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

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 source in God!TakeawaysKeeping Moving Forward! Don’t let anything keep you from moving forward.Help people help themselves instead of enabling them. Help them realize their persistence and drive in the face of their challenges is the key to their success.Questions What areas of your life do you need to obtain oil in? Have you found yourself attempting to play the role of God in other people's lives? 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. True Classic provides high quality active wear at an affordable price! True Classic supply's your needs from T-Shirts, Shorts, Joggers and Briefs! There's even an option to bundle your order with the Pack Builder that will save you money as well. Head over to www.trueclassic.com/SUCCESS to receive 25% off your order! Free shipping is included on orders over $100. Policy Genius If someone relies on your financial support — whether it’s a child, aging parent, or even a business partner — you need life insurance. Typically life insurance gets more expensive as you age, so it's smart to get a policy sooner rather than later. Head to policygenius.com to get your free personalized life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

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 knowing who you are Knowing what you bring to the table.  Takeaways Take control of your situation that brings trouble and sorrow. From there you’ll find life.  Take principles from successful people, then apply it to 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. Mizzen + Main provides high quality fabric clothing for comfort you can feel and performance you can trust. Enjoy performance fabric modern tailored clothes that are comfortable, lightweight, breathable, moisture wicking, and machine washable. You can also get recommended options from the website from answering a few questions that fits your preferred style! with modern tailoring. Head over to www.mizzenandmain.com to receive $25 dollars off any order of $130 or more. 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/success16 to have a selection of over 55 meals with lunch, snacks & deserts! Be sure to use code SUCCESS16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!” 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 60% 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 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 success8:33 - “Stay ready so that when an opportunity comes, you can kill it.” - Jemal14:05 - “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.” Moose28:21 - “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 opportunities.  Giving opportunities should be mutual. Stray away from presenting one-sided ideas or opportunities. People will be more inclined to help when it benefits both parties.  QuestionsWhat are you doing when the opportunity has not presented itself yet? How persistent are you when working on your craft?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. True Classic provides high quality active wear at an affordable price! True Classic supply's your needs from T-Shirts, Shorts, Joggers and Briefs! There's even an option to bundle your order with the Pack Builder that will save you money as well. Head over to www.trueclassic.com/SUCCESS to receive 25% off your order! Free shipping is included on orders over $100. 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 . You can earn up to an additional FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR CREDIT by conducting virtual interviews! Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW.

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.  QuestionsAre your friends saying good things about you when you aren’t around?If your looking to gain equity within the company, head to Blackbreadco.com and click the invest option to join!Join our discord for dialogue about each episode! https://discord.com/channels/926912220351328346/979048981134970994Listener 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. Upside is an incredible app for anyone who buys gas, groceries or dines out. With every purchase, you can earn cash back thanks to Upside. Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code SUCCESS to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 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 . You can earn up to an additional FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR CREDIT by conducting virtual interviews! 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 60% 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! Organifi Glow - Take advantage of Organifi’s Summer Seasonal product Organifi Glow! Receive 20% off the tasty Raspberry Lemonade flavor up until September 30th. Organifi Glow is the vegan superfood blend designed to hydrate your skin & support natural collagen production in your body.

Adversity will strike us all at some point in our lives. A productive mindset will prepare us to be steadfast during “troubled” times. Listen closely as the guys share their testimonies and insights on the blessings adversity can bring.26:45 - “If you can only win during the happy and good times, it’ll be hard to win when adversity strikes.” 27:25 - “Growth is the biggest separator of change.”35:40 - “What you go through strengthens your faith muscle!” Don’t be premature by walking away from pressure of your current situation. There’s a lesson to be learned in those moments. James 1:2-4QuestionsDo you abandon trials in life that will elevate you to the next level?Takeaways Hustle & grind no matter what your current level of success.Success does not exclude you from having problems in your life. Break the cycle of thinking when something bad happens, good can’t be produced from it. 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. Policy Genius If someone relies on your financial support — whether it’s a child, aging parent, or even a business partner — you need life insurance. Typically life insurance gets more expensive as you age, so it's smart to get a policy sooner rather than later. Head to policygenius.com to get your free personalized life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

Everyone wants to be successful until it’s time to navigate unknown and uncomfortable transitions. In this episode, the guys discuss how you can identify lessons, strengths, and resources that’ll help you break out of familiar patterns. 10:20 - “Keep pushing through the anxiety of the unknown.”26:45 - What process have you tried your way that hasn’t yielded the desired results? Have you tried someone else’s approach to obtain a different perspective? 41:55 - “Don’t make the fear your focus.”48:02 - ET breaks down the gathering of different GPS systems along the journey. 54:08 - Anxiety can come from making your journey and destination about you. Think about the people who you’re helping along the way with your testimony. 57:18 - Start working before people help you. People are more inclined to help when they see you putting in the effort first. GPS - Don’t Aimlessly Drive1. Know where you are going. Set the vision. 2. Know how long it’ll take. Understand stuff happens along the way. 3. Motion is not progress. Takeaways Don’t immerse yourself in two different programs with different philosophies. Pick one and stay consistent. When you know what you want, following blueprints will become easier. Take the risk!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. Mizzen + Main provides high quality fabric clothing for comfort you can feel and performance you can trust. Enjoy performance fabric modern tailored clothes that are comfortable, lightweight, breathable, moisture wicking, and machine washable. You can also get recommended options from the website from answering a few questions that fits your preferred style! with modern tailoring. Head over to www.mizzenandmain.com to receive $25 dollars off any order of $130 or more. 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 . You can earn up to an additional FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR CREDIT by conducting virtual interviews! Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW.

