ERIC THOMAS | YOU OWE YOU | Motivational Speaker

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  • @etthehiphoppreacher
    @etthehiphoppreacher  Před 5 lety +548

    FOR MORE MOTIVATIONAL VIDEOS & FREE RESOURCES VISIT etinspires.com

    • @happiliciousbabillo332
      @happiliciousbabillo332 Před 4 lety +22

      I like this " what did you not do" .... profound

    • @grindhardtrey
      @grindhardtrey Před 4 lety +3

      Keep that fire coming 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @marlixtorrealba5701
      @marlixtorrealba5701 Před 4 lety +1

      Here's some tips for becoming successful.
      1) Take control of your own health.
      2) Learn about the power of the mind.
      3) Walk in in the tracks of people who have already done what you plan to do.
      I found these tips from the Magic Progress Shortcut (google it if you're interested) without a doubt the best info on success i've heard of.

    • @spacedelverPR
      @spacedelverPR Před 4 lety +1

      Pastor do you believe osas or not please I would love a reply ty

    • @Evelyn925_
      @Evelyn925_ Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much ❤️💕💕
      Greetings from Livermore California 🤗

  • @ScipioWasHere
    @ScipioWasHere Před 7 lety +6914

    This guy could motivate a turtle to fly.

  • @agapixariel1950
    @agapixariel1950 Před 6 lety +807

    "I had no business eating out of trash cans" it speaks to me because I don't have any business accepting mediocrity in my life

    • @dr.marckabraham8005
      @dr.marckabraham8005 Před 5 lety +1

      This is great content, for more content subscribe to my channel. Give me feedback. Let's grow

    • @tylergnosis2581
      @tylergnosis2581 Před 5 lety +1

      Amen

    • @ricky5933
      @ricky5933 Před 4 lety +1

      What

    • @Physical258
      @Physical258 Před 4 lety

      You own you an explanation, you need to tell you what you were supposed to find the way you are and and wannabees all overall, I'd get allergic to stupid questions and who to care for when you realise real roots are being or not being aware of the difference between time and effort to please or displease or to insult again nobodies are you free to mind your work and make the time to not be a cocktails but the interest in it.

    • @Physical258
      @Physical258 Před 4 lety

      We passion is know your purpose planned and friendly support the way you are in a way that will benefit the people...

  • @AgentChanelAlmighty
    @AgentChanelAlmighty Před 3 lety +474

    Man, I listen to Eric every morning but today I’m crying, just got my LLC, got my first business loan, one day sober again, new vegetarian diet about to ride my bike and put in 1000% . It’s only UP FROM HERE 💯I thank God for this message 🤧🙏🏾

    • @loonietunes22
      @loonietunes22 Před 3 lety +2

      Congratulations

    • @stephanielewis1305
      @stephanielewis1305 Před 2 lety +1

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️ God Bless

    • @PolishBehemoth
      @PolishBehemoth Před 2 lety

      Good stuff. What's your business? Bike delivery?

    • @AgentChanelAlmighty
      @AgentChanelAlmighty Před 2 lety +8

      @@PolishBehemoth teaching adults digital literacy, I specialize in computer science…

    • @PolishBehemoth
      @PolishBehemoth Před 2 lety +2

      @@AgentChanelAlmighty ok so sorry for the assumption. There's a lot of delivery businesses for new business owners. Good for you with digital literacy. God bless you.

  • @stevewalter5096
    @stevewalter5096 Před měsícem +6

    Six years after seeing it for the first time, I still get chills.

  • @llq4ever309
    @llq4ever309 Před 6 lety +1161

    I wish this man could yell at me like this for like 3 minutes a day I swear I’ll be successful

    • @ByDaniSimone
      @ByDaniSimone Před 5 lety +2

      Sammeee

    • @davolajones3655
      @davolajones3655 Před 5 lety +86

      Hes right here. Every day, all day

    • @dr.marckabraham8005
      @dr.marckabraham8005 Před 5 lety +2

      This is great content, for more content subscribe to my channel. Give me feedback. Let's grow

    • @mrmagelacuttie6597
      @mrmagelacuttie6597 Před 5 lety +16

      LLQ 4Ever play his video everyday for 3 min problem solved

    • @nicoargca
      @nicoargca Před 5 lety +14

      Just find him on Spotify and put it on with a nice pair of noise canceling headphones. Find a mirror and hit play.

  • @antoniomedina8318
    @antoniomedina8318 Před 6 lety +1627

    I was about to commit suicide but I happen to watch this video it kept me alive~~~~~Wow I happen to return and see all the love and support God bless you all ET I love you man it’s 8-14-2020 thank god im still here going stronger then ever

    • @ddonlee
      @ddonlee Před 5 lety +26

      God bless u

    • @kenny2110
      @kenny2110 Před 5 lety +29

      The ad was that bad?

    • @AK06ApeX
      @AK06ApeX Před 5 lety +40

      I hope your still doing ok. Keep watching his and other motivators' videos. i would also recommend Les Brown. Keep trying to see the light, thats all life is. And the best we can do is not let the darkness catch us!

    • @blademaster9297
      @blademaster9297 Před 5 lety +19

      We love you Antonio. I will pray for you.

