Sports Motivation Podcast
Take control of your sports career and start dominating your competition. The "I'm Not You" Sports Domination Podcast is hosted by former All American and NFL Running Back Olaniyi Sobomehin (Niyi Sobo). He walks you through specific strategies, habits, and the most important mindset needed to take your game to the next level. You'll learn how to master your emotions, set goals and crush them, and adopt the mindset of the world's best athletes. The show features interviews with NFL, NBA, MLB, and professional soccer players to help you leverage their experience.
Episodes
When the vision feels so far away, and you're unsure how it will play out
You keep looking at the whole mountain instead of the next step. That's why you're stuck. In this episode, Niyi breaks down a simple mindset from Charlie Munger: you get ahead step by step, not in fast spurts. Using the analogy of a team down 3-0 in a seven-game series and a cross-country drive from Portland to New York, Niyi shows you how to stop drowning in the size of your goal and start focu
Why You Keep Talking Yourself Out Of What You Want
You're doing something right now that you don't actually want to be doing. Maybe you had a real idea about what you want, and somewhere between having it and acting on it, you talked yourself right out of it. Or maybe it's worse, you're walking around acting like you want something you actually don't. In this episode, Niyi breaks down what's really happening underneath that pattern: the desire t
The Self Worship Ritual | All Praise Be To You
You've been told worship belongs to God, never you. Today we flip that. Because the same hand that made the ocean, the sunset, every flower that's ever stopped you in your tracks, made you too. So when I say worship yourself, I'm not asking you to replace God. I'm asking you to stop disrespecting His work. This episode is an interactive ritual, not a lecture. I walk you through eight places to loo
Self Respect | Part 2
Self-respect isn't a feeling. It's a contract you make with yourself, and most people break it the second it gets uncomfortable. In Part 2, Niyi breaks down the two biggest mistakes that keep people stuck: making excuses for situations they know are wrong, and wasting years deliberating instead of moving. He gets into why self-respect in relationships isn't about leaving, it's about being willin
How to Handle Pressure Like Jalen Brunson: Why Wemby and the Spurs Couldn't Stop the Knicks in the Largest Comeback in NBA Finals History
Down 29 points. NBA Finals. Madison Square Garden. The whole city watching. And after the game, somebody asked Jalen Brunson straight up, did the thought of losing cross your mind? He said yes. And then he said something most people missed, because they were too busy celebrating the comeback. In this episode, I break down exactly what Brunson said after the largest comeback in NBA Finals history,
You've Been Dealing With Wins and Losses Wrong (Here's How to Fix It) | Bar from Kansas Kash
Kobe said it best: the key to mental toughness is not getting too high or too low. Stay even keel. But most competitors never actually figure out how to do that, because they never deal with their relationship to wins and losses. In this episode, we break down exactly how a Killa celebrates a win and how a Killa learns from a loss. Not the feel-good version. The real version. The one that actual
You gotta do more than TRY (Bar from Prepaid Choke)
You want that Super Bowl ring? Then trying is going to get you killed out here. I'm not talking about the literal Super Bowl. I'm talking about YOUR Super Bowl — whatever that thing is you're chasing that represents greatness in your sport, your career, your life. That thing you KNOW you're capable of but haven't grabbed yet. Here's the problem. You're trying. And trying is weak. Trying says I
Down 30: The Art of Dominating When Life Isn't Going Your Way
Everyone can perform when life is easy. The real question is: What happens when you're down 30 points? What happens when the bills are piling up, motivation disappears, the results aren't coming, and every part of you wants to quit? In this episode, I break down the essential skills required to dominate under pressure. Not dominance as a feeling. Not dominance as confidence. But dominance as the a
Self Respect
This episode is built around one central truth: Self-respect is not a feeling. It's an internal agreement. Most people think self-respect is confidence, discipline, or a list of good habits. But real self-respect goes deeper than behavior. It's the internal standard that governs how you treat yourself, what you tolerate, the boundaries you enforce, and the choices you make when fear, emotion, or p
The System For Dominance | Day 5: The Dominance Blueprint
