The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas

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Eps. 85 - The Sweatpants Life Aug 17, 2017

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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 the door to the next one.”

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Detroit, Mi August 24 Take Control Entrepreneurship Series: You Owe You
Washington, D.C. September 2 Stay Ready Conference
Los Angeles, CA November 12 Stay Ready Conference
March 2018 Phenomenal Life Cruise

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Get Your Reps Up Aug 15, 2017

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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.”

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Detroit, Mi August 24 Entrepreneurship Workshop
September 2 Washington D.C. Stay Ready Conference
November 12 Los Angeles, CA Stay Ready LA
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Embrace Your Transition Aug 15, 2017

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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.”

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Detroit, Mi August 24 Entrepreneurship Workshop
September 2 Washington D.C. Stay Ready Conference
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Eps. 84 - Hard Knock Life Aug 10, 2017

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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 the same way.”

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See ET Live:

Detroit, Mi August 24 Take Control Entrepreneurship Series: You Owe You
Washington, D.C. September 2 Stay Ready Conference
Los Angeles, CA Stay Ready Conference TBA
March 2018 Phenomenal Life Cruise

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Power Up - Just Add Value Aug 08, 2017

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**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.”

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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 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 out and join us in one or both of these cities.

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Eps. 83 - Good Cop, Bad Cop & Dispatch Aug 03, 2017

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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

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Things To Think About:

“Some birds aren’t meant to be caged.”

“If you’re in a hole the first thing you need to do is STOP digging.”

“When you have a system everybody doesn’t have to play the game of their life to win.”

Book Recommendation:

Jim Collin’s -Good To Great

See ET Live:

Miami, FL August 5 Thank God I’m Married Conference
Detroit, Mi August 24 Take Control Entrepreneurship Series: You Owe You
Washington, D.C. September 2 Stay Ready Conference
March 2018 Phenomenal Life Cruise

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Tuesday Power Up - The Cowardly Lion Aug 01, 2017

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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.”

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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 tapings of the podcast and meet the entire squad. If you need to take your career or your marriage to the next level come out and join us in one or both of these cities.

Get connected with a network of over 3,500 people who listen to ET, and embodies the work ethic and spirit of ET. To learn more about Breathe University.

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Eps. 82 - Optical Illusion Jul 27, 2017

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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 answers to these questions in this episode keep in mind one thing. The biggest problem with faking like you have things together is that you could repel the real help you need. The person who could help you get to the next level could be watching you live your fake lifestyle.

Time Stamped Topics

[02:55] - Am I Tripping Or ?
[20:27] - PayPal Business Contest
[25:35] - Fake It Till You Make It
[56:40] - Ask ET
[1:18:20] - Jalin’s first 2 months w/ETA
[1:30:05] - Nugget of The Day

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Things To Think About:

“To transition from where you are to where you’re going is steep and it can get discouraging.”

“When a person with money meets a person with experience the person with experience will get some money and the money person with money will get experience.”

“There are some things that you need to put in the atmosphere but they to have a location.”

“The worst thing in the world is to get an opportunity and NOT be ready for it.”

Upcoming Events:

Miami, Fl August 5 Thank God I’m Married Conference
Detroit, Mi August 24 Take Control Entrepreneurship Series: You Owe You
Washington, D.C. September 2 Stay Ready Conference
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 out and join us in one or both of these cities.

Get connected with a network of over 3,500 people who listen to ET, and embodies the work ethic and spirit of ET. To learn more about Breathe University. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts

Tuesday Power Up - Speed Hack Jul 25, 2017

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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"

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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 marriage to the next level come out and join us in one or both of these cities.

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Eps. 81 - Jerk On A Plane Jul 20, 2017

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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 anger is really coming from. Listen to how CJ actually handled the situation and how ET and Karl would have handled it.

Time Stamped Topics:

[03:25] - Weekend Recap
[14:40] - Has ET gone vegan ?
[30:00] - CJ gets heated
[50:30] - ET Loses Control
[1:00:00] - Bullying/Selective Anger
[1:21:00] - Child development
[1:25:48] - Ask ET
[1:35:26] - Nugget of The Day

Things To Think About:

“Men respond and boys react.”

“Don’t let an a**hole make you an a**hole.”

“What works for you at one point in your life doesn’t always work.”

“Don’t take it personal as your children are developing.”

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