    • @oneonebravofollowme6639
      @oneonebravofollowme6639 Před 5 lety +11

      We all have to make choices you know, glad you decided to stay a while.

  • @TSHolloway
    @TSHolloway Před 4 lety +173

    I got this as my alarm in the morning. I can snooze through some of it, but when he turns up, I can't sleep anymore. I HAVE to get up.

    • @nicolerobinson6294
      @nicolerobinson6294 Před 4 lety +5

      If this don't get you out of bed... You don't just hear the turn up. You feel it.

    • @LadyHammer513
      @LadyHammer513 Před 4 lety +11

      How did you set it as an alarm? I need to know...his voice makes me get up from wherever and just start moving

    • @abeerreffad6490
      @abeerreffad6490 Před 3 lety

      Great Idea!

    • @AgentChanelAlmighty
      @AgentChanelAlmighty Před 3 lety +3

      Can you teach me how to make this my alarm 🚨?

    • @listentorpo9521
      @listentorpo9521 Před 3 lety +2

      On my phone, I'm able to add music from Spotify as an alarm. I have a Google Pixel 3, it uses Android operating system. I hope this helps y'all.

  • @KingBully4
    @KingBully4 Před měsícem +6

    That “Glenn, you didn’t do what you said you was gonna do” has me in STITCHES every time I hear it😂

  • @kalijasin
    @kalijasin Před 8 lety +633

    We desperately need him to speak to our youth.

    • @PinkPortraitDesu
      @PinkPortraitDesu Před 8 lety +3

      +Jason C. i put in 120% nto my job. worked after hours without pay dedicated myself to the job. bent over backward at the expense of my mental and physical health. and still got screamed at in the face
      don't talk shit about what you don't know about

    • @kalijasin
      @kalijasin Před 8 lety

      Pink Portrait Masha'Allah :-)

    • @PinkPortraitDesu
      @PinkPortraitDesu Před 8 lety +1

      fun fact, not all people speak Arabic.

    • @MultiDiceman
      @MultiDiceman Před 8 lety +1

      +Pink Portrait if you were putting in 120 then you would reach success either that or your preparation is average, do more if you work 9-5 and lets say you work overtime for 3 hours what are uou doing thes rest of those 7 hours

    • @PinkPortraitDesu
      @PinkPortraitDesu Před 8 lety +1

      no thats not how that worked when you have an emotionally abusive boss. I was working 10+. You're the one who doesn't understand. I'm actually physically sick now and have been for months because I neglected my body for the job. Get out of here with your naivete.
      I had time to eat one meal,shower and go to sleep.

  • @whoispriest
    @whoispriest Před 5 lety +295

    I am a former addict, homeless drunk half my life woke up one day decided ive had enough. Now i work a fulltime good union job, have 2 part jobs that bring in steady income, and my own business, and a few properties, no debts and great credit and sober 15+ years now. I am middle class and i feel rich, i feel ive only just begun. Some weeks i work up to 18 hrs a day 7 days a week not because i have to or need to but because i am willing to do anything to reach my goals and nothing is going to stop me. If i can do it anybody can, believe me on that.

    • @incredibleeli5932
      @incredibleeli5932 Před 4 lety +5

      Wow!!! This is amazing!!!

    • @whoispriest
      @whoispriest Před 4 lety +1

      @@incredibleeli5932 Thank you very much!!!!

    • @oldlarry9234
      @oldlarry9234 Před 3 lety +1

      Oil Rig Jobs respect to you man! 👊🙏

    • @trifeccta
      @trifeccta Před 3 lety +1

      Happy for you brother. You deserve nothing less

    • @whoispriest
      @whoispriest Před 3 lety +2

      @@trifeccta thats very kind of you to say ty, back at you.

  • @foxxjeki9342
    @foxxjeki9342 Před rokem +37

    “Stop just waking up like an accident, WHAT DO YOU WANT??!”
    Why you gotta be this real man??😭😭🙌👑

  • @2024istheyear.
    @2024istheyear. Před rokem +70

    When you binge on ET for a few hrs and realize all of power is within yourself (with Gods strength) and I’m done with not making my life great!!

  • @ozen4176
    @ozen4176 Před 6 lety +354

    "stop waking up like an accident"
    u got me there XD

  • @ivanmuyomba6615
    @ivanmuyomba6615 Před 5 lety +401

    "You NEED to STOP pointing fingers at other people and you need to start pointing the fingers at yourself and ask yourself, 'what did you NOT do ' "

    • @eugenefontenot7898
      @eugenefontenot7898 Před 5 lety +3

      Exactly! I felt that!

    • @tramellmalone9146
      @tramellmalone9146 Před 5 lety

      Hello, Ivan hope all is well. I saw your comment on Eric Thomas CZcams page and I loved it. Listen, I am looking for a few business professionals to join my team who are interested in creating online assets in their spare time and pave a path for Entrepreneurship. If this is something you would be interested, do shoot a message back and we can discuss it further, if not I wish you all the best.

    • @paiiininthebutt7209
      @paiiininthebutt7209 Před 4 lety

      PREACH 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @caseygladu6830
      @caseygladu6830 Před 4 lety

      Meanwhile he’s pointing at everybody lol

    • @andresdoria6118
      @andresdoria6118 Před 4 lety +1

      so strong!!

