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

In this episode, the guys discuss taking control of developing your character, completing goals you’ve set for yourself, and leaving a legacy for people to follow.  10:30 - “There’s a level of confidence you have when you do things you say you’ll do.” Build consistent momentum in your journey with small wins.  27:20 - “Make sure that your motives are pure in what you do.” Doing things for the right reasons makes your gift sustainable.  39:15 - “Make the benchmark making change, not money.” Making great change amongst your community will bring forth money. Seek God first in all of your endeavors.  53:52 - Look for systems that will enhance & monetize your gift! Learn from people who have successfully executed what your attempting to do.  Takeaways  Don’t be afraid to do the work necessary for success.  Be happy with the table God has given you.  Think about the people that you’re helping when it comes to taking necessary actions.  Listener Perks Organifi Is giving our listeners up t

In this episode, the guys compare the mindset between entrepreneur & corporate worker lifestyles.  30:26 - As an entrepreneur, it’s your responsibility to take care of task with great discipline an execution.  34:26 - “Don’t overwork yourself leaving no time for you as an entrepreneur. Make a steady schedule that maximizes free time for your work.” 39:50 “As an entrepreneur, you’ve got to push yourself as if someone is holding you accountable.” Think like a boss in regards to actions and scheduling.  Entrepreneurial Necessities  Set healthy and successful boundaries.  Hire a boss for important task.  Don’t care about peoples opinions.  Questions 1) Is your mindset ready to handle the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur?  2) Why do you desire an entrepreneurial lifestyle? 3) Can you deliver on the asking price for clients you’re serving? 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 sunris

In the first episode of 2023, the guys discuss overcoming stagnated mindsets. “Nobody should care more about something you are involved in or working towards than you.” 33:38 - Exposure and surroundings are only the beginning of your changing process.  54:30 - Don’t let your fear keep you from operating in the uniqueness God has blessed you with.  56:00 - “You lose when you play it safe.” Take risks along the journey! Takeaways God gives you the talent, but it’s up to you to make significant decisions to unleash what he’s given you.  Take control of your life no matter how much life seems to be unfair at the moment.  Wisdom Lessons From 40 Don’t make sudden movements. Be cautious of what you do that can affect yourself & family.  “Embrace that this is the youngest you’ll ever be.” Embrace and enjoy where you currently are. Switch your perspective to appreciate where you’re going.  Switch from physical to mental and spiritual strengths.  Questions  1) When was the moment that you rea

In this episode, the guys discuss how your life will transform when principles are valued more than feelings. 12:56 - Challenge yourself to operate in your gift from God. Everything that you’ve imagined comes to fruition with  belief an execution.  18:55 - In order to be successful, it’s required to remove feelings from the equation of execution. “It’s ok to feel, but never let it drive your decision making.” 23:02 - “Start treating the relationship how you want it to be instead of what it currently is.” Have faith that things will turn around with consistent effort.  27:45 - Being principle driven helps with your approach and preparation for what you’re currently up against.  34:25 - “Feelings equals failure. Principles equals progress.” Takeaways  Continue to build your legacy.  Believe wholeheartedly in the process that your walking in.  Questions  How would you feel if God stopped forgiving you? Continue to give grace to other people along the journey.  Listener Perks Organifi Is

In this episode, the guys discuss not wasting the gifts God has blessed you with nor time developing them. “A gift is something you receive or didn’t have to work for.” 2:02 - 17:01 - Catching up With Jemal and Karl from their recent episode absences.  25:30 - “Your gift will provide everything you set out to accomplish.” 32:10 - “Get on the same page with God by being in alignment with him and his word.” 41:25 - “Don’t confuse your gift with passion.” 50:02 - “Everyone is capable of reaching a higher level of success.”  Takeaways Don’t become idle with the gifts God has blessed you with.  Work on gaining the right perspectives to Stop seeking out alternative manufacturers instead of going to the main source.  Questions 1) Do you know what your gift is? 2) Do you spend time developing your natural gift? 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 super

In this episode, Jeremy Anderson & Inky Johnson discuss the importance of family, the power of brotherhood, marriage, and successful careers.   7:45 - “Become a student of your own presentations.” There’s always room for improvement in our actions.  9:55 - “When you become comfortable telling your story, you’ll set other people free.” Transparency is  the key to successfully helping others.  45:45 - Jeremy an Inky share insights of what’s needed for the next generation of speakers.  Takeaways Working together eliminates any room for egos. Keep the ultimate goal front of mind.  Provide messages and actions that have substance.  Questions 1) Can you identify what your speaking style is? 2) Has ego stopped production that you’ve been apart of? Do you show leadership by bringing it to peoples attention? 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

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