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Sports Motivation Podcast

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How to get locked in for any workout, anytime

It can be difficult to lock in for workouts, especially when you are tired, exhausted and the season is so far away. In this episode, I share a simple pre-workout formula that will get you locked in regardless of the distractions. View Niyi Sobo's top 100 book list. Get Instant Access to the "31 Keys to Dominate" email course. Join the Killer Instinct Coaching program. Book a free strategy session with Niyi Sobo.

Oct 14, 202216 min

BARS: Sexual Discipline (Bar from Fuego Base)

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It can be difficult to stay locked in and focused with all of this temptation. How do you stay on the right track, in spite of the distrations and traps? View Niyi Sobo's top 100 book list. Get Instant Access to the "31 Keys to Dominate" email course. Join the Killer Instinct Coaching program. Book a free strategy session with Niyi Sobo.

Oct 11, 202219 min

A spiritual approach to improving your focus and productivity

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There are no shortage of hacks, tips and apps to improve your focus. But what if your problme focusing has deeper roots? In this episode, I share a simple spirutal formula to getting to a deeper zone and focus. View Niyi Sobo's top 100 book list. Get Instant Access to the "31 Keys to Dominate" email course. Join the Killer Instinct Coaching program. Book a free strategy session with Niyi Sobo.

Oct 7, 202240 min

Mastering the art of communication (Up On Game)

How do you communicate with difficult people? Why is it so hard getting through to certain people? This book by Mark Goulston is a must read for anyone looking to improve their ability to comunicate. View Niyi Sobo's top 100 book list. Get Instant Access to the "31 Keys to Dominate" email course. Join the Killer Instinct Coaching program. Book a free strategy session with Niyi Sobo.

Oct 5, 20225 min

How to set up an accountability partnership

Accountability, when done right, can be the difference between struggle and consisitent success. In this epsiode, I share with you how to set up an accountability with a teammate, co-worker or friend.

Sep 30, 202216 min

"My coach is an idiot, and is holding me back. What do I do?"

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It's difficult being the best player on the team. You are smarter than your coach, and their mistakes are costing you wins and hurting your future. How do you handle it? In this epsidoe, I discuss some harsh realities, and the best way to handle a sticky situation like this one. Click here to learn more about Killer Instinct.

Sep 27, 202224 min

"I quit my job, now I'm full time business. How do I deal with the stress?"

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There's nothing like leaving the zoo for the jungle...but it seems as hard as you tried to prepare, the stresss and anxiety is proving too much to handle. In this episiode, I break down my philosophy and approach to being full time Jungle.

Sep 23, 202227 min

BARS: The "Butcher" Mentality (Lyrics from Benny The Butcher)

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In this epsiode, I break down a few gritty lyrics from Benny The Butcher, as he explains some of the realities that come with rising to the top. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

Sep 20, 20229 min

What to do when life surprises you

You've got momentum, and then…..BAM. Life hits you with something that totally surprises you, and throws off that momentum. How do you handle that? What can you do to prevent it? How do you respond when it does throw you off? In this episode, I break down my answers to these questions. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

Sep 16, 202215 min

BARS: "Struggle taught me real patience" (Bar from rapper Rick Hyde)

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In another episode of Bars, I break down wisdom from BSF rapper Rick Hyde, and his philosophy on the value of struggle.

Sep 13, 20229 min

10 Minute Goal Setting Exercise (Re-Up)

Use this powerful goal setting exercise to gain clarity on your vision, goals and action plan. To work with Niyi Sobo, click here.

Sep 9, 202214 min

How to deal with MAJOR setbacks

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There's problems and then there are PROBLEMS. Season ending injuries. Divorces. Deaths in the family. Natural disasters. What's the mindset and approach to these things that can keep us in the game? How can we stay aggressive in the face of these obstacles? In this episode, I break down the mindset and approach.

Sep 7, 202230 min

"I'm too emotional after a good or bad game/practice"

How do good games affect you? What about bad games? You are allowing these emotions to affect you for too long, leading you to lose your sense of calm and poise. In today's episode, I am goimg to show you a simple method for evaluating yourself after a game so that you can improve faster, and stay more level headed and poised.

Sep 2, 202215 min

BARS: How to stay focused and avoid distractions (Bar from Rick Hyde from BSF)

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In this epsidoe, I share a bar from rapper Rick Hyde to illustrate the importance of staying focused, to avoid getting lost and distracted. Click here to get Niyi Sobo to be your Mindset Coach.

Aug 30, 20229 min

3 signs your relationship is holding you back

In this epsidoe I expose 3 very clear signs that will prove your relationship is holding you back and sabotaging your dreams and goals.

Aug 26, 202212 min

Reality check: A call to higher standards

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It is easy to forget the standards that must be maintained to live an ambitious "Jungle" lifestyle...in this epsidoe I remind you of 4 standards that you must not forget.

