TRY IT FOR 7 DAYS - The 1% Are Doing This EVERYDAY! | Eric Thomas on Impact Theory

On Today's Episode:
Greatness isn’t reserved for the lucky or privileged few. Success and wealth isn’t a right that anyone has been denied by bad luck of the draw either. Possibility is within your control when you learn to use the pain and live the life you’ve been given better than anyone else and you learn to see opportunities. But you have to execute to make sh*t happen!
Eric Thomas has been motivating people for years and is bringing his energy and passion to Impact Theory to share the keys to success. Eric, also known as the hip-hop preacher, is a speaker, an entrepreneur, educator, and author. He’s taken the hard path in life, not by choice, and learned how to achieve greatness by relentlessly executing.
You can achieve greatness but you have to take action and be accountable to yourself first and foremost. Think about what it is that you want to be best at and give that your total focus. Tom often says, ‘action cures all’ and Eric is living proof that action is a must once and once you release all of your excuses, you can become unstoppable.
“If there’s another mountain to climb, climb it!” -Eric Thomas
Check Out Eric’s latest book, You Owe You, Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why: www.amazon.com/You-Owe-Ignite...
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 | Introduction to Eric Thomas
0:16 | This One Thing Achieves Greatness
4:24 | Cultivate a Winning Mindset
11:15 | The Real Power of Belief
21:11 | Break Up With Your Excuses
27:51 | You’re The Only One In Your Way
35:47 | Hold Yourself More Accountable
41:40 | Focus on Winning Life’s Challenge
51:00 | Become Unstoppable
QUOTES:
“Most people go wrong because they think it’s a feeling when execution is a fact.” [1:32]
“You still have to do life regardless of how you come into life.” [6:11]
“Instead of you looking at everything that’s not, look at what is.” [23:04]
“We have opportunity, whatever you do don’t waste it! Don’t cry about it! Get up and go make it happen!” [25:06]
“I’m too scared not to try. I’m too scared not to take the risk, I’m all in.” [32:40]
“How can you hold another human that responsible, but you don’t hold yourself responsible?” [38:36]
“If you want to complain, go for it. I will rise to the level of the challenge.” [45:37]
“The man or woman who’s unprepared for a challenge will probably not come out of it the way he or she wants to come out of it.” [46:11]
“When I was younger I thought I had to address every human that said something to me.” [49:21]
“We have the ability to, no matter what our circumstances are, get better.” [53:12]
“Yes it takes a lot of work to become a new model, but it also takes a lot of work to suck, to be average…” [53:52]
“Greatness is in you, activate it!” [59:48]
Follow Eric Thomas:
Website: etinspires.com/home
KZbin: / etthehiphoppreacher
Facebook: / etthehiphoppreacher
Instagram: / etthehiphoppreacher
Twitter: / ericthomasbtc

[@TomBilyeu]

What's your biggest takeaway from Eric Thomas?

[@silver2zilver]

Execute on what you said you were going to do

[@sadaamhasaan_]

Its game 7 in life!!

[@sarabailey-la2022]

Strength and Encouragement

[@HectorPerla415]

I see a process for achieving excellence: Have a growth Mindset, Identify your Dream/Vision, Take advantage of Opportunities, & Execute. Accept no excuses & Demand the best from yourself! Get so good that no one can stop you!!

[@thewisdomcorner-rashidacos1273]

"If there is another mountain to climb, climb it." Eric Thomas

[@dorothyjabaley1666]

This man gave me $20 at a gas station when I was a teenager and on the street. Told me to pay it forward, “that when I can..I must” This was before he was a known speaker…fast forward 15 years later, I’m listening to his motivational talks and starting businesses…ET, I’ve been paying it forward since the day you told me to…made me believe that I may one day have something to offer the world. Thank you for that.

[@victoryndiho77]

What a comment, touched my heart

[@RC-pm3de]

wow what a testimony!

[@debrabrewer4903]

I am a 71 year old Italian lady and you motivated me. I will listen to this often because I still have time. Thank you

[@kombooch]

You can do it!!!!

[@learnmore6120]

Deb u r not 71 years old, u r 71 years young. May you many many years of health, wealth and happiness. Ameen.

[@electricmariposa]

Yes!!! 🙌🏽

[@michellegiacomoni3249]

And Debra YOU inspire me!! 🦋

[@chefjusden9194]

You got this. Time is only a illusion.

[@gabrielm6221]

Eric Thomas gave me guidance to change my life. He doesn't know I exist, but here I am, doing 1000% better than a few years ago. May he live long enough so I can finally meet him, shake his hand, and thank him.

