The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas
The Resonance Network
In this episode of the "Secret to Success" podcast, CJ hosts an engaging conversation featuring co-host Karl Wesley Phillips, Dr. King, ET and special guest Gersh King. The episode kicks off with the hosts catching up, sharing a light-hearted and humorous dialogue that sets the tone for an inspiring discussion.Gersh King, a physical therapist known for his exceptional skills and dedication, shares his journey of personal and professional growth. He discusses his experiences with challenges such as homelessness, ADHD, and anxiety, and how he overcame them through intense dedication to his craft and personal development. Gersh emphasizes the importance of impact over monetary gain, explaining how he discovered fulfillment through service and honing his skills. He also delves into his rigorous routine, including his practice of lunges and a disciplined workout regimen inspired by figures like Bruce Lee.The hosts touch on topics like the power of breathing techniques to manage anxiety and enhance focus. Gersh leads a brief breathing exercise to demonstrate how proper breathing can ground you and activate the parasympathetic system for relaxation. The conversation further explores philosophies from Bruce Lee, the significance of being authentic, and how to harness one's energy and skills to become a master in their field.This episode is a deep dive into the mindset and practices required to achieve personal and professional mastery, offering listeners practical tips and inspiration to pursue their own paths to success.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 52min
505 - Stop Drifting: The 70/30 Rule That Keeps You From Going Broke
If you’re not intentional with money, marriage, or business, you’ll accidentally end up broke. 💥
In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys break down the 70/30 rule and why discipline beats feelings every time. They show how anchors—non-negotiable principles—keep you from drifting into bad deals, broken marriages, or wasted years.
👉 Why the 70/30 rule protects your finances
👉 How to choose anchors that prevent drifting
👉 Why emotions kill wealth, but discipline builds it
This conversation is raw, practical, and guaranteed to make you re-evaluate your habits. Don’t drift. Lock in your anchors.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 58min
504 - F* the Anchor? Why Most People Drift Through Life...
F* the Anchor. Yeah, we said it. But it’s not what you think. In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Jemal break down why so many people are drifting in life—financially, relationally, and spiritually—because they don’t have anchors holding them steady.
The guys talk about:
Why margin for error matters in your money, marriage, and health
How real estate formulas apply to every area of life
Lessons from Little League World Series to building legacy
The difference between drifting and being anchored
It’s one of the most raw and practical conversations yet—funny, unfiltered, and guaranteed to challenge how you think about success.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 43min
503 - Praying Won’t Fix Stupid Habits (Here’s What Will)
You keep praying for a better life — more money, a better marriage, peace of mind — but nothing changes. Why? Because prayer won’t fix stupid habits.
You can pray all day, but if you’re still eating like trash, still blaming everybody else, still out of order… don’t expect different results.
In this episode, CJ, ET, and Pastor TJ break down why your sequence matters more than your intentions — and why God’s blessings aren’t missing, you’re just out of alignment.
👊 What you’ll get from this episode:
The painful truth about why prayer without work fails
How being “out of order” destroys success in every area
The cheat code of sequence — and how to reset it
Why accountability beats excuses every time
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 11min
502 - Stop Holding It In - You’re Destroying Your Relationships
You think staying quiet is keeping the peace — but it’s killing your marriage, your friendships, and your opportunities. In this raw conversation from the S2S Podcast, the guys get brutally honest about the damage caused by holding things in for years, avoiding hard conversations, and expecting others to “just know” how you feel.
Learn why unspoken frustrations become resentment, how your silence might be teaching your kids unhealthy patterns, and why the same energy you use to make excuses could have already fixed the problem. From marriage lessons to personal breakthroughs, this episode is a wake-up call to speak up, take responsibility, and stop self-sabotaging the relationships that matter most.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 4min
501 - 😳 The Real Reason People Cut You Off (Even If You’ve Been Loyal)
Why do people cut you off even after years of loyalty? In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Jamal break down a truth most people don’t want to face: being loyal isn’t enough if you’re no longer an asset.
