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

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 to deal with debt. Definitely, grab a pen and a pad while listening to this episode. It’s time to get your money right! Time Stamped Topics: [04:27] - Gazelle of the week [22:00] - Special Guest (Rob Wilson) [30:00] - Should you invest in stocks? [45:00] - Separate Your Accounts [55:00] - More Money More Problems [1:08:00] - How ET got money [1:13:00] - 100 Days With ET [1:28:00] - Nugget of The Day 100 Days With ET Accountability Challenge Things To Think About: “If you’re not trying to get intentionally wealthy then you’ll end up accidentally poor.” “Spend 30 minutes a week looking at your money.”

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 expanding is something you can do be aware of what you need to do to make that happen.  “Choose today to expand you and take you to the next level.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  See ET Live: November 12 Los Angeles, CA Stay Ready LA Take your life to another level by joining us on the Phenomenal Life Cruise next March. See live tapings of the podcast and meet the entire squad. If you need to take your career or your marriage to the next level come

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 things for other people in general. Do things as if you’re doing it for yourself. Never build your house on sand because when the storm comes it will not last. Time Stamped Topics: [02:39] - Am I Tripping Or ? [11:00] - Integrity in Business [31:00] - ET Can’t Answer [43:46] - Explicit Knowledge [56:00] - Go Get The Blessing [1:10:11] - PTI ETA Style [1:18:20] - Ask ET [1:25:30] - Houston Nugget of The Day  Things To Think About: “There are certain things you have to earn for yourself.” “When you give 120% the right way you will always have a job.” "When you cut corners you're killing something else tha

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 daily in front of a mirror. It’s time for you to make the rest of your life the best of your life.  “It’s time to become the person you’ve been destined to be and  called to be.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  See ET Live: September 2 Washington D.C. Stay Ready Conference November 12 Los Angeles, CA Stay Ready LA Take your life to another level by joining us on the Phenomenal Life Cruise next March. See live tapings of the podcast and meet the ent

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 going to be made and things are going to fall through the cracks. Just make the adjustments and never stop growing. Time Stamped Topics: [05:50] - Squad Phobias [33:00] - No longer the underdog [54:00] - Understand Your Customer [1:00:00] - Figure Out Your Advantages [1:20:00] - Ask ET [1:29:00] - Nugget of The Day Things To Think About: “If you get in the water with business you have to learn how to swim.” “Just because you’re small you don’t have to act small.” “Most people start and they never finish what they start.” Listener Perks: PayPal is offering our listeners $5,000 business loan with NO credi

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 wait until something bad happens in your life to start going 120. You should wake up every single day and give 120 to everything you’re doing. Time Stamped Topics: [08:20] - ET & The NBA [10:30] - What problems do you solve ? [29:40] - Humans are lazy [50:22] - Embrace the opportunity of life [1:06:00] - One Gotta Go [1:16:00] - Ask ET [1:23:50] - Nugget of the Day Things To Think About: “Stay in your circle of competence” “What tangible value do you bring ?” “What problems can you solve ?” “What job would you do if you didn’t need a job ?” “If you lick the opportunity in front of you that’s what opens

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 repetition to become great within your gift.  “I am responsible for taking myself from subpar to average, I am responsible for taking myself from average to great.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  See ET Live: Detroit, Mi August 24 Entrepreneurship Workshop September 2 Washington D.C. Stay Ready Conference November 12 Los Angeles, CA Stay Ready LA Take your life to another level by joining us on the Phenomenal Life Cruise next March. See live tapings o

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 reading books, going to conferences, and getting around those who are already on the next level. Let’s take action and do what it takes to get to the next level !!  “I am responsible for learning whatever it takes to get from one level to the next.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  See ET Live: Detroit, Mi August 24 Entrepreneurship Workshop September 2 Washington D.C. Stay Ready Conference Take your life to another level by joining us on the Phenom

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 a little complacent ? How do you then work on it so you can become great in that area ? In today’s episode you will learn how to stop the “Hack A Shaq” theory in your life and become great in all areas. Time Stamped Topics: [07:45] - Miami Recap [15:35] - Hack A Shaq Theory [31:27] - Identifying the problem area [47:17] - Fair or Foul [1:06:40] - Ask ET [1:31:42] - Nugget of The Day   Things To Think About: “Move from accomplishment to freedom.” “Greatness is a mindset” “Your culture is dictating what you do.” “Being a perfectionist can be sickening.” “When you don’t take ownership you don’t produce

**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 a little easier. These things go a long way and people will appreciate you for it. Don’t look for people to add value to you look for people who you can add value to.  “The quickest way to get to the top is to add value.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  See ET Live: Detroit, Mi August 24 Entrepreneurship Workshop September 2 Washington D.C. Stay Ready Conference Take your life to another level by joining us on the Phenomenal Life Cruise next Marc

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. The centralized theme of today’s episode is to get in a system or create a system of your own that will get you to the next level. Time Stamped Topics [12:10] - Going From Good to Great [37:53] - How To Get A Clear Vision [44:23] - The system allows you to win [1:03:00] - Negative comment reviews [1:06:33] - Ask ET [1:30:21] - Nugget of the day Contact our sponsor Wells Financial Legacy at 1-800-339-8034 for a FREE consultation with  a credit specialist. Here is the 4 Animals Assessment the guys keep referring to. Find out if you’re a flamingo, gorilla, turtle, or chameleon. Things To Think About: “Some b

