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This is a throwback of an episode released almost 2 years ago, after realizing how soft most men are. I recorded it as a wake up call for myself, my peers and anyone who claims they want to lead. If you’ve heard it before, listen again. If this is your first time, remember that pain is a prerequisite for growth.

To get you prepared for our next “Film Room” series, here’s a throwback to one of our episodes on Floyd Mayweather’s mindset. Enjoy!

Throwback episode #204

So many people claim to want to be a professional athlete, an entertainer or just rich in general…so here’s the test. Listen to this episode and see if you’re committed, or just bullshitting.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) Do you want to go pro, or become a “millionaire”?
(2:58) Deion Sanders
(3:41) #1: Decide that you want that goal.
(3:52) #2: Define the end game in vivid detail.
(4:33) #3: Write down all the things you do, that do not relate to your end goal. CROSS them out.
(5:00) #4: Write down what is necessary to do for you to reach the goal.
(5:23) #5: Print out a template for an empty week.
(5:39) #6: Create an average week schedule.
(6:33) #7: Look. Breathe. ASK.
(10:34) You reap what you sow.
(13:48) Am I talking to you, or are you eavesdropping?
(15:47) OFF-mode.
(18:57) In order to be strong, you have to be weak.
(21:41) Stop bullshitting.
(23:55) Don’t forget to Get Ya Mind Right.
(24:52) Have you left me a review yet?

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This is an episode I recorded and never released…I get very personal, and struggled over whether to be this honest with those that follow and listen to me. I’m a firm believer in honesty and regular doses of reality, so I decided to bless you all with this rare episode. Listen as I share my frustrations, insights and jewels.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) Let me get down to earth with you real quick…
(5:40) Money is the motive, even for the
(7:01) As you grow, you become more sensitive to your environment
(9:02) Example: What shoes you got on?
(12:29) The purpose of a High School Diploma.
(13:26) Be careful who subconsciously influences you.
(17:27) Are you tuned into your environment? Who does your kid hang around?
(20:20) Time to cut some people out of your life…
(21:23) Stay away from people who… are AFRAID TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH
(23:00) Stay away from people who… are CLOSED-MINDED
(24:46) Stay away from people who… MAKE A CASE FOR AVERAGENESS
(27:23) Stay away from people who… are AGAINST GROWTH
(28:26) Stay away from people who… VIOLATE YOUR CORE VALUES
(30:21) Stay away from people who… IMMEDIATELY GIVE YOU A FUNNY FEELING
(31:05) Stay away from people who… are VICTIMS
(31:34) Do you hang around any of these people?
(33:17) Reality Check for your current situation
(35:47) What’s your game-plan?
(37:05) You deserve to have a healthy, growing environment
(40:00) Avoid the “bums”
(42:00) Do you read your goals off of piece of paper?
(43:57) If you listen and you apply, THIS IS FOR YOU.
(45:27) “F**K YOU”
(48:23) I told myself I wanted to be a lawyer, in college… WTF
(51:23) Establish your own methods for success. BE A LEADER.
(52:16) Separate yourself for a bit. Get in alignment.
(56:37) A message from me to you.

