Fear is the greater motivator, which is why the majority of people in the world live mediocre lives. Psychologically, you will do more to avoid losing something you have than to gain something you don't. The real question one should ask, if they're interested in a better life is: Which motivator will take me where I want to go? PS - There are totally kick ass ways to leverage both fear and hunger in the pursuit of what you want. But, you have to mind-bend a little bit, and put yourself in a position you're not currently in, to see what you don't currently have, and imagine losing that. Then, you come back to where you are, to see what you don't have, and hunger after it. Hope that makes sense.
+Jacob Tran lol it's here that the lion/gazelle analogy kind of loses its impact - not necessarily a bad thing. ET puts a lot of emphasis on forward movement. The bottom line of his lion/gazelle thing is, "when the sun comes up, you'd best be running." For many, that's the most powerful message because they spend most of their time stagnant. He knows his ideal client and he preaches that gospel. But, once you get moving and are in the HABIT of moving either out of fear or hunger, you want to take a step back and say, "Okay. A lion runs out of hunger. A gazelle runs out of fear. But humans are the supreme being on the planet because we can override our instinct and run for whatever reason we choose." That's the point at which you elevate and can then look back and start rewriting why you were stagnant in the first place. Do that, and you'll make the rest of your trip a whole lot quicker. Hope that makes sense. :-)
Breaks my heart seeing so many people in this room who are blessed to witness ET's greatness in the first person, but barely even look interested. Some of the "I can, I will, I must"s were pathetic. Only when you are truly dialled in to his message will you understand the power of what he says. Man I love you ET.
Had to come back this video originally found this video Winter of 2017. This video pushed me through a semester in school. I kept pushing, writing my papers and I constantly played this over and over. This is one of my top 3 RUclips videos hands down. This video gives you strength. This man has changed my life after I completed my degree that summer my income double. Salute to you ET the Hip-hop preacher forever a mentee and forever grateful!! I shared this video with everyone and my daughter played a basketball game and had her best game reciting to herself I can I will I must!!
Totally inspiring mate !! Tell your daughter Glenn (from the you owe you video, I'm the Glenn Eric was talking about) says g'day and keep being inspired by ET, and one day, she'll be inspiring the world !!
I'm on week 2 of listening to this daily. Addressing feelings of worthlessness. An emotional start but I'm easing into realizing I have been worthy from day 1. Thank u for this!
i always come back to this story from all the series ...i have been on since 2014,,,,, Man this brother Man here a Man that God has truly blessed,. God given ..glad he listened to that inner voice. And inspired many.. Thank you for sticking to your testimony. Experiences. God Bless You...
Happened to hear him in another compilation video..and had to know who this was. Found a number of videos with him speaking.....and could not stop listening for a time. The energy, the passion, as well as the wisdom....through his words/presentation one feels that he's genuinely trying to reach out, grab/shake you and pull you up. He is obviously doing...what he was born to do.
Chaitanya Kaul question why do u white people say brother instead of calling us by our names..???our names is our government name not brother please stop doing that..it's annoying..
Eric Grant government name..? Our names were past down names from slave masters. We truly don't know what out true names are unless we deeply research our history. Leave dude alone lol
agsmoove84 thank you for making a interesting but invalid point because your 1st name is given to you by your mom and/or dad not a slavemaster..furthermore,your last name is what was possibly handed down to you by a slavemaster..so since you want to be technical my name is Eric n I prefer he call me that instead of BROTHER..
This caption in his talk for me was absolutely amazing. Words will never express how this video has empowered my life... Thank you for sharing it with us. ET is a phenomenal being.
The man means every word, you can see through him as he speaks. He is speaking to himself before he is speaking to the crowd. He knows how everyone is feeling because he was there... trying to better himself. Everyone that makes an attempt to better themselves deserve respect.
God Bless you ET, I live in Matamoros Tamaulipas Mex and day you will come to Matamoros, Im a preacher and you are gifted and you must be here. You are a blessing an inspiration.
This one got me in tears, because it's so powerful it's so amazing how focused he is while speaking I'm in the zone always!! I believe!!! Let's do this, let's reach our goals!!
