ERIC THOMAS | YOU OWE YOU | Motivational Speaker

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @etthehiphoppreacher
    @etthehiphoppreacher  5 лет назад +572

    FOR MORE MOTIVATIONAL VIDEOS & FREE RESOURCES VISIT etinspires.com

    • @happiliciousbabillo332
      @happiliciousbabillo332 5 лет назад +23

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

    • @grindhardtrey
      @grindhardtrey 5 лет назад +3

      Keep that fire coming 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @marlixtorrealba5701
      @marlixtorrealba5701 5 лет назад +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 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @Evelyn925_
      @Evelyn925_ 5 лет назад

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

  • @llq4ever309
    @llq4ever309 6 лет назад +1212

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

    • @Danisimonecouture
      @Danisimonecouture 6 лет назад +2

      Sammeee

    • @davolajones3655
      @davolajones3655 6 лет назад +90

      Hes right here. Every day, all day

    • @dr.marckabraham8005
      @dr.marckabraham8005 6 лет назад +2

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

    • @mrmagelacuttie6597
      @mrmagelacuttie6597 6 лет назад +18

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

    • @nicoargca
      @nicoargca 5 лет назад +15

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

  • @agapixariel1950
    @agapixariel1950 7 лет назад +837

    "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 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @tylergnosis2581
      @tylergnosis2581 6 лет назад +1

      Amen

    • @ricky5933
      @ricky5933 5 лет назад +1

      What

    • @Physical258
      @Physical258 5 лет назад

      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 5 лет назад

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

  • @ScipioWasHere
    @ScipioWasHere 8 лет назад +7064

    This guy could motivate a turtle to fly.

  • @stevewalter5096
    @stevewalter5096 9 месяцев назад +16

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

  • @antoniomedina8318
    @antoniomedina8318 6 лет назад +1691

    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 6 лет назад +29

      God bless u

    • @kenny2110
      @kenny2110 6 лет назад +30

      The ad was that bad?

    • @AK06ApeX
      @AK06ApeX 5 лет назад +43

      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 5 лет назад +19

      We love you Antonio. I will pray for you.

    • @oneonebravofollowme6639
      @oneonebravofollowme6639 5 лет назад +11

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

  • @kalijasin
    @kalijasin 8 лет назад +651

    We desperately need him to speak to our youth.

    • @PinkPortraitDesu
      @PinkPortraitDesu 8 лет назад +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 8 лет назад

      Pink Portrait Masha'Allah :-)

    • @PinkPortraitDesu
      @PinkPortraitDesu 8 лет назад +1

      fun fact, not all people speak Arabic.

    • @MultiDiceman
      @MultiDiceman 8 лет назад +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 8 лет назад +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 5 лет назад +310

    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 4 года назад +5

      Wow!!! This is amazing!!!

    • @whoispriest
      @whoispriest 4 года назад +1

      @@incredibleeli5932 Thank you very much!!!!

    • @oldlarry9234
      @oldlarry9234 4 года назад +1

      Oil Rig Jobs respect to you man! 👊🙏

    • @trifeccta
      @trifeccta 4 года назад +1

      Happy for you brother. You deserve nothing less

    • @whoispriest
      @whoispriest 4 года назад +2

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

  • @AgentChanelAlmighty
    @AgentChanelAlmighty 4 года назад +512

    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 3 года назад +2

      Congratulations

    • @stephanielewis1305
      @stephanielewis1305 3 года назад +1

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️ God Bless

    • @PolishBehemoth
      @PolishBehemoth 3 года назад

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

    • @AgentChanelAlmighty
      @AgentChanelAlmighty 3 года назад +8

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

    • @PolishBehemoth
      @PolishBehemoth 3 года назад +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.

  • @ivanmuyomba6615
    @ivanmuyomba6615 6 лет назад +408

    "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 5 лет назад +4

      Exactly! I felt that!

