your hunger, the desire to pursue slowly dissolves... Check yourself! Episode 115 Time Stamps: (4:12) We are all meant to be GREAT (9:10) You have a GIFT (but it can be a curse...) (11:14) The hunger will always be there (14:32) Recognizing your improvement (14:50) Go out and play. Analyze later. (15:13) Forgive yourself easily, for mistakes. (16:57) Have grace on yourself by understanding your mistakes and weaknesses. (18:33) Enjoy yourself! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #115 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!

Dec 23, 201621 min

The curse of success (Don't play yourself)

I remember Sean Payton reminding the whole squad to keep their eyes on the prize: "Don't eat the cheese!" Success will eat you up before you know it. Pay attention to your character as you approach your biggest milestones... Are you remaining true to yourself, or do you become someone else? Today's episode will remind you of the narrow-focus you must apply, everywhere you go. Don't ever play yourself! Episode 114 Time Stamps: (4:47) Thoughts, actions, and lifestyles of a "soft athlete" (10:27) Would you like to be this person? (10:48) "Stay awake!" (11:25) "Don't eat the cheese!" (11:43) 1: Re-associate to the ultimate vision, every day (12:46) 2: Keep an honest mentor/coach by your side at all times (13:07) 3: Identify weaknesses that don't appear, right now (14:51) 4: Frequently and objectively analyze your training routine, for improvement (15:44) 5: Identify improvements, daily. Keep track! (16:05) 6: Tell yourself that YOU GOT THE JUICE! (16:44) 7: Remind yourself of people who had the juice, but lost it (17:07) 8: Accept all praise, but take it with a grain of salt (17:40) 9: Eliminate ALL vices! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #114 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program SHOW LOVE Your last chance... 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!

Dec 20, 201622 min

Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Pre-Training Visualization

Before any kind of performance, you MUST have your own pre-training visualization. There's confidence in dominance when you know what you play for. You ready? Get Ya Mind Right!

Dec 19, 20163 min

How to motivate yourself to do ANYTHING, Part 3

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For our third installation to the vault throwbacks, today's episode is all about consistency. What does it take to have continuous motivation? Listen to these rules and take notes. Then review, and take ACTION. Refuse to associate with previous habits. Install new language into your vocabulary. Decide to become an influencer. CRUSH it. DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #113 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Watch the conversation on YouTube: How to Motivate Yourself to Do ANYTHING, Part 3 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!

Dec 16, 201613 min

How to motivate yourself to do ANYTHING, Part 2

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A continuation from last week's throwback from the vault, here's part two on how to motivate yourself to do ANYTHING. It takes more than just a push. It's a training of the mind. 7 steps. You ready? DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #112 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Watch the conversation on YouTube: How to Motivate Yourself to Do ANYTHING, Part 2 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!

Dec 13, 201613 min

Get Ya Mind Right Monday: God is Here

It's more than just the physical sport itself; our most dominant athletes remain spiritual on their respective fields of play. Whether gesture fits you, know that God is among us, and not just above. Get Ya Mind Right! www.IMNOTYOU.com/100

Dec 13, 20164 min

How to motivate yourself to do ANYTHING

Today's episode is a throwback from the vault. Wanna know how to beat the slack? Avoid hitting that snooze button. Get up, and get after the tasks that are the toughest to follow through with. Find pleasure within the pain. Let's go. DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #111 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Watch the conversation on YouTube: How to Motivate Yourself to Do ANYTHING 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!

