The Words ET brings is real to light. It's hard, its impossible, but it is possible to do IMPOSSIBLE. Thank you ET for being the messenger. Back to the LAB.
3:32am in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Just got up and going to workout before I work another day. Saving up to put myself through 2nd year of university. Thanks Et. I struggle a lot but when I think I cannot give or take anymore I watch your videos. When I feel alone you are there. Stay strong guys
I've had so much struggle in my Sport lately...I lost my last 2 fights and it was very discouraging at first but I remember all the old ET episodes talking about never giving up because greatness is around the corner...now I walk into my gym more motivated than ever! It's like that anger has turned into fuel for my passion and I'm even more motivated to reach greatness!
I've been feeling really stressed and down about life lately and I want to thank you ET for these videos. They are really motivational and makes me feel like I can do anything I put my mind too. Thanks Bruh!
You have really helped me find a new motivation a low point where I was on the brink of giving up on my dreams and unfocused. I'm more driven than ever now and I know what I want and I Have a WHY. Thank you for your Words ET. Keep Inspiring the World.
I will be the first one in my family to graduate on a high level. Why? They think average is good enough. Average is below zero in my book. Phenomenal, that's what I am going to be!
I made a youtube account just for you'r videos, i watch you'r videos religiously. I love you'r T.G.I.M's and the fact that you always try to improve upon them. you'r one of the few people who practices what they preach. i love you'r sincerity and can feel the passion through the screen. You have impacted my life greatly and inspired many!! Thank you ET you keep progressing and getting better!! keep it up!!
this has changed my life.. my life has becomed everythinhg about training and comng to the form that i have dreamt about now thanks to you Eric , iam figthing every day now , loving the pain.
I remember when i was a little kid, i would play soccer for hours in my backyard pretending that i was the goal scorer of the game winning goal in the state championship game. Every day i dreamed that i could possibly make that come true. 2 years ago, that dream became a reality. The feeling that you get from accomplishing a dream will surpass any feeling you will every get at any party or from any drug. Follow your dreams with a passion and you will realize your dream one day! E.T. is the best!
Right on POINT!!! I've taken these same steps, but now I'm in the step of doing! the writing is there, the vision board is there, but not i'm actually in the midst of doing and the doing is going great!! I have to get above Good and work to GREAT!! Love ET!!
What I learned today: 1) Out of 5 million options in the womb, YOU made it, you were born phenomenal. 2) But you've chosen to be average. 3) You're attracted to greatness because greatness is within you. 4) But it's easier to see greatness in others than to put in the sweat equity to be great. 5) To become great you've got to put in the time, energy, effort and make sacrifices. 6) Stop dreaming, stop being average. Thanks ET, this one gave me goosebumps down the back of my neck =)
I've just made a RUclips account now. Why? because I have to say a massive thank you to ET. I've followed your videos weekly, taking inspiration and meaning away from every video. To do all of these TGIM's for us weekly is unbelievable - you aren't making money from it, you don't ask for subscribers or more video views... you just do it out of your own will! thankyou ET, you change the lives of many!! keep on keepin on!
Bruh, this is probably one of your best TGIMs in my opinion. I can write an entire essay as to why (loving Mondays, being born great, etc) but I'm just gonna say you hit the nail on the head! This will be in my ears and quoted on my twitter, facebook, and Instagrams until all my folks get it....me too!!
I'm currently changing my life because of you ET. I've always been lazy and weak. I looked in the mirror and realized I'm about 15-20 pounds over weight at age 16. I couldn't even reach the bench marks in gym class. I started working out and so far I've lost 7 pounds. I ran the mile in 8:36 in gym class three weeks ago. The bench mark is 8 minutes. Last week I ran it in 6:38. I looked my gym coach in the eyes when I was done and he just nodded at me. That moment changed my life. I am phenomenal!
Nobody magically shaves 2 minutes off their mile time that quickly. You had that speed in you the whole time, the only difference was that you didn't believe or care enough to achieve that benchmark. Way to apply yourself, and don't quit now. Keep it going!
Message brought me to tears i know what im capable to do the impossible the pain is just a way thru yes im phenomenal but my reality is i feel forgotten. thank you for this message.
The greatest source of motivation is self-motivation. Anyone can learn that it takes hard work to be successful, the hard part is doing that work. Just tell yourself that if you go through all that hard work so one day; you, your children, and your family don't have to struggle because of what you accomplished. Don't put your motivation in anyone else's hands because it won't work. They can inspire you but you have to do it. Jim Rohn said, "Nobody can do your push-ups for you except you."