For years, I taught athletes and high performers how to access Killer Instinct — how to lock in, perform under pressure, and compete at a high level. But after going through one of the hardest seasons of my life, I realized something deeper: Performance strategies alone are not enough. Because no matter how ambitious, disciplined, or talented you are… if the patterns underneath the surface remain
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns | Day 4: The Dominance Blueprint
DAY 4 of The Dominance Blueprint. Everybody says they want self-mastery. Everybody says they want change. Everybody says they want the truth. Until the truth becomes uncomfortable. In this episode, we talk about why awareness is so difficult… and why most people stay trapped in the same emotional loops, habits, fears, and patterns for their entire lives. Because the patterns sabotaging your progre
The Most Important Skill In Building Dominance | Day 3: The Dominance Blueprint
DAY 3 of The Dominance Blueprint. Most people think dominance is confidence, motivation, positive thinking, or "feeling locked in." But if that were true… why do you keep losing the feeling? Why do the same patterns keep returning? Why does self sabotage keep showing up? Why do you know what to do… but still don't do it? Because positive thinking is not awareness. Positive thinking tries to overri
Why Positive Thinking Doesn't Work| Day 2: The Dominance Blueprint
Most athletes think their problem is confidence, discipline, focus, or mindset. So they try positive thinking. Visualization. Motivation. Meditation. More work. More pressure. And sometimes it helps… For a little while. Then the same fear, tension, self-doubt, overthinking, and self-sabotaging habits come right back. Why? Because those patterns were never random. They were built years ago to prote
What Dominance Really Is (And What's Blocking It) | Day 1: The Dominance Blueprint
This is Day 1 of a 5-part series on Dominance.....and Dominance isn't what you think it is. It's not control. It's not force. It's not grinding yourself into the ground trying to prove something. Dominance is a state of being. It's you, fully expressed, fully present, fully in control of your internal world. You've felt it before. In business, when you're locked in and creating effortlessly. In sp
Become a Legend, Be The Realest (Bar from Kansas Kash)
"The game loves me… so if I leave, she'll probably drop a tear." That line isn't just about talent — it's about how you show up. In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to be the realest — not in the eyes of fans, followers, or other athletes… but in your own eyes. Because the realest thing you'll ever see isn't another athlete. It's the man in the mirror. Right now, too many ath
Reality Check: Your Woman Shouldn't Be Stressing You Out (Bar from Wallie The Sensei)
ou say you want more. More success. More discipline. More results. But your life doesn't reflect it. You're chasing goals… while entertaining relationships that drain your energy, distract your focus, and create unnecessary chaos. But Women aren't the problem. Your standards are. Your leadership is. Your willingness to tolerate misalignment is. It is not normal, and it is not acceptable, to be in
Podcasts, Books & Social Media Are Making You WEAK
You're not lacking information. You're drowning in it. Every time you hit a problem, you reach for something external...another podcast, another book, another scroll session, hoping it'll give you the answer. And sometimes it does. But here's the truth… You've trained yourself to depend on outside information instead of developing your own. That's the weakness. Because real growth doesn't come fro
How to be the BIG DOG (Bar from Philthy Rich)
"Everybody wants to be a big dog… until it's time to do big dog shit." - Philthy Rich In this episode, we're cutting through the fantasy of success and getting real about what it actually takes to become and stay dominant. It's not about your first win, your first $100K, or your early momentum...it's about who you are after you lose it, after you get tested, after it gets hard. We break down the d
Ego Mastery, Part 2: What a Loyal and Aligned Ego Looks Like
In Part 2 of the Ego Mastery series, we break down what an aligned, trained ego actually looks like in elite athletes and peak performers, and how it shows up under real pressure. You'll learn: What's happening internally when an athlete is calm, decisive, and locked in Why aligned performers experience low mental noise and faster decision-making How mistakes become data instead of danger
Ego Mastery, Part 1: Ego is NOT the enemy
