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

In this episode, Jeremy shares his perspectives on overcoming trials and tribulations, staying disciplined to achieve the final goal, and how he was able to turn his life around by walking with God. 13:45 - Do you prefer riding in Uber or Lyft?  18:35 - Origin of Jeremy’s story.   30:42 - “Don’t be conceited in your own sin.” Your shortcomings are never shameful to God. He can and will use your situations for his glory! 41:30 - Jeremy Shares his story  of what it took mentally, spiritually and physically to abstain from his wife. He was able to draw nearer to God as a result of walking in uncomfortableness.  1:03:04 - What sacrifices or challenges will you need to endure to keep walking in success? 1:06:29 - Announcement of collaboration with Jeremy Anderson, Inky Johnson, an Eric Thomas for the Next Level Speakers Academy. Checkout Next Level Speakers Academy to get the cheat-code and the most practical step-by-step formula to clarify your message, market your message and monetize your message t

In this episode, alongside family guest Mike Foguth, the discussion centers around  new ways to think about money, leadership, & opportunities. 10:20 - Tips on how to get started building financial freedom. There needs to be a process in place to prepare for what you intend to spend.  Transitional Thought Principles For Money 1) Short term - Your daily budget. This includes the next 30-120 days of spending or preparing for something.  2) Mid-term - Planning for one to three years of spending or saving.  3) Long-term - Thoughts and preparation for 10+ years down the road. I.e., retirement.  14:09 - Staying ready eliminates “feeling rushed” when working towards new opportunities. Develop an offensive mindset when dealing with money. Look for ways to dominate in gaining wealth.  18:30 - Make sure your products or services are “duplicatable, repeatable, and predictable. You can’t be in all places at all times.” 23:03 - Mike describes his humble beginnings of entrepreneurship, how he could sustain it

In this Thanksgiving episode, the guys share what they’re thankful for this year.  4:20 - “If you have a bad day, that will not’s not going to change your life. A bad habit changes your life.” Eat responsibly! 11:30 - ET shares what he’s thankful for.  19:35 - Jemal shares what he’s thankful for.  22:35 - CJ shares what he’s grateful for.  27:53 - Karl shares what he’s thankful for. 32:02 - Darryl and Phillip share what they're thankful for.  43:01 - Jamie shares what he’s thankful for followed by a song.  Takeaways  Do things with integrity.  Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up to 20% off of their order! Just go to www.organifi.com/success. Support your journey from sunrise to sunset with fan-favorite superfoods backed by science to replenish micronutrients, support energy and balance hormones from am to pm with our customer favorites. NATIVE care products will keep you fresh while smelling good all day long. Their deodorant is aluminum free with up to 72 hour odor prote

In this episode, the guys discuss solving problems in life with a positive outlook, utilizing principles you’ve used for success in other areas of your life, and focusing on the positive results associated with a solution mindset.  19:30 - Having a losing perspective will stagnate your life.Storms won’t last forever; however, there’s an opportunity to learn something in every storm. 34:45 - Quitting will become a habit if you allow it to. Learn to stand firm during challenging times. 39:00 - “You can’t overcome what you don’t recognize.” There’s nothing shameful about saying you aren’t great at Something. It’s in that acknowledgment that your strength resides. Takeaways Endure in all things. Assess yourself to determine if you’re actions and thoughts are good, average, or great. Your current outlook determines the outcomes you experience. Questions  1) How much does your vision cost?  2) What are your plans to obtain the funds to achieve them? 3) How is the problem being solved when you are

In this episode, the guys discuss not waiting for the “right time” to take action in pursuing success.  28:12 - “Consistency builds strength.” The same level of difficulty in the beginning of your endeavor, becomes more easy with consistency.  37:45 - “Align your mindset to the industry you’re in.” Study the process of what makes people successful in your niche. 43:57 - “If you’re not going to lift the weight, don’t waste time talking about it.”  45:02 - “The way to become a millionaire is to make people become a billionaire.” - Warren Buffet 47:35 - “The weakest you’ll be is the first day you decide to pick the weight up. Overtime, the process of picking it up gets easier.” Questions Are you allowing norms your accustomed to stop the process of learning strategies that can make you grow? Takeaways    Everyone will not be happy with the decisions you make. Do what’s best for you! Don’t be afraid to leave people who don’t have the same mindset as you. Their mindset will stagnate your progres