It's finally clicked. When I saw Serena Williams and Michael Jordan holding their trophies, I felt that burning desire not only to be great but to be number 1. Nothing in world feels better than to win. Competing against my own mentality is much more difficult than any opponent I would face. Though life doesn't give out trophies, knowing the fact there are kids my age working harder and smarter than me is unacceptable. Thank you ET for the new perspective.
God is good, It is Time TO BE GREAT! I am tired of being just good enough. I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Aint no more time to be playing around no more. Its time! Boy It's TIME!
Every time I get discouraged in my life, whether it be school or in my relationship, I always listen to your channel or your Detroit mix tape and it puts me right where I need to be. Thanks and let me know when you're in Ohio or PA.
im 12 and im your no.1 fan!! if i met you i would faint no joke! your the one who makes me workout everyday and do my studies i have like all your t-shirts and your book and just even a highfive from you would make my life complete! without you i dno where id be. thank you E!
et thanks bro from the bottom of my heart this pushes me to stop talking about my goals and plan but to also work and go through the strugles as a victor im A VICTOR
What I learned today: Live you life to the fullest! Be attractive to greatness. Think about it there are about 5 million options in the womb yet you are the one that was chosen, royal preisthood, a chosen generation so why be average when everything about you from the time you were born was and still is great? Don't settle for less or sell yourself short for no one! Know your own worth we are all royalty in our own right!
I just realized im not doing what i love,i don't know what i love so that's why sometimes i feel that my life doesn't have sense.. I have to do what i love,but first i need to find it!
Cesar Cabal don't Look for the Perfect thing. I highly recommend listening to Earl nightingale and Other Coaches. Feed your mind every damn day. You will be successful
POWERFUL MESSAGE!... VERY POWERFUL. Funny enough I was doing the exact same thing just yesterday, watching a clip of someone doing their thing, then getting angry. Thinking that should be me. I was initially mad and discouraged but after watching this ET I feel so relieved. You understand.Thank you.
You remind me of that scene in good will hunting E.T. where Ben Affleck tells Matt Damon that he hopes every morning he will arrive at his house and Matt wont be there, and that'll be the happiest day of his life. Thanks man.
Short, sweet and simple. things learned: 1) We're all average, and to get to the level we desire we must put in blood, sweat and tears. 2) We are so attracted to greatness that we use it for motivation but never actually have the will to go through the struggle to get to that level we want. 3) forget your past, no matter how hard it was. Keep striving for your goals, you will eventually get there. 4) Finally, look up, get up, and never ever give up!
Now I finally know why I used to drink every day. Every one said it was because of some form of hurt or abuse, I disagreed. Now I see why. I've been sober since 09/03/2009 - and finally have truly Identified the cause of my addiction. Wow... Thanks E!
You will only be alone for a short while, pretty soon you will being to surround yourself with great people.. trust me, dont be afraid to be alone, cause better things will come.
Love the hat The reason why i wear it, to be phenomenal and represent a city that i call home. I never stop striving for being the person known for hard work and helping others. and also being a phenomenal collegiate bowler
Nice , great video ET. Your video production looks nice, really nice. The message was great and the girl singing at the end has a really nice voice, need a band and tour the world with that talent.
hey ET.i m frm india....u met me 3 months before mah 12th board exam,i was a averae studnt,bt i followed ur principlles whole heartedly,i sat whole day wid book in my hand .weather i understand anything or not..bt i didnt give up...nd now ican definetly say th I WILL BE IN MERIT OR IN TOP 6.ND ITZZ ALL BECAUSE F U....ICAN DO NYTHING FR ET...U R MAH LIVING GOD..KEEP ME BLESSING..........LOVE UUUUUU......
ET, I like the new cinematography in the background while you are talking in the foreground. This is way better than just showing background clips and no ET talking in the foreground. Sometimes we have to see your body language and expressions to get the full effect and I think this week's video did that. BIG UPS !!!
Hey ET, imma ask you this, how do I figure out what my dream is ? I mean, few years back I had dreams,big ones...but now, I just...its like, I cant decide, I cant decide what my dream really is...5 years back,when I thought about my dream, I would right away get passionate and pumped up about it,but now its not like that anymore...
