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Brice Butler: Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver, Former USC Trojan, aka "DJ DuffleBag" Mar 10, 2017

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Today's interview is with Dallas' very own wide receiver, Brice Butler. Tune in as we discuss life a Dallas Cowboy, what it's like to play under Pete Carroll at USC, and how he learned from his own father who also played in the NFL. The important takeaway from today's convo is highlighting the transition from playing the sport that you love (as a student), to playing full-time at the professional level. When you make it, you're in. It's your job… There will be reality checks every day, but Brice advises you to be READY when the obstacles arise, even when they're unexpected.

Episode 137 Time Stamps:

(3:40) Brice's beginnings

(8:28) Self-pressure | Brice's relationship with his father

(11:37) The difference between those this made it and those who didn't make it | Benefits of a father-figure | Diligence and Patience

(16:24) Unexpected opportunities (Anticipation!)

(20:23) The transition to playing PRO

(25:26) Post basketball = Football exploration phase

(29:35) Playing against the players that you grew up with

(35:11) Having Pete Carol as a coach (at USC) | "In order to win, you gotta be able to compete!" (38:24) Making the team: You can get injured, and cut, anytime… | Having a sense of URGENCY

(44:42) Playoff fatigue after a long season

(47:58) Playing for the Dallas Cowboys | An irrelevant penalty: LINK HERE

(54:30) A dream conversation with Jesus, Kobe (and Jerry Rice), and Apostle Paul

CONNECT WITH BRICE

Social Media | INSTAGRAM: @brice_butler | TWITTER: @brice_butler

DJ Duffle Bag | SOUNDCLOUD

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How to inspire others to work hard Mar 07, 2017

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You're giving all you got, but the rest of your team needs some improvement… What do you do? Today's episode is a step-by-step guide to understand and lead your teammates to victory. Set the vision, and lead your squad.

Episode 136 Time Stamps:

(2:10) A special dedication to Eric, aka "E3"!

(3:50) You're a hard worker. You're DIFFERENT.

(5:19) Frustration- it's a good thing

(6:07) The IMNOTYOU player acts among the negative emotions

(7:15) Drew Brees influenced me to work HARD

(8:07) How to inspire, Pt. 1: You must have a vision for your team!

(9:57) How to inspire, Pt. 2: DECIDE

(10:16) How to inspire, Pt. 3: Be 100% SOLD on your vision

(11:56) How to inspire, Pt. 4: Never lower the standard!

(12:30) How to inspire, Pt. 5: Love your teammates unconditionally

(14:12) How to inspire, Pt. 6: Know yourself and your beliefs

(15:19) How to inspire, Pt. 7: Be a motto of what you believe

(16:08) How to inspire, Pt. 8: Understanding your teammates' needs

(17:27) How to inspire, Pt. 9: Reinforcement!

(19:38) How to inspire, Pt. 10: Be aware of what works and what doesn't

(20:10) How to inspire, Pt. 11: Don't expect too much | "10-80-10" Rule by Urban Meyer (See Urban Meyer's, "Above The Line")

(21:57) Bill Walsh's, "The Score Takes Care of Itself"

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #136 Blog

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Get Ya Mind Right: The Jerry Rice Mentality Mar 06, 2017

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Looking for ways to stand out from the rest? Take it from the best. Jerry Rice, one of the greatest to ever play the game. Practice how you PLAY.

Get Ya Mind Right!

10 books to develop a dominant mindset Mar 03, 2017

Show notes

If you've kept up this far, you know that the quickest way to learn is to… READ. It's a mundane task for most, but it's the most important. It keeps our brain sharp, mental libraries full, and our writing skills- top notch. Here are some essential reads for you to DOMINATE your game.

Episode 135 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Do you read consistently?

(6:13) #1: Bill Walsh's, "The Score Takes Care of Itself" | Performance standards | How your level of detail and FOCUS is necessary for success

(9:14) #2: 50 Cent & Robert Greene's, "50th Law" | Becoming FEARLESS | Dominant mindset

(11:24) Shoutout to Chance! (For putting me on to Book #3)

(12:10) #3: Mark Age's, "How to Do All Things" | Controlling your subconscious mind | Oneness within nature and all things |Your use of divine power

(13:44) #4: Urban Meyer's, "Above The Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program" | TRUST

(15:52) #5: Wallace D. Wattles', "The Science of Getting Rich" | The law of attraction | Taking massive amounts of action | DO-ing with passion | All things contribute to your advancement