In this “live from Jamaica” episode, the guys discuss how vital it is to be exposed to life-changing information and environments, staying focused on the goal, the importance of persistence in your pursuit of excellence.  13:09 - What are you investing for? Is it to be a burden or blessing to somebody? 14:45 - “Exposure can change the way you view money.” Is your source of information contributing to or stunting your growth?  16:12 - “The best way to prove it is to prove it.” Few people will believe in your story or journey, especially if you’re the first in your family to do so.  20:04 - “Your level of exposure will determine your level of success.” 23:51 - “Information without the desire to use it is a recipe for failure.” 30:03 - “When you believe as a leader, that focus can be transferred to your team.” Questions  What culture are you trying to create? What’s yours? Why? What area of your life needs a faith muscle? Takeaways If people don’t think your dream is crazy, your dream isn’t big

In this episode, the guys continue speaking on how to maneuver through cultural norms, along with providing the formula for obtaining success in your life. 18:20 - Learn your craft to the fullest. Faking your status stagnates your actual growth.  26:10 - What cultural norms are stopping you from growing?  35:21 - CJ explains how giving up what you want in the short term is vital for long-term success. 40:05 - Are you allowing comfort to inhibit your growth? Takeaways Get rid of the Imposter syndrome.  Have the heart to break free from bad habits and walk in greatness.  Immerse yourself in the community, learn everything you can and put that effort to work.  Don't worry about what others think. Find ways to keep your hunger & drive for success active. Never deviate from the path that made you successful.  Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Questions  What are you indulging in that prohibits your success? Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up to 20% off of their order!

In this episode, the guys discuss knowing your value & when to charge for your service or product and share principles that will help you earn your financial freedom. Don’t miss your opportunity to leverage.  12:25 - “Don’t charge because people are charging. Make sure you have something that’s worth it an sustainable first.” 16:08 - “Provide value where there’s not.” Seek opportunities where you can provide a solution to a problem. 19:39  - “Rushing the process will slow down your growth process.” 39:43 - “Desperation can effect your decision making Takeaways Use your income to invest in opportunities that can propel your current leverage.  Give up, to go up. Let your value speak for itself. Questions What’s the last life decision that you’ve made?   What can you guarantee in the value that you’re proposing to companies? Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up to 20% off of their order! Just go to www.organifi.com/success. Support your journey from sunrise to sunset with fa

In this episode, ET & Cj reflect on the journey & principles they’ve executed to become a New York Times Best Selling Author. 15:59 - “You’ll become successful when you keep the main thing the true focus. Focus on what you truly want to do and accomplish.” 33:02 - “Execute the vision you set for yourself.” Don’t become distracted by what’s going on around you.  42:13 - As a leader, ensure the people who follow you feel loved. Takeaways Know when to walk away from opportunities that can take away your initial focus. Value & embrace your style.  Are you in an establishment phase or sustaining phase of your life? Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up to 20% off of their order! Just go to www.organifi.com/success. Support your journey from sunrise to sunset with fan-favorite superfoods backed by science to replenish micronutrients, support energy and balance hormones from am to pm with our customer favorites. Amazon Pharmacy now offers delivery of your medicine needs to your front door. Am

The tendency to look at success while overlooking and understanding what it took to get there can be great at times. In this episode, ET & Cj break down ET’s journey through applying systems and principles.  4:03 - “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Look for positive perspectives in situations deemed unfavorable.  20:00 - Discussion of the origin of  You Owe You.   23:36 - “Don’t ask someone to bear your responsibilities.” Please take responsibility for your duties without placing them on other people.  26:37 - Discussion of the financial success within the company. Lessons the company has learned while being aggressive in pursuit of success. 49:30 - “There are people that your story can liberate.” Your truth is, What could set people free. Be confident in sharing Your story.  Takeaways Don’t put your future in someone else’s hands.  Take full responsibility for your life and actions Learn from your mistakes and those of others. Join our discord for dialogue about each episode!  https://discord.c