The Words ET brings is real to light. It's hard, its impossible, but it is possible to do IMPOSSIBLE. Thank you ET for being the messenger.
Back to the LAB.
Channel your conscious to be GREAT UNAPOLOGETICALLY.👏💯
Eric Thomas ,..........unbeleivable motivation..........i love this guy
3:32am in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Just got up and going to workout before I work another day. Saving up to put myself through 2nd year of university. Thanks Et. I struggle a lot but when I think I cannot give or take anymore I watch your videos. When I feel alone you are there. Stay strong guys
I've had so much struggle in my Sport lately...I lost my last 2 fights and it was very discouraging at first but I remember all the old ET episodes talking about never giving up because greatness is around the corner...now I walk into my gym more motivated than ever! It's like that anger has turned into fuel for my passion and I'm even more motivated to reach greatness!
“You can be GREAT just if you show up”
I've been feeling really stressed and down about life lately and I want to thank you ET for these videos. They are really motivational and makes me feel like I can do anything I put my mind too. Thanks Bruh!
You have really helped me find a new motivation a low point where I was on the brink of giving up on my dreams and unfocused. I'm more driven than ever now and I know what I want and I Have a WHY. Thank you for your Words ET. Keep Inspiring the World.
Wow! Proud of you Carlon!
I will be the first one in my family to graduate on a high level. Why? They think average is good enough. Average is below zero in my book. Phenomenal, that's what I am going to be!
I made a youtube account just for you'r videos, i watch you'r videos religiously. I love you'r T.G.I.M's and the fact that you always try to improve upon them. you'r one of the few people who practices what they preach. i love you'r sincerity and can feel the passion through the screen. You have impacted my life greatly and inspired many!!
Thank you ET you keep progressing and getting better!! keep it up!!
this has changed my life.. my life has becomed everythinhg about training and comng to the form that i have dreamt about now thanks to you Eric , iam figthing every day now , loving the pain.
I remember when i was a little kid, i would play soccer for hours in my backyard pretending that i was the goal scorer of the game winning goal in the state championship game. Every day i dreamed that i could possibly make that come true. 2 years ago, that dream became a reality. The feeling that you get from accomplishing a dream will surpass any feeling you will every get at any party or from any drug. Follow your dreams with a passion and you will realize your dream one day! E.T. is the best!
Right on POINT!!! I've taken these same steps, but now I'm in the step of doing! the writing is there, the vision board is there, but not i'm actually in the midst of doing and the doing is going great!! I have to get above Good and work to GREAT!! Love ET!!
ET's videos will ALWAYS give me goosebumps. ET you're the best.
MY DUDE!!!! ET keep doing what you do Sir. You keep my hype on my journey towards wealthy. TGIM
Forever blessed by Pastor Eric!!! You better Preaaach!!!!!!
"A setback is a setup for a comeback"-ET
GREATEST TGIM I HAVE EVER SEEN !! I WILL BE THE BASKETBALL PLAYER THAT I WANNA BE !! NOTHING WILL STOP ME !!!
Make the rest of your life, the best of your life! It gets me every time.
What I learned today:
1) Out of 5 million options in the womb, YOU made it, you were born phenomenal.
2) But you've chosen to be average.
3) You're attracted to greatness because greatness is within you.
4) But it's easier to see greatness in others than to put in the sweat equity to be great.
5) To become great you've got to put in the time, energy, effort and make sacrifices.
6) Stop dreaming, stop being average.
Thanks ET, this one gave me goosebumps down the back of my neck =)
I've just made a RUclips account now. Why? because I have to say a massive thank you to ET. I've followed your videos weekly, taking inspiration and meaning away from every video. To do all of these TGIM's for us weekly is unbelievable - you aren't making money from it, you don't ask for subscribers or more video views... you just do it out of your own will! thankyou ET, you change the lives of many!! keep on keepin on!
I'm sending you lots of positive energy toward the Rhodes and continue to fly and excel.
Bruh, this is probably one of your best TGIMs in my opinion. I can write an entire essay as to why (loving Mondays, being born great, etc) but I'm just gonna say you hit the nail on the head! This will be in my ears and quoted on my twitter, facebook, and Instagrams until all my folks get it....me too!!
This is how Mondays and every other day needs to start! No excuses... Be great!