(18:30) #6: Tim Grover's, "Relentless" | Unbelievable trust and internal standards | Crazy preparation | Gametime mentality

(20:20) #7: David Deida's, "The Way of the Superior Man" | Knowledge of SELF | Lion in the jungle

(22:08) #8: Nick Saban's, "How Good Do You Want to Be?" | Set high standards for self | Be incredibly demanding/flexible

(24:02) #9: Mark Divine's, "Way of the Seal" | Setting up your "mind gym" | Powerful mental conditioning

BONUS: Book #10 is U.S. Andersen's, "Three Magic Words: The Key to Power, Peace and Plenty"... I will ship this book to the FIRST THREE people to email me at niyi.sobo@gmail.com with these three "magic" things:

1) Do you use the worksheets I provide? Tell me your favorite one, and explain how it has helped with your personal growth!

2) Have you subscribed and reviewed this podcast on iTunes? If you have, send me screenshots (or pictures of your subscription and review). If you haven't, you're not too late to do so.

3) This last task is a walk in the park... Click HERE to redirect you to our new Get Ya Mind Right podcast. Subscribe, and leave a review (just like the previous task), and send me snapshots of those as well.

For the first three of you that complete this mission, you can expect more than just a book delivered to your doorstep... Ready, set, GO!

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #135 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

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The difference between superstars and everyone else Feb 28, 2017

Show notes

I applaud the listeners who tune in for self-development. Personal growth is key, and you're moving in the right direction. For y'all who are tuned in to take your game to the next level, you MUST pay close attention to today's distinction. Are you willing to do the mundane tasks with intensity and consistency? Do what needs to be done, and make it fun.

Episode 134 Time Stamps:

(3:26) My observations amongst the greatest players

(5:45) The DISTINCTION.

(7:13) My kids: A story about my daughter's book

(9:27) "If you wanna be great, it doesn't matter if it's boring or not. If it needs to be done, you'll do it, and you'll do it with intensity, focus, and attention."

(10:07) Do you value comfort overgrowth?

(11:59) How to approach the mundane routines like Drew Brees.

(12:47) Self-reflective questions to help you approach your tasks with a different mindset!

(13:35) What do you need to do consistently to be great??

(14:40) What is your plan, for religiously training and mastering these skills??

(15:44) What will you do to overcome obstacles for your focus and intensity??

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #134 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes!

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Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Gas yourself Feb 27, 2017

Show notes

The game comes with ups and downs man. Sometimes we tend to forget about our talents. You're here for a reason man… Look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself that you GOT the juice!

Get Ya Mind Right!

Chris Dickerson: Professional Baseball Athlete, Founder of "Players for the Planet" organization Feb 24, 2017

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Tune in to today's interview with Baltimore's own outfielder, Chris Dickerson, as we discuss power habits of the pro-athlete, lessons learned playing Derek Jeter, handling tough injuries, and using your mindset to tune out the negatives (and boost your positives). Part MLB athlete, and part environmental-hero, Dickerson is a man on a mission with his co-founded organization, "Players for the Planet". Check out more info below:

Players for the Planet was founded by former Major League Baseball players Chris Dickerson of the Baltimore Orioles and Jack Cassel. Players for the Planet believes the greening of the world must take place in all types of venues. Thus, the organization has dedicated its resources and the talents of the professional athletes who support its mission to educate all involved in youth, amateur and professional sports on how best to adopt environmental practices that will preserve the playing fields and stadiums where we all enjoy playing and watching sports. (via www.playersfortheplanet.com)

Episode 133 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Welcome, Chris!

(3:33) Baseball training camp

(6:00) Chris' life story: baseball wasn't first | Knee injury | World Religions Class (There's NO obstacle)

(20:57) People standing in the way of your success | Shirzad Chamine's, "Positive Intelligence"

(24:56) Dealing with the pressure of uncertainty | Phasing out the negative | "This opportunity, is a GIFT!"

(30:03) Reminding yourself of your TALENT, not the doubts

(31:27) "Live your life, so you do not have to be scared of the 'answer'"

(33:07) Mindsets of those who didn't last

(33:37) You gotta EVOLVE

(36:25) Life at the PRO level: You must truly LOVE the sport | Mental/physical exhaustion

(41:30) The environment of a losing team's locker room | CONSISTENCY | #RE2PECT

(46:33) Playing in New York with Derek Jeter: Preparation. Grit. Short-term memory with a purpose.

