Sports Motivation Podcast

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Books and Bars: The truth about "boredom" (The 50th Law) Aug 14, 2019

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When anyone asks me the question...."What's the most powerful book you've ever read?".. I always answer the same. "The 50th Law" by Robert Greene & 50 Cent This book changed the way that I think, and remains a powerful tool in my mental conditioning arsenal. In this episode, I break down a sequence that highlights the importance of mastery, and how to change your relationship with boredom. IMNOTYOU.COM/KI

Throwback: 3 myths you hear from social media and the real truth behind them Aug 13, 2019

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There's a lot of "truth" you hear on social media that is entirely misunderstood and can get you into a lot of trouble. Mainly, frustrated results and ineffective action. So you need to know the reality, the truth. In this episode, I show you the myths you hear, why they are preventing you from growing at the rate you want and what the truth is instead. (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast! (1:25) Are you on social media? (2:00) Flashback story (7:08) 3 recurring ideas on social media (8:21) Myth #1- If you work hard, things will work out for you (14:22) Myth #2- There's a way to get what you want GUARANTEED (21:23) Myth #3- You have to be positive and focus on what you want. (26:37) Which one of these do you fall victim to? (27:09) Ray Dalio, "Principles"

Throwback: Reality Check for the "9-5" Athlete Aug 09, 2019

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It's tough to make your dreams a reality while you work a" 9-5" whether your dream is to create a business or make it as a pro. I've been able to make both transitions and I want to share my experience and some words of advice if you want to make your dreams happen. (1:40) Shoutout to Dusty (1:50) Today's episode topic (4:18) Approach your craft or sport like a professional (7:18) Protect your energy (8:55) Protect your time (10:03) Raise your standard (11:13) Beliefs (16:30) My mindset (24:58) Begin to plot your escape (26:36) No Days Off (27:02) Wake up early (27:57) Learn how to market yourself (28:00) Top marketing books (28:58) Learn to increase your value (30:20) You don't have a lot of time (34:22) For the ladies (36:56) www.imnotyou.com/ki (38:01) www.imnotyou.com/request

Up on Game: How to be more excited and motivated towards your goals (Throwback) Aug 08, 2019

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Having low energy and a lack of motivation towards your goals is not a good sign, and is certainly not a standard for high performers….So we must find a way to keep and maintain a solid and persistent feeling of motivation and excitement towards what we want. In this episode, I show you how I do that, and it's super simple. #UpOnGame

Books and Bars: "Mastery" by Robert Greene (Throwback) Aug 07, 2019

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Your past is likely holding you back, and it's all in your head. You've got to wage war. This clip from Robert Greene's classic book "Mastery" illustrates the reason why. #BOOKSandbars

The Keys To Peak Performance: Alan Stein Jr. Interview Aug 06, 2019

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Today's episode is an exclusive interview with Alan Stein, Jr., an author and speaker who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet such as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James, just to name a few. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business, that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. We go deep in this episode, as Alan uncovers the mistakes that ambitious athletes make that hinder their progress, and the crucial skill that business leaders can develop to take their teams and results to new levels. (1:22) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, Alan Stein! (2:13) Alan's journey, starting with his love for basketball (3:51) Alan reflects on his time as a young athlete, and the transition into his career as a performance coach (7:28) Two athletes who stood out from the rest. (9:30) Expanding on Taishi Ito's leadership (11:44) "Precision" and basketball (15:11) "How do I put in the right amount of effort while training? (20:54) Choosing to chase the impossible dream, or put it to rest. (27:52) SELF-AWARENESS (32:49) Setting an extreme vision, while maintaining the necessary self-awareness... (34:11) The essence of great listening (37:55) Getting external feedback to reveal your "blindspots" (41:10) BEING BETTER > BEING LIKED (42:15) The #1 reason why leaders get held back in business. (46:23) The leader's job is to find out how each team member responds best in a variety of circumstances. (49:12) Niyi asks Alan about his Major Key Habits (53:50) "Invincibility is a matter of defense" - Sun Tzu (54:20) How to connect with Alan (resources listed below) (56:25) Alan's Top 3 most impactful books "Toughness" by Jay Bilas "Exactly What To Say" by Phil Jones "Leading with the Heart" by Coach K (visit www.AlanSteinJr.com for a special 13 book PDF of Alan's top books) (58:40) To apply for killer instinct, go to Imnotyou.com/KI Check out Alan's book, "Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best" (also available on Audible) Website for Alan's book, www.RaiseYourGameBook.com For a team-bundled discount, shoot an email, Alan@AlanSteinJr.com

