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The Secret to Success

By: Eric Thomas
Narrated by: Charles Arrington, Eric Thomas
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Audie Award Finalist, Personal Development, 2014

Reknowned speaker, educator, author, activist and minister, Eric Thomas is rising to national prominence by delivering a high energy message that tells youth through first hand experience how to live up to their full potential and greatness and by breaking the cycles of crime, hopelessness and despair that many face daily. Known for his engagingly personal approach, his messages are both dynamic and inspiring. When coupled with his own cycle-breaking experience, his blunt essays on reality and remarkable ability to reach even the most jaded of minds, has helped thousands of youth nationwide become peak performers academically, spiritually and personally.

Eric has electrified audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies to urban educators, collegiate athletic programs and inner-city youth development agencies with the message of his own life's struggles and the principles, insights and strategies he used to overcome them. Eric is no stranger to the ills that plague our communities as he was born in Chicago, IL and raised on the streets of Detroit, MI. His childhood and adolescent years were difficult, and his life struggles and personal identity issues were intensified because like so many, he did not establish a relationship with his biological father until his early thirties.

©2011 Eric Thomas (P)2013 Eric Thomas

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inspiring

i like the message.its real motivating.big fan of eric thomas.it shows you anything is possible

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strong story

this story captivated me from the hard times to the end . strong story . I recommend this book . to realize with dedication anything can happen

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Inspiring Bio

Incredibly captivating story of a misguided youth that simply figures it out. To often people overthink things and complicate them. Eric aka ET shows you how following your heart and believing that there’s a higher power at play can be enough. His perseverance and dedication took him so far and it’s refreshing to see someone so successful self reflect so honestly. We all make mistakes along the way but, it’s really how you overcome them.

Thanks for helping us understand the man behind the mic and under the hat!

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Great motivational story about how staying focused and hungry makes all the difference. I enjoyed it .

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Amazing!

I have followed E.T as long as he's been on youtube and his story is phenomenal. it gets better everytime I hear it. He's inspired me in so many ways!

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Amazing and inspiring

I am inspired and motivated to press on. His story is a story of triumph in the face of failure. Will read over and over and share!

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Great stuff!

Awesome story of hard work, determination and opportunity making. There is no substitute for hard work.

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Extremely Interesting and Informative

I really liked this story/history. It was informative and very motivational. The fact that Eric went through a lot these stepping stone helps brings it into prespective and makes it even more powerful.

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I love this book. I feel like I could do anything.

No matter what you have been through.... the perfect mindset will take you far. Change your paradigm

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Awesome story

Great book I like this book and his speeches. Extremely motivating. I like how you can relate to him because of where he came from.

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