You've been lied to about the Ego. "Ego is the enemy." "His ego got in the way." "Get rid of your ego." Wrong. Your ego isn't a villain — it's a survival system you created as a child. It's your internal brand, the identity you built to stay safe, get approval, avoid shame, and maintain control. The problem? The same strategies that protected you then are sabotaging you now. In this episode, you'l
You Gotta DIG To Find The Diamonds (Bar from Killa Fonte)
In this episode, Killa Fonte breaks down why you feel stuck....not from lack of talent, but from avoiding the pain required to grow. Learn how to embrace discomfort, use pain to uncover your limiting beliefs, organize your plans, execute with discipline, and reward yourself like a true professional. Dig deep and find the diamonds in your own dirt. Click here to book a free consultation with Niyi S
Why the pressure keeps getting to you (Master The Fundamentals)
When the heat's on, most people panic. They get "happy feet." Just like a quarterback in the pocket — they lose composure, abandon their fundamentals, and start scrambling for survival. That's when mistakes happen. Bad throws. Missed opportunities. Chaos. In this episode, Niyi breaks down why pressure exposes your lack of systems, how panic hijacks your performance, and what separates calm, domina
The secret to building sustainable discipline and better habits
Most people try to build discipline by doing everything at once—and end up burning out. In this episode, I break down a smarter approach: how to build sustainable discipline by mastering one habit at a time and turning it into a pillar of your identity. You'll learn the mechanics that stop people from staying consistent, the mindset shifts you need to make discipline a muscle instead of an on/off
Signs you have the "Victim Mentality" and how to get rid of it
Victim mentality isn't just weakness—it's a mindset that keeps even strong people stuck. In this episode, learn the difference between being victimized and living with a victim mentality, and how to root it out if you want real success. You'll Learn: The difference between victimized (event) vs. victim mentality (mindset) Signs you're trapped in victim thinking How Killas take full responsibility
BARS: Keep SCORING (Bar from Philthy Rich)
Episode Summary In this Bars episode, Niyi Sobo breaks down the line from Motivational Purpose: "Playas don't keep score, they just keep scoring." Most people chase results out of desperation, hoping wins will finally make them feel worthy. But true killas don't play that game. They align their goals with their core mission, focus on mastery of the process, and act from conviction and power. Wins
BARS: How to find a good OG (Wisdom from Philthy Rich)
Episode Summary In this Bars episode, Niyi Sobo unpacks a line from Philthy Rich's Searchin: "Listening to the OG's they got the most game!" But not every OG is worth listening to. Niyi breaks down what makes a true OG—someone who leads with mindset, protects the game, has earned their wisdom through scars and experience, and lives as a real example of success. He also exposes the signs of a bad O
BARS: Make a Plan and "Stay On It" (Lyrics from Pooh Hefner)
Episode Summary In this Bars episode, Niyi Sobo breaks down a line from Pooh Hefner's track More Than Me" The words aren't just lyrics—they're a blueprint for achievement. Niyi unpacks the wisdom in these three simple phases: focus your attention, create a plan, and stay committed. If you're serious about getting what you want, this is the formula. Key Takeaways Success requires three phases: Fo
The discipline of FOCUS
Winning comes down to one thing: focus. In this episode, Niyi Sobo breaks down why your point of attention determines your thoughts, your actions, and your results. If your focus is off, your actions will be off. But when you learn to control and discipline your focus—directing it toward your goals, your process, and what's actually in your control—you put yourself in position to win. Key Takeaway
Inner Excellence: Mastering Calm Under Pressure (Interview with Jim Murphy)
Join me for an illuminating conversation with Jim Murphy, performance coach and author of Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life. We explore how to find inner peace, stay poised under pressure, and transform identity—even when the stakes are highest. In this episode, you'll learn: The foundation of Inner Excellence: Why Jim spent five years i
BARS: "Slow motion is better than NO MOTION" (Bar from Philthy Rich)
In this episode, I break down a bar from Philthy Rich, reminding you that something is better than nothing. When you are going through a tough time, it will feel tempting to hold yourself to the same output standard. But sometimes, its better to go slow than have no momemtum at all. Clcik here to transofrm your mindset and your results.