Imnotyou.com/Mindset

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Kenyatta Griggs took his skill and hustle of cutting hair from a side business, to owning one of the most successful salons on Crenshaw Blvd, to starting the Hip Hop Motivation Corporation, writing books with moguls like Dame Dash, creating movies and sharing the timeless laws and codes of success with millions of people around the world. When I came across Kenyatta’s work, I knew we would vibe…I had to interview this dude. And the interview went even better than I imagined…He dropped 90 minutes worth of jewels, and certainly left room for a part 2. enjoy this interview, you’ll be rewinding and replaying, I promise.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) Kenyatta’s story
(3:40) A lesson from getting shot 6 times
(4:53) Don’t wait for something tragic to happen, to make your move.
(6:20) Forget the outside opinions, keep your hustle going.
(7:10) Moving out of your comfort zone!
(10:20) Embracing conflict in Kenyatta’s environment.
(12:45) The Hip Hop Motivation Corporation
(15:02) “It’s everything I be and everything I see.” Kenyatta on God and religion
(16:50) Natural Law of Polarity: “All truths are but half-truths.”
(19:32) Self-ish, self-less, positives, and negatives.
(23:49) Add value to self, before adding value to others (example: Mother’s relationship to their child)
(27:00) Understanding transgressions, knowledge of self.
(31:48) The Seven Hermetic Laws | BOOKS: “Ancient Future” by Wayne Chandler, and “The Kybalion” by the Three Initiates
(41:35) It’s how you think, first… but it’s MORE than that. | Masculine vs. Feminine
(52:38) Breaking/ignoring natural law (example: McDonald’s advertising)
(59:04) Advice for a talented craftsman, leaving their craft behind for a secure job.
(1:03:38) Kenyatta’s relationship with Dame Dash, Rocafella, “Culture Vultures”, “Think & Ballout”, and his relationship with Redman
(1:12:48) NOTABLE BOOKS: “Faith is Your Fortune” and “Resurrection” by Neville Goddard | “Ancient Future” by Wayne Chandler | “The Kybalion” by the Three Initiates | “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly Hall | “Modern Sex Magick” by Donald Michael Kraig | “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murphy | “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill
(1:17:42) The Secret to Ballin: Journey at www.hiphopmotivation.bigcartel.com | IG @hip_hop_motivator | “Culture Vultures” on Amazon | “Think & Ballout” on iTunes/Amazon

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This is the mindset I see the most in my clients, followers and friends….it’s dangerous. Listen to the last part of the weak mindset series, and check out the solution on how to overcome these weaknesses and take on the mindset of the most dominant athletes and high performers in the world.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) Change
(4:20) The motivation behind this series
(6:26) A brief review of the previous 3 episodes
(10:05) Shoutout to author Neville Goddard
(12:00) Introduction to mindset #4
(12:50) Netflix’s, “The Hunt” vs. REALITY
(20:30) The “trophy” mindset
(24:45) Relatable mindset?
(29:32) IG ROAST ?
(31:08) What the winners do.
(32:45) Kobe’s rookie mindset
(35:57) You must develop a mindset like the greats do.
(37:17) 11 ways of thinking that will make you dominant…
(39:19) Invest in yourself.

imnotyou.com/mindset

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One of my favorite quotes from Robert Greene says this…”When you’re humble, you reap the wages of humility”. Religion, sports and our parents give us a lot of mixed messages growing up, and the whole idea of being “humble” is certainly one of them. This mindset has shackled up many dreams and goals….Is this you? ?. In this episode, I break down the evidence of this mindset and what to do if you have it. Take a listen.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) What’s holding you back?
(2:57) A review of the first two mindsets
(5:07) The “humble” mindset
(6:25) This starts at a young age for all of us.
(9:06) How this “humble” mindset affects us today.
(10:31) Fortune favors the bold.
(11:50) Dealing with humility.
(14:20) The more value, the more money.

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This mindset is very prevalent amongst the “entrepreneurs” of the world, especially the ones with very little results. Hope this isn’t you…but if it is, I show you how to shift this mindset. Take a listen.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) What mindsets are making you average?
(4:48) The story behind this mindset
(10:45) The “stingy” mindset
(17:23) Have you been in this zone before?
(18:08) “Overtraining”
(20:36) Push yourself!
(23:48) Reflect upon yourself.

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If you want to make progress and create success, sometimes it’s smartest to study what NOT to do, so you can be aware of what’s been causing you your frustrations. In this series, I am going to be walking you through the mindset of the weak and the average, and what keeps them there. If you hope to separate yourself from the masses, you have to think different. So the challenge for you is this: do you have the courage to find out what these mindsets and attitudes are, and then have the courage to admit you have been weak and need to change? Check out episode 1, where I break down the first deadly mindset….the “goal setting” mindset. There’s a lot of these types running around Instagram. Take a listen.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) My method of recording
(5:00) Honesty.
(6:22) Fight the “gorilla”
(8:56) What are the mindsets that are keeping you average, inconsistent, anxious, worried, etc.
(11:00) “The goal setting mindset”
(13:58) Don’t set goals without purpose.
(17:00) Can you relate to this mindset?

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Many days I go to sleep and wake up with a nagging feeling of “maybe I’m not doing enough….maybe I could do better”. In this episode I break down how to handle this emotion.

Time Stamps:
(1:22) “Am I doing enough?”
(2:53) Shoutout to Greg from KIV.
(4:00) An inside look into one of my Killer Instinct groups.

Imnotyou.com/KI

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