The Secret To Success With Cj & Eric Thomas | Inspiration | Personal Development | Success

One of ET's favorite quotes and one he lives by is, "Where your focus goes, your energy flows." On today's podcast, CJ plays a clip of a viral ET moment where E calls out multiple excuses given for why he can't be successful. These excuses are all based on emotion instead of rational thought. Right now, across the country and the world, emotions are running higher than usual and, given current events, this is understandable and, expected. But, we know from experience that decisions and actions taken based on emotion instead of facts and principles don't always give us the outcomes we've sought. Today, ET and the guys offer tangible, strategic steps to creating real and, sustainable change whose roots are anchored in facts, not feelings. The Secret to Success Topics: [05:05] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [09:35] - Happy Birthday Avery [20:55] - I Get It [30:00] - The Wrong Key [40:00] - Accusations [52:00] - My Own Rules [1:10:00] - Decision [1:35:00] - Ask ET Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our list

Last week's podcast was heavy, with the guys being painfully transparent about their experiences with racism. This week the conversation focuses on solutions with honorary 5th member of the podcast squad, Josh Hatch, joining the discussion.  What are the next steps to educating White people on the realities of systemic racism? How do we make permanent changes in the hearts and minds of the people that will shut down systemic racism and allow equity for everyone? The American Dream should be available to everyone, regardless of skin color, and today, we're going to look at building the blocks to make that happen. The Secret to Success Topics: [06:00] - Fair or Foul [10:00] - Checking In [18:45] - Josh Chimes In [26:08] - Pick Your Spot [40:05] - The Difference [51:00] - Foundation [1:05:00] - Hopeful [1:20:00] - MLK Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime a

Today's Podcast is being released during one of the most tumultuous and tragic periods in our country's recent history. The past several weeks have seen the murders of innocent Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement-Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.  And, the revelation that earlier this year, Ahmaud Arbery, a young Black man out for a run in rural Georgia, had been hunted down and murdered by a band of emboldened and empowered racists. His crime, jogging in a neighborhood they felt he had no business.     In the face of these excruciating losses, and after hearing the same bigoted arguments made in justification of their deaths,  our country and, the world screamed in unison, "ENOUGH!"  We've all had enough. We're fed up with Bigotry, fed up with our communities being underserved and underrepresented and blamed for the ills that lack of support has nurtured, fed up with institutionalized, systemic racism, fed up with blatant in your face racism, inequality and injustice.   Collectively, we are tired.

The topic of money is one that most people shy away from. Like, politics,  religion, and sex,  money is a subject so taboo it's never to be discussed casually, among strangers or, at Holiday, family functions. At least that's what we've always heard.  On today's podcast, ET recalls a segment from a recent 1% Conference, where he told attendees to change the way they think about money. Did you know that there are 10 myths about money that are keeping people from being wealthy and prosperous? It's true. Today,  ET tears down a few of these myths and shows how holding onto these limiting beliefs about money is holding you back from living your best life.  The Secret to Success Topics: [04:04] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [12:00] - Fair or Foul [20:18] - Everybody Roll [35:40] - Collectiveness Society [43:09] - Bar Alert [53:00] - Get In Position [1:00:00] - No Either Or [1:06:00] - REBUILD Listener Perks: Make Real Estate Real Course Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off o

Problem-solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. In today's podcast, the guys talk about two types of individuals—there's the one who wants to solve the problem when it arises, and then there's the one who avoids solving the problem but finds time to blame others, and vent to anyone who will listen. ET breaks down how to go from being the complainer to the solver through understanding and applying the principle of FACTS over FEELINGS.   The Secret to Success Topics: [05:00] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [09:00] - CJ’s Flu Game [22:00] - Fair or Foul [29:58] - You Don’t Want Help [40:00] - Flip The Switch [55:00] - Autocorrect [1:08:00] - Last Dance Finale [   Listener Perks: Make Real Estate Real Course Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. The DREAM of a better tomorrow starts today with a degree from Ashford

