475 - 🔥 The HARSH TRUTH About Leadership They Won’t Tell You!

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

Karl Phillips

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 6.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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In this powerful episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Dr. Adam Downes dive into the brutal truth about leadership, success, and discipline. 💥 If you’ve ever wondered why some leaders win consistently while others fail, this episode reveals the mindset, habits, and systems that set high achievers apart. Using hilarious stories, eye-opening examples, and real-world strategies, the team breaks down: ✅ Why talent alone isn’t enough—discipline wins every time 🏆 ✅ Nick Saban’s leadership blueprint & the power of “The Process” ✅ The dangers of lowering your standards (and how to fix it) ✅ Why most people unknowingly reinforce bad habits in their teams ✅ How your environment shapes your growth—and what to do about it 🎯 KEY INSIGHT: Leadership is not about being liked—it’s about setting a standard. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or striving for personal growth, this episode gives you a blueprint for sustainable success. If you’re serious about elevating your mindset, improving your leadership skills, and breaking through limitations, this episode is a MUST-WATCH. 🚀 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this with someone who needs it! 🎙️ Listen now and sign up for the FREE Thrive in 2025 Challenge at Thrive2025Challenge.com. Don’t miss the chance to join the FREE Thrive in 2025 Challenge! For a full 30 days, gain exclusive access to tools and guidance that align your goals with purpose and faith. It’s time to take your success to the next level—absolutely free. Plug your family in, and let’s grow together! Sign up now at Thrive2025Challenge.com and start transforming your life today. Join Us on Patreon Don’t miss exclusive content and behind-the-scenes perks—join us on Patreon to access deeper transformation and practical tools. Ready to take the first step toward your greatness? Watch now and apply these transformative lessons today!

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0:00.0	Like, let me, I'll give you an example.
0:02.6	And I use this with my, the people I coach all the time.
0:05.0	I'm like, you got a dog, if that dog, you sit down to eat dinner,
0:10.3	you got a big old juicy filet mignon.
0:13.0	And it's looking good.
0:14.7	And that dog, he knows it looks good too.
0:17.5	And he comes and he sits down.
0:19.0	He starts whining and begging and begging. No. Push. Sit. Go over there.
0:25.8	He's begging, begging, begging. Finally, fine. Take off a piece of steak. Toss it to the dog. Fine. Here,
0:31.7	shut up. All you've done is taught that dog that the more it winds and the more it bags it gets steak.
0:40.3	It will get steak.
0:42.3	So the next time it might start at the level at which it got rewarded last time.
0:48.3	Which is a lot more intense than the first first wine.
0:51.3	Right. So he's going to come into, ah,
0:54.5	ah!
0:55.6	Wow.
1:22.4	Do you think we're different? Secret to Success Podcast. That you.
1:22.6	Now, I was just going to ask you, and again, because I know you for such a long time, how did you, because now I'm hearing that you found a balance between leader and shepherd.
1:37.2	Not that they ever had to be different.
1:39.2	Yeah.
1:39.5	But for you, I think they were different.
1:41.9	Oh, for sure.
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