I'm currently changing my life because of you ET. I've always been lazy and weak. I looked in the mirror and realized I'm about 15-20 pounds over weight at age 16. I couldn't even reach the bench marks in gym class. I started working out and so far I've lost 7 pounds. I ran the mile in 8:36 in gym class three weeks ago. The bench mark is 8 minutes. Last week I ran it in 6:38. I looked my gym coach in the eyes when I was done and he just nodded at me. That moment changed my life. I am phenomenal!
I watch these videos on my road to getting the Rhodes Scholarship. Nothing will stop me, thank you ET for the motivation.
I needed this.. Thank you ET. Btw that song at the end was phenomenal.
Nobody magically shaves 2 minutes off their mile time that quickly. You had that speed in you the whole time, the only difference was that you didn't believe or care enough to achieve that benchmark. Way to apply yourself, and don't quit now. Keep it going!
Message brought me to tears i know what im capable to do the impossible the pain is just a way thru yes im phenomenal but my reality is i feel forgotten. thank you for this message.
The greatest source of motivation is self-motivation. Anyone can learn that it takes hard work to be successful, the hard part is doing that work. Just tell yourself that if you go through all that hard work so one day; you, your children, and your family don't have to struggle because of what you accomplished. Don't put your motivation in anyone else's hands because it won't work. They can inspire you but you have to do it. Jim Rohn said, "Nobody can do your push-ups for you except you."
In the gym working out hard since 5 am while watching and learning from greatness to become gr8! Thx Et
It's finally clicked. When I saw Serena Williams and Michael Jordan holding their trophies, I felt that burning desire not only to be great but to be number 1. Nothing in world feels better than to win. Competing against my own mentality is much more difficult than any opponent I would face. Though life doesn't give out trophies, knowing the fact there are kids my age working harder and smarter than me is unacceptable. Thank you ET for the new perspective.
this is what keeps me going and workng!!!
Lets be real. Every TGIM is best ever.
God is good, It is Time TO BE GREAT! I am tired of being just good enough. I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Aint no more time to be playing around no more. Its time! Boy It's TIME!
Every time I get discouraged in my life, whether it be school or in my relationship, I always listen to your channel or your Detroit mix tape and it puts me right where I need to be. Thanks and let me know when you're in Ohio or PA.
Eric great message! You have inspired me to get my degree after being out of school for 25 years!! Thank You!!!
E.T I am on my way to greatness since the first time I heard you. No days off.
The best TGIM so far!!!
Thanks E.T.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This message.....truth. He just took it to another level.
im 12 and im your no.1 fan!! if i met you i would faint no joke! your the one who makes me workout everyday and do my studies i have like all your t-shirts and your book and just even a highfive from you would make my life complete! without you i dno where id be. thank you E!
"A setback is a setup for a comeback" wow blew me away
What a Powerful message. This got me ready to take action and go Be the Phenomenal Person I was born to Be!
et thanks bro from the bottom of my heart this pushes me to stop talking about my goals and plan but to also work and go through the strugles as a victor im A VICTOR
oh man i just listen to the video again and man it hit home!!
What I learned today: Live you life to the fullest! Be attractive to greatness. Think about it there are about 5 million options in the womb yet you are the one that was chosen, royal preisthood, a chosen generation so why be average when everything about you from the time you were born was and still is great? Don't settle for less or sell yourself short for no one! Know your own worth we are all royalty in our own right!
I just realized im not doing what i love,i don't know what i love so that's why sometimes i feel that my life doesn't have sense.. I have to do what i love,but first i need to find it!
+Cesar Cabal be anteprenor
Cesar Cabal don't Look for the Perfect thing. I highly recommend listening to Earl nightingale and Other Coaches. Feed your mind every damn day. You will be successful
you inspire me so much, everything you say makes sense. keep it up E.T you changing lives. God bless you
POWERFUL MESSAGE!... VERY POWERFUL. Funny enough I was doing the exact same thing just yesterday, watching a clip of someone doing their thing, then getting angry. Thinking that should be me. I was initially mad and discouraged but after watching this ET I feel so relieved. You understand.Thank you.
This really spoke to me! Especially because my stage name is Greatness ... Thanx et for another great message
You remind me of that scene in good will hunting E.T. where Ben Affleck tells Matt Damon that he hopes every morning he will arrive at his house and Matt wont be there, and that'll be the happiest day of his life. Thanks man.
Set the Table! For success.....what you do today...first thing in the morning even sets the path.
i needed this, he answered a question ive asked myself for sometime now
Short, sweet and simple.
things learned:
1) We're all average, and to get to the level we desire we must put in blood, sweat and tears.
