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

In this episode, the guys discuss overcoming fear of the known with belief actions.Fair Or FoulWould you pay with a gift card on the first date?You Owe You Summit Information  How to make yourself a priority.  Creating a successful schedule.  Gaining financial empowerment.   How to navigate with a lack of resources.  Head over to YouOweYouSummit.com to secure your spot!Questions1) After listening to this episode, what are you going to do differently? What risk are you going to take from this day moving forward?2) What’s stopping you from taking risk?3) Do you fear leaving what your current situation?4) Who are you crying out to? The Devil or God?TakeawaysStart to walk courageously in uncomfortable settings. Explore beyond what you’ve been previously taught. Start to visualize your dreams and goals with an addition and subtraction mindset. Add what’s necessary and subtract what’s not working in 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.

In this episode, the guys discuss how to find & succeed with the correct information, environment, and resources. You Owe You Summit Information  How to make yourself a priority.  Creating a successful schedule.  Gaining financial empowerment.   How to navigate with a lack of resources.  Head over to YouOweYouSummit.com to secure your spot!31:21 - “Stop following hot trends for a little while.” Look for proven longevity. Obtain the correct information from the right people. 36:15 - “Not knowing is never an excuse for not finding out.”48:51 - Don’t be afraid to disconnect from people who provide you with information that keeps you stagnant. Remove emotions from the equation for your growth's sake. 1:00:25 - “Once you acquire the right information, have the patience to work to completion!” Follow the plan as closely as possible, and let God handle the rest!If You Lack Resources, You Need Accountability  Correct information  The Right Environment.  More Exposure. How Do You Find Resources? Visualizing your life. Find a tangible person to model your life after.  Hang around the right people with the right information.  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. Caldera Lab creates high performance men’s skincare products by combining pharmaceutical-grade science, along with nature’s purest and most potent ingredients. Get 20% OFF with our code SUCCESS at CalderaLab.com. Unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera Lab! Indeed Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. According to ComScore, Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide. • Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your first job post at Indeed.com/SUCCESS . Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW. BABBEL is an app that makes learning a new language fun & easy with no artificial lesson plans! Make your way over to www.babbel.com/SUCCESS to receive up to 55% off of your subscription. Enjoy the perks of lessons, podcast & live classes, and 14 languages to choose from. There's also a Twenty day money back guarantee!

In this episode, the guys discuss the benefits of shifting your mindset & environment to give your priorities the best chance to succeed. 18:10 - What you do continually will determine how much money you will make.  Remain focused and work to create positive environments in your current workplace!32:12 - Identify what you want to do and how much you can earn. Think about the environments that foster the success you're looking for, and then create them.42:55 - “God didn’t put you in this environment for you to just be there. Don’t waste the opportunity that God has given you.”47:23 - Praise God you’re in the position to make things happen for yourself and your family. Consider the responsibilities a blessing. TakeawaysMinimize distractions. Create environments conducive to success. What you do daily enhances your results. Questions1) Where’s your current focus?2) Where is your fear coming from? Once you identify those factors, create a plan to prevent anxiety from altering your decisions. 3) What’s the best work environment for you?4) Does money primarily drive you? Do you settle for subpar opportunities to receive compensation?5) Does the work you do energize you?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. Rocket Money helps track all of your expenses when it comes to monthly subscriptions. Their purpose is to make you aware of your subscriptions that you may or may not be using. Save money an avoid possibly being double charged by heading over RocketMoney.com/S2S 

In this episode, the guys discuss taking responsibility in business & personal situations. 17:25 - Paying the full price for quality services gives you great results. People are more apt to do phenomenal work when you take care of them financially. 25:08 - “Decisions are made all the harder when you're emotionally attached to something you shouldn’t be attached to.”Characteristics For Successful Relationships  Awareness Healthy Boundaries Execution  Principles  Honesty Takeaways Not paying the full price for a product or service may adversely affect the quality of service & effort you do or do not receive. Have the awareness to shift your mindset to do things differently when “Plan A” doesn't work. There are 26 letters in the alphabet. Keep shifting gears until you find the one that works.Show grace unto others as people have shown grace to you. A part of what God does through you is for your benefit and enjoyment. Questions1) Are you using or abusing the grace that’s given to you?2) Do you have healthy work boundaries?Listener Perks LMNT drink packets replenish the sodium an electrolytes we lose from sweating during workouts! Science backed nutrient ratios, you’ll receive salt the body needs versus sugar. LMNT is trusted by the Olympic team and other major league sports. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/SUCCESS to receive a free drink packet with any order. Shopify is the place to get your business started! Shopify is a complete commerce platform that lets you start, grow, and manage your business online. Has multiple templates available to design your store. Shopify can also integrate with existing software you currently use. Head over to Shopify.com/SecretToSuccess for a $1 per month for three months on select plans.  Indeed Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. According to ComScore, Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide. • Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your first job post at Indeed.com/SUCCESS . Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW. 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.