  • @GabrielSeyOfficial
    @GabrielSeyOfficial Před 3 lety +663

    From the first day i watched this 5 years ago to now, this is still one of the most powerful videos I’ve ever seen 👌🏾🙏🏾

    • @jeremiah8716
      @jeremiah8716 Před 3 lety +8

      Exactly! I always come back to this video to help me stay focus and stay lock in

    • @talwindersingh3721
      @talwindersingh3721 Před 3 lety +3

      Hey Gabriel,love your videos

    • @DR1CHECK
      @DR1CHECK Před 3 lety +6

      I watch this video at least once a month and share it with everyone I know.

    • @jcall71285
      @jcall71285 Před 2 lety +4

      Same here

    • @dtom7643
      @dtom7643 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes! I have watched this speech a million times!

  • @abhishekdey29
    @abhishekdey29 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Often i come back to this video when i move away from my dream.

  • @Crambull
    @Crambull Před 5 lety +896

    _"Stop just waking up like an accident"_
    _"There's no excuse for not living up to your fullest potential"_
    _"Become a victor, not a victim"_
    _"You let YOU down"_
    _"You owe YOUR SELF"_

  • @Ezanaizeazy
    @Ezanaizeazy Před 8 lety +232

    "No I don't play golf and I don't plan on playing no time soon" XD Love this dude.

    • @TTB0209
      @TTB0209 Před 8 lety +9

      +DavkaMusic I think he means it in terms of privilege. Country clubs, playing golf - they're stereotypically seen as being predominantly rich, well connected people. So he didn't get to where he was on handouts or by knowing the right people, he got here because of his grind.

    • @xMpeKriSx
      @xMpeKriSx Před 8 lety +1

      +DavkaMusic sarcasm on hypocrisy, you dont have to play golf in order to be successfull

    • @stilltoks6904
      @stilltoks6904 Před 7 lety

      +KOUKLOS* but many people that ate successful play golf sterotypically.

    • @xMpeKriSx
      @xMpeKriSx Před 7 lety

      KronisTheGreat Yes, in general. But i don't know if playing-golf is a byproduct of your success or most of them just happened to like it or impress.

    • @ambiyofarah151
      @ambiyofarah151 Před 7 lety

      right.

  • @LCraighead
    @LCraighead Před 7 měsíci +22

    8 years ago, as a senior high school football player, this video was everything to me. To the person reading this now. No matter the outcome of whatever situation you're in. Rest well knowing you gave it all you had. I'm proud of you.

  • @ranjan_v
    @ranjan_v Před 3 lety +114

    You have changed so many lives of people watching you from youtube alone

  • @Niacoggins
    @Niacoggins Před 6 lety +320

    Been diabetic for 4 years. He is pushing me to get it together. I gotta live for my babies

    • @MrHopper911
      @MrHopper911 Před 6 lety +1

      Imani Coggins high fat moderate protein MINIMUL CARB diet .......X

    • @BWCAPPS
      @BWCAPPS Před 5 lety

      Imani Coggins get after it!!!

    • @jorgeelprimo714
      @jorgeelprimo714 Před 5 lety +2

      It can be reversed too dont give up...

    • @SingerStaceyDodson
      @SingerStaceyDodson Před 5 lety +2

      Imani Coggins amen !!!! ignite the dream!! I’m Pre diabetic I’m working on clearing it for good !!

    • @sivaneswarivellingiri3690
      @sivaneswarivellingiri3690 Před 5 lety +1

      Im from india. Tamilnadu. We dont see diabetes as a disease. The english medicine and mafia makes people into diseased ones. Reply me. I ll tell you to end this diabetic. As we follow these 10000 years.

  • @johnmoussaauctions
    @johnmoussaauctions Před 6 lety +1953

    I showed this to my goldfish it's now a shark...

  • @boxingbroski
    @boxingbroski Před 2 lety +21

    I'm forcing myself to watch this 10 times a day to force my brain to stop being lazy and get after it. And I'm replacing all TV and unhealthy habits such as watching rubbish on YT with motivational videos. I unfollowed and blocked toxic people and accounts on social media and started following Motivational accounts and football training. I am planning to wake up at 5 AM every day.
    Yesterday I was weak. But FROM THIS DAY FORWARD all I know is WINNING

  • @iJustinCabral
    @iJustinCabral Před rokem +26

    This one really hit home 7 years ago at age 27…now its 7 years later and I’m graduating with a M.S. in Computer Science this May from a top university. Success in your life is what you decide it to be. Always remember, don’t let who you were yesterday or even today determine who you can be tomorrow. Love yourself, be grateful for the people in your life, and stay hungry, stay foolish.
    Thank you E.T. ❤

    • @jilkenma
      @jilkenma Před 10 měsíci

      Congratulations!!

  • @VDayLady
    @VDayLady Před 7 lety +734

    Dr. Eric Thomas helped me change my life. It's because of his inspiration that I completed my independent insurance adjuster state license test successfully on my 5TH tries, after 4 consecutive fails. Now, I am a licensed IIA, and nearly a year after first stumbling across the Dr, I have been self-employed in my own right and making more money per month than I ever did in my life. Thank you, Dr. Eric Thomas, for helping me improve my life and the lives of those most important to me.

