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THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Living Life on Your Terms with Eric Thomas

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Ed Mylett

Education, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.9 • 13.6K Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

What’s Holding You Back From Your True Potential? Today, I’m sitting down with the one and only Eric Thomas—a man whose energy and wisdom can shift your entire perspective. Known as the hip-hop preacher, ET has impacted millions, but today, we’re taking it deeper. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like your potential is just out of reach, this conversation is for you. Eric opens up about the power of taking ownership of your life. He shares his journey from homelessness to becoming one of the most recognized voices in the world. The secret? Shifting from victimhood to victory. “When you take responsibility, you take the power back,” Eric reminds us. It’s not about ignoring the obstacles; it’s about recognizing that your greatest asset is already within you, waiting to be activated. We dive into the discipline it takes to achieve greatness—how effort can’t be conditional on circumstances, and why consistency matters more than talent. Eric’s transparency about his struggles and triumphs reveals the hard truth: growth requires doing the hard things, breaking through resistance, and keeping your promises to yourself, even when it’s inconvenient. One of the most moving parts of our conversation is Eric’s take on faith. He talks about finding strength in a higher purpose and using that relationship as an anchor to stay grounded, focused, and inspired. “God doesn’t give you a purpose without giving you the tools to fulfill it,” he says. This isn’t just motivation—it’s a call to action to tap into the gifts already inside you. Key Takeaways: Ownership Equals Freedom: Stop giving others control over your life. Take full responsibility for your actions and choices. Activate Your Potential: The greatness you’re searching for isn’t outside of you; it’s already within. You just need to access it. The Grind Has Levels: Talent can only take you so far. True success comes from systems, discipline, and relentless effort. Faith as Fuel: A strong connection with your purpose and a higher power can transform the way you live and lead. Consistent Action: Success is built day by day, habit by habit, moment by moment. Stay consistent and watch your life change. This is your reminder that no matter where you are, your next level is waiting. It’s time to step into your power, own your story, and become the person you were always meant to be. Let this episode ignite your greatness. It’s not too late to start—activate it today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

So hey guys, listen, we're all trying to get more productive. And the question is, how do you find a way to get an edge?

0:05.4

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0:25.3

I post videos in there every single Monday that gets your day off to the right start. He's got about

0:29.3

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0:34.5

influencers in the world are all posting content and they're on a regular basis.

0:37.6

It's like having the Avengers of Personal Development and Business and one app.

0:41.5

And I'm honored that he asked me to be a part of it as well and contribute on a weekly basis, and I do.

0:45.5

So go over there and get signed up.

0:46.7

You're going to get a free tuition-free voucher to go to an event with Brendan and myself and a bunch of other influencers as well.

0:51.9

So you get a free event out of it also. So go to growthday.com forward slash ed. That's growthday.com forward slash ed.

1:00.1

This is the admiral show.

1:11.7

Welcome back to the show, everybody.

1:13.7

Well, I wish this was in person, but it'll still be fire today.

1:17.3

I'm with, uh, there is no better motivational speaker of all time.

1:21.8

That's what you all know him for.

1:23.5

But I got to know him a little better.

1:25.2

And I'm going to tell you one thing about him.

1:26.6

I don't know a better man.

1:28.3

I wish I was around him more so I could tell you more stories. But I will tell you this, when my book

1:33.4

came out, very few people stepped forward and said, hey, brother, how can I help you? And this man

1:39.1

stepped forward in a way like nobody else did and helped me in ways that I will never forget

1:43.5

till the day I die,

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