Sports Motivation Podcast
1,086 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 660 ratingsTake control of your sports career and start DOMINATING your competition. The "I'm Not You" Sports Domination Podcast is hosted by Former All American and NFL Running Back Olaniyi Sobomehin ( Niyi Sobo ) , and he walks you through the specific strategies, habits, and most important MINDSET that you need to take your game to the NEXT level. You'll learn how to master your emotions, how to set goals and crush them, and the mindset of the worlds best athletes so you can get the results you want. This show will feature interviews with NFL, NBA, MLB and Professional Soccer players so you can leverage their experience to reach your sports goals!
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Episodes
What to do when life surprises you
September 16, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBYou’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)
September 13, 2022 07:14 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBIn 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)
September 09, 2022 07:03 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MBUse 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
September 07, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBThere'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"
September 02, 2022 17:48 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MBHow 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)
August 30, 2022 20:29 - 9 minutes - 17 MBIn 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
August 26, 2022 07:06 - 12 minutes - 23 MBIn 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
August 23, 2022 07:09 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBIt 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)
August 19, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MBPlanning 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...
How do I stay motivated when things aren't going my way?
August 17, 2022 18:22 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBHaving 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
July 22, 2022 07:08 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBConfidence 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"
July 19, 2022 07:13 - 29 minutes - 53.3 MBBeing 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
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBGratitude 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
June 03, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBIn 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
May 31, 2022 07:24 - 30 minutes - 55.1 MBEnjoy 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
May 27, 2022 07:17 - 56 minutes - 103 MBFailure, 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)
May 24, 2022 07:13 - 14 minutes - 26 MBAnxiety 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
May 20, 2022 07:08 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBIf 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?
May 17, 2022 07:05 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBSo 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
May 13, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 82.4 MBGone 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?
May 06, 2022 07:00 - 5 minutes - 9.44 MBAre 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")
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 11.7 MBIn 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)
April 29, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBWhat 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)
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBWith 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
April 22, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 79.5 MBUse 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"
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 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"
April 15, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBIn 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"
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 84.4 MBIn 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.
How to deal with exhaustion, frustration and anxiety
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBIf 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
Read these 3 books if you want to be more mentally tough
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 28 MBIn 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.
Some signs that you're getting soft
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MBRegardless 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.
Up On Game: How to be bigger, leaner and stronger
March 29, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBThere 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!
These 3 qualities will take you to the next level
March 25, 2022 04:14 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat 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.
BARS: Reality Check from a Multimillionaire
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBIf 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.
The keys to building discipline (even if you're lazy)
March 18, 2022 04:06 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBDiscipline 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
BARS: The burden of success (A bar from Benny The Butcher)
March 15, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MBOne 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.
What it really means to "take responsibility"
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBTaking 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.
BARS: Lebron James and the power of self-awareness
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBIt'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.
Don't trust your instincts
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBSo 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.
BARS: What Giannis learned from Kobe
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode of Bars, I share a powerful message from Giannis Antetokounmpo about the lessons he learned from NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Some tips for dealing with fear
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBWherever 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.
BARS: Keep Trying Though (From Joel Ortiz "Housing Authority"
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this epsiode of BARS, I break down a lyric from Brooklyn artist Joell Ortiz, emphasizing the importance of persistence and grit.
4 mistakes that keep so many athletes stuck
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 50.1 MBIn this episode, I break down the four most common problems I see that keep athletes stuck, struggling and without the results they want. Click here to learn about how to work with a mindset coach.
How to deal with the "toxic" people in your life
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MBWe all have people in our life that some would call "toxic". It's either their energy, the things they say to you or the way they seem to always mess up your vibe. Sometimes we can't even help being around them; it's family, teamates, classmates and even coaches. The question then becomes: How do we deal with these people? Do we just cut them off? Do we try to use various techniques and strategies to help change them? What do we do? In this episode I give you a very practical appro...
How to be productive and get things done in any environment
February 12, 2022 20:47 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MBWhether you are an entrepreneur who travels a lot, an athete in between teams or still living with roomates as a college athlete, your envirioment has the ability to make or break you. It can be difficult to work out when you don't have all the right equipment, to eat healthy on the road, or to lock in and get work done when your space is small. Regardles of your challenges, it doesn't change the fact that it's still up to you to get it done. In this practical episode, I break down just ...
Reality Check: Everything you need to hear right now
February 04, 2022 22:40 - 1 hour - 114 MBHumans are really skilled at lying to themselves. That is precisely why, as fellow humans, we need to be courageous enough to expose these lies and expose the TRUTH. In this episode, I do you this favor. On your journey towards greatness, the devil is doing its best to get you to quit. I won't let you. Soak in this truth, and apply the wisdom to your life right now. Share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Click here to work with me.
How to conquer your fear of others opinions
January 14, 2022 15:45 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBDo you find yourself easily distracted and anxious about what other people may think of you? Do you procrastinate or even avoid anything that may lead to confrontation? Are you ready to understand why you do this, and precisely how to conquer this toxic habit? In this episode, I break down 3 approaches to this problem: the mental approach, the strategic approach and the situational approach. Each approach is laced with strategies and tactics you can utilize to effectively begin list...
What to do when you feel like you are "never doing enough"
January 07, 2022 13:51 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBSometimes, regardless of how much you are doing the right things, it still feels like you are never doing enough. This leads to a never ending anxiety, leaving you unfulfilled and chronically frustrated. How do you make this stop? How can you actually get yourself to feel good, even though you haven't reached your goal? In this practical episode, I break down some simple and effective strategies and mindset shifts that will keep you hungry yet fulfilled, aggressive and patient.
The right way to plan and dominate 2022
December 31, 2021 22:16 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBThere are ways to do things, and then there are the RIGHT ways to do things, to create results at a high level. While others proclaim that "this is my year", with no real strategy or shift in approach, we in the jungle are different. In this episode, I share with you the mindset, the strategy and tactical approach that will get you the results you want in the year 2022. Click here to dominate the year 2022.
How to perform more consistently under pressure (when it matters most)
December 24, 2021 21:37 - 36 minutes - 65.9 MBWhat does it take to perform consistently, instead of having so many ups and downs, good days and bad days? How can you develop into a true dominant performer, one who is consistent, reliable and predictably GREAT? Is this even possible for you? Absolutely, it is possible. But it take a certain mental approach and just as importantly, a strategy designed to turn you into a dominant performer. In this episode I share the secrets and techniques needed to do this. To work with me, go to ...