Picking it up where they left off last week, the guys discuss the necessity of developing patience, the value of helping people in practical ways, and putting forth the type of effort that allows you to obtain things in life for yourself.  “One man’s obedience, disobedience, and health are connected to others people's destinies.” 10:15 - Are you healthy enough emotionally, spiritually, and financially to handle what’s coming your way? Don’t skip the steps of preparation. 17:05 - Follow what God wants you to do more than following the trends of what people want you to do. Stay true to yourself throughout the process without fearing other people's opinions.  20:51 - “Don’t second guess yourself. Trust the decisions you’ve made to get here.” Have confidence in your ability to get the job done. Don’t be afraid of mistakes because they’re a healthy part of every journey. 40:50 - “Don’t bypass the process for people.” We don’t have the authority to help others as God helps us. Direct people to the ultimate sou

Being in the environment along with a successful culture is important for success. In this episode, the guys discuss how those settings should shift your mindset first before behavior can be affected. “Look in the mirror and demand accountability from yourself!” 10:04 - You Owe You Introduction.  24:39 - “Develop victory in your niche to be able to help others gain victory.” 27:03 - “Success can become your greatest weakness if you put your guard down.” Stay diligent in your routine that brought you success in order to sustain it.  32:35 - “Grow up so you can then grow out.” There are opportunities awaiting you after the development of you character.  39:15 - “Money is not a precursor to health. Internal development and working on mental health is.” 43:50 - “You’re on the path to help when you no longer care what others think about it.” 44:12 - “Don’t let society dictate how you feel about a situation. Don’t be afraid to ask for help in areas needed most.” Having The It Factor Comfortable in knowin

In this episode, the guys discuss the difference between earning, creating, elevating, and “giving” opportunities in your field of interest. The Secret To Success Mindset is also unveiled to being prepared to achieve & sustain success 8:33 - “Stay ready so that when an opportunity comes, you can kill it.” - Jemal 14:05 - “There are opportunities within the opportunity.” Look for ways to improve & elevate the environments you’re placed in.  15:15 - “Opportunities aren’t about money.” Your confidence, individualism, and professionalism can grow in environments. Discern your surroundings for opportunities to grow.  20:21 - “If you don’t know what to work on, work on yourself.” Moose 28:21 - “You can’t lose anything you’re working on.”  31:26 - “Don’t let the present picture distort where you ultimately want to be.” Turnaround Takeaways If you want an opportunity, work on yourself until it presents itself.  Hold your weight! Be specific and confident with what you do when speaking to people about opport

In this episode, Mark Edmond, Charles Alexander & Jemel Lewis from the Black Bread Company share the story behind creating the first black-owned bread company amidst a global pandemic.  “If a dream has been placed in your heart, You Owe You to see that dream to fruition!” Preorder your copy today! https://etinspires.com/you-owe-you  8:25 - How the Black Bread Company turned an idea into conception. 13:50 - “Get to a point where you don’t have excuses and have solutions instead.” 16:55 - “Put up everything you have.” Investing everything you have and having faith that God will provide is vital in starting.  20:50 - Is your product ready for presentation before reaching out to people that can help? Takeaways Don’t be embarrassed to fail. Don’t tell people about what you’re doing until it’s done—be cautious about who you share your dream with.  Come with action steps each week.  Don’t  create products that people don’t need.  Questions Are your friends saying good things about you when you aren’t aro

Adversity will strike us all at some point in our lives. A productive mindset will prepare us to be steadfast during “troubled” times. Listen closely as the guys share their testimonies and insights on the blessings adversity can bring. 26:45 - “If you can only win during the happy and good times, it’ll be hard to win when adversity strikes.”  27:25 - “Growth is the biggest separator of change.” 35:40 - “What you go through strengthens your faith muscle!” Don’t be premature by walking away from pressure of your current situation. There’s a lesson to be learned in those moments. James 1:2-4 Questions Do you abandon trials in life that will elevate you to the next level? Takeaways  Hustle & grind no matter what your current level of success. Success does not exclude you from having problems in your life.  Break the cycle of thinking when something bad happens, good can’t be produced from it.  Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up to 20% off of their order! Just go to www.organifi.com/suc