    • @leolongoria5348
      @leolongoria5348 Před 7 lety +7

      Congratulations

    • @VDayLady
      @VDayLady Před 7 lety +1

      John Manuel thank you, sir.

    • @fotbollstrixaren
      @fotbollstrixaren Před 7 lety +2

      VdayLady14 same... He woke me up!

    • @Snoopy32481
      @Snoopy32481 Před 7 lety

      VdayLady14
      I start training to get my license this month. winners win and I'm determined.
      great video

    • @prophet1388
      @prophet1388 Před 7 lety +4

      Don't lie

  • @ChrisTheBallerL23
    @ChrisTheBallerL23 Před 7 lety +803

    Went from brushing my teeth to brushing my teeth and flossing after hearing this

  • @GrittyGuapo
    @GrittyGuapo Před 2 lety +26

    I'm a rapper in my late 30s, and now I'm a software engineer learning more and also going to school for my Associates in Science in Engineering and Autocad. I was a homeless rapper and single father just a couple years ago.
    No joke, sleeping in my car with my son. Makes me tear up thinking about it, I still have a long road to go on. Now i own a home with my beautiful girl, soon to be wife and my son is doing the best he's ever done. Never quit or give up on yourself

  • @katrinastallworth5996
    @katrinastallworth5996 Před 3 lety +33

    “U CAN’T MAKE ME WANT WHAT I DON’T WANT”. ONE OF MY FAVORITES🔥🔥🔥

  • @natemotivation8523
    @natemotivation8523 Před 5 lety +566

    Started my own security company. 💪💪💪💪💪

  • @FaithMatini
    @FaithMatini Před 4 lety +194

    "I'm not going to cry about it, I'm still going to be a millionaire!"

  • @officialrthmedia
    @officialrthmedia Před rokem +40

    ET doesn’t know it but he was my single biggest motivator getting through High School & College. I’d play “How Bad Do You Want It” every single morning & the podcast after that.
    I didn’t have many people talking about believing in myself & how to be a better man so ima always have love for ET for that 💯🤞🏾

  • @prexquisite
    @prexquisite Před 4 lety +24

    Who’s watching in November 2019? Love love love ET❤️

  • @ryansorahan4567
    @ryansorahan4567 Před 6 lety +103

    When you get to the point that you're listening to Dr. Eric Thomas, you know that you're lethal.

  • @natl3118
    @natl3118 Před 7 lety +53

    "It's probably goning to be racism till the day I die, but I'm still gonna be a millionare; I'm still going to be one of the top motivational speakers in the world" PREACH!!!

  • @FeelingIsHealing
    @FeelingIsHealing Před 2 lety +4

    “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”
    ~ Unknown ~

  • @swayamshinde1700
    @swayamshinde1700 Před 3 lety +4

    There's no excuse for not living to ur fullest potential
    I felt that

  • @diax14
    @diax14 Před 8 lety +179

    Watching ET at 6.30 am ready to start my grind and fight towards my goals!

    • @jaybiimusic
      @jaybiimusic Před 8 lety +10

      +diax14 1:30 on a Friday, working on a DJ Mix. Was gonna finish it tomorrow, but after watching this Ima finish it right NOW! PCE #youoweyou

  • @Robertodelgadorocks
    @Robertodelgadorocks Před 8 lety +51

    "Stop waking up like an accident" damn

  • @-Mary254
    @-Mary254 Před 4 lety +19

    Hello Eric, I am from Kenya .
    ' stop waking up like an accident ' this is one statement that woke me up. Today I look at myself and I love where I'm headed. Thanks so much

  • @stefan.5036
    @stefan.5036 Před 3 lety +2

    "So what my father wasn't in my life, he ain't enver come into my life, ain't gona wait for him to come, imma be successful" That hit me hard...

  • @Getupsitdown
    @Getupsitdown Před 6 lety +46

    “Stop waking up like an accident” New life motto

  • @sebzzy2669
    @sebzzy2669 Před 7 lety +109

    Once you are honest with yourself, the truth reveals itself

  • @gracefullykiri
    @gracefullykiri Před 3 lety +30

    "What changed: I changed, stopped being a victim!" "Stopped saying I'm gonna wait for good things to happen, doin' everything in MY power." "Can't keep creating a culture of losing." Hits home for me. I have family in New Zealand 😇 I am full of passion. You all can be too. Teach yourself

  • @MrSilus2000
    @MrSilus2000 Před rokem +1

    He needs to give these speeches to parents.

  • @nadirahpenete5498
    @nadirahpenete5498 Před 6 lety +182

    This is my coffee Everyday :)

    • @SRaju-ij5ft
      @SRaju-ij5ft Před 6 lety

      Nadirah Penete wow thanks

    • @manuel230284
      @manuel230284 Před 5 lety +1

      this gives me chills everytime i hear it. thanks Eric for cpr my higher power everytime I read or listen to your mindset. Now my job is to finish unfinished bizz..

