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Eric Thomas

Prepare for Greatness & Believe in Yourself

He was only free at 7 am on a Friday to record this interview, but it was worth it.

If you listened to the first episode on the School of Greatness with Eric Thomas, AKA ET The Hip Hop Preacher, I’m sure you agree with me.

ET is one of the most inspiring and motivating voices on YouTube today. He’s also a powerhouse force in schools around the country, in his workshops, books, iTunes albums, and podcasts.

He’s the real deal.

So when everything lined up to get him back on the show, I was stoked.

"Start where you are with what you have because what you have is plenty."  

This time around we went deep into relationships.

Eric is a family man through and through, but he has also built an incredible team of people to support his vision.

He has a lot of powerful experience cultivating relationships the right way, and I loved learning from him (and meeting his team who came with him).

One of my favorite moments of this conversation was hearing ET’s perspective on what it means to be a man.

I know he practices what he preaches.

Get ready for a huge boost in motivation on Episode 466 with ET the Hip Hop Preacher!

"The greatest among you shall be a servant."  

Some Questions I Ask:

  • What’s the common challenge most people are facing right now? (4:20)
  • How do people break away from the golden handcuffs? (7:21)
  • What’s the best way to develop belief in yourself? (9:46)
  • How do you handle the pressure on you to constantly perform at your best? (15:42)
  • How do you separate your ego from your brand? (18:41)
  • What’s your definition of masculinity? (21:15)
  • What’s your dream? (28:07)
  • How did you learn to build wealth, coming from no money? (35:23)
  • How can someone overcome their fear of public speaking? (41:35)
  • Is it more important to teach the rising generation or the current leaders? (1:03:21)

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why hitting rock bottom can be of service to you (5:58)
  • The difference having a great team can make in your career and brand (19:22)
  • What it means to be grounded versus to be humble (20:25)
  • How ET learned to speak as powerfully as he does (38:10)
  • Why you must prepare every day to perform (44:01)
  • Plus much more…
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Music Credit: The Sound of Love by Mike Retek

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