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The Secret to Success

By: Eric Thomas
Narrated by: Charles Arrington, Eric Thomas
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Publisher's summary

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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Loved it! Very good book

Loved this book. He's the best narrator that I've heard so for. Great story. Great built up in the story

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Worth the read

Loved every chapter, inspiring and motivating. Will read again....and again. Thank you ET for sharing your life lessons. Thanks for showing us no matter how hard life gets, it’s possible to overcome the hurdle and find success.

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ET is the man!

Eric Thomas is the man!
Great book and great speaker! I love Avery thing this man puts out

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the determination to get his education

Great Listen. there were plenty jewels he dropped. I want to succeed more then I want breath.

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Great!

I loved it! The narrating was not boring at all. That made a big difference

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We have to BREATHE!

Loved it! I have been an Eric Thomas fan for some time. However didn't know his complete story. After listening to this work I appreciate him and his craft even more!

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Great book!

Really enjoyed listening to his story. This guy will definitely give you the motivation needed to be the best you!

Great narration he makes this book easy to listen 2. Highly recommend!!

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VERY IMPACTFUL

The book drew me in. Totally relatable. Applicable nuggets for NOW change for me! Blessings!

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Very Deep Story

I love this book, its very deep and motivational! I just bought another book of his 'The Grind'

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All change requires is strong desire

Incredible story! Truly motivational and inspirational. Simply said, it's a game changer. Time to crush that MCAT!

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