Sports Motivation Podcast

Jim Collins' book, " Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All" gives us an inside look at how the most successful companies thrive under pressure. Tune in for three core values and traits that these 10x-ers carry: Fanatic discipline, empirical creativity, productive paranoia. Check out Jim Collins',  "Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Th...

On the other side of pain, there's pleasure. All you gotta do is go through the fire! You've heard that the "grass is greener on the other side of the fence", right? Why not find out for yourself? Humans are naturally accustomed to seek comfort and avoid painful experiences. Make the shift, and train your mind to push past your normal limits. Grab a trustworthy friend and talk your obstacles throu...

A wise man once said, that you can have anything—but you can't have everything. You'll have to sacrifice some of the things you love the most, in order to get to your most desired result(s). Understand that there's a price to pay, and as much as it may hurt you, it's for the better. Make sure you're up to date with tuesday's part one episode before tuning in. Welcome back, to another mindset reali...

Let your pain turn to millions, like French Montana did. You might've heard his intro track without catching these bars… Tune in to "Whiskey Eyes" to find how Montana used emotion, and application of financial knowledge, as a driving force to his success.

The truth is, we're too easy on ourselves. The essence of a reality check is to immediately shift our mindset for proper action. Look… you're probably leaving money on the table right now; so I'm here to help you get up and earn it. Tune in to part one of our Mindset Reality Check mini-series, to learn from my toughest life lessons, and apply nine crucial steps to your lifestyle so you can OWN you...

The other day, I imagined knowing what I know now; as a young Freshmen in college. Today, I bring you 17 questions that you MUST know how to answer. My vision inspires me to pass down game that I've learned over the years, along to YOU; so you can become well-equipped and prepared for the big-leagues. It's more than just consistent practice and improvements in the gym. Mapping out your future is a...

Will passion be the top factor for your athletic success? Today's B+B episode features a powerful chapter in Ryan Holiday's "Ego is the Enemy". Tune in to find out why your purpose should outweigh your passion. Be sure to cop Ryan's book, too! Check out Ryan Holiday's,  "Ego is the Enemy"  on Amazon

I'm talkin' FEAR…. No, not nightmares and clowns—this is much worse. We're often stuck with this specific emotion that prevents us from reaching our maximum potential. Four "fears" came to mind in the midst of yesterday's workout which we must overcome. Tune in to find out what they are, and stay tuned for a special affirmation track; equipped with a new set of beliefs that you can adopt today. Be...

Some call MJ absurdly unique, making it seem impossible for a future athlete to fill his shoes. I think this is FALSE… MJ's mindset is his strongest weapon, yet some just fail to realize it. Welcome to the final episode of the Film Room series; as we tap in to Michael's mindset, as a "Ruthless Competitor". Listen and learn how you can become a beast, like Mike. Until next time, stay tuned for the...

From one of the strongest forces in the hip-hop game, today's bar features Jay-Z's newest album, "4:44". On his track "Bam" featuring Damian Marley, Jay drops game to remind us that we must tune in to our alter-ego's to let the world know who they're messin' with. Don't be too nice to those who don't benefit you. Set the price; then live your life. That's BARS.

The second installment of MJ's Film Room series is all about his "Gametime Mentality". Following Michael's "Mental Alchemy", today we talk about how to approach your game with laser-like focus. Get an inside scoop on how MJ handled his unique practices, and how repetition fostered his bulletproof nerves. Answer the three questions at the end of the episode, and stay tuned for the finale this Frida...

Welcome back to the FILM ROOM! This month's series features the legendary, Michael Jordan. Part one is focused on what Robert Greene refers to as one's "Mental Alchemy". Tune in to MJ's strategy towards trash-talk, negativity, competition, as he transforms them into successes. Sometimes you gotta play tricks on your own mind to see unbelievable results. Time Stamps: (4:00) A prelude to today's Fil...

A great mentor doesn't give you the answers; instead, they'll show you the way… In today's books and bars episode, understand that without proper strategy applied towards your overall mission, all you're left with are hopes and expectations. Listen to the selected excerpts from Mark Divine's book, and be sure to grab a copy for yourself! Grab your copy here:  Mark Divine's, "Way of the Seal" Follo...

