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

This week’s podcast was live from the Phenomenal Life Cruise. ET kicks off the conversation by asking a question about balance. How do you find the balance between family responsibilities and going after a dream ? The guys talk extensively about why balance is so important while chasing a dream and having a family and how they deal with it. Well into the podcast the conversation transitions the difference between being a giver and a taker. The guys distinguish the difference between being a giver and a taker as well as the science behind being a TRUE giver. Time Stamped Topics: [07:00] - The Family Man [16:12] - What is the balance ? [34:20] - Order of operations [54:30] - It’s Levels [1:05:00] - Ask ET [1:13:00] - Nugget of the day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Hello Fresh is giving our listeners $30 off your first week o

How many of you have ideas that are literally stuck in your head ? You have a gift or a talent but you never take the time to really focus on operating in that gift. Instead you continue to do work you hate every single day because it’s the safe thing to do. The guys this week discuss this complex and what really happens when people fail to make the decision to start. Why are people afraid to start ? Why are they afraid to fail ? The guys, along with Josh, discuss what’s real and what’s fake when it comes to taking the leap of faith and going after your dreams. Time Stamped Topics: [02:10] - ET on TV [11:00] - Jalin & ETA [26:12] - When Is It Time To Start ? [37:17] - Why Think Negative ? [55:28] - When Things Are Not Going Right [1:03:40] - Lessons Learned [1:07:10] - Hey Josh ! Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Health IQ is

This week’s podcast is full of valuable information and it’s spearheaded by Karl. Karl talks about how he’s made the decision to make every day THE BEST DAY OF HIS LIFE. After reviewing the book, “You Are A Badass”, Karl talks extensively about the power that we have. The power to think positively despite our circumstances, the power to focus on what’s important, and most importantly the power to change your life. Not change it next week, tomorrow, or next year, but the power to change it right now. He’s now challenging himself to 100 days of making every day the best day of his life. Are you willing to take the challenge with him ? Time Stamped Topics: [04:30] - Karl is Unleashed [18:36] - Own Your Life [29:45] - You Have The Power [50:00] - Ask Karl [1:07:39] - Karl’s Nugget of The Day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Things

This week on the podcast participants of the ETA Game Changers Speakers Program got a chance to be the live audience for the guys. The format was a bit different this week as CJ asked two Game Changers members to speak about their truth followed by a great Q & A session with the audience. Although different from the normal episodes this episode is still packed with value. The guys answer questions about what success means to them, when CJ told ET he had to become a household name, and what the true mission is for The School Days Foundation. Time Stamped Topics: [04:27] - Fair or Foul [12:17] - Your Truth vs The Truth [35:22] - Dreamers [49:23] - Live Q&A [1:24:30] - Volunteer First [1:32:00] - Nugget of The Day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. RXBar is a whole food protein without fillers, additives, or sugars. Visit www.rxbar

Have you ever found yourself scrolling on IG or facebook and wishing you had something someone else had ? Wishing you had the car, the house, or the relationship that someone else has. This week the guy’s talk about the dangers of comparing your life to someone else’s highlight reel. They explain that the dangers of doing this creates a false sense of happiness. Some people think that having a lot of money or success in their career will make them happy the guy’s explain why money and success doesn’t solve problems that you still will face. Time Stamped Topics: [08:40] - Am I Tripping Or ? [20:35] - Legendary E [37:10] - The Measuring Stick [53:40] - Afraid to Fail [1:04:19] - Ask ET [1:18:15] - Nugget of The Day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Hello Fresh is giving our listeners $30 off your first week of deliveries just use

Often times in business you’ll run into individuals who want to do business or may even be doing business, yet they don’t understand business. ET expresses his frustration with these individuals because what they don’t understand is the sacrifices that come with doing business. The guy’s pack this week’s podcast with plenty of insight on what it takes to truly to make a business successful. Karl talks about how there is never a perfect time to do anything, CJ chimes in on you should never put money ahead of the brand, and ET explains how your ignorance doesn’t allow you to see what it takes to truly be successful. Grab a pen and paper for this one, you’re going to need it. Time Stamped Topics: [02:30] - Karl In Barbados [08:45] - Fair or Foul [20:25] - ET Vents [36:45] - There Is No Perfect Moment [54:10] - Ignorance [1:16:30] - Ask ET [1:20:45] - Nugget of The Day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juic