[@linamarie84]

Gabriel I am so happy for you!!!! We may not know one another, however we are brother's and sisters in spirit. The only thing that seperates us is communication and stories of who we are..not yet shared with one another. It is not easy to change. It is not easy to make your life what you want It to be or even to even come close..Change is tremendously difficult..If it weren't..There wouldn't be a billion dollar industry full of books, podcasts, etc about it! YOU have done what so many have not..And I truly hope that you give yourself credit! I hope that you never give up! And I hope that no matter what..you always remember the will and the courage you summoned to begin the journey you're now on! Our path isn't set in stone..we create it..and every twist and turn within it.. I encourage you to be encouraged! Always know that God is rooting for you! Again. I'm so so happy for you Gabriel and I wish you the absolute best in ALL you do. You're 10000% capable! ❤

[@kanisbdg]

I'm 26 now but I've watched Eric Thomas ever since I was around 13/14.. I didn't have a father figure growing up and subconsciously I chose him as one of the father figure "role models" or something like that. He has genuinely helped shape my mind.

[@michellearmstrong333]

I’m 53 and I keep saying my life is boring…..after listening to this…. I realize I’m bored because I’m not walking in my purpose…..afraid to do what it takes….it’s time to EXECUTE!!! No more excuses.

[@darnellkramer-fitnessfound4064]

What have you executed on?

[@monkeymindbananas9550]

Eric, if your reading this, I'm a disabled vet, after iraq and years of pain I lost my company and family, I was lost. But not long from a veterans homeless shelter in north Philly (the badlands it's callled) I built a construction company. That was nearly a decade ago, since then I've only moved up, although every day I struggle , because of my limitations, ptsd anxiety depression etc .and most of my time is wasted unfortunately, but the not wasted time I use with great purpose and I act As IF what I'm looking fit is allready mine. I got 20 bucks together in a homeless shelter and went and got business cards made, I hir3d he'll because most work I xant do, but with a great attitude people giving me work, would have never known I was homeless

[@alecel1450]

I'm from Pittsburgh and moved to Philly, just a lil connection but you don't need Eric right now. You need Dr. Joe Dispenza lessons.

[@lisadetweiler8700]

Hey there! I want to encourage you, a gentleman who has helped us already, has come up with something else what PTSD could stand for. P - POWER T- TO S - STAND - D - DETERMINED !!!!!!

[@G0ddess_Kate]

Good for you 💜

[@stephaniemcdermott9869]

God bless you Sir, thank you for your service to our nation, you are a true hero, I’m not just saying words I mean them from my heart I am blessed to be from a military family, I know heroes. I wish you continued success Sur, keep it moving ❤️🙏

[@paweljanuszczak6758]

Nice 💥

[@JenMarco]

I learned in drug addiction treatment years ago that “feelings are temporary and constantly changing”. That is probably the most important lesson anyone could ever learn. We do get stuck in our feelings. I needed to be reminded of this. Thank you.

[@dm7744]

That’s why men should never let a woman make decisions in their relationship

[@ak8185]

"At the end of your feelings - it's nothing. But at the end of every principle is a promise!"

[@pkwahwai]

''I'll do whatever it takes to keep this freedom'' Boom!

[@J_Nyati]

"Your already in pain get a reward for it".I love Eric i listen to him religiously.

[@margaritapadilla2503]

I love the way Tom interviews he really knows his guest and allows them to tell their story .

[@danthemovieman153]

Mark my words I’ll be on this show. I know what I have to offer and I know my value. Save this comment for our future interview ⭐️

[@DKTrue]

Took ya long enough to get him on the show. He helped me with so much in life.

[@ltlove1087]

It's not about having money,... it's the freedom that money can give you. When ET talked about gong to the gas station and not paying attention to the cost, or buying a first class ticket for a long flight because he didn't want someone interrupting him and his wife talk... that just hit me like a lightening bolt. I can have that life, if I want it. God's given me all the tools necessary to achieve just that. I don't have to be average; average will always be there for me. I can, will and must! ET is everything... I love this man! Thanks Tom for having him back on your show.

[@MD-zy9oq]

This started playing after another video I was half listening to , and tbh I have never in my life heard of this guy before today... And let me tell you I was totally blown away by this, listened to every single word and even went back to replay some parts that were most powerful to me. I rarely, if ever watch these long interviews til the very end but WOW. I am legitimately annoyed that its over I could have listened to this man for another 5 hours. Pure gold. I hope his kids and wife know they are so lucky to have such an inspiring, amazing father and role model rooting for them , every kid deserves to have a dad exactly like this. I will 100% watch this again

[@BuiltonGODSrock]

He is literally the GOAT 🐐 of public speaking. Type in Eric Thomas on KZbin

[@domoniquecannon6328]

ET the Hiphop preacher. His ministry is APOC. A Place Of Change). The man is really changing lives. Binge for hours then EXECUTE! Enjoy!

