
Sports Motivation Podcast
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7 Keys To Gameday Confidence: Master Your Training
What does it take to be a dominant competitor, and show up and perform your best when it matters most? In this epsiode, I break down Key #2: Master your training. Go to gamedayconfidence.com/ready to find out how to join my Gameday Confidence group coaching program, specifically for competitive athletes. Join now, the program shuts down on December 16th at 11:59 pm PST.
7 Keys To Gameday Confidence: Ultimate Standard
What does it take to be a dominant competitor, and show up and perform your best when it matters most? In this epsiode, I break down Key #1: create the ultimate vision and standard. Go to gamedayconfidence.com/ready to find out how to join my Gameday Confidence group coaching program, specifically for competitive athletes. Join now, the program shuts down on December 16th at 11:59 pm PST.
BARS: Master Your Resistance (Quote from Friedrich Nietzsche)
EHow do you respond to having tough challenges and obstacles in your path? Do you complain? Do you ignore them? Do you struggle and strain to make them disappear, secretly wishing they never exisited? In this epsiode, I share a powerful quote from the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche that shows us how to deal with, and even better perceive the challenges that come our way.
BARS: Play The Bigger Game (Bar from rapper Jeezy)
EMany athletes wish they could just play the game "without all of the politics". What they fail to realize is that thier sport is just the first step into a larger game that is being played. In this epsiode, I share some wisdom from rapper Jeezy on just how to use your talent to leverage bigger and better things for yourself and your legacy. Click here to register for the Gameday Confidence Masterclass.
BARS: The power of Pain and Suffering (Bar from Hagakure, Ancient Samurai Wisdom)
What makes a warrior a good one? In this episode, I share a bar from one of my most frequently read books, Hagakure. This bar illustrates just what makes a warrior a superior one, and how you can train yourself to be unstoppable. Click here to register for Gameday Confidence Masterclass.
Don't Let Them Guilt Your Ambition (Unreleased Bar from Nipsey Hussle)
EOne of the prices you pay for having high standards is being alienated and even guilted for how you choose to live your life. In this epsiode, I share a bar from philosopher and rapper Nipsey Hussle on just what to do about that. Click here to register for the Gameday Confidence Masterclass.
BARS: The Value of Courage
Courage is the ultimate currency. Click here to register for the 4 day Gameday Confidence Masterclass.
How to deal with the sneaky and persistent "Imposter Syndrome"
EIt seems like the more you succeed, the more the doubts and insecurities creep in. You've just reached your goal, you should feel more confident.....right? In this epsidoe, I break down some practical tips for dealing with imposter syndrome, and how to use this "negative" thing to your advantage.
My philosophy on "Self Care"
EUsually when you hear the word "self care", you think manicures and lattes, or getting a luxurious meal to"treat yourself". In this epsiode I share my philosophy on this mmisunderstood concept, and how mastering the art of self-care can take your results to the next level.
How to make your dreams a reality when you don't have the "resources" (aka money)
EHow do you make a dream a reality when money is low? When you don't have the support you need? When you have to overcome incredible odds that others don't have to? In this epsiode, I share with you my formula and aproach.
How to make it "out the trenches" (Bar from rapper Dave East)
EIn this episode I break down a powerful bar from Dave East, where he gives the secret for making it out of a tough situation.
Up On Game: A different way to do your Morning Routine
There are many schools of thought around morning routines. Some believe there are things every high perfromer should do, regardless of who they are. Some write off the notion of the importance of a routine in the morning altogether. Whichever school of thought you belong to, I want to share with you an improvement to my routine that has changed the game, and has proven to be very useful for me at this stage of my life.
Take this quiz to see if you're ready to crush the week
You've just planned your week, but are you actually ready? Take this short quiz to see if you're as ready as you think you are. 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.
This is why some athletes dominate, and others don't
Why do some athletes dominate, and others dont? What do they do? How do they think? In this epsidoe, I break down 3 core differences between the average and the dominant. 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.
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.
BARS: Sexual Discipline (Bar from Fuego Base)
EIt 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.
A spiritual approach to improving your focus and productivity
EThere 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.
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.
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.
"My coach is an idiot, and is holding me back. What do I do?"
EIt'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.
"I quit my job, now I'm full time business. How do I deal with the stress?"
EThere'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.
BARS: The "Butcher" Mentality (Lyrics from Benny The Butcher)
EIn 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.
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.
BARS: "Struggle taught me real patience" (Bar from rapper Rick Hyde)
EIn another episode of Bars, I break down wisdom from BSF rapper Rick Hyde, and his philosophy on the value of struggle.
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.
How to deal with MAJOR setbacks
EThere'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.
"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.
BARS: How to stay focused and avoid distractions (Bar from Rick Hyde from BSF)
EIn 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.
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.
Reality check: A call to higher standards
EIt 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.
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!
How do I stay motivated when things aren't going my way?
EHaving 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.
3 proven ways to improve your confidence when it's time to perform
EConfidence 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.
The Competitors Guide to Getting "LOCKED IN"
EBeing 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.
The right way to practice Gratitude
EGratitude 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.
Mental Conditioning: 2 Deadly Mentalities
EIn 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.
Mental Reps Mixtape Vol. 6
EEnjoy 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.
A Complete Masterclass on Failure
EFailure, 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.
Bars: How to Master Anxiety (Advice from Phil Jackson)
EAnxiety 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.
My Philosophy on Pressure
EIf 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.
How do you work on your mental game?
ESo 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.
The Pro Athlete's Guide to Being The CEO of Your Career
EGone 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.
BARS: Do you have a scoreboard?
EAre 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.
BARS: The value of boundaries (Bar from Nas Song "Pressure")
EIn 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.
BARS: How to be a jungle leader (Bar from Cassidy Freestyle)
EWhat 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.
BARS: Focus on yourself (Advice from Floyd Mayweather)
EWith 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.
Film Room Pt. 4: The Dame Dash Mindset Mixtape
EUse 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.
Film Room Pt. 3: Dame Dash "Fearless"
EIn 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.
Film Room Pt. 2: Dame Dash "The Batman Mentality"
EIn 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.
Film Room Pt. 1: Dame Dash "Pure Independence"
EIn 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.