Everyone wants to be successful until it’s time to navigate unknown and uncomfortable transitions. In this episode, the guys discuss how you can identify lessons, strengths, and resources that’ll help you break out of familiar patterns.  10:20 - “Keep pushing through the anxiety of the unknown.” 26:45 - What process have you tried your way that hasn’t yielded the desired results? Have you tried someone else’s approach to obtain a different perspective?  41:55 - “Don’t make the fear your focus.” 48:02 - ET breaks down the gathering of different GPS systems along the journey.  54:08 - Anxiety can come from making your journey and destination about you. Think about the people who you’re helping along the way with your testimony.  57:18 - Start working before people help you. People are more inclined to help when they see you putting in the effort first.  GPS - Don’t Aimlessly Drive 1. Know where you are going. Set the vision.  2. Know how long it’ll take. Understand stuff happens along the way.  3. Motion

Having, obtaining, and keeping leverage can promote you to new heights an experiences in your life. Listen closely as the guys discuss what true leverage is, how to work it successfully, and how to maintain it for the rest of your life.  “If a dream has been placed in your heart, You Owe You to see that dream to fruition!” Preorder your copy today! https://etinspires.com/you-owe-you  11:45 - “As you go up in life, your lifestyle changes.” Perspectives constantly change as your exposure goes up. Don’t shoot down someone’s views if you’ve never experienced it before. Remain positive! 16:50 - Can you produce more from your life but remain stagnant from negative thinking? Be able to recognize the difference of not being able and preferring not to attempt something.   25:32 - “Stop letting people push their agendas on you. Stop being obedient to the views that culture & systems push.” 29:45 - What have you accepted as somebody’s truth for your life? Has their views stopped you from executing the best way you

In this episode; the guys discuss what leverage is and how to build it successfully. Listen closely as each member gives tangible examples to develop a winning mindset moving forward.  31:22 - Are you executing on what you said you would accomplish? Are you holding yourself accountable to the standards you've set?  37:30 - "Do what you're supposed to do to walk in freedom." Don't wait until a problem occurs to start executing the right way. You owe it to yourself to live successfully every day.  39:30 - "Seek victory and not fairness." Life will deal you a hand full of out-of-control situations, and all you can do to manage that chaos is to control your focus, attitude, and actions despite everything going on around you.  49:15 - "Don't wait for big leverage opportunities to move forward in productivity." Don't despise small beginnings in your journey. Doing things from a pure and genuine heart will never go unnoticed.  1:00:05 - Part one teaser about spending your leverage away. "Obtained leverage comes

In this episode, the guys discuss controlling your emotions and knowing which battles to engage in when interacting with others.  Intro - Discussion on whether celebrities obligated to take pictures with fans who support them.  35:30 - “Accountability is found in any healthy, great, & productive relationship.” Questions Do you evaluate the risk of what could be lost from operating in your ego? What do you think about when it comes to staying calm in situations that could be escalated? Family, job, kids etc.. Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up to 20% off of their order! Just go to www.organifi.com/success. Support your journey from sunrise to sunset with fan-favorite superfoods backed by science to replenish micronutrients, support energy and balance hormones from am to pm with our customer favorites. Upside is an incredible app for anyone who buys gas, groceries or dines out. With every purchase, you can earn cash back thanks to Upside. Download the FREE Upside App and use promo cod

In this episode, the guys converse about executing on instead telling someone about the principles you believe in.  Intro - Conversation about recent flight adventures and preferences.  “If a dream has been placed in your heart, You Owe You to see that dream to fruition!” Preorder your copy today! https://etinspires.com/you-owe-you  36:15 - “Don’t become more adamant about ideology of beliefs versus actually doing it.” Focus more on staying true to what you say and believe in! Execute more instead of giving a false perceptive of how you truly live.  43:20 - “The formula that worked for you may not work for someone else.”  47:10 - “Put more emphasis on what you actually believe in with actions.“ Takeaways You have the power of choice.  Your life should be attractive enough for people wanting to follow.  Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up to 20% off of their order! Just go to www.organifi.com/success. Support your journey from sunrise to sunset with fan-favorite superfoods backed by sc