As the Michael Jordan Documentary, The Last Dance, continues, the guys continue digging deeper into the Winner's Mentality of Michael Jordan. This week the guys each focus on a moment in the documentary that blew them away. Karl speaks on Mike's drive, Jemal is intrigued by Mike's fearlessness, never being afraid to fail and always ready to try. ET ties it all together at the close by focusing on how MJ's Vocabulary set him apart. Words are important. The words we say, we hear and, we manifest our realities through the houses we build with the words we choose. Developing and using a great vocabulary is one of the foundational pillars you'll need to become truly great. The Secret to Success Topics: [05:00] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [7:00] - Drums over Flats [17:20] - Drive vs Dad [25:40] - What Do You Say? [40:00] - The Difference  [51:00] - The Edge  [1:02:20] - Real Help Listener Perks: Make Real Estate Real Course Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com

You're not winning because you're not carrying your load correctly! Effective load management is the difference maker between success and failure in both business and private life. These statements set the tone for today's podcast. Many of you want to be successful, and a part of the 1%, but you're holding yourselves back by carrying a load that's not yours to carry or,  carrying what is yours, incorrectly. Some of that weight looks like the opinions of parents, siblings, and others who have everything to say about how and what you're doing but aren't doing any of the work.  The most critical step to take in effective load management is ignoring the comments and opinions of those whose opinions don't matter. If you're wondering whose opinions "don't matter," and why, here's a clue; if they aren't pulling alongside you, grinding it out with you day in and day out, their opinions don't matter. Period.  This week, ET breaks down the three things you're doing that are standing in the way of your success.  Effecti

Last week the guys took a moment to watch the first installment of "The Last Dance," A documentary focusing on not just the final season but the length and breadth of Michael Jordan's professional basketball career. The guys agreed that although Jordan made it all look so easy and effortless,  the levels of adversity, personal trauma, and pain he endured WHILE killing the game was unbelievable. Life happens, and if you didn't know it before COVID-19 straight stopped the entire world in its tracks, you certainly know it now.  As the podcast continues, they transition from discussing MJ to discussing the importance of having and maintaining provisions. For those who don't know, provisions are things we stock up on in preparation for times like these, namely, canned goods and other non-perishable items. Essentially, provisions are things that will keep you alive. Like all of you, each of the guys has had a crisis period where they relied on their emotional, spiritual and physical "provisions" to get through the

Who's your Mattie Moss Clark? Dr. Mattie Moss Clark was the mother and motivation behind the birth and success of the iconic Gospel Group, The Clark Sisters. ET had a chance to watch the biopic and was inspired by Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, who pushed her girls to greatness in an industry that's full of excellence that doesn't always rise to the top.  While studying Dr. Clark's moves and directions, he realized that to be successful at the levels most think they want to be, most people need a Dr. Mattie Moss Clark driving them toward their full potential. Can you push yourself to greatness? Or, do you get upset when other people push you? On today's podcast, the guys discuss how being pushed for the right reasons, and by the right person can lead to outstanding success! The Secret to Success Topics: [02:51] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [08:40] - Pushed Hard [20:50] - Get Coached [33:00] - Look In The Mirror [45:00] - The Right Coach [1:00:30] - Receive the Message Listener Perks: Make Real Estate Real Course

Two people can live in the same environment and live two totally different experiences. A powerful statement made on today’s podcast by ET. During this pandemic the guys talk about how COVID-19 has affected the African American community at a higher and rapid rate. ET makes the correlation between this fact and why he and squad preaches about becoming a part of the 1%. Not from a financial standpoint but from a holistic standpoint. Being mentally fit, emotionally fit, physically fit, and being fit in your relationships. Today’s podcast will put what it REALLY means to be a part of the 1%.  The Secret to Success Topics: [03:33] - Trey’s Comedy Corner  [08:20] - Fair or Foul [17:50] - Is It Too Early [30:00] - Mindset [44:00] - RISE [50:00] - 90 years [1:10:00] - Giving Back Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the

Cause and effect. When you do something it has an effect on something else. The other side is when you don’t do something it still affects something. Last week CJ talked about the difficulties of not having the same routine that he’s had over the last few years. Because he hasn’t had the same routine it was affecting how he went about his day. Today he starts the conversation with somewhat of an epiphany and how although he’s not able to have his normal routine, he still has an opportunity to fix his gaps and increase his strengths. ET rounds out the conversation on what you can do to regain your confidence and how to take advantage of this time instead of letting it pass by. The Secret to Success Topics: [03:13] - Fair or Foul [12:00] - Rona News [19:00] - Cause & Effect [35:00] - Be Careful [50:48] - Survive [1:13:00] - When You Feel Weak [1:25:00] - APOC Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their su