Killas Code (The Finale): The Law of Efficiency
In the last episode of the Killas Code series, I break down the law of efficiency, and how to apply systems thinking to all areas of life. Click here to work with me.
Killas Code: Law of Clarity ("If you don't know much, you can't do much")
In this next installment of the Killas Code Series, I break down the importance of having clarity while you navigate through your jungle to achieve success. Click here for a free consultation.
Killas Code: How True Competitors View Pressure (Law of Pressure)
In this epsidoe, I break down the Killas approach to dealing with and mastering pressure.
Killas Code: How Killas Deal With Pain (Law of Pain)
Physical pain is one thing, but what about the emotions like frustration, sadness...even depression. What is the proper way to deal with emotions like these, so they don't sabotage your progress? In this episode, I break it down. Click here to join the 1 on 1 coaching program.
Killas Code: Law of Failure (The TRUE value of Failure, Losses, and Mistakes)
In this epsiode, I show you how to completely transform your relationship to losses, failures and mistakes, and give you a strategy and framework for turning any loss into success. Apply for 1 on 1 Coaching with Niyi Sobo (Only 2 spots available)
Killas Code: Law of Winning (The right mindset on winning)
Most people don't know how to control their desire to win, and make it work for them. In this epsode, I break down the proper way to view winning, and how to turn your burning desire to win into an asset, instead of anxiety and extra pressure. Click here to join the SMP nation (FREE)
Killas Code: Law of Growth
In this epsiode, I break down the importance of focusing on growth, without losing your desire to acccomplish and succeed. It's a tricky balance, but honoring the law of growth will make you improve faster, be more mentaly tough, and ultimately reach more of your goals. Click here to join the SMP Nation. It's Free.
Last Chance for Killer Instinct (24 hours left until registration closes)
Only 24 hours left. That's 24 hours to transform your mindset, approach your craft like a true professional and implement systems that will change your life forever. That means eliminating deadly habits like procrastination and overthinking. It means being supremely organized and a true master with time. It means being held ACCOUNTABLE, instead of roaming the jungle like a stray dog. Struc
Killas Code: Law of Reality
Click here to join Killer Instinct before it's too late! (it closes on March 31st, 11pm pst) In this epsiode, I break down how to build more wisdom, which is the ability to act in accordance with the way things are, to produce the results you want.
Killas Code: Law of Control
As a Killa, you must understand that to dominate is to control. You must understand what control means, and how to build your career upon levels and layers of control. Click here to join Killer Instinct.
Killas Code: Law of Self-Prioritization
In this epsiode, I break down what it really means to put yourself first, and the cost of devaluing yourself and putting others before the mission. Click here to get access to Killer instinct
Killas Code: Law of Self Worth
In this epsiode, I continue introducing you to the code of the KILLA. The law of Self Worth is one of the most important laws to understand, and is the reason why so many never reach their full potential as competitors. Click here to join the SMP Nation (It's FREE!)
Killas Code: Law of Purpose
In the "Killas Code" series, I will be explaining and presenting the mindset, the laws and rules that a Killa must live by in order to be the most dominant version of himself. The Killas Code will be organized into "laws", with the first law being the "Law of Purpose". Join the SMP Nation.
Jungle Reintroduction: The Next Phase of The Sports Motivation Podcast
In this epsiode, I break down where we go from here, and what you can expect from Niyi Sobo and the Sports Motivation Podcast. Join the Sports Motivation Podcast NATION (100% FREE)
For my Killas: The Sports Motivation Podcast is BACK
It's been a while, but I am excited to announce that the Sports Motivation Podcast is returning, and with a vengeance. I am gifting all my listeners with a special gift, and it's going to ensure us KILLAS stay connected and locked in, no matter what part of the globe you live in. Join the Sports Motivation Podcast Nation....it's FREE.