    • @dr.marckabraham8005
      @dr.marckabraham8005 Před 5 lety

      This is great content, for more content subscribe to my channel. Give me feedback. Let's grow

  • @verniks
    @verniks Před 7 lety +586

    That's probably the most valuable video I have seen on youtube my entire life.

    • @imad1907
      @imad1907 Před 7 lety +10

      try listening to Alan Watts

    • @leeanntran102
      @leeanntran102 Před 7 lety +2

      same here. it kind of made me cry

    • @emauf
      @emauf Před 7 lety +9

      +Leeann Tran see les brown

    • @LordKaseem
      @LordKaseem Před 7 lety +40

      Who are the 741 losers who disliked this video?😂😂😂😂 Look up cognitive dissonance.

    • @DivyaPrakash001
      @DivyaPrakash001 Před 6 lety

      verniks thanks

  • @darinjohnston6314
    @darinjohnston6314 Před rokem +16

    I'm not sure when I came across this, but I've shown this at the beginning of the year for my sixth graders for years. This is a big transition year for them and it speaks to all the things they need to be thinking about right now in their lives!

  • @thomasdillow2162
    @thomasdillow2162 Před rokem +8

    My higher power lead me to this man. I'm learning how to go get what I want because this man inspired me to reach out grab what it is I want in this life. Today I'm 25 days clean. I graduate the 28 impatient treatment in 3 days. And I am going to continue with my recovery on to a sober living house. "I can,. I will, and I must." After 20 years of suffering from the active disease of addiction, I'm finally doing something about because I got up and did something about it. I wanted to be clean and sober more than I wanted to breathe, more than sleep. E.T. my brother you have inspired me to reach beyond my wildest dreams.... Limitless is new goal. Because I can, I will, and I must get up and change this vicious cycle of the disease of addiction. Because I believe I'll be able to help somebody that's walked in my shoes one day because I've been inspired by Eric Thomas. Thank you my brother.

  • @inna5610
    @inna5610 Před 8 lety +274

    Am I the only one who always cries watching his videos? :'1
    It's so powerful...

    • @aman7697
      @aman7697 Před 8 lety

      so overacted in the comment

    • @RaptorProducts1991
      @RaptorProducts1991 Před 7 lety +2

      LOL no but im gettin beasty

    • @ashleys7946
      @ashleys7946 Před 7 lety +6

      I tear up too..... like he talking directly to me. lol!

    • @TheeAdonis1107
      @TheeAdonis1107 Před 7 lety +3

      I thought it was the onions I cut earlier, or that I had a little dust in my eyes

    • @carlov1855
      @carlov1855 Před 7 lety

      kyc

  • @EbongEka
    @EbongEka Před 8 lety +85

    I watched this...and started tearing up! I'm a paid speaker....and ET moves me.

    • @AmyMoumin
      @AmyMoumin Před 8 lety +10

      +Ebong Eka received your book....Thanks for the signed copy.

    • @EbongEka
      @EbongEka Před 8 lety +10

      That's awesome! Thank you for purchasing it :-)

    • @aremismccaa829
      @aremismccaa829 Před 8 lety +1

      I did too my brother and this is the 2nd time I watched it and im still tearing up...

    • @EbongEka
      @EbongEka Před 8 lety +1

      You can't worry about what other people think...otherwise you'll never be a public speaker. You should read "Book Yourself Solid" by Michael Port. You can also read "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi too.

    • @EbongEka
      @EbongEka Před 8 lety +1

      +African Jackson My pleasure man....let's grind and get it!

  • @TheBenzwanger
    @TheBenzwanger Před rokem +3

    That "you owe you an explanation" really hit me. First, it forces you to place value on your life, and then it holds you accountable for waisting it.

  • @alexmurphy5289
    @alexmurphy5289 Před 3 lety +42

    Pre COVID-19 I would listen to this basically daily on my way to the gym. Truly got me in the greatest shape of my life and I know that I have so much more in the tank. God bless you man

  • @SheilaMakena
    @SheilaMakena Před 8 lety +360

    Powerful.

    • @friendandmachine
      @friendandmachine Před 8 lety

      +Sheila Makena Ya v heavy.

    • @KennedyChimwanda
      @KennedyChimwanda Před 8 lety +1

      +Sheila Makena #Grind #GuaranteeThatToYoself #DemandIt

    • @FdragonK
      @FdragonK Před 8 lety +3

      +Sheila Makena its very very powerful nobody gonna stop me but me!

    • @fitnessbyswagg8984
      @fitnessbyswagg8984 Před 8 lety +1

      Amazing an my Motivational Speaking been reaching many. An I love his work it's powerful. If anyone have time check out my Motivational Speaking video thanks

  • @azfiu
    @azfiu Před 8 lety +252

    a man on fire. ive watched probably over a hundred of your videos E and I've never seen you that fired up, that was incredible

    • @Newfuturebuilder
      @Newfuturebuilder Před 8 lety +17

      +azfiu He certainly knows how to transfer emotion into the room. I'm always amazed by how he does it.

    • @Nicki1969able
      @Nicki1969able Před 8 lety +4

      +New Future Builder I'm Always amazed by ET!!!