[@AndreaPerryTech]

“I’ll do whatever it takes to keep this freedom.” That hit me hard! ❤

[@tklucas8516]

"It takes a lot of work to be average." There are several people that I know that spend more time running from opportunities than it would take to run to them. Thank you for this powerful interview with ET.

[@callmemrwhite]

I've been waiting for this guest conversation to happen FOREVER! Made my day!

[@jenniferwenzel5318]

That is beautiful when Eric said he wanted to help others experience that same moment and feeling he had with his pastor. Nothing more rewarding than paying it forward, lifting each other up. Eric has a beautiful soul ❤️💙 “No excuses. Execute. Make it happen.”

[@sandnyc]

I agree. Need teams to move vulnerable people from vision and dreams to exposure and execution.

[@richarddonnerberg7492]

@@sandnyc oof

[@mattlaws8499]

I can’t believe this content is free!

[@charlesegbulefu7709]

I love the idea: “it does not matter how you come into life [whether rich or poor, whether healthy or sick, whether great or weak]. You still have to do life.” There is room for growth and chance to becoming great. Execute and have a purpose and execute. Thank ET and Tom. God bless you two

[@almarosario-christian3941]

I’m hooked listening to ET. The years we have ahead are less than what’s behind me. I owe it to myself to hold myself accountable.

[@sissi8230]

My biggest inspiration Eric Thomas since I was 16 yo now I'm a doctor and inch'Allah a specialist in few months he helps me a lot i remember listennig to him before each exam and still to this days listening to him I am so glad that you invited him Tom ❤️❤️❤️

[@quranandsunnah4216]

All success comes from Allah belbelieve me sis

[@sissi8230]

@@quranandsunnah4216 yes of course allah creats those people to helps us also we are in this life to help each other ❤️

[@paigemariehope]

It's like a cross over of my life. Two of my favorite people. How did I miss this?!!

[@FrancJAG]

Man… this convo jumped right in, in the first 2 minutes. The book that I really need right now. Thanks for having this platform TB.

[@roystoncumberbatch]

ET teaching is truly inspiring and encourages us to strive for growth and excellence. We become unstoppable in achieving our goals when we hold ourselves to the highest standards.

[@richardharringtonofficial]

This channel has by far the HIGHEST QUALITY of content on KZbin right now! Can we give Tom an Emmy already? And great job ET, keep inspiring!! #RIPKobe

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

“Get out of your feelings.” Eric Thomas Powerful stuff 👏

[@carole9323]

What I love about ET is his passion. I can feel it through a screen. And he's been this way for years

[@Luckykat218]

Great interview & the kick in the ass I needed for 2023! I’m getting hyperfocused this year & gonna go HAM 🙌🏽🥂🙏🏽

[@nonglaksopakayoung7155]

I wanna cry…”I’ll do whatever it takes to be freedom”

[@ernestradner156]

📌I don’t know who but someone actually needs to hear this.You’ve got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability.

[@lorenzoclemente2831]

Lately I’ve been thinking of buying cryptocurrency for retirement, I’ve set asides $350k to invest but along the line,I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I’m doing, please I could really use some guidelines.

[@givoguewhigham599]

@@lorenzoclemente2831 In situations like this,I always recommend to people on getting guidance at least from someone that understands price action and all that while you strive on improving yourself by watching videos and learning fundamental analysis.

[@claireenriquez6126]

Investment guidance sounds like a great idea,thought about it before but never knew how to go about it.

[@joachimmilberg2313]

@@claireenriquez6126 I started investing in cryptocurrency a little while ago and I’ve come to realize nothing beats first hand experience..Investing with Juan Antonio Landa has been the best experience ever.

[@anthonythobias2034]

Wow…..Juan Antonio Landa?

[@mayaaitaissi416]

When I was working on my master thesis, I was always listening to Eric Thomas to be motivated Thank you!

[@manuelfraustro984]

@Tom Bilyeu, thank you for this amazing interview with ET. I started listening to him back in 2013 or around that time and I was living very close to Lansing, MI. I texted him on his cellphone and he replied back, to me that was crazy! And that is when the "when you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, you will be successful" quote was at his peak. During the whole interview I felt like he was talking directly to me, so I connected so deeply with it. Hope he comes back for another interview as both of you provided massive value!

