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You’ve done a lot so you deserve to be exhausted, right? Even your friends gas you up on your hard work, so you decide to yourself a break… Be CAREFUL guys. Remember the ultimate prize that you seek; and remember that you got the juice to wake up every day to put in your best efforts to advance yourself. Reward yourself for your small wins, then continue to keep pushing. Become a machine. AVOID THE BURNOUT! Go get that trophy. Aight?

Episode 164 Time Stamps:

(1:20) Peep the GYMR PODCAST (link)
(2:50) Thank you guys for today’s episode!
(5:48) “Burnout” is applicable to EVERYONE
(7:09) I’m still figuring out the secrets to many things, but here’s a major key.
(9:04) Be really for some realities about “burnout”
(9:21) It isn’t the end of the world.
(11:13) Do you have solid plans?
(12:30) Are you tracking/celebrating your wins?
(17:18) Do you know the purpose to what you’re doing?
(20:20) Schedule your day intentionally.
(24:07) This is why I think you’re burned-out… (and don’t be offended.)
(26:34) People will gas you up.
(31:20) You have a choice when you feel this way.
(33:52) Ask yourself THESE questions to conclude today’s episode.

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The last episode to our KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS mini-series, focuses on how to separate yourself from everyone else. Some people in your life will slowly drift away, while others must be removed from your environment. We must be self-reliant, so let me show you how. After listening, play this mini-series again from the top!

Episode 163 Time Stamps:

(1:32) A brief recap…
(3:45) Today’s topic can be viewed as a reality check
(3:55) The masses, are afraid of change | The “inconsistency avoidance bias”
(5:40) If what you will do is significant, expect haters and people who don’t understand.
(6:35) Ralph Waldo Emerson’s, “Essays on Self-Reliance”
(8:02) Reality: Some of your friends/family will fall off.
(8:23) Deal with it, Pt. 1: Gain clarity with yourself
(9:09) Deal with it, Pt. 2: All in, no money out.
(9:21) Deal with it, Pt. 3: Find a power circle.
(9:48) Deal with it, Pt. 4: Ignore the opinions that don’t matter.
(10:52) Deal with it, Pt. 5: Listen and value the opinions of leaders.
(11:18) Deal with it, Pt. 6: Learn how to comfort yourself.
(11:57) The power of self-reliance
(14:29) Did you take the time to put in the necessary work?
(15:36) FEAR OUTRO (featuring Will Smith)

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Know yourself, know your wealth! The 3rd KEY TO BEING FEARLESS is the understanding of SELF. You must know how you operate, so you can crush it on and off the field. Tune in for seven important steps for self-evaluation, to boost your awareness. You might be surprised at what you discover.

Episode 162 Time Stamps:

(1:43) Why do I do what I do? This is why.
(3:12) Everybody’s scared. Everybody’s driven by FEAR.
(4:40) A brief recap of the previous episodes.
(5:52) Today is all about knowing yourself.
(6:01) Sun Tzu’s, “The Art of War” | Lao Tzu’s, “Tao Te Ching”
(8:08) The things that you MUST know about yourself
(8:23) #1: Know what outcomes are you responsible for.
(10:25) #2: Know what is required to accomplish these outcomes.
(11:30) #3: Know how you BEST learn. | Peter Drucker’s, “Managing Oneself”
(13:40) #4: Know how you receive love. | Gary Chapman’s, “The Five Love Languages”
(17:46) #5: Know how much sleep you need.
(18:50) #6: Know your bloodline values. | Tony Robbin’s, “Awaken The Giant Within”
(19:54) #7: Know your liabilities: in character, and skill.
(20:49) What to do NOW…

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In Part 2 of the KEYS TO BEING FEARLESS series, we live by RULE. Learn how to set rules and mandates for yourself, so when times get tough, you’ll know EXACTLY what to do. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. I’ll guide you through it fam, on top of that, I’ll read you my own rules. Live FEARLESS!

Episode 161 Time Stamps:

(1:33) Don’t be driven by fear.
(3:46) James Allen’s concept: You Must Live By Rule
(4:15) BOOK: James Allen’s, “Mastery of Destiny” (The Training of the Will)
(6:32) A story about “Coco” and “Tito”
(9:28) In every department of your life, RELIGIOUSLY adhere to your rules.
(11:06) In tough situations, my RULES guide the way.
(12:38) Your mandates.
(13:14) Make sure it’s personal.
(14:00) Word them in the form of COMMANDS.
(14:25) Rate yourself on how you aligned with your rules (On a scale of your choice)
(14:36) How would it look like to live in alignment with your rules?
(15:42) My personal RULES and MANDATES.
(23:00) Create your rules, and email me them!

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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!

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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”

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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*

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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.

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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.

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]

 

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