    • @tramellmalone9146
      @tramellmalone9146 5 лет назад

      Hello, Ivan hope all is well. I saw your comment on Eric Thomas RUclips 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 4 года назад

      PREACH 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @caseygladu6830
      @caseygladu6830 4 года назад

      Meanwhile he’s pointing at everybody lol

    • @andresdoria6118
      @andresdoria6118 4 года назад +1

      so strong!!

  • @Niacoggins
    @Niacoggins 7 лет назад +323

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

    • @MrHopper911
      @MrHopper911 7 лет назад +1

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

    • @BWCAPPS
      @BWCAPPS 6 лет назад

      Imani Coggins get after it!!!

    • @jorgeelprimo714
      @jorgeelprimo714 6 лет назад +2

      It can be reversed too dont give up...

    • @SingerStaceyDodson
      @SingerStaceyDodson 5 лет назад +2

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

    • @sivaneswarivellingiri3690
      @sivaneswarivellingiri3690 5 лет назад +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.

  • @SophiaAuthentically
    @SophiaAuthentically 8 лет назад +736

    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.

  • @GabrielSeyOfficial
    @GabrielSeyOfficial 4 года назад +673

    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 3 года назад +9

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

    • @talwindersingh3721
      @talwindersingh3721 3 года назад +3

      Hey Gabriel,love your videos

    • @DR1CHECK
      @DR1CHECK 3 года назад +6

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

    • @jcall71285
      @jcall71285 3 года назад +4

      Same here

    • @dtom7643
      @dtom7643 3 года назад +4

      Yes! I have watched this speech a million times!

  • @Crambull
    @Crambull 6 лет назад +899

    _"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"_

    • @stabgan
      @stabgan 5 лет назад +6

      So you also watched the same video as I did ? It's crazy !

    • @charlestaylor6963
      @charlestaylor6963 4 года назад

      Yinhh

    • @thierryestiverne4686
      @thierryestiverne4686 2 года назад +2

      Only you could stop yourself from becoming successful no one else

  • @FaithMatini
    @FaithMatini 5 лет назад +195

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

  • @TSHolloway
    @TSHolloway 4 года назад +181

    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 4 года назад +6

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

    • @LadyHammer513
      @LadyHammer513 4 года назад +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 4 года назад

      Great Idea!

    • @AgentChanelAlmighty
      @AgentChanelAlmighty 4 года назад +3

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

    • @listentorpo9521
      @listentorpo9521 4 года назад +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.

  • @LCraighead
    @LCraighead Год назад +29

    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.

  • @jameywallace5133
    @jameywallace5133 4 месяца назад +3

    Every time I lose motivation to push forward or feeling down , I refer to this video! Still works miracles!

  • @Keepin_it_smooth
    @Keepin_it_smooth 2 года назад +74

    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!!

  • @sebzzy2669
    @sebzzy2669 8 лет назад +110

    Once you are honest with yourself, the truth reveals itself

  • @ranjan_v
    @ranjan_v 3 года назад +119

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

  • @ryansorahan4567
    @ryansorahan4567 7 лет назад +105

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

  • @natemotivation8523
    @natemotivation8523 6 лет назад +576

    Started my own security company. 💪💪💪💪💪

  • @Ezanaizeazy
    @Ezanaizeazy 8 лет назад +235

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

    • @TTB0209
      @TTB0209 8 лет назад +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 8 лет назад +1

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

    • @stilltoks6904
      @stilltoks6904 8 лет назад

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

    • @xMpeKriSx
      @xMpeKriSx 8 лет назад

      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 8 лет назад

      right.

  • @GoatKwereKwere
    @GoatKwereKwere 2 года назад +44

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

  • @johnmoussaauctions
    @johnmoussaauctions 6 лет назад +2009

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

  • @natl3118
    @natl3118 8 лет назад +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!!!