Aug 23, 202210 min

Plan your day in 10 minutes (Daily Planning Visualization Track)

Planning and mapping out your day (the night before), is one of the most game changing habits you can create. In this episode I share with you a powerful 10 minute planning visualization that will walk you through each stage of the daily planning process, and leaving you feeling motivated and locked in each night before you go to bed. Use it with a pen and paper, or just throw it on before you go to sleep for a powerful guided visualization! Share this with a friend or teammate that you know needs it!

Aug 19, 202219 min

How do I stay motivated when things aren't going my way?

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Having that fire to keep going is relatively easy when things are going well. But what about when things don't go well? What do you do when things are crumbling right beneath you, and you are stressed,overwhemed and depressed? In this epsiode I share some valuable tips for staying motivated and keeping that fire lit, especially when nothing is going your way.

Aug 17, 202220 min

3 proven ways to improve your confidence when it's time to perform

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Confidence matters....especially when your lack of it prevents you from perfroming when it matters most. In this episode, I break down 3 core reasons why you lack confidence when it matters most, and how to improve your confidence so that you can dominate on game day.

Jul 22, 202213 min

The Competitors Guide to Getting "LOCKED IN"

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Being LOCKED IN means you are actively pursuing a worthy goal, with an intense focus and obsession. Can you say that you're locked in? If not, listen as I break down the formula for how to be in a perpetual locked in state, which is what's requiredf or you to accomplish at the highest level.

Jul 19, 202229 min

The right way to practice Gratitude

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Gratitude seems to be the cure for everything...at least according to the infinite gurus and spiritual leaders. But does gratitude actually work? In this episode I break down why gratitude works and how to use it the right way to create the feelings you need to succeed at a high level. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

Jun 7, 202227 min

Mental Conditioning: 2 Deadly Mentalities

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In this epsiode I give you an inside look into a powerful mental conditioning workshop I took some of my Killer Instinct clients through. We take a look at 2 deadly mindsets and do some active work to root them out. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

Jun 3, 202232 min

Mental Reps Mixtape Vol. 6

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Enjoy this powerful set of "Mental Reps", and use it to build confidence, certainty and big time energy towards your goals. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

May 31, 202230 min

A Complete Masterclass on Failure

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Failure, regardless of how much of a "winner" you consider yourself, is inevitable and very much a part of your sports journey. So how do you deal with failure? How can you prevent failure from dampening your efforts? How can you use failure to make you better? In this epsode, I break down the types of failure, why they happen,and what to do when you experience it. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

May 27, 202256 min

Bars: How to Master Anxiety (Advice from Phil Jackson)

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Anxiety and overwhelm is sure to overcome you whenever you're involved in high pressure situations. The question becomes how do you manage it and keep it at bay. In this epsiode, I share some powerful advice from 11x NBA champion coach Phil Jackson on how to master anxiety. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

May 24, 202214 min

My Philosophy on Pressure

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If your desire is to dominate, you are admitting your willingness to deal with pressure. The question becomes, what do you do when it shows up? How do you handle it? In this episode, I share with you my philosophy on how a true competitor deals with and manages pressure. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

May 20, 202224 min

How do you work on your mental game?

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So much is made of the "mental game". All of the most dominant athletes talk about how important the mental is. But how do you work on this in a practical way? In this epsiode, I break down a simple and practical way to think about strengthening your mental game. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

May 17, 202217 min

The Pro Athlete's Guide to Being The CEO of Your Career

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Gone are the days where you can just "focus on your sport", and avoid the "politics" of it all. If you are a pro, then that means you are monetizing your talent. That makes you a BUSINESS. So what is the mindset and strategy to be the CEO that your career needs? In this epsiode, I beak down the mindset shift that is nessessary to master the business of your sport. Click here to work with Niyi Sobo.

May 13, 202245 min

BARS: Do you have a scoreboard?

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Are you keeping track of your habits and results? In this episode, I break down the importance of keeping a scoreboard, and how you can begin taking your results to the next level.

May 6, 20225 min

BARS: The value of boundaries (Bar from Nas Song "Pressure")

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In this new epsiode of bars, the legendary rapper Nas breaks down the power of boundaries, while I show you the practical breakdown of what that looks like.

May 3, 20226 min

BARS: How to be a jungle leader (Bar from Cassidy Freestyle)

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What does it mean to be a "jungle leader"? In this epsiode, I break down a bar from Cassidy, where he challenges you to spend more time on your craft than chasing what doesn't matter.

Apr 29, 20228 min

BARS: Focus on yourself (Advice from Floyd Mayweather)

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With so many distractions and ways to numb your pain, it is becoming harder and harder to lock in and build the skill nesessary to dominate. In this episode, I break down advice from Floyd Mayweather on how to embody the "selfish" mindset that you need to dominate your sport.

Apr 26, 20226 min

Film Room Pt. 4: The Dame Dash Mindset Mixtape

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Use this episode as a mental conditioning tool, to insill the most powerful mindsets and philosophies of the tycoon Dame Dash. Click here to work with me.

