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Sports Motivation Podcast

George Mumford: Mindfulness Expert, Sports Psychologist, Author of "The Mindful Athlete"

Sports Motivation Podcast

Niyi Sobo

Soccer, Football, Basketball, Crossfit, Mindset, Sports, Psychology, Dominate, Business

4.8755 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2017

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Today is a special day, as we welcome George Mumford to the Sports Motivation Podcast! By now you know that “The Mindful Athlete” is one of my favorite books, and to have George on today’s episode is a major blessing. George has taught legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant the essence of meditation. Phil Jackson says “The Bulls’ championship was saved by players who believed in Mumford’s one-mind one-breath efforts.” Tune in for our conversation about George’s beginnings, hardships, collaboration with the greats, and his expertise on Mindfulness. Be sure to listen to this episode twice! You might miss a few gems.

 

Time Stamps:

(1:20) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast, George!

(3:00) George tells his story | Baptism by fire, through hardships

(10:39) Mindfulness.

(15:24) Interpret your pain; watch what happens.

(16:55) Understanding your nervous system.

(17:43) Create space between stimulus and response. | Being aware in thoughts vs. being lost in thoughts.

(20:04) Be comfortable being uncomfortable.

(22:09) The reality of anxiety

(24:10) Children see adventure before anxiety; we must develop willingness to investigate (curiosity).

(26:44) Strong self-efficacy.

(28:58) Gaining steady knowledge along your path.

(30:15) “Exposure Therapy”

(32:57) George’s daily gains through Mindfulness, learning, practicing, and teaching.

(35:28) We are all ONE… The Bible = George’s top impactful book

(38:17) Develop your own concept of a higher power.

(43:47) We are all divine in our own ways.

(45:29) “AOF”: it’s not for those who need it, it’s for those who WANT it.

(49:30) George teaches kids, but perhaps it’s the other way around… | UTOPIA

(53:26) The Johnny Appleseed approach.

(58:28) Common characteristics among the GREATEST athletes.

(1:01:42) You gotta know who you are, so you can be who you are, no matter WHERE you are.

(1:04:30) You must have a MASTERMIND group. “It takes a village!”


CONNECT

http://mindfulathlete.org/

George's book, "The Mindful Athlete"

Today's blog: imnotyou.com/166

Transcript

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0:00.0

If you try to get right, then you listen to my dad.

0:03.0

He's a beast.

0:06.0

And if you don't want to listen to him, okay, okay, you don't want to get successful.

0:11.0

If you ain't trying to dominate, man, they go listen to something else.

0:15.0

Welcome, athletes, top performers, and all those looking to gain that killer instinct, that edge you need

0:22.4

to dominate in any environment. This is the Sports Motivation podcast, and I'm your host,

0:28.1

Nees Showbo. I play ball and succeeded at the highest levels, and I'm now committed to showing

0:34.3

you how you can accomplish the ambitious goals and visions that you have.

0:39.3

This podcast is designed to teach you a high-level strategy, not just fluff and hype.

0:44.7

This will cut to the core if you let it. And by taking action on the practical and next-level

0:50.1

advice I share, you will see results. Expect them.

0:55.5

Expect to be more confident.

0:57.2

Expect to be more focused.

0:59.1

Expect to be more decisive.

1:01.1

And expect to be more fearless.

1:04.9

Expect to become the leader your vision needs you to become.

1:06.3

So listen up.

1:07.1

Take notes.

1:08.7

Let's get to it.

1:25.9

Welcome to the sports motivation podcast. It's your host, Niyu Yobo.

1:28.8

You know, today is a very, very special guest.

1:34.1

Our guest has been referred to as Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan's Secret Weapon.

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