Sports Motivation Podcast

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Jaret Grossman: Life and Business Coach, Founder of Muscle Prodigy Sep 06, 2016

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Today's episode features my man Jaret Grossman. If you're interested in complete transformation, through; career empowerment, financial stability, relationships, emotional mastery, physical health, spiritual connection, mental training, or contribution, you may want to take notes. Jaret is 28 years young, yet carries the wisdom of a 100 year old human being. I used to watch Jaret's YouTube videos during workouts in the New Orleans training room... With that being said, I'm truly, truly humbled to have him on the show today!

Episode 84 Time Stamps:

(3:43) Jaret's background

(5:56) Mentors | Starting businesses

(8:45) Objective feedback

(13:37) Uncomfortable conversations

(15:25) The "WHY" > The "HOW" | Intuition

(21:00) Transformations in everything | Ongoing discovery through self-reflection

(24:41) Who do you look up to?

(34:15) Sharpening your intuition | Having "powers"

(36:32) Finding that "sweet spot"

(44:13) Pain's boomerang effect

(47:34) Breaking free from certain constraints | "What's my purpose?" | Focusing on positives before negatives

(50:45) Jaret's selection of life-changing books | "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill | "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill | "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie | "Secret Millionaires Club" by Warren Buffet | "God is a Verb" by David Cooper

(55:20) The "invisible bridge"

CONNECT

Jaret's Website: jaretgrossman.com (Free Book!)

Muscle Prodigy Website: muscleprodigy.com

YouTube: jaretgrossman's channel

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Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Reality Check Sep 05, 2016

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In today's GYRM episode, I share a special message with soccer player Dante from Sterling Heights, MI.

Think about the realities of how you spend your time, and what fruits you plan to reap from your time spent. Time is valuable. use it accordingly.

Enjoy the Monday, and get ya mind right!

How to make affirmations that actually work Sep 02, 2016

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It's time to review your affirmations, ladies and gentlemen. Having strong affirmations will allow you to crush your goals with unbeatable confidence. It's primetime. No more doubts, lazy days, or excuses... If you have weak affirmations, you will not follow through. Let's build a strong foundation for exponential success. Step one, listen to today's episode. Step two, listen to it again, while taking notes. Step three, CRUSH it. I know you're ready... so let's get to work!

Episode 83 Time Stamps:

(5:19) Results that you can expect with affirmations

(15:06) Conscious mind vs. Subconscious mind | "Psychology of Winning" by Denis Waitley | "Mind Magic" by Marta Hiatt

(17:54) How to incorrectly perceive affirmations

(20:25) "Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Einstein

(22:34) Flooding yourself with positive thoughts and infusing them with powerful emotions

(23:05) Feeding your subconscious mind as you sleep

(26:11) Types of affirmations: #1) Affirmative beliefs about reality

(27:02) Types of affirmations: #2) Describing how you want something to be

(28:10) Types of affirmations: #3) Persuading yourself into believing something new | "How Quantum Physicists Build New Beliefs" by Greg Kuhn

(29:31) PRIMETIME

(31:09) VISUALIZATION

(34:14) The SPIN CYCLE aka the CLEANSER TECHNIQUE

(37:10) Understanding the difference between imagination and conscious thoughts

(39:34) Repetition!

(40:40) How I use affirmations, daily

(45:40) My personal G-CODE!

DISCOVER

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How to deal with failure Aug 30, 2016

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Failure, ladies and gentlemen, can drown you in defeat within seconds. All it takes is one bad pass... One missed free throw... Just, one, mistake. However, if you wanna think unlike today's average athlete, you gotta embrace these unfortunate events. As Larry Hagner focuses on teaching his kids how to "fail properly", you must look at your defeats as lessons to learn from. 8 key steps to never lose... Tune in!

Episode 82 Time Stamps:

(6:28) "FAILURE"

(8:55) 8 steps to properly rebound from a failure

(9:38) #1: Give yourself permission to "feel bad"

(11:52) #2: Bust down your beliefs!

(15:51) #3: Lessening the blow

(18:19) #4: Convert the negative beliefs

(20:27) #5: Identify what you have learned! | Questions to ask yourself...

(28:39) #6: Identify a new target

(30:47) #7: Create a GPS

(31:38) #8: Identify your new G-Code!

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #82 Blog

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Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Why I cried at a football game Aug 29, 2016

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You can learn a lot from kids....Especially kids playing football. In this GYMR episode, I break down one of the top 10 most memorable moments in my life and why it will make you a better athlete.

How to handle stress Aug 26, 2016

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Let's start today's topic with a couple quick questions... What's stressing you out right now? Okay, next question... What stresses you out the MOST? Ladies and gentlemen, STRESS heavily afflicts every single one of us. It's dangerous, and could seriously cause problems somewhere down the road. In this episode, I aim to minimize your stresses by developing a healthier conscience. Just like the great Napoleon once said, "There shall be NO ALPS!"

Episode 81 Time Stamps:

(5:00) "Performing Under Pressure"

(5:47) There are no "good/bad events"

(7:47) The effect of cortisol on our bodies

(10:01) Breaking down the B.E.A.R.!

(14:51) What stresses us out the most?

(16:23) "There shall be NO ALPS!"

(20:19) Seven practical ways to deal with stress

(20:40) #1: Gather pictures of historical figures who've accomplished incredible feats, and hang them up in your work-space

(21:23) An excerpt from Frederick Douglass' narrative | Comparing YOUR stresses/fears

(23:40) #2: Read auto/biographies of historical times where people were grossly mistreated (ex: holocaust, slavery), for studying purposes

(24:42) #3: Attach a monumental meaning to your work/mission | Create a sense of urgency!