  • @inna5610
    @inna5610 8 лет назад +276

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

    • @aman7697
      @aman7697 8 лет назад

      so overacted in the comment

    • @RaptorProducts1991
      @RaptorProducts1991 8 лет назад +2

      LOL no but im gettin beasty

    • @ashleys7946
      @ashleys7946 8 лет назад +6

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

    • @TheeAdonis1107
      @TheeAdonis1107 8 лет назад +3

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

    • @carlov1855
      @carlov1855 8 лет назад

      kyc

  • @meetuchendu
    @meetuchendu Месяц назад +1

    9 years later. I still feel the same chills from that ending. Thanks for the inspiration ET.

  • @ozen4176
    @ozen4176 7 лет назад +362

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

  • @diax14
    @diax14 9 лет назад +182

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

    • @jaybiimusic
      @jaybiimusic 9 лет назад +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

  • @NotKD35
    @NotKD35 9 лет назад +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

  • @iJustinCabral
    @iJustinCabral Год назад +27

    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 Год назад

      Congratulations!!

  • @nadirahpenete5498
    @nadirahpenete5498 7 лет назад +183

    This is my coffee Everyday :)

    • @SRaju-ij5ft
      @SRaju-ij5ft 6 лет назад

      Nadirah Penete wow thanks

    • @manuel230284
      @manuel230284 6 лет назад

      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 6 лет назад

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

  • @NotKD35
    @NotKD35 7 лет назад +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 5 лет назад +7

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

    • @Coastdaarawak
      @Coastdaarawak 5 лет назад +6

      This is Inspiring all it takes is a Switch!

    • @BassieWorst12
      @BassieWorst12 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @purraku11
      @purraku11 4 года назад +3

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

    • @vccesilva
      @vccesilva 4 года назад +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! 👊

  • @Getupsitdown
    @Getupsitdown 6 лет назад +47

    “Stop waking up like an accident” New life motto

  • @boxingbroski
    @boxingbroski 2 года назад +24

    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

  • @a1no1x
    @a1no1x 8 лет назад +53

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

  • @StrongsideChronicles
    @StrongsideChronicles 5 лет назад +72

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

  • @JOCRUZ9163
    @JOCRUZ9163 8 лет назад +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 8 лет назад +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 6 лет назад

      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 6 лет назад

      JMan007 congrats playa

  • @katrinastallworth5996
    @katrinastallworth5996 4 года назад +34

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

  • @alleighbaur6416
    @alleighbaur6416 5 лет назад +126

    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.

    • @gaidenboxer9012
      @gaidenboxer9012 3 года назад

      Keep us updated

    • @MakindyJoseph
      @MakindyJoseph 3 года назад

      Proud of you! Any update?

    • @80charriel
      @80charriel 3 года назад

      How is it going with your nursing exam?

    • @Alwaysprofessional1
      @Alwaysprofessional1 3 года назад

      Did you get your nursing license?

    • @ticl8348
      @ticl8348 2 года назад

      I hope you were able to achieve your dreams !❤️

  • @verniks
    @verniks 8 лет назад +585

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

    • @imad1907
      @imad1907 8 лет назад +10

      try listening to Alan Watts

    • @leeanntran102
      @leeanntran102 8 лет назад +2

      same here. it kind of made me cry

    • @emauf
      @emauf 8 лет назад +9

      +Leeann Tran see les brown

    • @LordKaseem
      @LordKaseem 7 лет назад +40

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

    • @DivyaPrakash001
      @DivyaPrakash001 6 лет назад

      verniks thanks

  • @KingBully4
    @KingBully4 9 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @ZeoRangerVII
    @ZeoRangerVII 8 лет назад +38

    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.