    • @f.g.4904
      @f.g.4904 Před 8 lety +3

      +New Future Builder I agree! Hey aren't you in the Vayner Nation? I think I recognize your name

    • @Nicki1969able
      @Nicki1969able Před 8 lety +2

      Faith Green YES I AM! Gary Vee ALL DAY!!!

    • @Newfuturebuilder
      @Newfuturebuilder Před 8 lety +4

      Faith Green I am also a dedicated Gary V watcher. Studying what he does and trying to model what I can from him!

  • @billybrown2703
    @billybrown2703 Před 3 lety +31

    This is one of the best short speeches I've ever heard, I went from being in the homeless system to becoming a railway designer. This speech is exactly the way to do it. Cheers Eric 👍

  • @colorblue00012
    @colorblue00012 Před 3 lety +2

    Man I gotta listen to him speak in person one day

  • @a1no1x
    @a1no1x Před 7 lety +53

    My favorite, no sugar, no sweet... Straight octane!

  • @ZeoRangerVII
    @ZeoRangerVII Před 7 lety +37

    This man's words and wisdom holds more weight than any wannabe black activist of today. He's lived through the struggle and faced adversity on so many levels. He didn't make excuses or chose to remain a victim to the injustices of the world. He is indeed living proof that life can deal you a shifty hand, but how you play that hand is the difference between success and failure.

  • @ludovicopiscioneri2171
    @ludovicopiscioneri2171 Před rokem +2

    ET: Beast Mode,120 %, No excuses, Grind mindset.
    Ok bro i'm ready to change my Life 🙏

  • @roberth8647
    @roberth8647 Před 3 lety +6

    Eric Thomas - you were put on this earth for a reason, and you're where you should be! You're helping people. Your compassion, your commitment, your dedication is so obvious. And you help yourself, you can see it. You not only motivate others, you motivate yourself.

  • @jonathanfontain4007
    @jonathanfontain4007 Před 4 lety +72

    I met this dude in Brooklyn in a clothings Store He change my life.

  • @JOCRUZ9163
    @JOCRUZ9163 Před 7 lety +78

    Listening to this video everyday has helped me graduate college and today I just passed the general knowledge test for the cdl!

    • @77self_made77
      @77self_made77 Před 7 lety +2

      JMan007 you can do it bro I passed all my permit test in 2 months now I'm on my way to attain my license trust & believe

    • @roscobear6143
      @roscobear6143 Před 5 lety

      JMan007 good luck guys ..... write the questions from each section down and answer them while you're reading the book. it will create a little study guide for ya . worked great for me. 4 years driving I just leased my first truck

    • @254jada
      @254jada Před 5 lety

      JMan007 congrats playa

  • @RashidaTurk
    @RashidaTurk Před 2 lety +21

    5 years later and this video still gives me goose bumps and brings tears to my eyes. ❤️

  • @Dwayneff
    @Dwayneff Před 2 lety +2

    Watched this video 2 years ago....I didn't get to where I needed to be, whose fault is that? ME! You know what? That changes, starting now! I WILL WIN!!

  • @anthonylatour9983
    @anthonylatour9983 Před 5 lety +133

    “No I didn’t grow up on that side of the town.
    No my mamma don’t have no network.
    No I don’t know a whole lot of people.
    No I’m not at a country club.
    No I don’t play golf and I don’t plan on playing no time soon. But I’m still gonna be successful.
    I’m still gonna get to where they are... WHY?
    Because I owe it to myself.
    And can’t nobody stop me but ME.”

  • @Saskiequelle
    @Saskiequelle Před 8 lety +272

    1:47 winners win, losers lose. Its that simple.

    • @realnigga7107
      @realnigga7107 Před 8 lety +1

      Dude it's so hard to work for what u want

    • @pero828
      @pero828 Před 8 lety +2

      +Park Jimin Only if you are loser

    • @jaydenjenner4557
      @jaydenjenner4557 Před 8 lety

      True

    • @mrquikscoper
      @mrquikscoper Před 7 lety +2

      +Park Jimin of course, otherwise it wouldn't be worth it and you wouldn't value it once you got it

    • @enfiestado
      @enfiestado Před 7 lety

      +Park Jimin If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.

  • @akababenjamin355
    @akababenjamin355 Před rokem +2

    This man can easily raise the dead with this kind of heavy motivation.

  • @farzanaraoufi8215
    @farzanaraoufi8215 Před rokem +3

    The first video I had seen from Mr. Thomas was in 2017 and I had to prepare for the final exam to enter the university, and Mr. Thomas's speech inspired me, and I chose Mr. Thomas's role model, and according to his words, I slept earlier at night and I woke up at 3am in the morning and studied, and today I study in the university I wanted and next year I will graduate from the Faculty of Anesthesia, and this is all thanks to your Speeches .
    thank you

  • @UA1977
    @UA1977 Před 7 lety +97

    I have found why CZcams was created!!!

  • @almabustinza643
    @almabustinza643 Před 5 lety +48

    Sometimes you just need to be yelled at🖤✊🏾

  • @candyman4567
    @candyman4567 Před 3 lety +4

    I never understood how people could dislike these kind of videos. I failed with what I really wanted to do over and over but honestly ET is a huge reason why I keep trying to succeed and refuse to quit.

