Archives May 2017

160: Keys to Being Fearless: Understanding the cognitive biases

I’m excited to present to you, the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS. In Part 1 of our mini-series, we cover cognitive biases, understanding how your brain works, and the power of conditioning your mind. Many things in life will present themselves as obstacles, and it’s important that we train our subconscious to go against the grain, rather than run away and hide. CONQUER your life. Live FEARLESSLY. Day one begins now!

Episode 160 Time Stamps:

(1:20) Approach your life FEARLESSly
(2:35) My definition of FEARLESS (the ability to do what you must do, in spite of what you do)
(4:04) What to expect over the course of the next four episodes
(4:49) Understanding your BRAIN | BOOK: “Performing Under Pressure”
(10:03) Sigmund Freud’s concept of “The Pleasure Principle”
(11:28) Understanding Freud’s concept as an athlete/performer
(12:16) The misconception of fully “listening to your emotions”
(13:10) Your instincts will lie to you… Condition your mind!
(14:27) We have a primitive fear of nature | BOOK: “50th Law”
(14:47) Are your current fears big enough? In reality, we are actually, safe.
(16:00) Take this knowledge, and apply it.
(16:38) ACTION: Define your fears. What’s the worst that can happen? Is this likely? How can I prepare for the very worst possible situation?
(17:47) BOOK: “The Power of Negative Thinking”
(18:47) Sell yourself of the benefits of what you MUST do now.
(19:02) Answer the questions!

 

159: Tips on time management

Do you procrastinate? Do distractions disrupt your focus easily? Tune in for tips of ways of approaching things, with powerful habits on how to get the most out of your day. Time is limited… use it wisely.

Episode 159 Time Stamps:

(2:21) Review your goals 1ST thing in the morning.
(3:55) Religiously execute your morning mastery.
(5:50) Identify your outcomes for each day.
(6:24) Work/train in blocks of time.
(7:24) Don’t be enslaved to your cellphone.
(9:14) Have blocks of time for being distracted. | Cal Newport’s, “Deep Work”
(10:14) Primetime often.
(11:32) Eliminate sweets, coffees, etc.
(12:39) Have unconditional love for yourself.
(15:13) Prioritize maximizing time. | Seneca’s, “The Shortness of Life”
(16:21) READ: Dan Kennedy’s “No B.S. Time Management”
(17:00) READ: Jack Canfield’s, “The Power of Focus”
(17:30) READ: Cal Newport’s “Deep Work”
(17:54) READ: Michael Johnson’s, “Slaying the Dragon”

158: How to develop a “Don’t give a F@!# mentality”

Before you press play, be advised that today’s episode is marked explicit for a reason. Some lessons are too important to not be delivered properly… and in moments like these, I stand strongly behind my language. Introducing, the “Don’t give a f**k mentality.” Understand that this is the most impressive reality check to date, and you should feel some type of way about it. I am your wake-up call… and don’t hit the damn snooze!!

Episode 158 Time Stamps:
(1:20) Introduction: This episode is explicit
(4:18) The don’t give a f**k mentality
(5:18) I’m thankful for my childhood, and all the obstacles that stood in my way
(6:20) Shoutout to Frederick Douglass
(8:25) Shoutout to my POPS
(10:53) No f**ks given, Pt. 1: You have to find someone who doesn’t give a f**k
(14:02) No f**ks given, Pt. 2: Confront your fears
(15:53) No f**ks given, Pt. 3: Take risks
(18:57) Fortune favors the BOLD.
(19:12) No f**ks given, Pt. 4: Create a mindset that makes you immune to failure.
(22:38) Habits never die, but they are replaceable.
(25:13) No f**ks given, Pt. 5: Move before you’re ready.
(27:30) Plato’s “The Republic”
(28:32) No f**ks given, Pt. 6: Organize your life.
(33:53) No f**ks given, Pt. 7: Connect to [your] God each day.
(36:20) The opposite of this mindset… softie, coward, sucks, simp, weakling…
(38:50) If this episode was offensive, don’t say I didn’t warn y’all!
(40:23) If you believe me, go “DO IT!” *Shia LeBouf voice*

157: Reasons why you haven’t reached your goals

Are your goals exciting? Do you have a plan set-up? Are your emotions aligned with your desires? There’s plenty involved in crushing your goals. Allow today’s episode to be your wake up call, only to spur you into immediate action.