(50:53) Baseball = 90% mental & 10% physical

(51:42) Power habits: Write. Meditate. Stretch. Adjust. Be positive. Eat well. Be thankful. Listen to podcasts. Time-manage! Stay CONSISTENT!!

(59:08) Game-changing books:

Shirzad Chamine's, "Positive Intelligence"

Dalai Lama's, "The Book of Joy"

"Bhagavad Gita" (Indian Spirituality)

(1:02:31) Tony Robbins: "Burn your boats" (via YouTube)

(1:06:26) "Players for the Planet" organization

(1:11:41) A dream conversation with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

CONNECT

'PFTP' Website: Players for the Planet

Twitter: @CDickerson_PFTP | @players4planet

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Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #133 Blog

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Mustafa Abdul-Hamid: Former UCLA and Professional Overseas Hooper, Founder of Boost Feb 21, 2017

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Tune in to today's interview with former UCLA Bruin, Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, as we discuss professional basketball overseas, playing with Russell Westbrook, being inspired by the legendary John Wooden, performing under pressure, and focusing on the outcome. Mustafa's current focus is dedicated to his mobile training platform, "BOOST", which can be checked out on the App Store now. More of Mustafa's bio is listed below:

-Former UCLA and professional basketball player. Played in the top leagues in Serbia, Slovenia, France, Germany, and Lebanon. Played in Euroleague competitions, Eurocup, and the Adriatic League.

-BA Global Studies, BA Communications Studies (UCLA). MA International Policy Studies (Stanford)

-Co-founded and is now an advisor to My90, an automated sms platform that improves communication between residents and city agencies. The company is currently under contract with the City of San Jose and focuses on police-community relations.

-Serves as an advisor to MuhoTV, a venture-backed Chinese digital media platform exclusively focused on basketball. MuhoTV is also a strategic partner of Boost.

-Previously founder of EVE, a company that built augmented reality sports training software for smart glasses. Here are links to demos from EVE's mobile app (https://youtu.be/Fk7v5X1MRKY) and smart glasses app (https://youtu.be/WcAECRQ8_kw).

Episode 131 Time Stamps:

(2:10) Welcome, Mustafa!

(4:10) More background - Mustafa's story

(7:20) Learning lessons, from foreign basketball

(13:14) Environmental factors | A family of survivors!

(15:51) Religious self-criticism

(18:25) The outcomes of life's hardships | Living in a world full of "expectations" | ROUTINE! | Performance under pressure!

(24:52) Narrowing your focus to just one thing

(33:09) What is the OUTCOME?

(36:04) Russell Westbrook, as a UCLA teammate: Crazy drive. Ruthless mentality.

(40:24) The legendary John Wooden: insane memory skills!

(45:35) Reading

(50:55) A good mentor asks you good questions and doesn't tell you what to do

(53:31) A dream convo with Malcolm X, and Rumi (Poet)

(56:37) BOOST's Mobile Training Platform (available on the App Store!)

(1:07:02) KNOW YOUR OUTCOME.

BOOKS

Ta-Nehisi Coates', "Between the World and Me"

Franklin Foer's, "How Soccer Explains the World"

W. Timothy Gallwey's, "The Inner Game of Tennis"

CONNECT

Mustafa's Website: Mustafa's website

Mustafa's Email: mustafa@get-boost.com

BOOST: BOOST on the App Store

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Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #132 Blog

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Get Ya Mind Right Monday: Are you serious? Feb 20, 2017

Show notes

Are you as you really say you are? Success isn't handed to you. You can't sit there and expect it all to fall in your lap. The funny thing is, you already KNOW what to do man… It's ACTION time! Get SERIOUS!

Get Ya Mind Right!

How to create your ultimate vision Feb 17, 2017

Show notes

Having a vision is EVERYTHING. It's your motto. Your rules… Without a vision, you're lost. This is your reality, so take this seriously. Take notes and take ACTION! Don't limit yourself!

Episode 131 Time Stamps:

(3:13) You gotta have a VISION!

(5:42) A version of your reality

(6:38) "Vision": Your perception of reality | Do NOT limit yourself!

(9:24) Find a spot to write

(9:33) Play some music

(9:38) Without limits, what would you do? Who would you be?

(10:47) B.E.A.R.

(12:56) My VISUALIZATION TRACK! (Listen. Write. Read!)

DISCOVER

Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #131 Blog

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes!

SHOW LOVE

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Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST

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