

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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Apr 9, 2020 • 1h 28min
223 - Survive & Advance
Two people can live in the same environment and live two totally different experiences. A powerful statement made on today’s podcast by ET. During this pandemic the guys talk about how COVID-19 has affected the African American community at a higher and rapid rate. ET makes the correlation between this fact and why he and squad preaches about becoming a part of the 1%. Not from a financial standpoint but from a holistic standpoint. Being mentally fit, emotionally fit, physically fit, and being fit in your relationships. Today’s podcast will put what it REALLY means to be a part of the 1%. The Secret to Success Topics: [03:33] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [08:20] - Fair or Foul [17:50] - Is It Too Early [30:00] - Mindset [44:00] - RISE [50:00] - 90 years [1:10:00] - Giving Back Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Text ET at 313-251-1181 and follow us on IG @S2SPodcast Secrets 2 Success: Your bank account has muscle memory just like your body. The easiest transition to make is within the mindset. Enhance your life and your families life so you can become bullet proof in certain situations. Success is already in YOUR DNA. Get connected with a network of over 3,500 people who listen to ET, and embody the work ethic and spirit of ET. To learn more about Breathe University. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

Apr 2, 2020 • 1h 33min
222 - April First
Cause and effect. When you do something it has an effect on something else. The other side is when you don’t do something it still affects something. Last week CJ talked about the difficulties of not having the same routine that he’s had over the last few years. Because he hasn’t had the same routine it was affecting how he went about his day. Today he starts the conversation with somewhat of an epiphany and how although he’s not able to have his normal routine, he still has an opportunity to fix his gaps and increase his strengths. ET rounds out the conversation on what you can do to regain your confidence and how to take advantage of this time instead of letting it pass by. The Secret to Success Topics: [03:13] - Fair or Foul [12:00] - Rona News [19:00] - Cause & Effect [35:00] - Be Careful [50:48] - Survive [1:13:00] - When You Feel Weak [1:25:00] - APOC Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Text ET at 313-251-1181 and follow us on IG @S2SPodcast Secrets 2 Success: You now have time to enhance the things you're good at and fix the areas in which you are weak. Stop practicing like you have home court advantage. You don’t The way you train determines how you’re going to play the game. The pre-season is more valuable than the season itself. You’re most vulnerable in transition. 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.

Mar 26, 2020 • 1h 50min
221 - Alarm Clock Needed
It’s week 2 of being quarantined and the guys are still recording from home. CJ opens up the discussion with the real frustration that some people are experiencing during this pandemic. Frustrated because of misinformation, lack of information, and just not knowing what and who to believe. The conversation shifts into how and why people need to adjust to change during this time. Change isn’t easy and changing against your will is something most of us do not want to do. Today’s podcast reveals the truth about how the guys are dealing with this change and how you can adjust and make the best of the quarantine. The Secret to Success Topics: [03:00] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [04:50] - Quarantine Life [17:00] - Frustration [26:30] - Podcast Challenge [32:00] - The Shift [40:00] - Prepare For Change [1:02:30] - Hole 14 [1:18:10] - Ask ET Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Text ET at 313-251-1181 and follow us on IG @S2SPodcast Secrets 2 Success: Your body is designed to protect you from change. Two things in life are inevitable, death and change. This is not a physical fight, this is a mental battle. Prepare for change before change happens. The adjustment is making me adjust. 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.

Mar 19, 2020 • 1h 26min
220 - The Quaranteam
The guys are back this week looking to offer some reassurance and calm amid the chaos that the world is currently experiencing. The Coronavirus has everyone on edge, and this week, Karl, CJ, ET and Jemal chop it up on surviving and thriving during the Covid-19 crisis. In all things, it’s important to ”stay ahead of the curve.” Doubly so when it comes to disaster preparedness, and that means exercising ”forward-thinking” regarding personal and professional finances, family, and life in general. The Coronavirus crisis will pass, and today’s podcast is designed to offer you the best footing for rebuilding once this crisis has ended. The Secret to Success Topics: [04:30] - Overly Cautious [20:30] - Quarantine Snacks [26:25] - Real March Madness [34:14] - Ahead of the Curve [51:40] - Jemal King LIVE [57:00] - The Prescription [1:09:25] - Evaluate [1:15:00] - Do The Difficult Listener Perks: The Prescription Album Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Study when it’s convenient for you and take your mobile classroom wherever you go. Earn a quality online degree at an accredited college and enjoy all the benefits of the Ashford experience: www.Ashford.edu/success
Text ET at 313-251-1181 Secrets 2 Success: Some of you are killing yourself because you’re overthinking. What are you going to do to recession proof your family? Create the environment you want to live in. What you think is stable ain’t stable. In order to get to the next level you have to do the difficult. 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.