Apr 22, 202243 min

Film Room Pt. 3: Dame Dash "Fearless"

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In this brand new installment of the Film Room, I break down the mindset of one of America's most influential businessmen.....Dame Dash. Listen as I show you the pillars of his mentality, and how to apply these principles to your own career. Click here to work with me.

Apr 19, 202220 min

Film Room Pt. 2: Dame Dash "The Batman Mentality"

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In this brand new installment of the Film Room, I break down the mindset of one of America's most influential businessmen.....Dame Dash. Listen as I show you the pillars of his mentality, and how to apply these principles to your own career. Click here to work with me.

Apr 15, 202244 min

Film Room Pt. 1: Dame Dash "Pure Independence"

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In this brand new installment of the Film Room, I break down the mindset of one of America's most influential businessmen.....Dame Dash. Listen as I show you the pillars of his mentality, and how to apply these principles to your own career. Click here to work with me.

Apr 12, 202246 min

How to deal with exhaustion, frustration and anxiety

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If you are interested in real growth, then there are certain emotions you will have to learn to be ok with feeling. To master them, you will have to know how to interpret them and move through them with ease and grace, instead of allowing them to keep you stuck. In this epsidoe, I show you how to interpret these emotions, and a practical game plan for what to do when you feel them. Click here to build the "Killer Instinct" mindset

Apr 8, 202216 min

Read these 3 books if you want to be more mentally tough

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In this epsiode I share 3 books that you MUST read if you want to be even more mentally tough. Click here to download my top 100 book list.

Apr 5, 202215 min

Some signs that you're getting soft

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Regardless of how tough you think you are, you will still get mentally soft if you do not stay aware and discipined. In this epsiode, I share 4 sneaky signs that you may be self-sabotaging your success, and exactly how to combat them.

Apr 1, 202212 min

Up On Game: How to be bigger, leaner and stronger

There is a TON of conflicting advice out there about how to build muscle, what to eat, and how to create the physique you want. The resource I share with you in this epsode will give you the clarity and confidence you have been looking for. This is a MUST read book!

Mar 29, 20228 min

These 3 qualities will take you to the next level

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What are those intangible qualities, that if you built within yourself, would make the biggest difference towards your success? In this episode, I break them down and show you just how to build them.

Mar 25, 202214 min

BARS: Reality Check from a Multimillionaire

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If you want greatness, there is a price to be paid for it. In this episode, I break down some wisdom from the late great Felix Dennis, multimillionaire mogul and tycoon, where he details the hell you'll need to walk through to get where you want to go.

Mar 22, 202220 min

The keys to building discipline (even if you're lazy)

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Discipline just may be the most valuable and most underrated quality an athlete can have. The problem is, it can be difficult to build, especially if you have a pattern of laziness and apathy. In this epsiode, I show you how to over come your laziness and build an authentic discipline that will actually last. Click here to have Niyi Sobo as your mindset coach

Mar 18, 202220 min

BARS: The burden of success (A bar from Benny The Butcher)

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One of the hallmarks of greatness is making what you do seem easy and effortless. The problem with that comes when others think that they can do what you do, without having to build the sregth to do it. In this epsiode, I break down a bar from a Benny The Butcher freestyle, where he highlights this reality.

Mar 15, 20227 min

What it really means to "take responsibility"

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Taking responsibility doesn't really mean what we think it does, and it's a habit that not many truly have. In this episode, I break down what taking responsibility means, how do it, and what happens when this becomes a part of who you are.

Mar 11, 202233 min

BARS: Lebron James and the power of self-awareness

It's nice to have vision, but it's equally important to have self awareness and pay close attention to reality. In this episode, Lebron James shares his philosophy through an interview from 2008, and reveals his secret weapon: self-awareness.

Mar 8, 20228 min

Don't trust your instincts

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So often we hear the advice to "trust your instincts". And just as often we find ourselves experiencing pain as a result of bad decisions. In this episode, I unveil four very dangerous thought patterns that keep us stuck. In order to break patterns of failure and frustration, it's important to know and understand the lies we tell ourselves, and properly train ourselves to make the right decisions.

Mar 4, 202235 min

BARS: What Giannis learned from Kobe

In this episode of Bars, I share a powerful message from Giannis Antetokounmpo about the lessons he learned from NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Mar 1, 20228 min

Some tips for dealing with fear

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Wherever you are on your journey, you deal with FEAR. It can show up in the form of anxiety, worry or even choking under pressure. It is important to know how to deal with this crippling emotion, so in this episode I give you some of my best tips for dealing with Fear. Click here to learn more about the Killer Instinct System.

Feb 25, 202214 min

BARS: Keep Trying Though (From Joel Ortiz "Housing Authority"

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In this epsiode of BARS, I break down a lyric from Brooklyn artist Joell Ortiz, emphasizing the importance of persistence and grit.

Feb 22, 202212 min