  • @RT-ds6qv
    @RT-ds6qv 8 лет назад +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

  • @ChrisTheBallerL23
    @ChrisTheBallerL23 8 лет назад +804

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

  • @GrittyGuapo
    @GrittyGuapo 2 года назад +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

  • @JACOPO.OFFICIEL
    @JACOPO.OFFICIEL 5 лет назад +54

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

    • @PrimePerformer
      @PrimePerformer Год назад

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

  • @freshmen6255
    @freshmen6255 8 лет назад +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

  • @EbongEka
    @EbongEka 9 лет назад +86

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

    • @AmyLEdwards
      @AmyLEdwards 9 лет назад +10

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

    • @EbongEka
      @EbongEka 9 лет назад +10

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

    • @aremismccaa829
      @aremismccaa829 9 лет назад +1

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

    • @EbongEka
      @EbongEka 9 лет назад +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 9 лет назад +1

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

  • @-Mary254
    @-Mary254 4 года назад +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

  • @mlgquickscoper8122
    @mlgquickscoper8122 8 лет назад +57

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

  • @contessasmith4856
    @contessasmith4856 8 лет назад +146

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

  • @SAnderson54
    @SAnderson54 8 лет назад +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!

  • @officialrthmedia
    @officialrthmedia 2 года назад +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 💯🤞🏾

  • @billfayne4808
    @billfayne4808 8 лет назад +261

    I'm going to start watching this every morning before my workout.

    • @jejktpranks3462
      @jejktpranks3462 8 лет назад +7

      I listen to it while working out allways makes me push harder

    • @andrewa2646
      @andrewa2646 8 лет назад +3

      +JEJKT Pranks lol I literally just watched one of his other videos while working out about 30 minutes ago.

    • @mr.randallinc.8591
      @mr.randallinc.8591 7 лет назад +1

      Bill Fayne I have a morning push playlist in RUclips w this try it out for 21days

    • @drewsky1008
      @drewsky1008 7 лет назад +1

      Bill Fayne brush ur teeth while watching ...

    • @scottmrodriguez
      @scottmrodriguez 7 лет назад

      Good advice! I watch first thing in the a.m. on my way to work.

  • @anthonylatour9983
    @anthonylatour9983 6 лет назад +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.”

  • @davidg23aswq
    @davidg23aswq 8 лет назад +6

    Eric Thomas, sorry if I write something wrong, but I'm learning English. You are the REASON for I'm doing this. you help me when I was down, I feel depressed and loser, I watched on RUclips a video with subtitles in Spanish "Secretos del éxito" and that moment my life changed. I started to push myself, I got into the university, my past was very sad, a lot of pain in my soul, many times I feel alone, I didn't want to study, I don't have a job, my situation was very critical until I find you, and today I'm working on my dreams, now I know the power inside of me, I'm happy and hungry, you say: everybody wants to be a beats until it's time to do what beats do! that's true!, the pain is temporary, that's true!, everything you say are true, I'm reading your book "the secret to success", I'm learning a lot. thank you for help people like me, you are the reason of my success, I'm grateful to you... sorry for my mistakes (grammar).

    • @harjioberoi7773
      @harjioberoi7773 8 лет назад

      +jefferson gualotuña very powerful my friend. may god be on your side

  • @thomasdillow2162
    @thomasdillow2162 2 года назад +9

    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.

  • @NatayaIda
    @NatayaIda 8 лет назад +724

    This has motivated me so much. I'm never going to lose.

    • @rc8698
      @rc8698 7 лет назад +9

      I like that attitude!

    • @braydenolsen8226
      @braydenolsen8226 7 лет назад +1

      Thx

    • @Vitalconstant64
      @Vitalconstant64 7 лет назад +25

      Losing is inevitable, so is failing. But taking those loses and turning them into motivation and drive to never have to experience again, is powerful.

    • @Bielocke
      @Bielocke 7 лет назад +6

      You actually are going to lose.
      Many times
      It's how you stand up to adversity and persevere.

    • @louinfam038
      @louinfam038 6 лет назад

      Nataya Nikita yae yae

  • @alexvallejo7243
    @alexvallejo7243 7 лет назад +5

    You changed my life ET... I’ll be a year free from my addiction the 23 rd of this month... I lost everything , my job , my car , my ex girlfriend , but with the help of you I got my self back, got back in the gym I’m down 55lbs , got 3 jobs in one day , and I’m still pushing to inspire others.