I’m a truck driver anytime when I feel like giving up working across Interstate and I remember my daughter I put this video and repeat after him. I always use this video as a motivation.
I appreciate a public speaker that takes the time to understand his audience! In Australia, Alcohol, substance abuse and depression have a high prevalence among our nation and so hats off to ET.
I've been looking for ways to become a King on this Earth and after listening to ET, I realized that the crown was already on my head..........thank you ET for bringing me to my BEST!!!
Look at the audiences demeanor at the beginning. Looking down at their distraction. Then look at the end. Every one of them was touched by this man. They were not prepared. Neither was I.
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The difference between a gazelle and a lion is that a gazelle is motivated by FEAR, and the lion is motivated by HUNGER.
but the question is which motivation is greater? Fear or Hunger?
Fear is the greater motivator, which is why the majority of people in the world live mediocre lives. Psychologically, you will do more to avoid losing something you have than to gain something you don't. The real question one should ask, if they're interested in a better life is: Which motivator will take me where I want to go?
PS - There are totally kick ass ways to leverage both fear and hunger in the pursuit of what you want. But, you have to mind-bend a little bit, and put yourself in a position you're not currently in, to see what you don't currently have, and imagine losing that. Then, you come back to where you are, to see what you don't have, and hunger after it. Hope that makes sense.
Danny Zoucha yeah totally. So be a gazelle until you reach your standard of living then convert to a lion?
+Jacob Tran lol it's here that the lion/gazelle analogy kind of loses its impact - not necessarily a bad thing. ET puts a lot of emphasis on forward movement. The bottom line of his lion/gazelle thing is, "when the sun comes up, you'd best be running." For many, that's the most powerful message because they spend most of their time stagnant. He knows his ideal client and he preaches that gospel.
But, once you get moving and are in the HABIT of moving either out of fear or hunger, you want to take a step back and say, "Okay. A lion runs out of hunger. A gazelle runs out of fear. But humans are the supreme being on the planet because we can override our instinct and run for whatever reason we choose."
That's the point at which you elevate and can then look back and start rewriting why you were stagnant in the first place. Do that, and you'll make the rest of your trip a whole lot quicker. Hope that makes sense. :-)
Danny Zoucha make sense. Thanks (:
With tears running down my face: I can, I will, I must. For myself, my family and my loved ones. Thank you for this message.Stay blessed.
Natalie-Claire L fr amen we have to do it
Did you get there?
@@PauloVasconcelos__ Hi, YES I have. I now have a coaching business and it's going from strength to strength :) How about you?
@@hinatalieclaire Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you! I'm still struggling...one day I'll come back here and tell you that I made it.
@@PauloVasconcelos__ it takes time, work and discipline. Keep going. Going down memory lane from 3 years ago was so interesting for me.
Who is still motivated in May 2024 still pumping and motivated by the Gazelle vs the Lion, Eric Thomas?!?!?!💜💜💜
Here in 07/2024
I love how he closes his eyes while he is speaking! He truly FEELS the words coming from his mouth. God Bless
I was thinking the same thing!
I wish he showed eye contact. It just looked like he was talking to himself.
Eye contact is VERY important especially if you are giving a speech.
@@livelovelaugh473 are you a doctor?
This man makes you want to run through a wall
so true
Commander Wolffe _ just ran through my garage door... wouldn't recommend it
lmao
yeah!!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Breaks my heart seeing so many people in this room who are blessed to witness ET's greatness in the first person, but barely even look interested. Some of the "I can, I will, I must"s were pathetic. Only when you are truly dialled in to his message will you understand the power of what he says. Man I love you ET.
Man Brutha, Thank You, my whole family chanting "I Can, I Will, I Must", from my 4 year old daughter to my ten year old son. We need more like this!!!
His eyes are closed most of the speech. Dialed in.
Rennie Scott same here
"You can't be good at something and have everything you've dreamed of."
Gave me chills.
isaac prunty 3 years later I got you with that like🤜🏿🤛🏿
😊😮8😢😢😮😮😮
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@@nickmoreno4777😢😊😮😮
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I showed this to my goldfish and by the end of the video he was a shark
Alex Spirovski hilarious
Alex Spirovski funny.....
Alex Spirovski 😂😂😂😂😂😂 yes!!!!
