Self-discipline is a much more reliable predictor of one’s future success than an IQ score. There are a lot of smart people. They score highly on tests, their comprehension is off the charts, and they always do well in school. But there aren’t a lot of disciplined people. They can’t make or keep commitments; they allow things to distract them when they need to be doing something else. Most importantly, that inability to discipline themselves keeps them from accomplishing their dreams and goals. ...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever hired a coach or taken advice from someone you trusted and didn't get the results you wanted? You did everything they told you to do; you took the course, read the book, yet you're still in the same place. On today's podcast, the guys talk about what it takes to get real sustained, permanent change in your life—a change in behavior, and your mindset will lead to the results you want. The Secret to Success Topics: [04:00] - Trey’s Comedy Corner [07:00] - West Coast E [23:30] - Resul...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of ET's favorite quotes and one he lives by is, "Where your focus goes, your energy flows." On today's podcast, CJ plays a clip of a viral ET moment where E calls out multiple excuses given for why he can't be successful. These excuses are all based on emotion instead of rational thought. Right now, across the country and the world, emotions are running higher than usual and, given current events, this is understandable and, expected. But, we know from experience that decisions and actions t...
Jun 18, 2020•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week's podcast was heavy, with the guys being painfully transparent about their experiences with racism. This week the conversation focuses on solutions with honorary 5th member of the podcast squad, Josh Hatch, joining the discussion. What are the next steps to educating White people on the realities of systemic racism? How do we make permanent changes in the hearts and minds of the people that will shut down systemic racism and allow equity for everyone? The American Dream should be avail...
Jun 11, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's Podcast is being released during one of the most tumultuous and tragic periods in our country's recent history. The past several weeks have seen the murders of innocent Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement-Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. And, the revelation that earlier this year, Ahmaud Arbery, a young Black man out for a run in rural Georgia, had been hunted down and murdered by a band of emboldened and empowered racists. His crime, jogging in a neighborhood they felt he ha...
Jun 04, 2020•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The topic of money is one that most people shy away from. Like, politics, religion, and sex, money is a subject so taboo it's never to be discussed casually, among strangers or, at Holiday, family functions. At least that's what we've always heard. On today's podcast, ET recalls a segment from a recent 1% Conference, where he told attendees to change the way they think about money. Did you know that there are 10 myths about money that are keeping people from being wealthy and prosperous? It's tr...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Problem-solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. In today's podcast, the guys talk about two types of individuals—there's the one who wants to solve the problem when it arises, and then there's the one who avoids solving the problem but finds time to blame others, and vent to anyone who will listen. ET breaks down how to go from being the complainer to the solver through understanding and applying the principle of FACTS over FEELINGS. The Secret to Success Topi...
May 21, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the Michael Jordan Documentary, The Last Dance, continues, the guys continue digging deeper into the Winner's Mentality of Michael Jordan. This week the guys each focus on a moment in the documentary that blew them away. Karl speaks on Mike's drive, Jemal is intrigued by Mike's fearlessness, never being afraid to fail and always ready to try. ET ties it all together at the close by focusing on how MJ's Vocabulary set him apart. Words are important. The words we say, we hear and, we manifest o...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast You're not winning because you're not carrying your load correctly! Effective load management is the difference maker between success and failure in both business and private life. These statements set the tone for today's podcast. Many of you want to be successful, and a part of the 1%, but you're holding yourselves back by carrying a load that's not yours to carry or, carrying what is yours, incorrectly. Some of that weight looks like the opinions of parents, siblings, and others who have ever...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Apr 30, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week the guys took a moment to watch the first installment of "The Last Dance," A documentary focusing on not just the final season but the length and breadth of Michael Jordan's professional basketball career. The guys agreed that although Jordan made it all look so easy and effortless, the levels of adversity, personal trauma, and pain he endured WHILE killing the game was unbelievable. Life happens, and if you didn't know it before COVID-19 straight stopped the entire world in its tracks...
Apr 23, 2020•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who's your Mattie Moss Clark? Dr. Mattie Moss Clark was the mother and motivation behind the birth and success of the iconic Gospel Group, The Clark Sisters. ET had a chance to watch the biopic and was inspired by Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, who pushed her girls to greatness in an industry that's full of excellence that doesn't always rise to the top. While studying Dr. Clark's moves and directions, he realized that to be successful at the levels most think they want to be, most people need a Dr. Mat...
Apr 16, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two people can live in the same environment and live two totally different experiences. A powerful statement made on today’s podcast by ET. During this pandemic the guys talk about how COVID-19 has affected the African American community at a higher and rapid rate. ET makes the correlation between this fact and why he and squad preaches about becoming a part of the 1%. Not from a financial standpoint but from a holistic standpoint. Being mentally fit, emotionally fit, physically fit, and being f...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cause and effect. When you do something it has an effect on something else. The other side is when you don’t do something it still affects something. Last week CJ talked about the difficulties of not having the same routine that he’s had over the last few years. Because he hasn’t had the same routine it was affecting how he went about his day. Today he starts the conversation with somewhat of an epiphany and how although he’s not able to have his normal routine, he still has an opportunity to fi...