  • @azfiu
    @azfiu 9 лет назад +251

    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 9 лет назад +17

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

    • @Nicki1969able
      @Nicki1969able 9 лет назад +4

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

    • @f.g.4904
      @f.g.4904 9 лет назад +3

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

    • @Nicki1969able
      @Nicki1969able 9 лет назад +2

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

    • @Newfuturebuilder
      @Newfuturebuilder 9 лет назад +4

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

  • @darinjohnston6314
    @darinjohnston6314 2 года назад +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!

  • @epicbananas101
    @epicbananas101 8 лет назад +152

    This, along with his other videos, gave me the motivation to start college. I deal with depression and anxiety and this helped me so much. I'm taking my placement test at my college tomorrow and watching this has eased some nerves. Thanks E. :)

    • @Cleme
      @Cleme 8 лет назад +10

      I'm proud of you and please keep going. Don't stop progressing

    • @cotegt
      @cotegt 8 лет назад +8

      Many of us in the same boat. Dont ever give up, its easier said than done, but not impossible.

    • @cristiancastillo9976
      @cristiancastillo9976 8 лет назад +8

      just keep pushing and don't give up keep pushing

    • @gfx4750
      @gfx4750 7 лет назад

      Check out dave ramsey show too, it so good.

    • @keyoniayates3447
      @keyoniayates3447 7 лет назад

      Good luck

  • @zytrik1
    @zytrik1 7 лет назад +41

    This brought tears to my eyes. Facing myself in the mirror and demand explanations from myself is the toughest thing I've ever gone through.

  • @kevinwood4911
    @kevinwood4911 8 лет назад +72

    Cannot realize how much this hits the heart he brought me back to school now I'm going for my MBA thank God and ET

    • @evanschneider47
      @evanschneider47 8 лет назад +1

      congratulations man! keep working !

    • @Dwayneff
      @Dwayneff 8 лет назад +2

      He hit me so hard it drew tears "blood" not really blood, but he drew tears, because i have gone through my life blaming this guy, this woman....instead of looking in to the mirror, and told myself "you chose this life, and all you do is complain about how your life sucks, it's because you chose to not do nothing, dreamer when you gonna realize you are never gonna change unless YOU change your life, it's time we did something about it" time i started living my dreams.

    • @chandrashekharh61
      @chandrashekharh61 8 лет назад +1

      Congratulations

    • @Charrisnemtblueprint
      @Charrisnemtblueprint 8 лет назад +2

      🙌So proud of you!!! Make All Of Your Dreams Come True!!!

    • @BlaqJuiceSports
      @BlaqJuiceSports 7 лет назад

      Congrats Kev. I've been putting my MBA off for a minute now. But after athing his vid and reading your comment, I'm going for it next year! Thanks
      What are you specialising in?

  • @alexmurphy5289
    @alexmurphy5289 4 года назад +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

    • @Packersin4convo
      @Packersin4convo 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/lyLKXXtRM0Q/видео.html

  • @Robertodelgadorocks
    @Robertodelgadorocks 8 лет назад +50

    "Stop waking up like an accident" damn

  • @NLCWELLBEING
    @NLCWELLBEING 8 лет назад +225

    I watch this so much I know all the words off by heart... I speak along with him haha

    • @stokes30721
      @stokes30721 8 лет назад +2

      Nadz Thomas I'm fixing to start doing the same

    • @NLCWELLBEING
      @NLCWELLBEING 8 лет назад +14

      James Stokes Good for you! Your subconscious will absorb it in and help it to become a part of your reality!

    • @NLCWELLBEING
      @NLCWELLBEING 7 лет назад

      Good for both of us!

    • @markhill4366
      @markhill4366 7 лет назад +4

      Nadz Thomas I do this in the the mirror every morning and be tired when I go to work

    • @NLCWELLBEING
      @NLCWELLBEING 7 лет назад

      Mark Hill lol.