In this episode, the guys, along with the founders of AA Male Agency Awareness, discuss & bring awareness to the value of being physically & emotionally healthy. “It’s important to have someone in your life to be honest with you.”“There’s power in partnership!”13:41 -  Have faith in where God is leading you to. Ask him for strength and resources to accomplish works for his kingdom. 20:45 - Don’t become emotional from the hopes of doing good work without applying the implemented systems to be successful. 23:20 - “Provide a vehicle for people who want to do righteous works.” Your obedience is connected to other people’s destiny. 38:05 - don’t let your ego effect the way you hear & interpret statistical data that affects your life. Show humility when it comes to awareness. 41:05 - “Your standards will have you waiting.” Remain patient in your process of waiting an accepting what’s right for you. Necessities For Success Proper Education  Employment Health Awareness Entrepreneurship Skills Know Your Health Vitals Blood pressure  Heart rate  Glucose Takeaways Change the trajectory of your conversations. Surround yourself with intentionally growing individuals. Make differences in people around you with leadership & examples. Ego is a version of sickness. Don’t allow egos to hinder your progress moving forward. Take action once you’ve gained life changing information. Did You Know That? African Americans are the most amputated humans in America.  HIV is the #1 killing amongst African Americans. Black men have highest suicide rate.  Black men have the highest rate of opioid overdose.  AA Male Wellness AgencyThe National African American Male Wellness Agency takes responsibility in standing in the gap for their community. Their agency provides information & resources to reduce disparities in premature death and chronic diseases among African American. To learn more about their cause an upcoming events, be sure to check out their website at aawellness.orgInstagram - AAWellnessAgencyListener Perks Chime offers help in your financial journey by building your credit history. You can sign up with no annual fees, interest, nor will it affect your credit score. Head over to chime.com/SUCCESS to sign up to receive a secured visa credit card with fee free draft up to a $200.

In this episode, the guys discuss how to elevate yourself through intentional preparation. “Focus on being impactful versus being impressive.”35:12 - Study the process of your niche thoroughly as possible. Remain consistent in the action plan that you’ve created. 42:51 - Don’t disregard the work you’ve done thus far. Learn more of the system and process that will enhance your previous work. There’s always room for improvement. Takeaways Learn an apply the system of what can make you successful. Remain consistent during tough times. Those moments produce learning lessons that’ll aid you as you move forward. Look for what’s working in your journey to keep pressing forward. Small evidence is better than no evidence. Keeping the right perspective is key when progress seems to be moving slow. Questions 1) Do you study the work ethic from successful people?2) How do you maintain focus with social media influences around you?3) Do you serve others only when it’s convenient for you?4) Are you willing to pay the price of the process to be successful? 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. John’s Creek has the ultimate solution to address poor circulation symptoms within the body with their non prescription compression socks! If you’re one of the millions of Americans that suffer from stiff, tired, swollen or heavy legs, then go to https://live.johnscreekpharmacy.org/home to see the SPECIAL OFFER From Johns Creek FOR THE SECRET TO SUCCESS AUDIENCE!

In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of having faith, trust, and the right people around you to succeed.4:30 - “Pain is needed to propel you to greatness.” Embrace the opportunity to learn valuable lessons! Those moments can also be ordained God to get your attention. 11:30 - “Look at yourself how God views you.” We are precious and honored in God’s eyes. Isaiah 43:4. 21:20 - “It’s hard to make money when you’re not being authentic.” Embrace your uniqueness that God has created you with! 38:35 - “If God has brought you through something before, dont question if he can do it again.” Reflect on how God has delivered on promises in your life. Use those moments as reminders & encouragement to trust God.40:31 - Karl shares his powerful testimony on having faith & trusting God. 53:15 - “Take control of the situations with the the right mindset”. Listen to God’s faith about your situation, not man’s.54:20 - “Don’t be scared to hang around people who stretch you to be great!” Iron sharpens iron! Questions1) How do you set your mind to work the most efficiently? 2) Do you embrace the pain amidst your journey?3) Do people’s opinions have more authority than God’s word in your life?How To Kill Doubt Taking Action Obedient To The Process Doing The Next Right Thing Take Risk Prayer & Self Affirmations Hanging With The Right People To Enhance Your Vision Believe  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. Indeed Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. According to ComScore, Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide. • Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your first job post at Indeed.com/SUCCESS . Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW. BABBEL is an app that makes learning a new language fun & easy with no artificial lesson plans! Make your way over to www.babbel.com/SUCCESS to receive up to 55% off of your subscription. Enjoy the perks of lessons, podcast & live classes, and 14 languages to choose from. There's also a Twenty day money back guarantee

