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In this episode of the "Secret to Success" podcast, CJ hosts an engaging conversation featuring co-host Karl Wesley Phillips, Dr. King, ET and special guest Gersh King. The episode kicks off with the hosts catching up, sharing a light-hearted and humorous dialogue that sets the tone for an inspiring discussion.
Gersh King, a physical therapist known for his exceptional skills and dedication, shares his journey of personal and professional growth. He discusses his experiences with challenges such as homelessness, ADHD, and anxiety, and how he overcame them through intense dedication to his craft and personal development. Gersh emphasizes the importance of impact over monetary gain, explaining how he discovered fulfillment through service and honing his skills. He also delves into his rigorous routine, including his practice of lunges and a disciplined workout regimen inspired by figures like Bruce Lee.
The hosts touch on topics like the power of breathing techniques to manage anxiety and enhance focus. Gersh leads a brief breathing exercise to demonstrate how proper breathing can ground you and activate the parasympathetic system for relaxation. The conversation further explores philosophies from Bruce Lee, the significance of being authentic, and how to harness one's energy and skills to become a master in their field.
This episode is a deep dive into the mindset and practices required to achieve personal and professional mastery, offering listeners practical tips and inspiration to pursue their own paths to success.
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Chronic stress is silently killing your energy, focus, and health. In this episode, learn how to eliminate stress, gain mental clarity, and thrive.
Stress isn’t about your job, marriage, or circumstances—it’s about your perception of them. In this powerful episode, the S2S crew sits down with Lisa Angel Smith to break down the difference between acute stress and chronic stress, why managing stress isn’t enough, and how to actually eliminate it from your life.
Lisa shares her journey, how diet and daily routines impact mental clarity, and the formula for reducing stress through Exit, Enter, and Engagement strategies. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—this is the conversation that will set you free.
✊🏾 Don’t just watch this episode—take action. If stress has been stealing your time, health, or peace, it’s time to take it back.
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This week on the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys go deep on why most people stay stuck financially and personally. From Cracker Barrel’s branding mistakes to the truth about passive income, standards, and self-sabotage—this episode will challenge you to stop listening to the wrong voices and finally become the right person.
🚨 Topics covered:
- Why Cracker Barrel got punked and what it teaches us about chasing approval.
- “One Property Away”: how to shift from active to true passive income.
- The real age standards for being called Big Bro, Unk, OG, and Pops.
- Why information without execution will keep you broke.
- The danger of participation trophies in jobs, schools, and life.
💡 Don’t just chase checks—learn how to build a system that frees you to do what you love with the people you love.
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If you’re not intentional with money, marriage, or business, you’ll accidentally end up broke. 💥
In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys break down the 70/30 rule and why discipline beats feelings every time. They show how anchors—non-negotiable principles—keep you from drifting into bad deals, broken marriages, or wasted years.
👉 Why the 70/30 rule protects your finances
👉 How to choose anchors that prevent drifting
👉 Why emotions kill wealth, but discipline builds it
This conversation is raw, practical, and guaranteed to make you re-evaluate your habits. Don’t drift. Lock in your anchors.
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F* the Anchor. Yeah, we said it. But it’s not what you think. In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Jemal break down why so many people are drifting in life—financially, relationally, and spiritually—because they don’t have anchors holding them steady.
The guys talk about:
Why margin for error matters in your money, marriage, and health
How real estate formulas apply to every area of life
Lessons from Little League World Series to building legacy
The difference between drifting and being anchored
It’s one of the most raw and practical conversations yet—funny, unfiltered, and guaranteed to challenge how you think about success.
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You keep praying for a better life — more money, a better marriage, peace of mind — but nothing changes. Why? Because prayer won’t fix stupid habits.
You can pray all day, but if you’re still eating like trash, still blaming everybody else, still out of order… don’t expect different results.
In this episode, CJ, ET, and Pastor TJ break down why your sequence matters more than your intentions — and why God’s blessings aren’t missing, you’re just out of alignment.
👊 What you’ll get from this episode:
The painful truth about why prayer without work fails
How being “out of order” destroys success in every area
The cheat code of sequence — and how to reset it
Why accountability beats excuses every time
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You think staying quiet is keeping the peace — but it’s killing your marriage, your friendships, and your opportunities. In this raw conversation from the S2S Podcast, the guys get brutally honest about the damage caused by holding things in for years, avoiding hard conversations, and expecting others to “just know” how you feel.
Learn why unspoken frustrations become resentment, how your silence might be teaching your kids unhealthy patterns, and why the same energy you use to make excuses could have already fixed the problem. From marriage lessons to personal breakthroughs, this episode is a wake-up call to speak up, take responsibility, and stop self-sabotaging the relationships that matter most.