The difference between amateurs and TRUE professionals (3 things)
In this epsiode I break down the key differences between amateurs and true proffesionals....which one are you? Click here to learn more about Gameday Dominance.
BARS: You tryin' to get this money or what? (Bar from Nipsey Hussle)
Many talk with conviction about what they want, but when the time comes, they cower and give in to fear. What will you do? Click here to master your sport.
This mindset is a disease that will KILL your momentum
There are certain attitudes and emotions that will creep up when you're working hard, but not seeing the progress you want. In this episode, I detail one of the most dangerous mindsets that you will need to root out if you want to preserve your momentum. Click here to build a more dominant mindset.
BARS: No risk, No reward (Bar from Philthy Rich)
Everybody wants to have success, but are you willing to pay the price? Listen as I break down this crucial bar from Oakland legend Philthy Rich. Click here to find out about my 1 on 1 coaching program for elite athletes.
BARS: The best competitors master this SKILL (Wisdom from Hagakure)
It's easy to win, but do you know how to deal with pain that comes with loss? In this epsiode, I break down how to approach tough times of adversity, loss and pain. Click here to develop a dominant mindset.
How to overcome performance anxiety
Do you find yourself getting stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when you are being evaluated or tested? Do you struggle with performing in the way you know you can, when there is a lot of pressure surrounding something? In this epsiode I share a powerful way to view pressure, and I give you three simple tools you can use to overcome your anxiety around performnace and start dominating under pressu
How to deal with being INJURED
Even though athletes know that injury is a part of the game, it still presents so many challenges and can often times derail entire careers. In this epsode, I break down the right way to approach injury,and a step by step approach to bouncing back even stronger. Click here to book a call with Niyi Sobo.
How to Work From Home and Be Productive and Successful (The Complete Guide)
In this episode, I break down all that you'll need to know in order to work from home and actually create the results you want. Click here to get 1 on 1 Coaching
Reality Check: The truth about "Growth", and how to do it the Jungle Way
Click here to Apply for Gameday Dominance Coaching Program for Athletes. In this epsiode, I break down some critical realities to accept about the idea of "Growth" and how to grow in a more efficient way. Click here to Apply for Gameday Dominance Coaching Program for Athletes.
How to play more aggressively and with a DOMINANT mind state
In this epsiode, I break down what is stopping you from playing in a more dominant head space, and specifically what to do to play more aggressively and dominantly. Click here to apply for my new 1 on 1 coaching program for proffessional athletes.
3 basic things most athletes are not doing that is keeping them AVERAGE (at best)
In this episode I break down three things all athletes MUST be doing if they want to be great in their sport and achieve their goals. Click here to apply for my brand new 1 on 1 coaching program.
Throwback: Wisdom From Nipsey Hussle
Legend Nipsey Hussle talks about the importance of paying attention to detail in this classic banger. Take a listen. #booksandBARS
A simple way to solve problems FASTER
In this epsiode I share a simple method for solving problems faster and with less effort.
How to really "work on yourself"
What does it mean to "work on yourself"? It's an easy thing to say, but in this episode I break down the three main components of working on yourself so you can get to work on improving.
Life Systems 101: How to plan your days and weeks
In the last epsiode of the Life Systems series, I teach you the fundamentals of planning your days and weeks. To get coaching, click here.
Life Systems 101: How to manage your money (Money Playbook)
What system do you have for managing and dsitributing your money? In this epsiode I break down some simple principles for mangaing your money. Download the money playbook template here.
Life Systems 101: My system for grocery shopping and maintaining my kitchen for success
In this epsiode, I share my systems for grocery shopping in a systematic and structured way to ensure you meet your nutritional needs without wasting extra time and money. Click here to download this system
Life Systems 101: How to keep your home clean and organized
In this epsiode, I break down how to consistently keep your home immaculately clean, organized and pristine....without sacrifincing a crazy amount of time each day. Go to imnotyou.com/lifesystems101 to download the chore inventory list.