Effn epic!!!
Alex Spirovski 😂😂😂
that lion and gazelle its the perfect example when it comes to dream and goals!!Thanks ET for sharing your story and you inspire me.
I CAN ✊🏽 I WILL ✊🏽I MUST✊🏽🙏🏽
Each and every single video of eric brings me in so much tears everytime. I can I will I must.
Love it. Love how much passion and determination E.T speaks with.
Had to come back this video originally found this video Winter of 2017. This video pushed me through a semester in school. I kept pushing, writing my papers and I constantly played this over and over. This is one of my top 3 RUclips videos hands down. This video gives you strength. This man has changed my life after I completed my degree that summer my income double. Salute to you ET the Hip-hop preacher forever a mentee and forever grateful!! I shared this video with everyone and my daughter played a basketball game and had her best game reciting to herself I can I will I must!!
Totally inspiring mate !! Tell your daughter Glenn (from the you owe you video, I'm the Glenn Eric was talking about) says g'day and keep being inspired by ET, and one day, she'll be inspiring the world !!
SHITTTTTTTTTTTTTTT THAT'S REALLY DEEP GET ME IN TEARS EVERY SINGLE TIME AND HYPED AND MOTIVATED
I'm on week 2 of listening to this daily. Addressing feelings of worthlessness. An emotional start but I'm easing into realizing I have been worthy from day 1. Thank u for this!
This guy take my life to a whole another level!
i always come back to this story from all the series ...i have been on since 2014,,,,, Man this brother Man here a Man that God has truly blessed,. God given ..glad he listened to that inner voice. And inspired many.. Thank you for sticking to your testimony. Experiences. God Bless You...
Happened to hear him in another compilation video..and had to know who this was. Found a number of videos with him speaking.....and could not stop listening for a time. The energy, the passion, as well as the wisdom....through his words/presentation one feels that he's genuinely trying to reach out, grab/shake you and pull you up. He is obviously doing...what he was born to do.
best motivational speaker ever
One of the greatest 8 minute speeches in history
It's crazy but ET is himself STILL getting better.
Chaitanya Kaul question why do u white people say brother instead of calling us by our names..???our names is our government name not brother please stop doing that..it's annoying..
Eric Grant government name..? Our names were past down names from slave masters. We truly don't know what out true names are unless we deeply research our history. Leave dude alone lol
agsmoove84 thank you for making a interesting but invalid point because your 1st name is given to you by your mom and/or dad not a slavemaster..furthermore,your last name is what was possibly handed down to you by a slavemaster..so since you want to be technical my name is Eric n I prefer he call me that instead of BROTHER..
This caption in his talk for me was absolutely amazing. Words will never express how this video has empowered my life... Thank you for sharing it with us. ET is a phenomenal being.
Going to watch this video every day when I wake up without setting the alarm clock
Greatest motivational speaker of all time. Thanks ET for sharing your ambition and knowledge.
20 minutes from the BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY OF MY LIFE. And I couldn't think of ANY OTHER WAY TO PREPARE THAN THIS!!!!
I CAN. I WILL. I MUST.
The man means every word, you can see through him as he speaks. He is speaking to himself before he is speaking to the crowd. He knows how everyone is feeling because he was there... trying to better himself. Everyone that makes an attempt to better themselves deserve respect.
God Bless you ET, I live in Matamoros Tamaulipas Mex and day you will come to Matamoros, Im a preacher and you are gifted and you must be here. You are a blessing an inspiration.
This one got me in tears, because it's so powerful it's so amazing how focused he is while speaking I'm in the zone always!! I believe!!! Let's do this, let's reach our goals!!
Total LOVE mate !!! Thanks for the comment !!
I remember watching this 5 years ago as a first-year in university, today I am an Engineer!!! Thank you ET
I can. I will. I must.
I can. I Will. I must.
I CAN! I WILL! I MUST!
Wow am blessed to be living in the era of greatness thanks E.T....Don't you ever give up....because we never will....thank you..
This man will make you run through the wall of life .
ET you are the man you speak the truth you are such a Awsome motivator God Bless
I’m a truck driver anytime when I feel like giving up working across Interstate and I remember my daughter I put this video and repeat after him. I always use this video as a motivation.
