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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011: Freelance to Freedom with Vincent Pugliese

Scott Mulvaney — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Good day Freelance loving ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of The LIVETHEFUEL Show. Today’s co-host is a gentleman I have had the pleasure of connecting with recently. He is from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. An amazing, professional photographer as well as an entrepreneur. He’s also in the process of becoming a published author of his first book, due to be released in 2017 called “Freelance to Freedom.” He has taken some amazing photos of a lot of major sporting events including Super Bowels, NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup and much more. Today’s Co-Host is Vincent Pugliese!

This is a great conversation about being self-sufficient, getting over yourself and fueling your lifestyle while impacting others with your message.

In This Freelance Episode You Will Hear:

[spp-timestamp time=”1:53″] About the book Freelance to Freedom coming out in 2017
[spp-timestamp time=”2:53″] Co-Founding the business with his wife, Elizabeth
[spp-timestamp time=”3:22″] The reason behind starting ElizabethVincentPhotography.com
[spp-timestamp time=”7:28″] What his family business was and how his Dad called him out
[spp-timestamp time=”10:35″] Being taught how to be self-sufficient as a kid and knowing the value of the dollar
[spp-timestamp time=”12:23″] Getting over the notion of being too good to do something, sucking it up and getting on with it
[spp-timestamp time=”13:22″] Developed skill
[spp-timestamp time=”16:08″] Arrested for stealing and no direction in life, becoming passionate about what is now fueling his lifestyle
[spp-timestamp time=”19:49″] On of Vincent’s most painful and physical moments of his life, leading to one of his biggest career accomplishments
[spp-timestamp time=”21:57″] You can’t plan for everything, DiSC profiling and Strengths Finder 2.0
[spp-timestamp time=”24:54″] Feeling empty after achieving his goals
[spp-timestamp time=”26:57″] Narcissism and making people happy for a living
[spp-timestamp time=”32:17″] Ah-ha moment
[spp-timestamp time=”35:01″] Following the Dave Ramsey Plan to pay off his debt and personally thanking him
[spp-timestamp time=”37:05″] The impact of his book on others before its even out
[spp-timestamp time=”39:14″] Where to find Vincent
[spp-timestamp time=”41:15″] Final Words

[spp-tweet tweet=”Just be better than yesterday, Vincent Pugliese on LIVETHEFUEL EP011 | livethefuel.com/011″]

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People Mentioned

Final Words

To not stop. To not stop doing. When you have a conversation with somebody and you hear about regrets they had, about something they wanted to do. But they for some reason just stopped. Don’t be the one that feels that regret.

Even through the hard times, you have to keep going. Don’t get overwhelmed by it. Just be better than yesterday.

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