(27:02) #4: Creating new standards - "Unproductive emotions must be dealt with immediately" | The EMOTION PLAYBOOK

(31:00) #5: Getting yourself a mentee

(34:19) #6: Inventory your fears and stresses every day!

(37:58) #7: Being deliberate about what you decide things mean

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #81 Blog

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Larry Hagner: Founder of the "Good Dad Project" Aug 23, 2016

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Today's episode is extra extra special for me. As a proud father, my talk here with Larry Hagner leaves me humbled, and excited to put new practices into use. The founder of the "Good Dad Project" labels himself as just another father who's inexperienced, yet motivated to improve... and Larry does just that! With more than 75 guests on his podcast, Larry gives us fair rules and tips on how to raise our kids correctly. I'm excited to say that this episode includes a main focus on being the best father you can be, as you watch your kids play their sport. If you're still too young to be a father, listen with awareness. If you're a father listening to today's episode, embrace the honesty, and take notes! Much love!

Episode 80 Time Stamps:

(4:00) Larry's background/journey | A childhood without a real father figure

(12:48) A parallel childhood story with that "Just Friends" movie, featuring Ryan Reynolds

(16:44) Story: "Are you tired of being a 'fatty' yet?" | Another parallel childhood story with a "Dead Poet Society" movie reference

(17:46) "Would you like to dance?"

(21:00) Advice to that kid who thinks that they still aren't good enough!

(27:52) Making amends with both of my parents | "I blame for a lot of things, but I blame well"

(36:38) Leveraging gratitude!

(43:06) Clichè terms that suck

(47:18) "Take a seat. Enjoy. Let the coaches do their job." | Best athletes have parents that are ____ !

(58:20) Teaching my kids how to fail properly

(1:05:48) "Unbeatable Mind" by Mark Divine | "8 Weeks to SEALFIT" by Mark Divine | "Extreme Ownership" by Jacko Willink | "The One Thing" by Gary Keller | "Raising Men" by Eric Davis

(1:11:14) Larry's roundtable of greats, featuring Leonidas, Bruce Lee and God

CONNECT

Larry's Website: GoodDadProject

Podcast: "Good Dad Project Podcast"

Larry's Book: "Dad's Edge" on Amazon

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Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Shout Out To Clinton Chalk & The New England Blazers Aug 22, 2016

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This is a special shout out to a fan of the Sports Motivation Podcast and his baseball team, the New England Blazers.

In this message, I share the 3 things that they MUST focus on if they want to become the best athletes they can be.

If you are interested in having me record a special video or podcast episode for someone you know, please email me at niyi.sobo@gmail.com and I'll make it happen! Enjoy...

Aaron Walker: Founder of "View From The Top" Aug 19, 2016

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In today's episode, please welcome Aaron Walker, aka "Big A"! As a man of faith, Aaron talks about life-changing experiences, a "can-do" mentality, mastermind groups, choosing to be happy, connecting people, and showing love, while dropping a handful of book-titles. Big A gives us a hell of an episode today, so be excited!

Episode 79 Time Stamps:

(3:24) Aaron's story; 12 businesses, 38 years of experience, 7 masterminds, 36 years married, and a life-changing experience behind the wheel

(12:40) The CAN-DO mentality | "CAN'T couldn't do it, and COULD did it all" - Aaron's Mom

(18:21) Carol Dweck's Book "Mindset" | Masterminding

(25:55) Greg McKeon's "Essentialism" | Determining you "WHY" and your "WANT"

(29:36) Rory Vaden's "Procrastinate on Purpose" | "Priority Dilution"

(31:36) Looking for ways to be significant in the lives of other people

(39:37) Aaron's list of main priorities | Aaron's simple and effective business strategy he's been using for years and years

(46:20) Wisdom can be worthless without (this)!

OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie

"Give and Take" by Adam Grant

"Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" by Gary Vaynerchuk

"The Science of Being Well" by Wallace D. Wattles

CONNECT

Aaron's website: ViewFromtheTop.com

Twitter: @VFTCoach

Email: aaron@viewfromthetop.com

Phone (He's waiting on your call!): 615-207-3018

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Jim Harshaw Jr: "Wrestling With Success" Aug 16, 2016

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Jim Harshaw Jr. is a Division 1 All-American wrestler, a speaker, consultant, and founder of the "Wrestling With Success" Podcast, among many other achievements. Jim and I discuss the importance of hard-work despite common beliefs, as well as the importance of embracing failure along your journey to success. He's also responsible for a TED Talk, which you'll be able to check out in the full description of today's blog.

Episode 78 Time Stamps:

(7:47) The qualities that helped Jim persevere | Hard Work, Learning, Mindset

(13:36) Out-working everyone | Pain now, or pain later?

(20:52) Failure is NECESSARY for success | knowing the process, and the outcome

(28:09) The root cause of perfection

(31:17) Advice for individuals who lack support | surrounding yourself with great people to model | relating to the greats

(34:51) Jim's most influential books

1. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie (Link to Amazon)

2. "Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday (Link to Amazon)

3. "How to Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins (Link to Amazon)

4. "The Power of Thinking Big" by Thomas Abreu (Link to Amazon)

(37:33) Jim's "dream-roundtable" with Tony Robbins, Cael Sanderson and Elon Musk