Welcome, Tom Bilyeu to the Sports Motivation Podcast! Tom is the Co-founder of Quest Nutrition, host and founder of Impact Theory (a for-profit media company), and a professional speaker on mindset. In this interview, we talk about Tom's beginnings, his mindset for success, his company's "G-Code", and the chokeholds that many early entrepreneurs have (and how to deal with them). Get the most out o...

Welcome back! In the final episode of this GPS Goal Setting Series, I break down the principles behind the GPS system. First, what is the GOAL? Next, what is the PURPOSE behind the goal? Lastly, what is the STRATEGY? The order in which you set your goal to attack it is critical. You must have an underlying purpose before attacking your strategy. So, are you ready to give it a shot? I'm proud to pr...

This is a special episode for my beautiful, loving, strong, incredible wife Heather Sobomehin (@mrssobomehin) aka "H-town". I love you, cherish you, and want to wish you a happy birthday. To the IMNOTYOU squad, go show her some love on IG! (@mrssobomehin)

Welcome back to the GPS Goal Setting Series. In this part 2 episode, I break down 4 key principles you must understand before setting your goals. It's critical to understand where you're currently at in life, what you envision your future to look like, and to pinpoint what's preventing you from being there already. This is a powerful realization; after you do this, you'll be able to set more accur...

Much of what you do will be to avoid pain; and if you're smart, you'll use that. The journey of personal-growth isn't glamorous. In fact, many doubts will follow the countless sacrifices that are made along the way. Here's 7 ways to never reach your goal. Don't fall victim to these ways. Become part of the 1% that rises above the rest. Time Stamps: (1:39) Reality Check: This ain't no Rocky Theme....

Looking for that get-rich-quick scheme? Good luck. Today's Book & Bars episode features one of those books that has no shame in keeping it REAL. At the end of the day, what do you want to be remembered for? Are you willing to put in those incredible work hours to reach your dreams? Drop your fear of failure in the eyes of the world, and pick up this book and start reading.   Check out Felix Dennis...

Do you know what motivates you and how to effectively use it to push yourself forward.  Motivation is the KEY to domination. Today I'm blessing you with the top 3 ways I motivate myself, so you could try them out for yourself. Bottom line... you need to develop your own recipe and apply it to your life NOW. Time Stamps: (1:20) Show some love! Leave a review for the Sports Motivation Podcast (and t...

I am super juiced to welcome Elliott Hulse to the Sports Motivation Podcast! Elliott is a top Strength and Conditioning coach, Strongman, Author, and dominates the YouTube stratosphere with his content (so much more) by sharing his message to "Be the Strongest Version of Yourself and Inspire Others." Listen as we dive deep into how Elliott found his life's purpose at a young age, how he learned to...

DIPSET!! Today's books and bars episode features Juelz Santana's "Days of Our Lives" track. As an athlete at Oregon State University, I'd relate to Juelz' hustle-mode as depicted in the song; to my efforts on the field and in the gym. Patience is a virtue man. Keep working; you'll get to where you need to be.

As we wrap up Kobe's Film Room series, today we examine the importance of curiosity. The Black Mamba was a true student to the game of basketball, with an unbeatable desire to learn EVERYTHING he could. Even if it took a few cold calls here and there, Kobe followed through… What does this mean for you? How will you interpret this past week's deep dive into Mr. Bryant's mind? Will you soak it in an...

Welcome back to the Film Room… Today's focus is on Kobe's commitment to the game. He knew handouts didn't exist. Being legendary takes an Unreasonable Commitment… You gotta expect to sacrifice what isn't beneficial to you, but still remains in your environment. Let's roll. Episode 179 Time Stamps: (2:17) Part 2 begins now! (2:56) Your mindset is the only thing that is within your control | Napoleo...

Your ability to accept the hardships and painful realities of life, is an important skill that you must implement. Don't adopt the mindset that life is hard, and that's "the way it is"... Accept, then move strategically. Powerful stuff… Today's pages are straight out of The Dalai Lama's, "Beyond Religion", on page 37 of chapter 10. Hit the link below to grab your copy! The Dalai Lama, "Beyond Reli...