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Why do people cut you off even after years of loyalty? In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, ET, CJ, Karl, and Jamal break down a truth most people don’t want to face: being loyal isn’t enough if you’re no longer an asset.
From Dede’s emotional revelation about feeling unprotected, to the raw talk about marriages, business partnerships, and friendships—this episode will challenge how you see your own relationships and the value you bring.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why loyalty without value leads to being replaced
How to stay indispensable in your relationships and work
The power of communication to save what matters
When to step up and when to let go
👉 Watch until the end—the conversation gets REAL.
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🔥 500 EPISODES! 🔥
Join Eric Thomas (ET), CJ, Karl, and Jemal for a LIVE celebration of 500 episodes of the Secret to Success Podcast! This isn’t just another episode – it’s a moment in history. Expect laughs, surprises, special guests and the raw motivation that’s kept us going for nearly a decade.
🚨 What to Expect:
Behind-the-scenes stories we’ve NEVER shared before
LIVE Q&A with the S2S crew
Special shoutouts to our day-ones and Patreon family
Big announcements you don’t want to miss!
💥 Whether you’ve been rocking with us since episode 1 or just joined the movement, this is YOUR party too. Pull up live, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate what happens when you refuse to quit!
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🎯 Comment below: What’s been YOUR favorite S2S moment over the past 500 episodes?
In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the guys go all in on the mindset shift required to break out of survival mode. They challenge the traditional W2 mentality and expose why playing defense in life keeps you stuck.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead—this episode is for you.
Topics Discussed:
Why the W2 mindset is keeping you broke
How real wealth starts with real exposure
The power of playing offense in your life
How Jamal's early moves set up generational wealth
Why people criticize your grind but ask to eat from it
What it really means to be a value-add in your circle
And why you can’t save your family with a small mindset
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You’ve got more access to information than any generation in history — so why are most people still stuck?
In this powerful episode, the guys break down the real reason proximity to greatness doesn’t automatically lead to results: you’re learning the moves but not adopting the mindset. From million-dollar real estate lessons to spiritual growth, relationships, and health — this one covers what it really takes to win in life.
🎯 What we cover:
Why you can sit front row and still miss the lesson
The mindset difference between students and success stories
Why copying your mentor’s steps without their beliefs won’t work
How Jamal’s commitment to the process paid off during a crisis
A real-life $10M airline lawsuit and what it teaches about emotional maturity
Whether you’re in the room, on the Zoom, or soaking up every podcast — this episode is your wake-up call to stop watching and start thinking different.
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1Dede is back — and she’s not holding back.
In one of the rawest episodes we’ve ever recorded, Dede and Candis join CJ and Eric for an unfiltered conversation about walls, wounds, and the real reason trust is so hard to build — especially in marriage and sisterhood.
Whether you're dating, married, or simply trying to grow in emotional maturity, this episode is your mirror. From communication breakdowns to spiritual breakthroughs, you'll hear real strategies, vulnerable confessions, and a challenge to finally tear down the bricks we’ve all built.
🧱 The Brick = Insecurity
🌉 The Bridge = Maturity
Who’s willing to build?
💔 Topics We Dive Into:
Why women shut down emotionally
How men can become a safe place
What sisterhood really requires
How to tear down emotional bricks
Why most people never feel fully seen or heard
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Karl returns from a life-changing mission trip to Kenya — but what started as a service project turned into a soul reset. In this episode, the guys unpack what it really means to live with less, why simplicity brings peace, and how one week of building a school in the mountains revealed what America often distracts us from.
From 400 kids with no phones and no complaints, to laying bricks alongside his kids and a 75-year-old volunteer — Karl shares how being on one accord with strangers unlocked more purpose than years of hustle ever could.
✈️ What you'll hear:
Why too many options can steal your joy
The truth about mission trips: it’s not about what you give
How silence, service, and sacrifice create lasting transformation
And the surprising leadership lesson from a brick wall
🌍 One trip. One school. One powerful reminder:
Peace doesn't come from possessions — it comes from purpose.
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Most people want the rewards of success, but aren’t willing to do what it takes.
In this episode, CJ drops a powerful analogy: the habits of the greats are like broccoli—hard to swallow but life-giving. He shares how adopting “broccoli habits” in fitness, finances, relationships, and business transformed his life from average to avenger-level.
ET jumps in with a challenge: stop chasing Krispy Kreme results with cheat-meal commitment.
If you're tired of being stuck, this episode will shake your soul.
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This week, the fellas take you straight to the Motherland — recording live from Ghana!
From the emotional walk through Cape Coast Castle to the powerful reality check about your DNA’s hidden strength, CJ, Jemal break down what it means to truly know your history.They unpack raw lessons about endurance, perspective, and how your ancestors’ survival story is coded in your blood.