2) We are so attracted to greatness that we use it for motivation but never actually have the will to go through the struggle to get to that level we want.
3) forget your past, no matter how hard it was. Keep striving for your goals, you will eventually get there.
4) Finally, look up, get up, and never ever give up!
THIS DID SOMETHING FOR ME TO MAKE THIS BIG MOVE IN MY LIFE. THANKS E.T
It definitely came together on this one ET. Great work and thank you!
Now I finally know why I used to drink every day. Every one said it was because of some form of hurt or abuse, I disagreed. Now I see why. I've been sober since 09/03/2009 - and finally have truly Identified the cause of my addiction. Wow... Thanks E!
You will only be alone for a short while, pretty soon you will being to surround yourself with great people.. trust me, dont be afraid to be alone, cause better things will come.
"a setback is a setup for a comeback" that is a great quote holy shit
Love the hat
The reason why i wear it, to be phenomenal and represent a city that i call home.
I never stop striving for being the person known for hard work and helping others. and also being a phenomenal collegiate bowler
THANK GOD IT'S MONDAAAAAY! E.T. gives it his ALL once again.
I had not seen this Video yet...best out of the 25 I've seen !!!! Luv it.
We are all proud of you, Carlon! Stay strong brother!
This episode just spoke to me ...PURE WORDS THANKS MR.ET
Great speach. Greatings from Serbia.
Great video
this is awesome material...!! Eric your the best...Thanks for saving my life......
you took it to another level with this one E! I need to hear this.
Nice , great video ET. Your video production looks nice, really nice. The message was great and the girl singing at the end has a really nice voice, need a band and tour the world with that talent.
impossible to sleep after watching your videos man! awesome as always!
E.T you're just changing my life every day, I wish there was a video every day !
#stopedbeingaverage.
Watching this video was like a kick in the gut and a slap in the face. Time to change my ways. Can't thank you enough for your videos ET
I WISH I COULD THANK THIS MAN IN PERSON!!
ONE OF THE BEST TGIMS
hey ET.i m frm india....u met me 3 months before mah 12th board exam,i was a averae studnt,bt i followed ur principlles whole heartedly,i sat whole day wid book in my hand .weather i understand anything or not..bt i didnt give up...nd now ican definetly say th I WILL BE IN MERIT OR IN TOP 6.ND ITZZ ALL BECAUSE F U....ICAN DO NYTHING FR ET...U R MAH LIVING GOD..KEEP ME BLESSING..........LOVE UUUUUU......
Another awesome episode
you gave me self belief to study and get a good job. you changed the way i think....
thanks brother111
ET, I like the new cinematography in the background while you are talking in the foreground. This is way better than just showing background clips and no ET talking in the foreground. Sometimes we have to see your body language and expressions to get the full effect and I think this week's video did that. BIG UPS !!!
Thank you!! God Bless! I like the end piece regarding the new artist!
I love your work Eric. I just hope people don't start confusing "average" to equal "meaningless."
One of the realist TGIM's
God bless you. Your messages have saved my life.
I am also allergic to average. Thank for this message. I was laughing. It shook my core and I am on my game. Will be sharing this
Glad I didn't wait til tomorrow to view this! TOO POWERFUL!!!!
Being Average makes my chest hurt, raises my blood pressure, make me hot. When I work on my goals, I am happy and fulfilled. THANK YOU ERIC.
I shouldn't watch him speak before I go to bed.. haha gets me pumped every time!
Thanks ET this is turning the gears even more! Definitely a blessing!
ET thanks for the message. This is something I need to hear.
this really touched me because that struggle is hitting me hard and i feel like im in a whole
So True, Rather watch great than put in the work to be Great
Thank you for this ET, you're definitely in my prayers tonight.
Thanks to this guy, I LOVE MONDAY !
Nice way to start my day. Thanks ufc Pettis for posting the link.
Hey ET, imma ask you this, how do I figure out what my dream is ?
I mean, few years back I had dreams,big ones...but now, I just...its like, I cant decide, I cant decide what my dream really is...5 years back,when I thought about my dream, I would right away get passionate and pumped up about it,but now its not like that anymore...
Love the shout out at the end et. Keep inspiring
This is your BEST TGIM yet :D
god bless you ET...you are just great
Amazing video E.T, Keep it up man! lots of love from UK
Crystal clear!