[@TubeDeviant]

Eric is DEFINITELY one of the people who have influenced my life in a positive tangible way through his purpose. While I'm not exactly where I want to be in life, it has still been a 180 degree turn in my life. No exaggeration.

[@mekbeb]

True, procrastinating is the reason many won't make the dream come true

[@pressforsuccess2921]

Eric, I enjoyed your energy and rawness, plus I grew up in Detriot as well (6 mile) Please keep up the brilliancy!!!

[@IamtheVictoryQueen]

Finally! Eric Thomas! He has definitely been inspiring for my life! I am an Author ✍️ and speaker and I use his help from afar to be a better me and to duplicate what I do with others all because of Eric Thomas the Hip Hop Preacher! “Greatness is Upon You! 🙌🏽

[@nefekings3620]

My favorite quote from E.T. you're already in pain, get a reward for it.

[@leahparsons7907]

Yes, yes we need to hold ourself accountable. We project it all onto others.

[@dominobroceffect5980]

thank you leah

[@thequeenmidas]

Back here for the second time. Excellent life principles and advice👌🏾

[@guhlobtrekker]

This is in my opinion one of the greatest conversations someone can watch and internalize. Anyone who needs to have a pivot point transition in their life will find this having the ingredients to help them do just that. The part about fathers is also truth. Great job guys!

[@timchavis9420]

Exactly what i’ve been in search for Been wanting to make a change Just no direction

[@carloflores2490]

God bless you both!! Thank you for all the lessons.

[@nicholasneumann8289]

Thank you for toning down the ads!

[@jerrseyy1088]

Finally! He’s been changing lives for YEARS through all those motivational videos and sound bites. Nice to see an actual sit down with him. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@RJ7heGrreat]

I’ve heard so many bits and pieces of his speeches, it’s awesome to listen to him like this finally. It took me a minute because I have heard his voice but never seen him before this! Very inspiring thank you!

[@k.6160]

I love ET,!!!!! 😊. Thank you!!👏👏👏👏🇺🇸

[@mondojohnson9240]

I was laid up waiting to watch this again 🖤🔥

[@zo3tv867]

I’m already at the bottom I might as well get something out of it !!!♻️🙏🏽 Thank you ET & Tom💯

[@sonyamsaez]

Be so good, they can't take it away

[@Hummibird05]

Beautiful interview! So much wealth in ET’s words. I was inspired and grateful for the impact (no pun intended) that Tom & ET have in society. Will be sharing this with my tribe.

[@pamelahalper8266]

Wow! That was amazing! Thank you Tom and ET. One of the Best interviews ever! It was so inspiring!! That was gold! I loved when ET said it doesn't matter he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. Thank you both!

[@ACDCBCFamily]

I listened to Eric Thomas 10 years ago on KZbin to help me keep my mind right to get through nursing school. Love his message. This will be a go-to episode for me.

[@jeremiah8716]

Finally the interview I’ve been waiting for 🙌🏽

[@obiiwumene638]

This interview was incredible and this podcast is powerful. One of the most insightful out there when it comes to empowerment.

[@Bri-jw5xq]

My two TOP FAVORITE motivational speakers in one room, on a podcast! This made my day

[@stephaniejohnson8528]

Thank you gentlemen!

[@truelytristan]

Thank you Tom! You guys are truly shaking my world and ideologies I hold to myself . As an aspiring 21 year old in college ! You’ve helped me overcome so many obstacles

[@jahprince3637]

"You Need To Check Your Character Defects, And Not Mine" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I Got A Handful Of Ppl I Need To Say This To 💯💯💯💯 Great Interview

[@daniyeljones4635]

One of my favorite episodes to date. Thank you.

[@thecloud9show]

ET is a good man. I know his journey.

[@amybeard2054]

Never heard of ET before, but what an impactful guy. I will definitely be buying the book and learning more about him and what he does.

[@uchechukwugodsentjohnson5924]

He is a phenomenal speaker I call him Dr ET

[@veronicascott4346]

Inspiring! Love listening to you two together. Thank you for this!!!

[@patconnell7055]

Some people don,t know their potential, Eric does!

[@soulofawoman2269]

I’m 57 years old. I started consistently listening to ET about a month ago. I wake up at 4:30am and in the gym by 5am before starting my day. I listen to ET while I workout. I’m motivated every morning. I connected so much with everything he says. The other day I was listening to him and he mentioned his birthday; and I realized we share the same birthday. I believe this is the reason I connect with his messages.

