076: IMNOTYOU, NFL, Firefighting, Mindset and Niyi Sobo

Scott Mulvaney — Fri, 19 May 2017 14:00:00 +0000

From the NFL to Firefighting to Entrepreneurship, Your IMNOTYOU Co-Host:

A collegiate football player, gone NFL, and then on to serve as a firefighter for three years, Niyi Sobo( nee-yee show-boh) has experienced a lot. He’s followed his passions to build his own entrepreneurial brand, two podcast shows and more! Niyi’s full name is Olaniyi Sobomehin and he’s the creator of IMNOTYOU. Today we discuss a heavy focus on why he’s here to guide athletes to understand how mindset development will help us dominate:

“It’s all about how you think.”

On This Episode You Will Hear:

[spp-timestamp time=”01:00″] Introductions with Niyi Sobo (nee-yee show-boh) of IMNOTYOU.
[spp-timestamp time=”01:20″] Connected thank to Kristy-Jo of the Body Buddies Podcast. Why the IMNOTYOU brand?
[spp-timestamp time=”04:30″] Most business fail in the first 5 years. Businesses that survive have that IMNOTYOU Mindset.
[spp-timestamp time=”04:52″] Becoming an entrepreneur means you must become the “lion in the jungle”.

Entrepreneurship means you must become the “Lion in the Jungle” – NIYI SOBO ~ IMNOTYOU.com

[spp-timestamp time=”05:10″] You can’t possibly stand out if you are doing what everyone else is doing.
[spp-timestamp time=”05:37″] Don’t post pictures on Instagram acting like you’re getting results. Actually really get the results.
[spp-timestamp time=”06:00″] Getting into Firefighting was harder than the NFL training camp.
[spp-timestamp time=”07:15″] The same things that hold people back are the ones that drive the other people. FUEL for the Fire.
[spp-timestamp time=”09:20″] Flip The Switch .
[spp-timestamp time=”09:55″] Niyi’s book recommendations.
[spp-timestamp time=”12:00″] Embarrassment vs Acceptance.
[spp-timestamp time=”14:00″] The winning personality vs never feeling like you’ve won enough. It’s a gift and a curse.
[spp-timestamp time=”17:00″] Public speaking lessons learned.
[spp-timestamp time=”20:00″] Niyi launching and supporting two different podcasts that can relate.
[spp-timestamp time=”23:00″] The ability to positively influence others is something that everyone should have.
[spp-timestamp time=”27:40″] Why Niyi likes to work out to music vs listening to a podcast.
[spp-timestamp time=”34:00″] Bodybuilders never feel like they’re perfect.
[spp-timestamp time=”39:40″] A War General connection point made on the value of planning and not always expecting a precise result.
[spp-timestamp time=”50:00″] Humility is not a lack of confidence or loneliness.
[spp-timestamp time=”50:35″] The Fed Up documentary and the book Ego is the Enemy.
[spp-timestamp time=”53:15″] Connecting on Tayo Rockson, Nigeria, etc.
[spp-timestamp time=”55:00″] Final Words

[spp-tweet tweet=”Getting into Firefighting was harder than the NFL training camp. @NiyiSobo @LIVETHEFUEL “]

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Final Words:

Be the lion in the jungle vs the lion in the zoo.

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023: Fire, Coffee, Cancer, THRIVE with the Firefighterpreneur

Scott Mulvaney — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:06:00 +0000

Coffee Fighting Cancer CoHost:

Firefighting has taught me the fundamental code for life. It gave me the mindset and tools to become an effective person and leader in all areas of my life. Today’s Co-Host a firefighter himself has for a long time been in the self-development space. He has been helping people in area’s of leadership, team building, and self-awareness. All of this stems from a 25-year service serving as a firefighter. Firefighting has exposed him to the importance of leadership, servant-ship, Community, Sacrifice, teamwork, compassion, health, family and self-awareness. He currently holds the rank of Battalion Chief for the fire department and brings a critical thinking background of making life and death decisions in a matter of seconds that will determine success, because failure is not an option. He is the two times award-winning bestselling author and now the Firefighterpreneur, Rich Brocchini. Rich is also the founder of Third Alarm Coffee a company that has one goal and that is to help Firefighters who suffer from Cancer.

You Will Hear Coffee & More On This Episode:

[spp-timestamp time=”02:32″] Firefighterpreneur
[spp-timestamp time=”08:19″] Limiting beliefs and mindset
[spp-timestamp time=”13:11″] A fresh reminder – An empty wagon makes the loudest noise
[spp-timestamp time=”17:04″] The fundamentals of being Human go so far. It can help you become an effective person and leader in all areas of your life.
[spp-timestamp time=”19:16″] Helping people find a way to come into their own
[spp-timestamp time=”20:33″] Thrive and putting actions behind your words
[spp-timestamp time=”23:18″] Serving without selling
[spp-timestamp time=”25:28″] Lead with service to see the bigger picture and the business will follow
[spp-timestamp time=”26:17″] Founder and CEO of www.thirdalarmcoffee.com. The purpose behind the company is to help firefighters affected by cancer.
[spp-timestamp time=”28:38″] Fully embracing the brand Third Alarm Coffee and sharing their story
[spp-timestamp time=”35:27″] Selling with Amazon
[spp-timestamp time=”38:23″] The fire service is a full on lesson of life
[spp-timestamp time=”39:34″] Everyday is a mastermind for a firefighter
[spp-timestamp time=”41:38″] Brotherhood
[spp-timestamp time=”47:29″] It’s OK if something you are doing fails or doesn’t work, move on to the next thing but don’t give up.
[spp-timestamp time=”49:43″] PACE = Primary Plan, Alternative Plan, Contingency Plan and Emergency Plan
[spp-timestamp time=”52:10″] Kassel Bands and Positive messaging
[spp-timestamp time=”54:55″] The fire services has empowered Rich to go on and do more and impact more.
[spp-timestamp time=”01:01:01″] The end game for LIVETHEFUEL
[spp-timestamp time=”01:08:02″] Lewis Howes definition of success
[spp-timestamp time=”01:12:56″] Paying it forward
[spp-timestamp time=”01:16:14″] Going all in on speaking and giving a future TED talk
[spp-timestamp time=”01:23:12″] Final Words

[spp-tweet tweet=”Life is about progress, not perfection. Rich Brocchini on LIVETHEFUEL.com/023 #LIVETHEFUEL”]

Links and Resources

People Mentioned

Final Words

What are you waiting for? What’s the worst that can happen? Being told No? Do something different. Just live a life that you want to live. Live life to the fullest.

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