In this episode, the guys discuss adjusting when problems arise successfully. These tactics will help benefit your partnerships, relationships, and marriage. 7:35 - “Faithful over few makes you ruler over many.” Matthew 25:23.15:25 - Being willing to adjust when life throws you curveballs is vital for growth.25:02 - “As a leader, it’s your job to set the tone and direction of your team or family.” Look to God for the ordering of your footsteps! Place your trust in him to lead you divinely. 30:02 - A good “Defense” will never replace a great “Offense.” Identify your roles to avoid confusion moving forward. This presents a pivotal opportunity to trust your partner once those roles are established. 33:25 - Allow your partner the grace and time to work on their imperfections. “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Acts 16:3148:13 - Are you more committed to the success of others than your success? Takeaways “Do what you do consistently. Be who you are, and do it consistently.” Remain aware of the work required to become a better version of yourself. Take complete ownership of your work. Address your internal problems so they won’t be expressed externally. Watch what you allow to enter your ear and eye gates. Proverbs 4:23-27 Questions 1) Are you willing to do what it takes to address and correct your imperfections?2) Can you tell when those whose struggles are similar to yours need help? Will you offer it, or do you feel the lesson learned in the fight is the price everyone has to pay?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. Indeed Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. According to ComScore, Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide. • Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your first job post at Indeed.com/SUCCESS . Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW. Hello Fresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit! • Go to HelloFresh.com/success60 to receive 21 FREE meals with lunch, snacks & deserts! Be sure to use code SUCCESS60 to also receiveFREE Shipping on your first order!

In this episode, the guys discuss knowing when to rely on knowledge or experience to achieve their goals.“School teaches IQ. Experiences teach EQ and AQ.”17:55 - “Be where your feet are.” Enjoy the moments you experience with family and friends. 28:49 - “Wisdom comes from experience. Knowledge comes from school.” Experience remains the best teacher.54:15 - “Set a goal that’s bigger than you.” Have a goal that requires you to be great to achieve it. Your ‘why’ ignites your will to press forward regardless of the circumstance. Don’t let down those who are counting on you. TakeawaysOvercome the mindset battles of society. Don’t avoid working on your weaknesses!Pay attention to the evidence of your work. Let the results guide how to move strategically going forward. Pain presents opportunities to learn and grow!Questions1)What pain points in your life trigger you to keep walking in excellence?2)What will it take for you to reach the goal successfully?3)How do you view pain?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. Chime offers help in your financial journey by building your credit history. You can sign up with no annual fees, interest, nor will it affect your credit score. Head over to chime.com/SUCCESS to sign up to receive a secured visa credit card with fee free draft up to a $200.

In this episode, the guys discuss how to become and sustain confidence while walking in your gift. 13:25 - “You don’t have to deal with comparison when you have confidence.“ Validation shouldn’t come from viewing how others accomplish a task. Stay true to yourself!32:01 - “Preparation is required to go along with confidence.” 41:04 - Confidence is gained with consistent small wins. 46:10 - “Anything of value has a specific purpose.” Don’t dispose your value by comparing yourself to others. Comparison kills momentum, growth, and belief. TakeawaysConsistency in your craft allows you to sustain your confidence!Set goals you believe are attainable with actions to support it. God has called you according to his purpose before you were born. You have value!Your confidence is connected to your belief level. Your belief level is connected to actions that support your desirable goal. Questions1) What solution are you presenting to fix problems?2) Do you have positive affirmations from God, yourself and others to support your gift?Listener Perks LMNT drink packets replenish the sodium an electrolytes we lose from sweating during workouts! Science backed nutrient ratios, you’ll receive salt the body needs versus sugar. LMNT is trusted by the Olympic team and other major league sports. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/SUCCESS to receive a free drink packet with any order. John’s Creek has the ultimate solution to address poor circulation symptoms within the body with their non prescription compression socks! If you’re one of the millions of Americans that suffer from stiff, tired, swollen or heavy legs, then go to https://live.johnscreekpharmacy.org/home to see the SPECIAL OFFER From Johns Creek FOR THE SECRET TO SUCCESS AUDIENCE! Indeed Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. According to ComScore, Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide. • Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your first job post at Indeed.com/SUCCESS . Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW. 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.