Life Systems 101: Design and organize your home like a BOSS
In this epsiode, I break down some simple and practical methods for improving the three most important places in your home: your bedrom, your bathroom and your kitchen.
Life Systems 101: Keep Inventory of EVERYTHING (Part 2)
In this epsiode, I break down the importance of keeping track of everything you need in your home and how to track these things in one place for maximum efficiency. Go to imnotyou.com/lifesystems101 to download the Inventory tracking sheet.
Life Systems 101: Master The Basics (Part 1)
This is the first installment of a series designed to show you how to master and set up basic life systems, so that you can put more energy into what really matters....dominating your sport. Stay tuned for Part 2.
Parent of Athletes: You're doing it WRONG
Here is some harsh yet nesessary advice for parents of athletes. Register at imnotyou.com/jungleparent
When you're overwhelmed, depressed and don't know what to do....Do THIS
It's harder to "do the right things" when you are going through a difficult emotional time...so what do you do? Here's a simple and effective tool that you can actually use, when you're going through some of the most difficult times of your life.
The reality of setting goals, time frames/deadlines and the pressure that comes with it
Have you ever set a goal, given yourself a deadline to reach it, and then failed to reach the goal in the time you set for yourself? How did it make you feel? In this episode, I am going to share with you some powerful advice on how to think about time frames, and an aproach to setting goals that will make you unstoppable.
Do you really have to sacrifice everything to reach your goals? (the answer may shock you)
In this epsiode I break down a question I got from a listener...He is locked in, but feeling frustrated because it seems like everything that is fun, and enjoyable, he can't do. I break down how to approach the grind in a way that is sustainable and allows you to really enjoy life.
What to do when you're in a TOXIC relationship with a woman
There are times when you find yourself in a relatioship that has turned toxic, and it is now causing more stress than it is providing benefits. In this epsiode, I share a very simple and practical approach to handling this situation.
How to balance school, training and relationships
It can be very difficult to organize your time around the priorities of school work, training to master your sport and relationships/entertainent. In this episode, I share a very practical formula for executing this difficult task.
Stay away from those that are not JUNGLE
In this epsidoe, I give you some clarifying advice on who to stay away from on your path to greatness.
How to stay consistent in 2024
It can be difficult to keep your consistency, especally when there are a multitue of distractions. In this epsiode, I break down how to maintain your consistency, regardless of what is hapening in your life. Download your Major Key Tracker by clicking here.
BARS: "Real Bosses Don't Cry Over Losses" (Wisdom from Tee Grizzley)
What do you do after losses? How do you respnd to adversity? Listen to Tee Grizzley break down how bosses need to respond to pain.
Dominate the Year Planning System: 2024
My gift to you: A complete 21 step strategic planning process, without interruption, designed to show you how to create powerful and practical plans to dominate the 2024 year. Make sure to share the love by sending this to 3 of the people who most need this powerful tool. Go to Imnotyou.com/dominatetheyear to download the planning formula worksheet. Share this episode with at least 3 of your frien
BARS: Stop taking pride in being a SUCKA (Wisdom from Jay-Z)
Far too many "competitors" take pride in crying abut their challenges, instead of rising to the challenges and making t look easy. Acept this wisdom and begin behaving like a warrior, instead of a mama's boy.
You need to be MORE extreme
There will be many people who attempt to make you feel guilty or weird for the things you do to dominate life....In this episode I share advice with you on how to deal with these feelings.
When you're not getting the playing time you deserve
What do you do when you are not getting the playing time you want and deserve? In this epsiode I break down the mindset and strategy you need to approach this challenge.
How to dominate your tryout, 10 day contract or "one shot" opportunity
There will be times in your career where you have one shot to prove all you're worth, and you can never be sure you'll get another chance at your deam. In this epsiode I give you the keys for how to show up more prepared than you've ever been and perform at your best when it matters most.