Throwback: How to Build Bulletproof Habits Aug 02, 2019

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Habits CAN be hard to create. But all of the impractical, vague advice we get about habits is usually to blame for that. So how do you actually create habits that stick and that last in any environment? Let me share my experience and advice. (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (3:30) Habits (5:59) The 10,000 hour rule (8:15) Decide you really need to do this habit/get sold (9:56) Examine your current reality (11:34) Diagnose the cause of the bad habit (12:45) Create a plan to replace a habit (15:01) Visualize your habit going perfectly (16:50) Craft with someone who's practical (18:29) Review the results (20:26) Acknowledge wins (22:53) Focus more on building the new habit (24:24) The "p" habit (27:26) OREOS (28:27) An excerpt from "The Way of the Superior Man" (31:31) www.imnotyou.com/KI

Up on Game: A nighttime and morning routine that has changed the game for me (Throwback) Aug 01, 2019

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This new habit has absolutely changed my mornings, and I want to show you exactly what I started doing that has led to me being more alert, positive and motivated right when I wake up. #UpOnGame

Books and Bars: Focus more, hate less (ft. Young M.A) Jul 31, 2019

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Young M.A is one of my favorite rappers, and one of the reasons is because of her potent and dangerously-practical bars. In this episode of #BooksandBars, she describes exactly what she did in order to get to the MONEY, and what you should do if you want to be and do more than what you were yesterday, and be a real heavy hitter.

How to turn a vision into a legitimate STANDARD Jul 30, 2019

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You've been holding onto this "vision" for so long, yet you keep seeing the same results over and over. What's worse is that you seem to "know" you need to change, but you're taking no action. In this episode, I show you how you can take that vision and make that into a real standard....how to make your current standard old news, and to keep growing. I lay out the details in a how-to format, covering key points like... what to do when you come across obstacles, and the reality of what it looks like to actually create new standards in wealth, skill, health, and relationships. (1:22) The balance of life (2:37) Entrepreneurs and athletes (3:50) Knowing your standards (10:54) Ready for your step-by-step instructions? (11:17) Vision to standard, Pt. 1: Identify what the new standard is. (12:41) Vision to standard, Pt. 2: Identify your starting point/current reality. (14:58) Vision to standard, Pt. 3: Implement and create a tracking-system. (16:50) Vision to standard, Pt. 4: Create your own "death-ground" partner. (19:34) Vision to standard, Pt. 5: STRATEGY. (21:42) Vision to standard, Pt. 6: Announce your new standards to your closest people. (22:22) Vision to standard, Pt. 7: Rid your environment of old standards. (23:58) Vision to standard, Pt. 8: Identify, then execute POWER MOVES. (27:23) Vision to standard, Pt. 9: Look at your standard in a visual way, often. (29:01) Vision to standard, Pt. 10: Celebrate and reinforce all changes. (29:25) Vision to standard, Pt. 11: Find an ENVIRONMENT that reinforces the new standard. (30:40) Transition: Anticipating common challenges along your path (31:09) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 1: Feel the negative emotion(s). (31:25) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 2: Identify the problems/kinks in your strategies. (31:54) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 3: When you fail, look at the big picture. (33:08) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 4: Dealing with the unconscious/conscious reinforcement of your old standards from your circles. (36:36) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 5: Abandoning your standards. (39:01) Anticipating challenges, Pt. 6: When you win, celebrate quickly and keep moving. (41:09) There is no "maintain" (42:12) Your results will not change by themselves… (43:16) Are you courageous enough to live this lifestyle? Visit IMNOTYOU.COM/KI

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