Dec 9, 20167 min

How to find a mentor

When it comes to finding the right mentor, you must consider these important questions. At the end of the day, you're in complete control of building your true identity. With that being said, you may need to evaluate your current sources of wisdom. Take notes... Take ACTION! Episode 110 Time Stamps: (2:31) Your environment deeply affects what you think and how you act (4:11) No one is immune to the power of your environment (7:00) A reality check, about your current surroundings (8:40) Willingness, and a commitment to growing at a fast rate = a dominant athlete's best trait (11:03) The essential qualities of a mentor (13:46) There are no exceptions for "blind" advice (15:21) The proper mindset to have before seeking a mentor... (15:28) Assume that it's better to learn from those who've done it already (16:16) A mentor isn't someone who tells you what to do. YOU are the decision-maker. (17:05) What a mentor is, in my opinion (17:50) There's no human that's inherently 'better' than you (19:12) Don't think that people are 'perfect' (20:00) A mentor is an influencer of your standards; not a creator (21:22) Family and friends shouldn't naturally become your mentor (22:10) Not everything that a good mentor does, should be emulated (23:15) HOW TO FIND A MENTOR (23:29) #1: Identify specific areas and skills that you want to master (24:16) #2: Research the top 3 prospective mentors in your category (globally) (24:46) #3: Buy their books or programs, and learn as much as possible (25:20) #3.5: Identify the top 3 prospective mentors in your category (in your area) (25:55) PRO TIP: Put their skills into practice and share your results with them (27:41) #4: Repetition! | "50th Law" by Robert Greene & 50 Cent (29:22) Identify a current mentor, and evaluate these questions... (30:05) Why do you listen to your current mentor? (30:45) What have they done, that YOU want to do? (31:04) What's their advice/perspective coming from? (32:06) Do they deserve to sound as sure as they are? (32:22) What are their 'fruits'? DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #110 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Robert Greene & 50 Cent's book: "50th Law" 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!

Dec 6, 201637 min

Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Throwback "Firefight" Affirmation

As a rookie firefighter, you're responsible for people's lives when danger calls. With today's throwback affirmation that I made for myself in 2014, apply it to yourself and your sport. Get Ya Mind Right!

Dec 6, 20169 min

3 questions ALL dominant athletes know how to answer

Knowing the answer to a difficult question requires confidence, and certainty. With reflection upon characteristics among today's most dominant athletes, this episode will prepare you for your success. No longer will you be unsure of your path. You will respond to questions without hesitance. Let's GO! Episode 109 Time Stamps: (4:28) A common theme among successful people: They know the answers (5:29) Question #1: What does SUCCESS mean to you? (8:08) Niyi's definition of "success" (11:05) Question #2: What does FAILURE mean to you? (11:58) Niyi's thoughts on "failure" (14:23) Question #3: WHY do you play your sport? (16:19) Reasons why some athletes choose to play their sport... (20:35) If you choose success, this is your homework! (20:20) Email me at [email protected] - I want to hear from you! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #109 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!

Dec 2, 201625 min

How to change your beliefs, Part 2

Today's episode is a continuation of one of the most crucial topics. Changing your beliefs is a game-changer... Scratch that- it's a LIFE changer. This episode requires full honesty with yourself, or it won't work. Let me take you down memory lane real quick. You ready? Episode 108 Time Stamps: (3:29) The world is yours... (Chico) (3:55) BELIEF = thought + emotion (4:46) Thought precedes all action (8:22) Forming beliefs: How were you raised? (10:00) Example: Little Johnny | "I made a mistake; therefore, I lose" (12:16) Example: Little Jack | "As long as I'm learning, I'm winning" (17:17) What do we do, now? (18:23) Step 1: IDENTIFY an area that frustrates you (consistent emotions) (23:36) Step 2: WHY does this frustrate you? (25:06) Step 3: What EMOTION does the belief feel like? (25:18) Step 4: What is your earliest MEMORY of feeling this way? (26:40) Step 5: What did you SEE/HEAR at that time? (27:18) Visualization exercise (37:51) A plan of action: This is not a test! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #108 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Mark Divine's "Unbeatable Mind" & "The Way of the Seal" 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

Nov 29, 201643 min

Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Show up to play

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Your performance is a direct reflection of your pre-game rituals. If you ain't prepared, you can't expect the results you want. Show up to PLAY! Get Ya Mind Right!

Nov 28, 20168 min

Reality Check: Learn to love your negative emotions

Not only will love conquer hate; it rids our negative emotions. Today's episode is a narrow focus on how to beat the negatives on the path to your success. If you learn how to love the "bad" things, how can you not win? Get ready for another REALITY CHECK! Episode 107 Time Stamps: (2:45) Only a small percentage of people are truly gettin' it! (4:00) It's different than it looks... (4:55) Reality Check: EXPECT NEGATIVE EMOTIONS (7:00) Goal setting analogy: What's cookin? (13:22) Reality Check: OUR EMOTIONS ARE SIGNALS (17:13) Common emotions, expected on the way to your success (17:32) Emotion #1: FRUSTRATION (18:36) Emotion #2: ANGER (19:56) Emotion #3: DISAPPOINTMENT (22:54) Emotion #4: FEAR (25:00) Emotion #5: INDECISION (26:25) Emotion #6: LACK OF MOTIVATION (27:34) Emotion #7: BURN-OUT DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #107 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