Episode 157 Time Stamps:

(1:20) If you haven’t already, listen to January’s year-domination episode for 2017.
(3:13) This episode is dedicated for those who have struggled to accomplish specific results.
(4:04) Reason #1: Your goals are not exciting/emotional enough
(5:44) Reason #2: Do you have a strategy set in stone?
(6:35) Reason #3: You probably don’t have a written-out plan | Urban Meyer’s, “Above The Line”
(8:14) Reason #4: Your plans aren’t specific/detailed enough to a micro-level
(9:05) Reason #5: Lack of accountability
(10:05) Reason #6: Lack of proper evaluation
(11:38) Reason #7: Worry clouds your vision
(13:35) Reason #8: Success isn’t how you think it looks
(15:58) Reason #9: You’re not willing to give anything up
(17:40) Play this episode again. Evaluate.

156: How to have more trust in yourself

Today’s episode focuses on the TRUST from within YOURSELF. There’s too much noise in our environments that allow us to become easily influenced by the opinions and advice of others. Take notes as we go through these eight steps, and start the action as soon as this episode ends. Sit still. Listen to yourself. Tune out, to tune in.

Episode 156 Time Stamps:

(1:47) Do you remember your New Years Resolution?
(3:50) Understanding the root of the problem: ask yourself, “Why”? | BOOK: “Salt, Sugar, Fat” by Michael Moss
(5:40) When we were younger, we were “over-managed”.
(7:04) We may have a “warped” idea of failure.
(7:52) Our brains are wired to keep us safe | BOOK: “Poor Charlie’s Almanac” by Charlie Munger
(8:36) A media-portrayed lie about how people became “successful”
(9:06) We hang around other people who don’t trust themselves.
(9:47) You and I are very much alike.
(11:16) Practical ways to approach this problem
(11:33) #1: Define your VISION.
(12:45) #2: Create small goals as experiments.
(14:44) #3: Get a list of the best biographies of successors. Read them.
(16:00) #4: Taking inventory of your WINS.
(17:25) #5: Hanging around people who encourage effort and see progress.
(20:08) #6: Meditate. | iTunes Apps: HEADSPACE or CALM
(21:51) #7: Study your own successes. Become a student of yourself.
(22:23) #8: Look at your challenges as EXPERIMENTS.
(23:57) Change what you associate pain and pleasure to | BOOK: “Awaken the Giant Within” by Tony Robbins
(25:30) You have wisdom INSIDE of you. Sit still. Tune in to yourself.

155: Nell Daly: Psychotherapist, Writer, and Keynote Speaker

Today, we welcome Nell Gibbon Daly to the Sports Motivation Podcast! A licensed psychotherapist, writer, and keynote speaker (among many other talents), Nell brings us welcoming advice that athletes may initially oversee. Tune in as we discuss male and female energies, the importance of meditation, examining your pain points, and much more. Thank you Nell! With much more to talk about, we’ll have to schedule a part two with you soon!

Episode 155 Time Stamps:

(1:20) Nell’s introduction
(2:43) Special shoutout from Nell for the Sports Motivation Podcast!
(4:53) A couple tips from Nell, about waking up in the morning feeling juiced
(7:44) Masculine and feminine energy
(13:08) The most POWERFUL people all meditate
(15:34) Important facts and misconceptions about masculine energy
(18:53) Self-intimacy, and why it must be a main focus within your personal life
(23:54) Transformation is a b*tch.
(29:04) Examining your symptoms of pain, for necessary growth.
(33:23) Meditation can be difficult sometimes!
(37:17) Entering the “calm state” | Diet is key!
(42:25) Society doesn’t accept women to express anger
(45:10) As a parent, we must regulate emotions
(46:10) Quit talking. Get doing.

CONNECT WITH NELL
Nell’s Website: www.TheDaly.com
Nell’s “Unscripted Podcast” on iTunes!
Facebook: /NellGibbonDaly
Email: [email protected]

 

154: How to handle the doubters, haters and naysayers

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Sometimes people can’t handle seeing you succeed. They may try to dull your shine with negative remarks that can potentially throw you off your game. The question is… how do you handle these doubters, haters, and naysayers? Today’s episode is a specific condition of the mindset. Conquer this, and you’re unstoppable. You ready??

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Episode 154 Time Stamps:

(1:20) Stop deluding yourself. APPLY Yourself.

(5:51) Have you dealt with these people?

(7:30) BOOK: Hendrie Weisinger’s, “Performing Under Pressure”

(8:30) I only care to a certain degree (about others opinions)

(10:17) BOOK: Gary Keller & Jay Papasan’s, “The One Thing”

(11:00) Your MINDSET determines your approach

(11:36) My mindset, Pt. 1: Nobody cares too much about what you’re doing

(12:20) My mindset, Pt. 2: They actually don’t know what they’re doing

(13:35) My mindset, Pt. 3: There’s always a message in the hate/doubt, and it’s my job to find this out.