Still gives me goosebumps to this day straight bars
Always in beast mode!!! Thank E.T for always inspiring us. God bless you!!! Powerful message.
ET going to stay remembered, my aspiration thank u brother
This is deep! Listening to ET just really connects all the loose ends! Thanks ET!
Mario Linton ET, where? Where’s the alien?! 😏😏😏
Mario Linton I
Phenomenal looks small next to ET
This message is pure soul...
So much passion...
When you are at the top of your game,there is still room for growth. When the Gazelle stops running and not being pushed,it dies.
I appreciate a public speaker that takes the time to understand his audience! In Australia, Alcohol, substance abuse and depression have a high prevalence among our nation and so hats off to ET.
ET is my everyday life saver... what about you guys?
Agreed!!!....1000
PHENOMENAL🥊💯💯‼️
Best motivational speaker ever !
ET this story and how u relate it is amazing ... thanks for your motivation brotha
This only have 48,000 views how it should be MORE!!!! I love it!
up to 83k !!!!
Thank you Eric Thomas
I CAN. I WILL. I MUST!
this man is a legend!
ET changed my life..
I needed this video at this moment. My nonprofit, I Am A Queen will exceed success!
outstanding E.T
best video of all time. we love you eric!
One his best videos! Im Super pumped up!!! #blessings
Brother your keeping me alive honestly
Eric Thomas deserves to be on TV.
I have listened to this motivation over and over but I can get tired of it because it really reaches my innermost being.
Love you ET! You have changed my life!
That once in a lifetime opportunity which happens in this particular time frame is gonna push you. :')
Thankyou et , stay blessed 🌸
YOU are the BEST Motivational speaker in the world !!!!
I've been looking for ways to become a King on this Earth and after listening to ET, I realized that the crown was already on my head..........thank you ET for bringing me to my BEST!!!
Best man in the world with best music in the world thank you blease blease keep going
thank you
Great Message Eric. You are a GIANT among men. Thank you for leading me and others to the greatness that you can see.
awesome speaker and motivator ...keep up the good work!
ET thanks for pushing me to be great and to do great things with my life, I'm a beast today because of you
Thank you for diligently pouring the right content into us. Honor Dr. ET❤120%!
2020 is my year .. going to be head coach no matter what!
ET you're amazing. I'm getting better every single day because of you.
His a slap to reality...his great his stuggles made him who he is and now his helping many change there life
The best advice comes from those that have walked the struggle path!
one of the best motivational videos✌
Amazing, another amazing video.
this gave me the fire I needed to grind till the grinding is done.. and then some. thank you E!!
Literal goosebumps. If this doesn’t light a fire under your ass nothing will.
I'm so thankful for your message. I'm ready lets go! amen!
he is the man who changed me alot from nothing to everything.
Can't wait when E comes Melbourne!
see you there mate
Vinnie Prasad Oll Haitian music
This words can change any life
THIS OUR YEAR!
this video change my life
This video made me not quit my degree when it became so hard 6 years ago. I’m now a proud chemical engineer Alhamdulillah.
E. T the best motivational speaker in the world, respect and all the way from South Africa..
Look at the audiences demeanor at the beginning. Looking down at their distraction. Then look at the end. Every one of them was touched by this man. They were not prepared. Neither was I.
i just did something on FB Live talking about how you analyzed the lion and Gazelle's individual actions.
if not us who if not now when 👏👏👏 et respect
The power of 120!
I'm going to set the curve on my tests this week.
I CAN, I WILL, I MUST GET OVER IT!!!!
Great presentation
This man gives me goosebumps
this man is my hero !XD
Listen to this every morning you wake up , every morning
this man is a phenom!!!!!
I watched it ms.thornton -D’Avin
I feel as if it was meant for me to watch this video
This is our year! #2017
ET this is on another level, this is genius
This is the day September 21 2016 I will say it now that this video will reach over 500k ok?
predicted, here, and gotta say i agree !!! (he predicted it the day it was uploaded or so , WOW !!!)
40k, on the way mate !!!
60,000 - still climbing !! Might need a share or two !!
80,000 mate !!!!
191k !!!!