On this week’s podcast the 4th Amigo Josh Hatch joins the guys again and it doesn’t take long for the guy’s to go deep. We all know the Patriots are returning to the Super Bowl but what is it about this organization that makes them so special. How do they take players that nobody wants and turn them into champions ? Josh calls it the underdog culture. The culture and attitude of believing that no matter what you always have something to prove. The second half of the show ET talks about encountering what he calls a pack of gazelle’s. Listen closely to the lessons that ET gives based off of his experience with two people who were not ready for an opportunity of a lifetime. Time Stamped Topics: [02:00] - Am I Tripping Or ? [05:15] - Patriots Win Again [30:00] - The Difference [36:44] - A Pack of Gazelle’s [54:12] - You Can’t Deposit Likes [1:06:01] - Ask ET [1:28:10] - Nugget of The Day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their

It’s a brand new year and everyone is pumped up with their new year’s resolutions and goals. Unfortunately most people will quit before february gets here. In today’s episode CJ ask ET how he sticks with his routine and how he keeps it going. ET reminds us that the most important thing we can do to hit our goals is to begin doing something that we can sustain. Doing something that you can sustain creates consistency and will get you to your goals and you’ll see results. Be sure to listen to the entire episode as the guys gives you a sneak peek of their Breathe University Mastermind Sunday Call that featured podcast guest Jamal King. For more information on joining Breathe University visit the website. Time Stamped Topics: [03:40] - Make A Decision [16:29] - Lion/Gazelle of The Week [23:51] - Fair or Foul [37:29] - The ET Routine [50:41] - Selected Discipline [59:00] - Ask ET [1:22:00] - Nugget of The Day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo c

This week on the podcast things are a little different. CJ sits down and interviews ET one on one in the legendary Patchwerk Studios. CJ wanted to sit down with E and ask him the questions that people don’t ask him. ET shares some incredible moments that helped him solidify his calling as a speaker. For the first time he also opens up about his faith and how his relationship with God has gotten him to where he is today. Prepare to take notes as ET talks about things that he’s never spoke about before. Time Stamped Topics: [04:24] - It’s Time To Go [14:40] - A Big Moment [22:00] - ET’s Relationship With God [35:00] - One Blemish [53:00] - I Hate Losing [1:18:40] - 2018 ET [1:35:25] - ET’s Greatest Accomplishment Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Hello Fresh is giving our listeners $30 off your first week of deliveries just use

This week on the podcast the guys are back from celebrating the holiday season with a special guest. Jamal King who’s had dreams of being a millionaire since he was a kid. Jamal tells his story of growing up in Chicago in a blue collar family. His story starts with him becoming a Chicago cop to now a successful entrepreneur who’s made his dreams of being a millionaire come true. One of the key things Jamal mentions is that his exposure to a different way of life is what allowed him to believe he can obtain it. Whatever your vision is for your life find a way to get exposed to it. Time Stamped Topics: [02:44] - Fair or Foul [13:20] - I want to be a Millionaire [26:30] - The Lifestyle [41:10] - An Empire Is Formed [55:00] - The Next Level [1:06:00] - Ask ET Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. See ET Live: February 4, 2018 Take C

At some point in life we all face an adversity. Whether it’s at home, school, or work you’ve ran into an adverse situation. Now think about that moment and how you reacted to it. Were you calm or were you angry ? Have you ever noticed yourself going off in situations where it wasn’t necessary ? In today’s podcast the guys discuss the difference between people who handle adverse situations differently. The people who go off in situations instead of people who stay calm. ET talks about how he discovered his triggers when he does go off. He gives tips on how to find your own triggers. One of the most important tips ET gives is asking yourself “What’s the goal”. As you run into adverse situations today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life, stop and ask yourself “What is the goal”. Time Stamped Topics: [09:54] - Fair or Foul [18:40] - CJ Almost Ruined Christmas [26:40] - Handling Adverse Situations [41:00] - ET Says No to A Picture [1:08:50] - Ask ET [1:33:22] - Nugget of The Day Things To Think Abo

If you’ve been following ET for a while you know what he preaches. Go beast mode, never give less than 120%, and outwork the competition. But what happens when you apply those principles to work and not to your family. Have you found yourself going 120 at work and going on cruise control at home ? This week’s podcast the guys talk about how to balance it all. The truth is there will ALWAYS be something going on. Especially when you’re chasing a dream and building a business. The key is to prioritize things to make sure you never leave your family out of the equation. Time Stamped Topics: [07:35] - ET Missed The Bomb [16:30] - Road Struggles [33:00] - Don’t Let Your Pipes Freeze [50:25] - Seasons [1:00:00] - Ask ET [1:23:45] - Nugget of The Day Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Hello Fresh is giving our listeners $30 off your f