    • @PolishBehemoth
      @PolishBehemoth Před 2 lety

      It's irrelevant. All videos have dislikes. It could be for a number of reasons, mostly trolling and bitterness. Dont focus on it, and you don't have to post on dislikes. It takes away focus from the content.

  • @elpanchitoruso
    @elpanchitoruso Před 3 lety +4

    "Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment

  • @contessasmith4856
    @contessasmith4856 Před 7 lety +146

    I'm ready to Win every day. Me first. Self love

  • @alleighbaur6416
    @alleighbaur6416 Před 4 lety +128

    ET you have helped me so much. I failed my nursing exam 6 times; I’m the last one of my graduating class that hasn’t gotten my RN license. I went through a rough few years, but by watching your videos, you have inspired and motivated me to rise and grind until I reach my goal of having that RN behind my name. So, thank you. You’ve helped me in more ways than you’ll ever know.

  • @Nunya_Bidnez
    @Nunya_Bidnez Před 2 lety +1

    White boy from the D here. What he speaks is the truth no matter your race. We all had to come up or fall off. FACTS. Don't be a statistic. Make your life yours. So so true

  • @alicezaharian1759
    @alicezaharian1759 Před rokem +2

    Stop waking up like u are an accident lol this guy is insanely GREAT

  • @RT-ds6qv
    @RT-ds6qv Před 7 lety +66

    1st year college i got an E in Chemistry. I was gutted and realised things needed to change. 2nd year came. I watched this video every day when I woke up at 4am. I worked hard. At the end of the year, results day came. Overall I got a B (Year 1 Resits in addition to Year 2)! From an E to a B in 1 year is the biggest achievement I have ever gotten. Winners win, losers lose. Yes 100%. Thank you ET for inspiring me. As for anyone reading this comment, never give up

  • @jackka82
    @jackka82 Před 8 lety +43

    "You need to start pointing fingers at yourself. What did you not do?"

    • @pepsicolla123
      @pepsicolla123 Před 8 lety +8

      Most of the people do opposite - they blame others for their failure

  • @kenudice9841
    @kenudice9841 Před 4 lety +2

    The best part of this video was between 4:22 - 7:25, in my opinion.

  • @MountainofInspiration
    @MountainofInspiration Před 3 lety +10

    Yes I owe myself big time. Your energy is so contagious. Remain tremendously blessed

  • @codyp733
    @codyp733 Před 7 lety +82

    Who needs coffee when you got this

  • @freshmen6255
    @freshmen6255 Před 8 lety +30

    that philosophy of "you owe yourself an explanation for where your at" has been more influential in my life then anything I learned at school & it's like a 7 min video lol thanks for the content as always! You help me to shine brighter when I'm unable

  • @Anna-ku7qu
    @Anna-ku7qu Před 4 lety +3

    This video was much needed . I dedicated 21 days to myself . No social media. No nothing but being focused. Within those 21 days i purchased my LLC for my business 💜thanks ET

  • @shawnanderson9822
    @shawnanderson9822 Před 3 lety

    My man is straight up telling the truth!

  • @jessedampare1379
    @jessedampare1379 Před 8 lety +36

    6:45 should be the motto of all African American people real talk.👏🏿👏🏿✊🏿

    • @wizethoughtsrevolve7610
      @wizethoughtsrevolve7610 Před 8 lety +1

      Amen

    • @Lando94
      @Lando94 Před 8 lety +7

      Problem is that African Americans (most) today are looking for a hand out beacuse of the past when they need to take Eric's advice and fucking get up and make something for themselves... All of f my black friends sit on the couch and smoke weed all day and bitch

    • @faa1412
      @faa1412 Před 8 lety +5

      +Alty Not even most, i'd say half, because I know African Americans who also think like Eric Thomas. Like he said, there will be racism until the day he dies so there's no point in wallowing in it. At the end of the day, it hasn't stopped successful blacks from achieving great things, and for some racism even propelled them to do great things. It's all about perspective. There are many non-blacks who want to see black people succeed but black people seem to not think so and think everybody is out to get them. They don't even realize they have so much power but yet they listen to "woe is me pro black hustlers" who play on their emotions and illogical thinking. Not all but some. I know some black people who get tired of hearing other black people complain about everything. A black person is more likely to deal with bullshit from their own people than racist non-black people.

    • @aliciagambino9144
      @aliciagambino9144 Před 8 lety

      +jesse dampare Why's it have to be a race/creed/color thing right away? Just appreciate the man's perspective.

    • @masculinemillennialtv7566
      @masculinemillennialtv7566 Před 8 lety

      Lol just like whites to think they can tell people who to act or be . You must of not listen to the initial message in the video . ITS ABOUT YOU !