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. Increase your courage so you can go to the next level.  “We have not been given a spirit of fear but a spirit of power, of love, and a sound mind.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  See ET Live: Miami August 5 for the Thank God I’m Married Conference   Detroit, Mi August 24 Entrepreneurship Workshop September 2 Washington D.C. Stay Ready Conference Take your life to another level by joining us on the Phenomenal Life Cruise next March. See live taping

Today’s show is dedicated to Bryant Kilgo whose life was impacted greatly by ET. ET had an opportunity to meet his mother who informed him that Bryant passed away in June. ET and the entire ETA squad would like to send our condolences. Is the term fake it till you make it still valid ? Should current or future entrepreneurs still live with this mindset ? CJ poses this question as he talks about an encounter with someone he’s been helping out. The gentlemen was making things in his life look better than they were and CJ confronted him about it. The gentlemen then explains that he was doing what he thought the squad had to do to get on and then the lightbulb in CJ’s brain turned on. Did they fake it till they made it ? CJ talks about some things they did to make things seem better than they were. Several questions are posed. Were they guilty of doing something that they don’t like others doing ? What are the limits to faking it till you make it ? How long do you fake it till you make it? As you find out the a

On today's Power Up episode ET talks about the importance of speed and how procrastination can and will sabotage you. You can't keep waiting and delaying things get things done efficiently and quickly as possible. If you're a procrastinator you have to take control TODAY. Speed can and will change your life. Don't take as much time as it takes take as much time as it needs. So today make the decision to no longer being a procrastinator.  "SPEED IS THE ANTY TO PLAY" Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes . The squad will be in Miami August 5 for the Thank God I’m Married Conference. September 2 we will be in D.C. for another Stay Ready Conference tickets are now available. Take your life to another level by joining us on the Phenomenal Life Cruise next March. See live tapings of the podcast and meet the entire squad. If you need to take your career or your m

The guys have an eventful fun filled weekend. Karl and his family took a trip up north for the first time, CJ and his family hung out in Michigan for a family reunion, and ET and his church family holds their first annual kick ball game. Have you ever been on a flight with a jerk ? CJ had the experience over the week and he admits to almost losing control and possibly getting into a fight with another passenger. CJ explains the situation and then poses the question to Karl and E and asks them what would they have done if they were in the same situation. ET explains how he’s been able to set boundaries to prevent situations from getting out of hand since he’s been baptized again. Every misunderstanding doesn’t have to turn into a full blown argument or even a fight. If you’re struggling with anger issues ET explains that you need to self-assess and figure out what’s really making you angry. Most of the things you blow up over aren’t as serious as you make it but you have to self-assess and see where the ange

In this POWER - UP, ET shares:  1. The importance of forecasting  2. Speak It, Believe It  3. No more procrastination 

The guys are still in Houston after the Stay Ready conference and their experiences are the subject of this week’s podcast episode. After meeting gazelle’s on two occasions the guys dive deep into the difference of an owner’s mentality and a worker’s mentality. Essentially when you’re operating like a gazelle in the workplace it’s because of this mentality. After discussing the difference CJ asks the guys what do you do when you’re doing something you’re not passionate about for a living and it’s hard to give 120. There are many people who fall into that category and ET gives some practical tangible advice on how to overcome this mentality. The key principle to it all is, “Whatever your hand find to do, do it with ALL your might.” Time Stamped Topics: [03:49] - Am I Tripping Or ? [06:21] - Stay Ready Houston Recap [12:32] - Lion of The Week [18:35] - Owner Mentality/Worker Mentality [31:00] - Do it with ALL your might [50:00] - What does it feel like being ET ? [58:39] - Ask ET [1:14:20] - Nugget o

The guys recorded their first live podcast in front of an audience last week and it’s probably the best podcast episode ever. Karl kicks off the episode with the introduction of ETA’s first children’s publication. My Secret Super Power: Trey’s Jungle Adventure . CJ talks about the process of writing the book and gives some advice on how to handle unexpected setbacks while working on projects. After writing the book CJ discovered that although it’s a children’s book many adults can benefit from the message. The main focus of the episode is the importance of shifting from a consumer mindset to a producer mindset. The guys explain how we are conditioned to consume as much as possible and that stops most people from actually producing anything. After listening to this episode you should walk away with a few key nuggets of information that involve going from a consumer to a producer, how fake confidence doesn’t work, and how to understand and adjust your view of the world.        Time Stamped Show Notes   [0

In this Tuesday Power-Up, ET talks about choosing to take control of your life and staying ahead of your competition. 

We’ve seen some of the best dynamic duos create history in their fields and ultimately break up. The most recent break up is with ESPN’s Mike & Mike who have worked together for 18 years and are now calling it quits. This caused CJ to think about the possibility of the squad breaking up. Could it happen ? CJ challenges the guys and ask them have they ever thought of the squad possibly breaking up.The guys all explain how they safeguard those thoughts and keep their ego in check so that it doesn’t happen. ET makes a very important point that in order to keep things like this from happening he makes sure that the guys understand and know how much he appreciates them. CJ talks about his real reason for not having his own social media pages as it could possibly cause a distraction to what his role is. No one wants to see great duos or trios that make history break up but it’s a strong possibility in the world we live in today. You'll learn in this episode that as long as everyone stays in their lane it's hard f