Whenever you set goals and dreams you realize there are certain things you have to do and have to reach them. You have to be disciplined, consistent, and most importantly you need accountability. On today’s episode the guys talk intensively about the importance of accountability. Why you need accountability ? How to find the right accountability partners ? What does it mean when you reject accountability ? All of the answers to these questions and more on today’s episode. Time Stamped Topics: [03:00] - Thanksgiving Recap [14:00] - Accountability [34:00] - How to receive critique [44:20] - Ulterior Motives [1:20:00] - Ask ET [1:36:46] - Nugget Of The Day Things To Think About: “Don’t put yourself in an environment of accountability if you’re not ready to receive it.” “There is no accountability when you’re doing it by yourself.” Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your gr

This week’s podcast the guys welcome two special guests. Cj’s wife Candis and ET’s wife Dede joined the podcast to bring a new take on things. Dede starts it off by letting the guys know what she’s NOT thankful for when it comes to the guys and their relationships with each other. The show then transitions into a more serious note as CJ asks Dede about the impact of ET’s celebrity and why she even chose ET while he was homeless. The ladies bring an interesting perspective to the podcast that all listeners will appreciate. Time Stamped Topics: [03:55] - Fair or Foul [09:30] - What Dede is NOT thankful for [28:06] - Shake it Up or Sit Back [32:40] - Why Dede chose ET ? [55:00] - When do you quit ? [1:07:14] - Silent Treatment [1:35:12] - Marriage Tips [1:40:00] - Nugget of The Day Things To Think About: “Good things take time.” “In a marriage opposite is good.” “What you put out in the world is what you attract.” “Don’t be blinded by your goals and dreams that you forget about the nuts and bolt

In life we all have one common goal and that’s to be happy. But what is happiness ? How do you become happy ? Once you become happy how do you stay happy ? Happiness is defined differently based on each person’s preference. The guys get together this week to discuss the pursuit of happiness and what happiness means to each of them. Ken joins the podcast to speak about how on his pursuit of happiness he’s run into fear. After listening to this episode take some time to assess your life and figure out what it is that really makes you happy. What are some things that you are afraid of that are keeping you from being happy ? Dream happiness, pursue happiness, and leave the fear behind. Time Stamped Topics: [03:16] - LA Recap [09:40] - Fair or Foul [14:16] - Defining happiness [31:00] - Getting past fear [56:00] - Components of life [1:17:14] - When are you at your happiness ? [1:32:00] - Ask ET [1:47:40] - Nugget of the day Things To Think About: “The fear comes in not believing in your ability to

Often times you hear people say you should forgive those who wrong you or hurt you. It may be a parent, a sibling, or even a friend. This week the guys talk about the importance of forgiving people and repairing relationships. Holding on to anger in your heart hurts you and not the other individual. The danger that comes with not forgiving someone can last a lifetime and can affect your spouse, your kids, and future relationships. You have to find a way to heal and forgive. Listen to the guys talk about how healing and forgiving has impacted their lives and the lives of their loved ones. This week’s episode is dedicated to CJ’s father in law James Haller Jr.. May he rest in peace. Time Stamped Topics: [03:18] - Fair or Foul [13:00] - Tragedy Strikes [26:20] - Repairing Relationships [39:40] - Removing the Cancer [55:00] - Stay Ready [1:09:00] - Nugget of The Day Things To Think About: “The people who are the closest to you are the people who get hurt by you.” Listener Perks: Organifi is givin

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 successful in life is to be consistent. Time Stamped Topics: [12:00] - Chicago Recap [19:30] - Magnificent Shopping Trip [33:00] - Consistency Hack [1:00:00] - Choose Wisely [1:10:15] - Grown Man Gift Zone [1:19:38] - Nugget Of The Day Things To Think About: “Consistency is one of the most under rated value.” “By being consistent you become people’s staple.” “The cheat code is the consistency.” “Hard work and consistency beats talent when talent doesn’t show up.” Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just use the promo code “SUCCESS”. Their superfood green juice p

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 speaking on campus. That is until last week when he returned. In this episode you will learn why handling things with dignity is the absolute best thing to do no matter how bad a situation is. Time Stamped Topics: [10:06] - What Would You Do ? [18:20] - Fair or Foul ? [24:15] - Challenge With the 100 Day Challenge [31:38] - ET Goes Back To Oakwood [1:00:00] - Old Regime Meets New Regime [1:19:35] - Ask ET [1:30:00] - Nugget Of The Day Things To Think About: “Anything you get locked in on will require sacrifice.” “You can’t justify retaliation.” “If you think you can’t do it it’s probably because you’re