Nov 25, 201632 min

How to become unfazed by pressure

You're at the free throw line with one second left. Your team is down by one, and you're down to your last shot. Who wins: you, or your nerves? Pressure can make you scared, weak, and timid (if ignored). It can break you down, and you'll want to quit. In today's episode, I take you through the fire to target your biggest pressure points and conquer them. Episode 106 Time Stamps: (2:55) How PRESSURE makes us really feel (3:11) We have a need for certainty (5:03) Defining the goal | To be o.k. with "the unknown" (7:31) Step 1: Be knowledgeable about your sport. Know your role. (9:04) Step 2: Get familiar with your strengths and double down on all of them. Train consistently. (9:25) Step 3: Get familiar with all your liabilities and your weaknesses. Mitigate them. (10:00) Step 4: Set up your week around your training schedule to work on SELF. (11:17) Step 5: Put yourself in tough situations. (12:01) Step 6: Record. Adjust. Repeat. (13:15) Exercise: "THROUGH THE FIRE" (16:00) Post-observations from my "Through the Fire" exercise (18:01) High intensity every day = TOP LEVEL PREPARATION | Tim Grover's "Relentless" (20:26) Same routine, same routine, same routine! | John Calipari's "Success is the Only Option" (22:06) Example story: Soil, tree, broccoli, beans (23:05) Train yourself! | How to be a BEAST DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #106 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

Nov 22, 201626 min

Get Ya Mind Right: Think for Yourself

I'm here to tell you that you have lots to learn. It's up to you to create your OWN philosophy. Not everybody has the right answers, so why listen to them? Find what works best for you, and move FAST. Get Ya Mind Right!

Nov 21, 20166 min

105: The secret to not giving a F!

It's time to take a moment in our busy lives to reflect upon ourselves. We must realize our motives to everyday actions, and to understand that the opinions of others are truly meaningless. You must value yourself, above all others! Episode 105 Time Stamps: (3:15) Practicing your imagination: living life without limits (5:58) Why don't you do IT? (6:55) Who told you THAT? (8:05) What would happen, if you decided to do IT? (9:03) Are you on social media? Why? What's the need? (12:16) The fear of failure (16:32) Be COMPASSIONATE to YOURSELF (17:50) Example: The anxious athlete (20:37) Another example: The farmer and the rain (22:51) The reason why we get "embarrassed" (25:00) Step 1: You must decide what you want to believe | The G-Code (32:35) Step 2: Put yourself in uncomfortable situations, and observe yourself (34:07) Step 3: Interrupt your moments of self-judgement (34:38) Step 4: Find humour in any/all situations (35:05) Step 5: Schedule time to analyze and diagnose your emotions (35:30) Step 6: Meditate on positive mantras and beliefs (37:00) Step 7: Give compliments more freely (39:07) Step 8: Practice giving, without expecting return | "Money Is My Friend" by Phil Laut (40:44) Step 9: Establish your own Morning Mastery (40:55) You are more important than everyone else. Value yourself! DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #105 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

Nov 18, 201651 min

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

Nov 15, 201625 min

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!

Nov 14, 20164 min

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

Nov 11, 201636 min

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

Nov 8, 201629 min

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

Nov 7, 20163 min

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

Nov 4, 201654 min

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

Nov 1, 20162h 34m

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!

Oct 31, 20164 min

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

Oct 28, 201626 min

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

Oct 25, 201614 min

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!

Oct 24, 20167 min

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

Oct 21, 201636 min

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

Oct 18, 201639 min

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

Oct 18, 201613 min

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

Oct 14, 201635 min

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

Oct 11, 201649 min

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

Oct 10, 20167 min

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

Oct 7, 201637 min

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!

Oct 4, 201650 min

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!!

Oct 3, 20165 min

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

Sep 30, 201631 min

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

Sep 27, 201636 min

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.

Sep 26, 20167 min

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

Sep 23, 201649 min

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

Sep 20, 201655 min