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

**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.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  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.  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  

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 Contact our sponsor Wells Financial Legacy at 1-800-339-8034 for a FREE consultation with  a credit specialist. Here is the 4 Animals Assessment the guys keep referring to. Find out if you’re a flamingo, gorilla, turtle, or chameleon. 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 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 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Secret 2 Success podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .

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.”  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes .  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.  Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts  

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 Our sponsor Paypal is giving away $10,000 to entrepreneurs to give their business a Makeover. Apply for your chance to win cash, publicity, and a free one-on-one consultation. Here is the 4 Animals Assessment the guys keep referring to. Find out if you’re a flamingo, gorilla, turtle, or chameleon. 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    

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" Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Tuesday's Power Up episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes . 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. 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

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.”   Here is the 4 Animals Assessment the guys keep referring to. Find out if you’re a flamingo, gorilla, turtle, or chameleon. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Secret 2 Success podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes . Shop for your entire home on Jet.com ! They are giving our listeners a 20% discount on your first two orders over $35. Just use our code “SUCCESS” for your order and get your order in 2 days. 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. 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  

In this POWER - UP, ET shares:  1. The importance of forecasting  2. Speak It, Believe It  3. No more procrastination 

The guys are still in Houston after the Stay Ready conference and their experiences are the subject of this week’s podcast episode. After meeting gazelle’s on two occasions the guys dive deep into the difference of an owner’s mentality and a worker’s mentality. Essentially when you’re operating like a gazelle in the workplace it’s because of this mentality. After discussing the difference CJ asks the guys what do you do when you’re doing something you’re not passionate about for a living and it’s hard to give 120. There are many people who fall into that category and ET gives some practical tangible advice on how to overcome this mentality. The key principle to it all is, “Whatever your hand find to do, do it with ALL your might.” Time Stamped Topics: [03:49] - Am I Tripping Or ? [06:21] - Stay Ready Houston Recap [12:32] - Lion of The Week [18:35] - Owner Mentality/Worker Mentality [31:00] - Do it with ALL your might [50:00] - What does it feel like being ET ? [58:39] - Ask ET [1:14:20] - Nugget of The Day (You have enough)   Things to Think About: “Your next BIG opportunity relies on what you’re doing now.” “Whatever your hand find to do, do with ALL your might.” “Act like your normal doing something you don’t want to do and you’ll be doing it the rest of your life.” “You can’t compartmentalize greatness.” “You can not, not afford to invest in yourself.” “You’re already in pain get a reward for it.”   Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Secret 2 Success podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes . If you’re busy but you want to eat healthy fresh food then please check out Hello Fresh ! You’ll get fresh food perfectly proportioned with all of your ingredients straight to your door. They are giving our listeners a nice discount on their first order. Just use our code “SUCCESS30” and tell us what you think ! 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 stay tuned for tickets. 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. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts  

The guys recorded their first live podcast in front of an audience last week and it’s probably the best podcast episode ever. Karl kicks off the episode with the introduction of ETA’s first children’s publication. My Secret Super Power: Trey’s Jungle Adventure . CJ talks about the process of writing the book and gives some advice on how to handle unexpected setbacks while working on projects. After writing the book CJ discovered that although it’s a children’s book many adults can benefit from the message. The main focus of the episode is the importance of shifting from a consumer mindset to a producer mindset. The guys explain how we are conditioned to consume as much as possible and that stops most people from actually producing anything. After listening to this episode you should walk away with a few key nuggets of information that involve going from a consumer to a producer, how fake confidence doesn’t work, and how to understand and adjust your view of the world.        Time Stamped Show Notes   [03:00] - Fair or Foul Segment [14:00] - My Secret Super Power [26:33] - It's time to start producing [38:00] - ET goes off [51:22] - You can’t fake confidence [58:22] - Live Q&A [1:05:00] - Understanding your world [1:15:55] - Nugget of the day   Things Mentioned: My Secret Super Power: Trey’s Jungle Adventure   Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Secret 2 Success podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show in iTunes by clicking. This will help us to keep delivering great content to you every week !   The squad will be in Houston on July 9 for the Stay Ready Conference and in Miami August 5 for the Thank God I’m Married Conference. 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  

In this Tuesday Power-Up, ET talks about choosing to take control of your life and staying ahead of your competition.