Eric Thomas (IG: @etthehiphoppreacher) earned his Ph.D. and is a critically acclaimed author, world-renowned speaker, educator, pastor, and audible.com Audie Awards Finalist. He's taken the world by storm with his creative style and high-energy messages.
Eric has consulted numerous big brands, major universities, and professional sports teams. His words continue to impact tens of millions of people, across the planet!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Growing up in Detroit
- Runaway, homeless, and a high school dropout at age 17
- Church was a safe haven for Eric
- Being homeless turned into a blessing
- Learning to see life differently
- Eric’s girlfriend inspired him to get his GED
- College brought Eric a new lease on life
- Enter to learn... depart to serve
- Learn by teaching
- Turning a hobby into a profession
- We all need motivation, inspiration, and direction
- The secret to success: the guru story
- Take advantage of every opportunity
- Be a role model for your children
- Finishing school with a Ph.D.
- The whatever it takes mentality
- Learn to be where your feet are at
- Have an accountability partner
- The mentors who helped Eric get back on track
- Dede believed in Eric when nobody else did
- The law of attraction
- Do you have what it takes?
- Everybody has a weakness
- Setting next level goals
- Believe you can change the world
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Related links:
Eric Thomas - The Secret to Success (book)
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The Secret to Success (Eric's Podcast)
Dennis Kimbro - Think & Grow Rich: A Black Choice (book)
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