This episode will challenge you to stop complaining, tap into your generational resilience, and check your circle, because who you build with today shapes your legacy tomorrow.
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Are your feelings stopping your future?
In this episode, the guys break down why so many people stay stuck — not because of a lack of skill or opportunity, but because they refuse to take feedback. From relationships to real estate, work to worship, it’s time to stop letting your emotions drive the car and start asking the right questions.
If you're tired of being in the same place and ready for real growth, this episode is your wake-up call. We’re talking feedback, filters, and finally getting RESULTS.
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What happens when you're forced to make the hardest decision of your life… and you only have minutes to decide?
In this deeply emotional episode, Jemal shares how his father's life was hanging in the balance — and how a choice made decades earlier saved everything. The guys unpack the difference between planning and true preparation, and why waiting until a crisis hits is too late.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why living in your feelings can cost you everything
✅ How the faith pillar gave Jemal peace in chaos
✅ What it really means to be prepared — spiritually, financially, and emotionally
This episode isn’t just a conversation — it’s a wake-up call to get your house in order before the storm comes.
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What starts as a quick story about turbulence on a flight turns into a hilarious debate:When a random stranger reaches for your hand… What do you do? 👀
In this episode, the guys break down the now infamous “interlock moment” — but it’s deeper than just laughs.
They explore how too many people try to “perform” success without ever preparing for it. Whether it’s your marriage, your business, your mindset, or your body — the pressure will reveal whether or not you’ve done the real work.
Tap in to hear why preparation always beats performance, how discipline builds confidence, and why who you interlock with matters more than you think.
Don’t wait for pressure to show up prepared
Why routines and rituals matter more than talent
The link between physical shape, mental sharpness, and success
Real-life ways to build “muscle memory” in your purpose
What the Random Girl Challenge taught us about boundaries 😂
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This might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.
What if the vision you're chasing isn't even real? What if you're frustrated, not because you're behind… but because you're living in delusion?
In this episode, the guys go all the way in — breaking down the dangerous difference between perception and reality, and how most people sabotage their future by refusing to expose themselves to the truth.
You'll hear:
Why your vision might be built on lies
The hidden traps of tipping culture, insurance, and "they" systems designed to keep you in the dark
How exposure shatters delusion and provides the clarity you need to move forward
Real talk on homeownership, money moves, and why most people never get wealthy
Delusion feels good — until it doesn’t.
Reality stings, but it leads to real progress. If you’re ready to stop pretending and start building a life that actually works… this episode is for you.
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You’re not stuck because of your job, your past, or your partner…
You’re stuck because of the lies you believe about yourself.
In this episode, the S2S crew unpacks the real reason most people never elevate: self-deception. You’re grinding, praying, and planning—but you’re out of alignment with the truth.
We’re calling it out—and giving you the mindset shift to finally move forward.
No more delusion. No more excuses. It’s time to get free.
💡 The awareness you’ve been avoiding? It’s the breakthrough you’ve been praying for.
👇 Tap in and take back control of your life.
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This week on the Secret to Success Podcast, the crew dives into a raw, awkward, but absolutely necessary conversation: what happens when your partner stops trying? One listener asks, “Do I tell my wife she never dresses up anymore… or stay quiet to keep the peace?”
CJ, ET, Karl, and Jemal open up the uncomfortable truth about relationship expectations, unmet needs, and why most couples are too scared to say what they really want. From misaligned visions to silent resentment, they break down why failing to communicate can slowly destroy even the best marriages.
If you’re married, dating, or want a healthy relationship, this episode will challenge you hard and give you real steps to fix things — before you lose what you’ve built.
🚨 Don’t miss this one — your relationship might depend on it.
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This is the worst podcast they've ever done..... Just sounds like people on there high horse... p.s I'm childless
super fire podcast..can't listen top many times. convicting and powerful..lets go..this confirmed I'm glad I registered for the conference
Thanks I need more josh hatch
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Great Episode!!!!!!
I’m guilty of keeping my extra spreadable butter in the fridge
Nice episode thanks guys
Everyone is born to produce.
most informative episode, thanks
skip to min 29 if you want to hear motivation all before is citchat
worst episode if you want to listen skip to 27:22🤦🏿♂️
thanks everyone for this
Yall guys are GOD sent, thank you!! GOD Bless!!
what is it that i need to do to be involved?
I have just realised that most of us have been in a stagnant "Corona state of mind" for years. what I mean by this is we have probably experienced a traumatic experience that forced us to mentally quarantine and wait for things to change instead of adapting during that difficult time.
this is awesome.. I love this podcast