It’s week 2 of being quarantined and the guys are still recording from home. CJ opens up the discussion with the real frustration that some people are experiencing during this pandemic. Frustrated because of misinformation, lack of information, and just not knowing what and who to believe. The conversation shifts into how and why people need to adjust to change during this time. Change isn’t easy and changing against your will is something most of us do not want to do. Today’s podcast reveals the truth about how the guys are dealing with this change and how you can adjust and make the best of the quarantine. The Secret to Success Topics: [03:00] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [04:50] - Quarantine Life [17:00] - Frustration [26:30] - Podcast Challenge [32:00] - The Shift [40:00] - Prepare For Change [1:02:30] - Hole 14 [1:18:10] - Ask ET Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder a

The guys are back this week looking to offer some reassurance and calm amid the chaos that the world is currently experiencing. The Coronavirus has everyone on edge, and this week, Karl, CJ, ET and Jemal chop it up on surviving and thriving during the Covid-19 crisis. In all things, it’s important to ”stay ahead of the curve.”  Doubly so when it comes to disaster preparedness, and that means exercising ”forward-thinking” regarding personal and professional finances, family, and life in general. The Coronavirus crisis will pass, and today’s podcast is designed to offer you the best footing for rebuilding once this crisis has ended.   The Secret to Success Topics: [04:30] - Overly Cautious [20:30] - Quarantine Snacks [26:25] - Real March Madness [34:14] - Ahead of the Curve [51:40] - Jemal King LIVE [57:00] - The Prescription [1:09:25] - Evaluate [1:15:00] - Do The Difficult Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com

Everyone wants to be great and be successful, but how many of you show up every day? On today’s podcast, ET talks about the importance of NOT checking out while on your journey to success. Life happens to everyone, but people who become GREAT keep pushing no matter what. While the greats keep pushing and elevating, ET talks to the people who are going AWOL and not showing up consistently. Not showing up in their business, in their marriage, and they wonder why they’re still average. Take notes from today’s episode on the process and importance of showing up consistently.  The Secret to Success Topics: [07:15] - Valentine’s Day [13:50] - Go To Bed [17:11] - AWOL [26:00] - Show Up [45:08] - Don’t Compromise [1:01:00] - No More Ideas [1:15:00] - Coach K Moment Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Join the 1% Club  For the Sermon

"Of all the things you can be, why be a taker?  I've never understood that mindset. I mean, how do you decide to take something and give nothing in return? " -ET. Today's podcast is a hot one and the issue of "Takers Vs. Givers" is just one of the several points covered in today's session. Success is an incredible attraction, and, as everyone on the squad continues their elevation in both business and private life, more and more people want in on the circle.  The problem is, some but not all of these "new people" have brought with them three particularly nasty spirits. Complaining, manipulation, and taking. If you know anything about E, C, Karl, Mal & the Squad, then you already know, these are 3 Things that the squad doesn’t tolerate.  As ever, ETA's very own "Quincy Jones" AKA CJ, plays devil’s advocate when the conversation shifts to the topic of how and when to charge for your services. Today's show covers a myriad of relevant topics and the passion from the guys and their special in-studio guests will

Everyone has challenges but there are some people who allow these challenges to hold them back. On today’s podcast ET talks about the difference between people who fight the challenges and the ones who let the challenges defeat them. CJ chimes in on how important it is to stop focusing on the challenge itself and work towards a solution. Where your focus goes your energy flows and today’s podcast will help you refocus. The Secret to Success Topics: [05:00] - Rich Friends [10:45] - Challenges [17:40] - Don’t Be Weak [26:45] - Preach CJ [43:00] - Solution Oriented [1:04:00] - Go Get It Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Study when it’s convenient for you and take your mobile classroom wherever you go. Earn a quality online degree at an accredited college and enjoy all the benefits of the Ashford experience:   www.Ashford.edu/suc