Mar 12, 2020 • 2h
219 - Odor Fatigue

Mar 5, 2020 • 1h 39min
218 - Quadruple Sink
Everyone wants to be great and be successful, but how many of you show up every day? On today’s podcast, ET talks about the importance of NOT checking out while on your journey to success. Life happens to everyone, but people who become GREAT keep pushing no matter what. While the greats keep pushing and elevating, ET talks to the people who are going AWOL and not showing up consistently. Not showing up in their business, in their marriage, and they wonder why they’re still average. Take notes from today’s episode on the process and importance of showing up consistently. The Secret to Success Topics: [07:15] - Valentine’s Day [13:50] - Go To Bed [17:11] - AWOL [26:00] - Show Up [45:08] - Don’t Compromise [1:01:00] - No More Ideas [1:15:00] - Coach K Moment Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Join the 1% Club For the Sermon mentioned in today’s Episode click HERE
Secrets 2 Success: A part of being successful is NOT going AWOL. You can’t go AWOL and expect to get the privileges that successful people have. You can not physically clock in and clock out. You can own what happens to you internally. The only way you shift your perspective is to think of others. ET Events: 1% Tour Make Real Estate Real Get connected with a network of over 3,500 people who listen to ET, and embody the work ethic and spirit of ET. To learn more about Breathe University. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

Feb 27, 2020 • 2h
217 - What Happened To Your Hearts
"Of all the things you can be, why be a taker? I've never understood that mindset. I mean, how do you decide to take something and give nothing in return? " -ET. Today's podcast is a hot one and the issue of "Takers Vs. Givers" is just one of the several points covered in today's session. Success is an incredible attraction, and, as everyone on the squad continues their elevation in both business and private life, more and more people want in on the circle. The problem is, some but not all of these "new people" have brought with them three particularly nasty spirits. Complaining, manipulation, and taking. If you know anything about E, C, Karl, Mal & the Squad, then you already know, these are 3 Things that the squad doesn’t tolerate. As ever, ETA's very own "Quincy Jones" AKA CJ, plays devil’s advocate when the conversation shifts to the topic of how and when to charge for your services. Today's show covers a myriad of relevant topics and the passion from the guys and their special in-studio guests will have you glued to your headphones! Trust me; if you're in the process of building anything, a business, personal, and professional relationships, or anything else, you'll need to hear what's about to go down today! Grab a friend, grab a pen, and settle in. Today's the day we make it plain! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us at @S2Spodcast. The Secret to Success Topics: [03:15] - You Getting Old [15:50] - I Need Your Card [25:40] - The Decision [37:20] - When Is It Time [47:49] - Go Off [1:00:00] - You Eat Good [1:19:00] - Are You Taking or Giving? [1:30:00] - Kulture [1:46:00] - Have An Impact Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Study when it’s convenient for you and take your mobile classroom wherever you go. Earn a quality online degree at an accredited college and enjoy all the benefits of the Ashford experience: www.Ashford.edu/success
DCinvestllc.com Invest in real estate in the DMV area Secrets 2 Success: People never see an opportunity unless there’s a check attached to it. A takers mentality allows you to miss a window of opportunity. An investor’s mentality allows you to do things today that pay you down the road. Don’t come to a potluck empty handed. You can’t be family only when you want to be family. When you do things don’t look at it like you’re losing something, you’re investing. ET Events: 1% Tour Make Real Estate Real Get connected with a network of over 3,500 people who listen to ET, and embody the work ethic and spirit of ET. To learn more about Breathe University. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

Feb 20, 2020 • 1h 14min
216 - Compound Problems
Everyone has challenges but there are some people who allow these challenges to hold them back. On today’s podcast ET talks about the difference between people who fight the challenges and the ones who let the challenges defeat them. CJ chimes in on how important it is to stop focusing on the challenge itself and work towards a solution. Where your focus goes your energy flows and today’s podcast will help you refocus. The Secret to Success Topics: [05:00] - Rich Friends [10:45] - Challenges [17:40] - Don’t Be Weak [26:45] - Preach CJ [43:00] - Solution Oriented [1:04:00] - Go Get It Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of their order just go to www.organifi.com/success. Their superfood green juice powder allows you to get your greens anytime anywhere while on the go. Study when it’s convenient for you and take your mobile classroom wherever you go. Earn a quality online degree at an accredited college and enjoy all the benefits of the Ashford experience: www.Ashford.edu/success
Secrets 2 Success: If you handle it weak you’re teaching your kids to handle it weak. You don’t need your emotions to make a decision. Focusing on your problem will never get you anywhere. You don’t have to change a lot when you have the right mindset. The real work is in changing your mindset. ET Events: 1% Tour Make Real Estate Real 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.

Feb 13, 2020 • 1h 5min
215 - Turn Signal

Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 8min