  • @ГітаЗахир
    @ГітаЗахир 9 лет назад +26

    this guy is really there for me when I want to give up.

    • @WannabeUltra
      @WannabeUltra 9 лет назад +5

      +Ghita Zahir the whole world is here for you, as long as you grind

    • @tommysotomayor4368
      @tommysotomayor4368 9 лет назад +1

      Get that medical degree you can do it dont give up

  • @deeprelaxation4934
    @deeprelaxation4934 4 года назад

    Hi, If you happen to read this you may not feel great due to where you are in life. You feel broken...but you're like a glow stick. It gets broken then its shines. You're going to shine soon.

  • @0912chosen
    @0912chosen 6 лет назад +22

    With tears in my eyes, I'm ready to run through a brick wall!

  • @SheilaMakena
    @SheilaMakena 9 лет назад +359

    Powerful.

    • @friendandmachine
      @friendandmachine 9 лет назад

      +Sheila Makena Ya v heavy.

    • @KennedyChimwanda
      @KennedyChimwanda 9 лет назад +1

      +Sheila Makena #Grind #GuaranteeThatToYoself #DemandIt

    • @FdragonK
      @FdragonK 9 лет назад +3

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

    • @CertifiedSwaggin
      @CertifiedSwaggin 9 лет назад +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

  • @codyp733
    @codyp733 8 лет назад +82

    Who needs coffee when you got this

  • @stefan.5036
    @stefan.5036 4 года назад +3

    "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...

  • @xiluva_dee
    @xiluva_dee 7 лет назад +25

    I started watching Eric Thomas' motivational videos last year and I stopped failing ever since...

  • @thatBroErick
    @thatBroErick 5 лет назад +32

    this video right here is the reason i am going back to school to get my bachelors degree. Thank you Mr. Thomas.

    • @3Dimensional3
      @3Dimensional3 3 года назад

      This video keeps pushing me, I got 1 year left

    • @matsubaRELLA
      @matsubaRELLA 2 года назад

      @@3Dimensional3 did you finish?

    • @3Dimensional3
      @3Dimensional3 2 года назад

      @AkebiiE 赤蛇 [GD] not yet lol, had to slow down but I'm still pushing through

  • @shoriwasimbarashe
    @shoriwasimbarashe 6 лет назад +14

    The Best Motivation Ever, "Stop Waking Up like an Accident"

  • @abhishekdey29
    @abhishekdey29 11 месяцев назад +20

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

  • @UA1977
    @UA1977 8 лет назад +97

    I have found why RUclips was created!!!

  • @linkch3302
    @linkch3302 8 лет назад +51

    eric thomas u r a legend man

  • @billybrown2703
    @billybrown2703 3 года назад +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 👍

  • @TheBenzwanger
    @TheBenzwanger 2 года назад +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.

  • @chafikbouamra9055
    @chafikbouamra9055 8 лет назад +4

    for the ones who disliked this...I odn't knw what u're situation is now,I don't knw what U think of yourselves & the world but if U disliked this bcz U think it doesn't work with you & U still can't reach ur dreams,I tell you it's still worthy don't give up no matter what,U're already in pain so U don't have nothing to lose keep pushin till U make it....believe in yourselves

  • @almabustinza643
    @almabustinza643 5 лет назад +48

    Sometimes you just need to be yelled at🖤✊🏾

  • @challengebros5849
    @challengebros5849 5 лет назад +143

    So what my father not in my life
    So what I'm supposed to wait for the rest of my life for him to come
    He ain't comin

    • @oswaldojames380
      @oswaldojames380 5 лет назад

      Damn bro! How dare YOU?

    • @454bigblock7
      @454bigblock7 3 года назад

      But you know he came and now you ain’t seeing him coming

  • @gracefullykiri
    @gracefullykiri 4 года назад +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

  • @Nickolasmb
    @Nickolasmb 8 лет назад +10

    Let me remind those watching this.. It's not all about money. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Be yourself and love yourself. Do not conform to the patterns of this world. Know Jesus and know freedom from this world.

