About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss the false assumptions people make about success and the importance of overcoming excuses.

You look at people who made it and you assume they started with something you didn't. A better childhood. More talent. Some edge you never got. ET spent his whole life proving that is a lie, and in this episode he takes the excuse away from you. The fellas get into what ET means when he says "I'm you." Not the polished version on the stage, the same flesh, the same doubts, the same fight. He breaks down why the only real difference between where you are and where you want to be is not talent or background, and why most people stay stuck holding onto an excuse that was never true. Jemal shares walking into the Obama Library opening, surrounded by billionaires and legends, and the question that hit him in that room about what he is actually building. CJ pushes on how you do the work and still get out of your own way. This one is a confrontation. The kind you need. JOIN US LIVE ON PATREON We record live every week with our Patreon family. Come be in the room. https://www.patreon.com/c/S2SPodcast120 Watch the video version on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@S2SPodcastChannel RATE AND REVIEW If this one hit you, leave us a rating and review. It helps more people find the show…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Thomas, Karl Phillips, CJ Quinney, Jemal

Topics covered

• overcoming excuses
• personal growth
• self-improvement
• mindset
• success

Keywords

• success
• excuses
• personal development
• mindset
• Eric Thomas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Obama Library, Patreon, YouTube, APOC Ministry

Products: WE IS GREATER THAN ME

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