(15:25) My mindset, Pt. 4: I decide what it means.

(16:02) My mindset, Pt. 5: If I doubt myself, that’s usually when I’m most influenced

(17:00) My mindset, Pt. 6: Most people don’t think big.

(19:48) Mistakes to avoid, Pt. 1: Don’t try to force someone into believing your dreams and goals more than you.

(21:41) Mistakes to avoid, Pt. 2: Avoid self-pity

(22:09) Mistakes to avoid, Pt. 3: Don’t allow hate/doubt to influence your desires or goals

(23:20) Things that you MUST do, Pt. 1: Thank God for the objections.

(24:04) Things that you MUST do, Pt. 2: Review your master plans, desires, and goals.

(25:36) Things that you MUST do, Pt. 2.5: Look for “holes” in your plans.

(26:17) Things that you MUST do, Pt. 3: Find people who can help strengthen your vision.

(27:47) Things that you MUST do, Pt. 4: Get your plans VERIFIED.

(28:31) Things that you MUST do, Pt. 5: Check yourself. Are you a hater?

(29:08) Things that you MUST do, Pt. 6: Keep grinding.

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153: Why your coach doesn’t trust you (or like you)

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It’s the fourth quarter, and your team is down by a single play. You’re sitting on the bench thinking, “Why won’t coach put me in?!” Today’s episode is a breakdown of seven reasons why your coach is the way he/she is… This is a reality check, and you might be offended. Listen up!

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Episode 153 Time Stamps:

(3:13) Based on my experience; as a coach and a player…

(4:52) #1: You’re soft.

(6:03) #2: You’re a “know-it-all”. | Robert Greene’s, “48 Laws of Power”

(7:30) #3: You can’t be counted on, on game-day.

(8:17) #4: You’re not as good as you think you are. | Roland Lazenby’s, “Michael Jordan: The Life”

(10:53) #5: You can’t take criticism.

(11:45) #6: You’re a kiss ass.

(12:25) #7: You don’t trust yourself.

(13:50) Be honest with yourself.

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152: Crucial advice on setting your goals

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This is NOT your general advice on goal-setting… In today’s episode, expect to learn from my own personal goals, to get YOUR results. How much longer do you want to carry the feeling of postponing your biggest desires? My goal for you, is to have CLARITY in your goal-setting process. If you’re still unsure, don’t hesitate to email me. Let’s crush goals together.

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Episode 152 Time Stamps:

(3:16) Modifying your mindset towards GOALS

(3:41) The goal, is the “feeling”

(5:15) Don’t get caught up in the “S.M.A.R.T.” formula

(7:36) What I do: I focus on what I WANT.

(9:00) Understand the “big picture”

(9:09) Working “backwards” on your goals. BIG PICTURE, down to the “next step”

(10:08) Always beginning with the end in mind.

(12:12) Goal. Purpose. Strategy.

(18:17) Common mistakes.

(22:30) Make sure you know the process, to get the end result.

(24:51) Don’t over-evaluate yourself

(25:48) You must map-out your entire process

(26:24) My goal for you: CLARITY

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151: How to get over past failures

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“Pain that comes from failure is beautiful.” Let’s be clear; nobody’s perfect… Failures are GUARANTEED in life. What’s most important, is your attitude towards it. You must DECIDE on the emotions you choose to experience, in the midst of defeat. Learn from my past experiences. Learn from the mistakes that others have made. Above all, know that failure is your best opportunity to LEARN. The sky is the limit!

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Episode 151 Time Stamps:

(1:21) My expectations for you as a listener…

(2:18) I have failed before. We all have.

(3:45) My biggest breakthrough: Changing my idea of failure

(5:00) Examine the WHY (understand yourself)

(6:01) Steven Covey’s, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”

(6:53) We don’t have to EXCUSE the failure… Understand it instead

(8:36) DECIDE what you want to believe about failure (based on where you want to go)

(10:10) What’s your DEFINITION?

(13:46) Old feelings will come up from your PAST…

(14:21) Laurel Mellin’s, “Wired For Joy!: A Revolutionary Method for Creating Happiness from Within”

(17:07) Use EMOTION to grind in your NEW belief | A personal, traumatic experience as a firefighter

(22:03) Your new G-CODE about failure | The Sky is the Limit!

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SHOW LOVE

Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program

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As always, if you’re diggin’ the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show!

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Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast!

Much love!

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