    • @Moab101.
      @Moab101. 8 лет назад

      +Nick Bowen Amen

    • @danielmbirch
      @danielmbirch 8 лет назад +3

      +Nick Bowen Who said it was all about money? Have you been exposed to ET's material before? If so, you'll know its about going after your goals with dedication, passion and commitment. He does many appearances for free so he knows its not all about the money. He gives hope to everyone, including those who have none.

    • @joshuaaddo5284
      @joshuaaddo5284 7 лет назад

      If u don't make progress in your life God would put you in situation that would frighten you to the point that you will move..it's not about money it's about going after your purpose..God hates laziness

  • @jackka82
    @jackka82 8 лет назад +43

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

    • @pepsicolla123
      @pepsicolla123 8 лет назад +8

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

  • @AvengerBloodz
    @AvengerBloodz 8 лет назад +147

    God Bless ET! Gonna get on my grind!!

    • @vonwrld3946
      @vonwrld3946 8 лет назад +4

      me to

    • @msaniimpyaBMW
      @msaniimpyaBMW 8 лет назад +6

      ME TO

    • @2121-o9y
      @2121-o9y 8 лет назад +4

      Leon Storm same whenever i feel like im letting up im gonna rewatch it

  • @tumeloratsoma4848
    @tumeloratsoma4848 7 месяцев назад +1

    My man was on his Element, probably watched this 100+ times i still get chills

  • @Saskiequelle
    @Saskiequelle 8 лет назад +272

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

    • @realnigga7107
      @realnigga7107 8 лет назад

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

    • @pero828
      @pero828 8 лет назад +2

      +Park Jimin Only if you are loser

    • @jaydenjenner4557
      @jaydenjenner4557 8 лет назад

      True

    • @mrquikscoper
      @mrquikscoper 8 лет назад +2

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

    • @enfiestado
      @enfiestado 8 лет назад

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

  • @mercy4198
    @mercy4198 9 лет назад +43

    ET - That was probably the most powerful video yet! and I watched them all - EVERYDAY before I grind I look for a new one! I watched this one a few times so far...

    • @BlkDiesel
      @BlkDiesel 9 лет назад +5

      +Patrick Cassidy Agreed Patrick, I've seem them all and this is among one of the realist and most powerful. He took the kid gloves off for this one and it hit home.

    • @mercy4198
      @mercy4198 9 лет назад +7

      BlkDiesel I "put myself on punishment" a few years ago and I'm still grinding at 5am everyday. etthehiphoppreacher

    • @reggie93441
      @reggie93441 9 лет назад +1

      ET was on fire

  • @roberth8647
    @roberth8647 3 года назад +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.

  • @mcadociousmalcovich3179
    @mcadociousmalcovich3179 3 года назад

    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.

  • @farzanaraoufi8215
    @farzanaraoufi8215 2 года назад +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

  • @daniellugo4272
    @daniellugo4272 8 лет назад +20

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

  • @MrDillonjensen
    @MrDillonjensen 9 лет назад +56

    Damn, ET. You came lit this week. I heard you loud and clear, chief. My problem is me and nobody else can fix that but me.

    • @DevonTriche
      @DevonTriche 9 лет назад +17

      +Dillon Jensen We can be our worst enemy or our greatest supporter.

  • @worldpeace2688
    @worldpeace2688 3 года назад

    WORD!!!!!!! THIS TALK IS 100% REAL Y'all. i came to bangkok 4 years ago with a one way ticket only and 700 bucks in my pocket with no certainty of getting paid next month. This i made way way more money and crushed goals i had 3 years back. even at a time of the pandemic. If there's no open door in front of you, make the door. stop making excuses. be a victor and not a victim, i say this to myself too everyday. Thanks man.