From Dede’s emotional revelation about feeling unprotected, to the raw talk about marriages, business partnerships, and friendships—this episode will challenge how you see your own relationships and the value you bring.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why loyalty without value leads to being replaced
How to stay indispensable in your relationships and work
The power of communication to save what matters
When to step up and when to let go
👉 Watch until the end—the conversation gets REAL.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 56min
🎉 500 Episodes Later… The Biggest S2S Podcast Party EVER (LIVE!) 🎉
🔥 500 EPISODES! 🔥
Join Eric Thomas (ET), CJ, Karl, and Jemal for a LIVE celebration of 500 episodes of the Secret to Success Podcast! This isn’t just another episode – it’s a moment in history. Expect laughs, surprises, special guests and the raw motivation that’s kept us going for nearly a decade.
🚨 What to Expect:
Behind-the-scenes stories we’ve NEVER shared before
LIVE Q&A with the S2S crew
Special shoutouts to our day-ones and Patreon family
Big announcements you don’t want to miss!
💥 Whether you’ve been rocking with us since episode 1 or just joined the movement, this is YOUR party too. Pull up live, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate what happens when you refuse to quit!
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Jul 24, 2025 • 57min
499 - The Rich Get Richer Because of THIS Mentality
In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys go all in on the mindset shift required to break out of survival mode. They challenge the traditional W2 mentality and expose why playing defense in life keeps you stuck.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead—this episode is for you.
Topics Discussed:
Why the W2 mindset is keeping you broke
How real wealth starts with real exposure
The power of playing offense in your life
How Jamal's early moves set up generational wealth
Why people criticize your grind but ask to eat from it
What it really means to be a value-add in your circle
And why you can’t save your family with a small mindset
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 6min
498 - It’s Not What They Teach. It’s How They Think.
You’ve got more access to information than any generation in history — so why are most people still stuck?
In this powerful episode, the guys break down the real reason proximity to greatness doesn’t automatically lead to results: you’re learning the moves but not adopting the mindset. From million-dollar real estate lessons to spiritual growth, relationships, and health — this one covers what it really takes to win in life.
🎯 What we cover:
Why you can sit front row and still miss the lesson
The mindset difference between students and success stories
Why copying your mentor’s steps without their beliefs won’t work
How Jamal’s commitment to the process paid off during a crisis
A real-life $10M airline lawsuit and what it teaches about emotional maturity
Whether you’re in the room, on the Zoom, or soaking up every podcast — this episode is your wake-up call to stop watching and start thinking different.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 9min
497 - This Is Why She Doesn’t Talk to You Anymore
Dede is back — and she’s not holding back.
In one of the rawest episodes we’ve ever recorded, Dede and Candis join CJ and Eric for an unfiltered conversation about walls, wounds, and the real reason trust is so hard to build — especially in marriage and sisterhood.
Whether you're dating, married, or simply trying to grow in emotional maturity, this episode is your mirror. From communication breakdowns to spiritual breakthroughs, you'll hear real strategies, vulnerable confessions, and a challenge to finally tear down the bricks we’ve all built.
🧱 The Brick = Insecurity
🌉 The Bridge = Maturity
Who’s willing to build?
💔 Topics We Dive Into:
Why women shut down emotionally
How men can become a safe place
What sisterhood really requires
How to tear down emotional bricks
Why most people never feel fully seen or heard
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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 9min
496 - How Serving in Africa Changed Our Lives Forever | The Power of Simplicity & One Accord
Karl returns from a life-changing mission trip to Kenya — but what started as a service project turned into a soul reset. In this episode, the guys unpack what it really means to live with less, why simplicity brings peace, and how one week of building a school in the mountains revealed what America often distracts us from.
From 400 kids with no phones and no complaints, to laying bricks alongside his kids and a 75-year-old volunteer — Karl shares how being on one accord with strangers unlocked more purpose than years of hustle ever could.
✈️ What you'll hear:
Why too many options can steal your joy
The truth about mission trips: it’s not about what you give
How silence, service, and sacrifice create lasting transformation
And the surprising leadership lesson from a brick wall
🌍 One trip. One school. One powerful reminder:
Peace doesn't come from possessions — it comes from purpose.
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