Having, obtaining, and keeping leverage can promote you to new heights an experiences in your life. Listen closely as the guys discuss what true leverage is, how to work it successfully, and how to maintain it for the rest of your life. “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 11:45 - “As you go up in life, your lifestyle changes.” Perspectives constantly change as your exposure goes up. Don’t shoot down someone’s views if you’ve never experienced it before. Remain positive!16:50 - Can you produce more from your life but remain stagnant from negative thinking? Be able to recognize the difference of not being able and preferring not to attempt something.  25:32 - “Stop letting people push their agendas on you. Stop being obedient to the views that culture & systems push.”29:45 - What have you accepted as somebody’s truth for your life? Has their views stopped you from executing the best way you can?45:26 - “You retain leverage when you have ownership of your brand and product.”49:34 - “Don’t abandon the responsibilities God has asked you to do.” There is a reward from God for  remaining faithful & not getting weary in well doing. Money shouldn’t be a factor in whether you’ll remain faithful to God’s request for you. Takeaways Can you not actually get it done, or are you not trying?  What looks excessive to you might look minimal to other people. Are you giving yourself a fair chance to obtain what you desire? What do you have to do to accomplish your goal? Don’t let people talk you out of what God gave you. All you need is one opportunity! Leverage your relationship into future opportunities versus looking at money every time.  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 . You can earn up to an additional FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR CREDIT by conducting virtual interviews! 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 60% 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 what leverage is and how to build it successfully. Listen closely as each member gives tangible examples to develop a winning mindset moving forward. 31:22 - Are you executing on what you said you would accomplish? Are you holding yourself accountable to the standards you've set? 37:30 - "Do what you're supposed to do to walk in freedom." Don't wait until a problem occurs to start executing the right way. You owe it to yourself to live successfully every day. 39:30 - "Seek victory and not fairness." Life will deal you a hand full of out-of-control situations, and all you can do to manage that chaos is to control your focus, attitude, and actions despite everything going on around you. 49:15 - "Don't wait for big leverage opportunities to move forward in productivity." Don't despise small beginnings in your journey. Doing things from a pure and genuine heart will never go unnoticed. 1:00:05 - Part one teaser about spending your leverage away. "Obtained leverage comes from sacrifice."How To Build Leverage• Leverage - Having something that people need. • Provide a Valuable product. • Being available when people inquire about your services.• Focusing on the value you can bring to people. • Don't become comfortable when your success is obtained.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. 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 60% 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! 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 a $200 deposit.

In this episode, the guys discuss controlling your emotions and knowing which battles to engage in when interacting with others. Intro - Discussion on whether celebrities obligated to take pictures with fans who support them. 35:30 - “Accountability is found in any healthy, great, & productive relationship.”Questions Do you evaluate the risk of what could be lost from operating in your ego? What do you think about when it comes to staying calm in situations that could be escalated? Family, job, kids etc.. 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. Upside is an incredible app for anyone who buys gas, groceries or dines out. With every purchase, you can earn cash back thanks to Upside. Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code SUCCESS to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Gusto is offering our listeners 3 Months of FREE help with running administrative task for your business! Some of those task include taking care of payroll, employee benefits, international contract payments in over 90 countries from one platform. They also help with taxes, compliance and new state tax registration. Head over to gusto.com/sts to receive 3 Months of FREE help running your business. Policy Genius If someone relies on your financial support — whether it’s a child, aging parent, or even a business partner — you need life insurance. Typically life insurance gets more expensive as you age, so it's smart to get a policy sooner rather than later. Head to policygenius.com to get your free personalized life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

In this episode, the guys converse about executing on instead telling someone about the principles you believe in. Intro - Conversation about recent flight adventures and preferences. “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 36:15 - “Don’t become more adamant about ideology of beliefs versus actually doing it.” Focus more on staying true to what you say and believe in! Execute more instead of giving a false perceptive of how you truly live. 43:20 - “The formula that worked for you may not work for someone else.” 47:10 - “Put more emphasis on what you actually believe in with actions.“TakeawaysYou have the power of choice. Your life should be attractive enough for people wanting to follow. 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 . You can earn up to an additional FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR CREDIT by conducting virtual interviews! Go to Indeed.com/SUCCESS to claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT NOW.