  • @julienlifestylein
    @julienlifestylein Před rokem +3

    Winners win, loosers loose ,there is no better ways to explain that

  • @AshleySalvatori
    @AshleySalvatori Před 4 lety +79

    Absolutely 🔥

    • @krystleknott
      @krystleknott Před 3 lety +2

      Yessss!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🙆🏾‍♀️

  • @NotKD35
    @NotKD35 Před 8 lety +15

    I am a 23 year old white male from America. I grew up in a two parent household in upper middle class and finished college in December of 2014. I have literally everything on my side and yet I still have no motivation and no drive to accomplish things. I am obese, drink too much, gambrel often, don't have goals and don't push myself at work. I have been watching your video every morning at 6:30am and then working out. I had given up and ET has made it possible for me to realize I OWE MYSELF! I have so much potential and I have to guide it and direct it and I couldn't find my way before this video. Thank you ET, you inspired me to not only keep fighting but to grind and impact the world someday. #YouOweYou

  • @NotKD35
    @NotKD35 Před 6 lety +142

    ET - I discovered this video years ago and it has been a major tool in my path to becoming a better human. I struggle still but looking back, I have come a long way.
    Things I have discovered or came to terms with over the last two years..
    1- I was diagnosed bipolar
    2- I can't drink alcohol like a normal person and should avoid it
    3- I have a gambling addiction
    4- I have no excuse for my obesity
    Things I did
    1- got off my ass and went and got a job utilizing my college education. I have now moved to another company which was a pay raise, a better title, a large company, and room for promotion.
    2- gotten the proper medication for my add/bipolar disorder. This has changed my life and it took a lot of soul searching to admit I had defects and deficiencies.. I'm glad I overcame pride and fixed this
    3- told myself "not right now, no alcohol with the boys... you owe you" and I've stepped away from situations that I couldn't handle like a man... I owe it to myself
    4- while at my job I found the woman of my dreams and fell in love.. we have been dating for over 1.5 years now and we now live together. She also is a mother of two beautiful young girls who I now also have fallen in love with and formed a very special bond.. this has motivated me more than anything else in my life.
    5- learned to gamble responsibly and in moderation. No more losing my money, I'm in the business of making money. I only periodically go and I set firm budget when I do. This is my hardest thing to tackle and something I still fight off daily and seek your video for additional support.
    6- I got off my ass and stopped eating like a pig. I went from 295lbs to 255lbs and it is in the process of going down even more..
    This video helps me when I struggle and also helped me reflect at how far I have come. I have done a good job but will never quit and will continue to improve.
    I genuinely owe you my life. Thank you for this video and helping me get passionate about my life ET.
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart #YouOweYou #ET

    • @AK06ApeX
      @AK06ApeX Před 5 lety +7

      Hats off to you man. Good luck in your coming hardships. Just keep grinding and plowing!!!

    • @Coastdachemist
      @Coastdachemist Před 4 lety +6

      This is Inspiring all it takes is a Switch!

    • @BassieWorst12
      @BassieWorst12 Před 4 lety +4

      I tip my hat to you kind Sir, would mind giving an update?

    • @purraku11
      @purraku11 Před 4 lety +3

      Hi there! Great reading your comment. I struggle with bipolar disorder and alcohol too.. how are u doing nowadays?

    • @vccesilva
      @vccesilva Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks for sharing! And congrats!! You are a fucking monster for control your emotions like that. I have bipolar too and I've always believed that was something broke in me, my life wasn't going anywhere still I start medicate. You are a inspiration!! Keep doing great! 👊

  • @--Purple--
    @--Purple-- Před 3 lety +7

    I agree with this man 💯 Alot changed in my life when I decided to changed my habits. I am a Winner !

  • @rudyswartz9092
    @rudyswartz9092 Před rokem +4

    I always revisit this video. My favorite ET video. Literally changed my life.

  • @JACOPO.OFFICIEL
    @JACOPO.OFFICIEL Před 5 lety +55

    "There's no excuse to not live up to your fullest potential, no excuse !!"
    Best quote in the World

    • @PrimePerformer
      @PrimePerformer Před 9 měsíci

      Exactly bro!
      Life's binary, if you don;t give your best, you'll be outcompeted.

  • @daniellugo4272
    @daniellugo4272 Před 8 lety +20

    i watched this like 1000 times...still amazing speech...

  • @VinceWatches
    @VinceWatches Před rokem +1

    Best motivational speaker in the world.

  • @enescohuntejr
    @enescohuntejr Před rokem

    This video alone has changed my life. One thing ET focuses on is applying. Not just listening applying.

  • @mlgquickscoper8122
    @mlgquickscoper8122 Před 7 lety +57

    This man radiates soo much energy. He could me saying the most mundane things and i would still get hyped.

  • @SAnderson54
    @SAnderson54 Před 7 lety +65

    you move me to pieces. My favorite thing about you is that unlike other successful black men and women. You acknowledge the system of racism as an issue, and how it puts all black people at a disadvantage but you CHOOSE to rise above it. LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU DR. ET!

  • @mcadociousmalcovich3179

    Every time I'm feeling down I look at this video and check myself. Last time I looked at it I went into a job truck driving as a solo. The first time I looked at it I FIRST GOT MY CDL. Now I'm looking at it again. And I'll say, homeless now but I'm about to come alive. No more excuses again! 3'rd times the charm. This my 3'rd time viewing this video.

  • @nykedria252
    @nykedria252 Před rokem +3

    This is so true! We can sometimes blame everyone else for our shortcomings accept holding ourselves accountable.