The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas

Everyone wants to win the game winner, hit the home run, or make a BIG impact in some way. All of those things are great but we forget about the small consistent things that it takes to make these things happen. On this week’s podcast the guys dive deep into the importance of consistency and how it will change your life. By the end of this episode you will understand that the real hack to becoming...

Sometimes in life you get treated unfairly and people will spit venom on your name. The natural reaction would be to retaliate. In today’s episode you will learn why retaliation is in fact not the best option. Last week ET returned back to his alma mater Oakwood University to speak. ET has written and spoken about Oakwood in many books and speeches but he’s never mentioned that he was banned from...

On today’s podcast the guys are speaking directly to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Josh Hatch joins the podcast and gives an incredible amount of insight regarding attracting high level talent, starting multi-million dollar companies, and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. This business Q & A episode is going to have current and aspiring entrepreneurs re-evaluating everything from...

There are those of you out there who go through life doing what others want you to do instead of what you want to do. You go to college and get degrees you don’t want. You get jobs in fields you have no interest in. It’s time to stop being what everyone else wants you to be. It’s not about what your mom wants, what your coach wants, or your significant other. This is your life and you are responsi...

The guys are back from a fun filled week active week and the topic is LOVE. Specifically Love Conquers, which is the latest viral video from ET. After the tragic event in Las Vegas ET gave a powerful speech during his weekly Success Series event. On the podcast ET talks about what it feels like to deliver a powerful speech such as that one and he speaks about how and why you should practice love....

There are those of you who out there who only give your best when it seems likes the “right opportunity”. You continue to only give 70% or 80% and you never go 120 all the time. I need you to stop that today and make a choice to be excellent everyday in all that you do. What you fail to realize is there is no other way to greatness except giving 120% effort at all times. From this day forward I ne...

This week on the podcast the guys have a brand new special guest. Dr. Adam Downs who is a specialist and thought leader on the subject of addiction and recovery. Dr. Downs took his first drink at the age of 10 and began smoking at 14. He talks about abusing prescription drugs as well as having a habit of drinking and smoking before and after school as a teen. As an adult he had a few stints with t...

You’ve heard the saying “the best things in life are free”. In actuality the best things in life are things that are earned. People just don’t value things the same when they’re given to them. Things that they earn are treated with much more respect and care. Whatever you have in your life that you’re not earning take control today and start earning it. “You can’t make demands on something that yo...

We’re 13 days into the 100 Day Challenge and the guys are talking about how the challenge is going. While the challenge has been very impactful in all areas the guys specifically talk about how they’re being impacted in the family category. They also talk about the importance of building new habits and how doing things that are of high value will help you create the proper habits. Creating the rig...

When setting goals we often set large goals or make plans that can be somewhat unrealistic. They may not be unrealistic as far as your ability but unrealistic when it comes to other factors that play a part in you making it happen. In order to avoid being disappointed by not doing what you said you were going to do, you have to learn what things will keep you from making it happen. Are there certa...

In life everyone will go through a time where you will experience an extreme amount of negativity and even hate. It can be in your family, at your job, or even with some of your closest friends. These type of events often knock us off of our square and instead of focusing on our goals we focus on the haters. During this episode the guys discuss how they dealt with negativity in multiple areas. Lis...

Everybody has a dream and everybody has a goal. The problem is that no one has the proper plan to make the dream or goal happen. In order to achieve that thing you’re going after you have to put a strategic step by step plan together. You have to make the choice to wake up every day and work on that plan. The dream is great but the plan is what makes it happen and you have what it takes to get it...

The guy’s have another special guest on this week and it’s health guru Shawn Stevenson. Shawn is the host of "The Model Health Show" and today he answered some common health questions from listeners. Some of the important things he goes over are what the word organic actually means, why green leafy vegetables are important, and when you should check the scale. One of the most important things Shaw...

This week on the podcast the squad has a special guest. Financial Guru Rob Wilson joins the squad and the discussion is about money. The guys talk a lot about business and a key component in business is money. Rob goes over many different subjects regarding money including how much and how soon to save for your kid's college education, whether or not you should invest in the stock market, and how...

It’s time to expand your territory. Expand means to become or make larger, or more extensive. Often times in life things seem to be good or even great and we don’t look for the opportunities to expand. You need to expand your territory and in order to do so you have to make that choice !! Make yourself aware of the fact that there are better things and opportunities available to you. Realize that...

As entrepreneurs it could be very tempting to take shortcuts and cut corners to get ahead. In business we learn that ethics and integrity are very important but we see a lot of individuals get ahead by cheating. CJ asks ET to explain how to avoid the temptation of cutting corners to get ahead. As complex as the question is ET gives us 2 great things to remember when doing business or when doing th...

Opportunities will not come your way every single day. For some of you when the opportunities present themselves you get scared or you get nervous. You allow the lack of courage to sabotage the opportunity you have. When that opportunity comes you have to own it !! In order to do this you have to think differently about yourself. Listen to the affirmation at the end of this Power Up and repeat it...

The journey of entrepreneurship is not easy and as a small company things are even harder. In this episode the guys discuss the growing pains of ETA with a staff meeting amongst themselves. CJ and Karl give some great tips that entrepreneurs and small business owners need to be conscious of as well as some things that will help you stand out. Keep in mind that as a small business mistakes are goin...

How often do you start something and not put 120% into it ? Have you ever experienced having days, weeks, or months where you just weren’t performing at the level that you should be ? Then something happens that just restarts your ignition. In today’s podcast the guys discuss the importance of taking advantage of your life and the opportunities you currently have. ET explains that you shouldn’t wa...

In order to go from one level to the next we have to use the tool of repetition. Using repetition will allow you to exercise that skill and although you may be uncomfortable and you might even be miserable, it’s needed to get you to the next level. Find the gap in your gift and practice. Don’t wait until an opportunity comes to practice. Make a decision today to practice and use the tool of repeti...

There comes a time in our lives where we have to transition. What gets us to one level of success will not alway help us get to the next level of success that includes dominance. You have to learn to transition and not hold onto things because it worked before. If you’re currently feeling stuck or feeling like you need to do something different it may be time for you to transition. Take action by...

Ever felt like you were doing great in life but you have a friend, a spouse, or maybe even your kids who complain about those 1 or 2 things you don’t do well. You probably feel like you’re being attacked in some ways because everything else you do is fire. The problem is because you’re so good in everything else you’ve become complacent in other areas. CJ asks ET how do you know when you’ve become...

**Note** ET was in the Airport while recording this power up. Please excuse any background noise.**  Many people want to meet influential and powerful people. Well the secret is out as to how to do it. Add value !!! The best way to get to the next level is to add value to those around you in any way you can. Use your gifts and talents, fill any gaps that you can, find a way to make their life just...

How do you go from being just good to being great ? What does it take ? In today’s episode of The Secret To Success podcast ET walks the guys through 4 key concepts that took him and the squad from being just good to being great. ET urges that as you listen to today’s episode listen to understand the concepts. After you understand the concepts take them and apply them to your journey as needed. Th...

This Power Up episode is about courage. The courage you need to get to the next level is inside of you but you have to own it. Stop comparing yourself to everyone else. Stop worrying about what others are thinking. In order to get to the next level you have to believe in yourself, your gifts, and your talents. Listen to this episode and repeat the affirmations ET gives at the end of the episode. I...