[@amandapolton]

I loved this interview! Life is quick, let’s go get it! ❤

[@evolveyourself9518]

My 2 cents (from another Tom Bileau interview): Eat at least one fatty salad per day (spinach, lettuce, avocados; extra virgin olive oil; blue cheese), and if eat carbs, isolate carbs to one meal per day so your sugar and insulin isn't spiking all day long. Why? Because we all can't get anything good done because we're in a diabetic fog. Turn off technology and get to bed by 9:30pm, or another way to put it and my words to live by, *mind your own business.* If you're to bed early and off technology, then you can't get into trouble.

[@shawnbruce6934]

There Needs to be a Love Button on Here. ET Has Changed My Life.

[@HectorPerla415]

Thanks, Tom! The two of you have been huge influences and powerful inspirations for me!

[@FeliciaBerryVlogs]

Loveee ET. His passion is so inspirational!

[@sonyamsaez]

I have to take it to the next level

[@almightyfitness7927]

Eric Thomas changed my life man

[@sherzodgafar5741]

"And this setback is only a setup for a comeback"... man, the wordplay is phenomenal =D

[@biancajeanphilippe7224]

So ready for this episode. Been waiting for this one!

[@carmelle8294]

really enjoyed this podcast Tom, thank you for this

[@guhlobtrekker]

"... why are you giving yourself a pass..?!" ... absolute truth and necessary words spoken. Make the "adjustments and corrections"

[@yan78infinite]

MIND BLOWING, LOVE IT, THANKS

[@dalilamarquez160]

Et it’s my Dream men ! God blessed him and his family ❤️🙏

[@marianichelle]

The class you have a link to within your university was awesome. I needed that so much. I will take this information and add discipline to my life. I have been hearing a lot about this lately and this was my sign to actually get started. Thank you for the class. I will be singing up for the university soon to see what other goodies you have waiting for me in there. Keep up the awesome work.

[@PrettyINCs]

I’ve been listening to ET for so long! I couldn’t click this fast enough

[@shemorpowell3626]

love Eric Thomas one of my biggest motivations he helped me to get out of depression and change the way I approach life now, I listen to him every morning while chasing my dreams and always encourage people to tap in for motivation " where much is given much is required" 🙏

[@raphr5612]

Been waiting for this a long time. Thank you so much Tom!!

He's the New Jim Rohn.

[@jhodisapigao5977]

I love how powerful Eric is, what he said really hits me every time I listen to it. Thanks, Tom and Eric for such a wonderful interview.

[@BlkDiesel]

I REALLY HOPE THAT PEOPLE TRULY APPRECIATE THE POWERFUL PERSPECTIVE AND PRINCIPLES THAT WERE SHARED IN THIS DIALOGUE BETWEEN THESE 2 GREAT MEN. MY WISH IS THAT YOU TRULY PICK UP WHAT THEY ARE PUTTING DOWN...I. KNOW I HAVE AS I WATCH THIS FOR THE THIRD TIME. AS E.T. SAID ITS TIME TO "ACTIVATE YOUR GREATNESS". GOD BLESS YOU BOTH..AND THANK FOR THIS POWERFUL MEETING OF THE MINDS.

[@paulomoteso]

Wow ET spoke to my soul again!! One of my favourite episodes. Thanks Tom!

[@sabbaozmend938]

I’ve been dreaming of this episode for years now! What a beautiful surprise!!

[@davidhyne2616]

Very impactful interview. Thank you Tom, Eric!

[@GriotTHEone]

Dr. Thomas!!!! Love it

[@robr.5044]

Thanks for this! Great stuff!

[@NagoyaHouseHead]

Listening to this has made me feel better about life and people

[@Chosengirl1]

This is epic. What an incredible collaborative experience. Eric some of us have been here for years. And we will continue to support you.

[@ibnfulan5716]

Great Interview thanks again Tom!

[@Rickyjrzarate]

This is so good! I'm listening to Eric and Tom and more. Im ready to change my life forever an achieve everything !

[@sarabailey-la2022]

He is the best motivational speaker!!! Thanks 🙏 E 🇦🇺💯😀

[@MAC-iz4lx]

Waw! Sooo inspiring!!! 🌞 Thank you so much!!!!

[@SunRayBabyJ]

Great interview!

[@CoachBaileyCooper]

"Your in pain, get a reward for it" was a voice in my head that got me through some tough times the last few years. 🔥

[@poohaminor]

Keep Climbing! 💛 THIS talk will open the eyes of those who are ready. 🎉

[@salazarzsx]

You know… 3:30 when he said “Yeah” I felt that. That pain in each and every word… it motivated me to keep making music and getting myself out there