480 - How to Thrive When Life Gets Hard

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

Karl Phillips

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 6.5K Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Secret to Success podcast, CJ, Dr. King, and Douglas hold nothing back as they challenge you to face adversity head-on. Learn why running from tough situations is the fastest way to fail—and how the right mindset can transform obstacles into opportunities. The hosts dive deep into what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble. Discover how to stop letting missed shots and setbacks derail your vision and why mental toughness is the secret weapon of the successful. 💥 Want more real talk and exclusive content? Join our Patreon community today: https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120 #MindsetMatters #MentalToughness #SuccessMindset #OvercomingFailure #SelfImprovement 🎧 Don’t just listen—take action and change 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! - Patreon for Exclusive Content: https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120 👉 Follow S2S Podcast for More Motivation: - Instagram: @s2spodcast - https://www.instagram.com/s2spodcast/ - YouTube: S2S Podcast Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@S2SPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1

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0:00.0	Mental toughness can be defined as the ability to resist adversity.
0:05.0	Not saying that it ain't going to happen.
0:08.0	Resist adversity, manage stress, and overcome challenges with resilience, determination, and focus.
0:17.0	It involves staying strong in the face of obstacles, maintaining a positive mindset,
0:25.6	and pushing through difficult situations to achieve. So what am I doing all this for? To achieve my goals,
0:32.6	which drives, let me tell you something. My men that's listening, it will drive you crazy. I do not do this just for the money. I do this for my sanity, bro. If you paid me 50% less than what I make, I'd still do it. Doggone, I'm doing Michigan State every year for free. Right? I'm still doing prison stuff. Why? Because as a man, I need to stay doing, like, more.
0:55.7	Like, I got to get up.
0:56.9	I got to get dressed.
0:57.9	I got to get active.
0:59.5	C said it, bro.
1:00.7	Y'all don't think I was like that.
1:02.7	But there was a time when I used to run from everything.
1:04.8	I would run from adversity.
1:06.5	I would be stressed out, right?
1:08.7	And C was like, e, bro, you're gonna be average.
1:11.6	You're gonna be an average joke.
1:13.6	See was like, bro, all this great speaker you doing
1:15.6	and all these men that follow you,
1:17.6	I promise you they're gonna stop following you
1:19.6	once they see you a security cat.
1:21.6	Once they see you're not mentally strong,
1:23.6	they're gonna stop following you.
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