Apr 02, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s week 2 of being quarantined and the guys are still recording from home. CJ opens up the discussion with the real frustration that some people are experiencing during this pandemic. Frustrated because of misinformation, lack of information, and just not knowing what and who to believe. The conversation shifts into how and why people need to adjust to change during this time. Change isn’t easy and changing against your will is something most of us do not want to do. Today’s podcast reveals th...
Mar 26, 2020•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys are back this week looking to offer some reassurance and calm amid the chaos that the world is currently experiencing. The Coronavirus has everyone on edge, and this week, Karl, CJ, ET and Jemal chop it up on surviving and thriving during the Covid-19 crisis. In all things, it’s important to ”stay ahead of the curve.” Doubly so when it comes to disaster preparedness, and that means exercising ”forward-thinking” regarding personal and professional finances, family, and life in general. T...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mar 12, 2020•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone wants to be great and be successful, but how many of you show up every day? On today’s podcast, ET talks about the importance of NOT checking out while on your journey to success. Life happens to everyone, but people who become GREAT keep pushing no matter what. While the greats keep pushing and elevating, ET talks to the people who are going AWOL and not showing up consistently. Not showing up in their business, in their marriage, and they wonder why they’re still average. Take notes f...
Mar 05, 2020•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Of all the things you can be, why be a taker? I've never understood that mindset. I mean, how do you decide to take something and give nothing in return? " -ET. Today's podcast is a hot one and the issue of "Takers Vs. Givers" is just one of the several points covered in today's session. Success is an incredible attraction, and, as everyone on the squad continues their elevation in both business and private life, more and more people want in on the circle. The problem is, some but not all of th...
Feb 27, 2020•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone has challenges but there are some people who allow these challenges to hold them back. On today’s podcast ET talks about the difference between people who fight the challenges and the ones who let the challenges defeat them. CJ chimes in on how important it is to stop focusing on the challenge itself and work towards a solution. Where your focus goes your energy flows and today’s podcast will help you refocus. The Secret to Success Topics: [05:00] - Rich Friends [10:45] - Challenges [17...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s better to give than receive. One of the golden rules in life that so many forget about. Today on the podcast ET brings up the topic of having a giving versus receiving mentality. How it actually blesses you to put the needs of others before your own. How to make it a habit in your life even when you may be around people who aren’t reciprocating the concept. CJ rounds out the conversation on how being selfless is what led E to building the all-star cast he has around him. Take notes on how a...
Jan 30, 2020•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Exposure;the state of being exposed to contact with something. Seeing something or experiencing something outside of what you normally see. On today’s podcast the guys talk about things that they were exposed to that literally changed the trajectory of their lives. E tells a story about a mentor who showed him fancy restaurants and hotels. CJ talks about the impact ET had on him when they first started traveling and speaking. All of the guys discuss how critical exposure was then, and how critic...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast Tiphani Montgomery joins the podcast as the guys wrap up the 1st stop on the 2020 1% Tour. ET kicks off the conversation as he’s been frustrated with his success just a little bit. When you obtain a level success but many of your friends and family expect you to hand opportunities and money to them. ET calls on his board of advisors to give listeners a step by step playbook of how to get over that hump so you can give more than you receive. The Secret to Success Topics: ...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Blue Collar mentality. The mentality of working hard, being humble, and making things happen by any means necessary. That’s the topic of today’s podcast. The guys breakdown the pros and cons of the Blue Collar Mentality and how to use it to your advantage to secure you and your family’s future. Time Stamped Topics: [09:00] - Blue Collar Mentality [20:00] - It’s My Money [35:00] - Buffer [54:44] - Who to Let Go [1:07:00] - Leverage Listener Perks: Organifi is giving our listeners 20% off of t...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sustain. To support, hold up, bear from below. Everyone talks a LOT about becoming successful and reaching goals. But what does it take to sustain it? On today’s podcast, CJ asks Jemal, ET, Josh, and Karl how they’ve been able to not only sustain their success but how they’ve been able to increase it. The mental toughness, the importance of keeping the vision alive, and how to keep believing if you’re in a position where you haven’t yet reached success. It’s all talked about on today’s podcast a...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dec 26, 2019•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two things that ETA organization embody is accountability and self-awareness. Your ability to be honest about yourself and your situation is the foundation to changing your life. Today on the podcast the guys discuss how your inability to self-assess can keep you in denial and stuck. Denial is a pain killer and blaming others can and will keep you in the same position that you’re complaining about. Be prepared for a reality check on today’s show to see how aware you are. The Secret to Success To...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
