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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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Phenomenal. Best audio book I listened to

When I started listening to it, I had to stop and wonder if I was listening to a movie or something, I really love how ET right this book and shared his life story it was very inspiring. My dream is meet him one day, I got to meet this guy who spoke with such passiob

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wow

This man's struggles are as real as they come. I read this book last year but hearing it in his own words bring it to life. keep Goin et

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INSPIRATION!!

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! AWESOME!! A MUST READ! ET GIVES ME COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD!!

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Amazing

This book caught my attention in the first few minutes and kept my attention the whole way through. This book is very inspirational. Eric Thomas has an amazing story and is a perfect example of perseverance pays off. Highly recommended!!

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One of the best book I’ve ever listen to

There is so much to say about this book but as teacher who is preparing for the school year, this book has reminded me of why I do what I do best and that teaching. I’m definitely ready to tackle the school years and this book been such as inspiration.

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Inspirational

I truly enjoyed this book and the many tips Mr. Eric Thomas gave throughout the reading. I will most definitely be sharing it with others and listening again!

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Amazing

This book is Amazing. I plan to listen again and again. ET is a beast!

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Demand More!

Great read and motivation. It makes you look at yourself and demand more...Thank you!!!

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This will go down as one of the "GOAT'S".

ET. Story is amazing. This book made me feel like I was going through life with him. The lesson I took away from this is if you keep doing the right things. Great things are bound to come.

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This is the best kept secret ever!!!!!

I have loved Erick Thomas ever since I came across his YouTube video on how bad you want to breathe. Ever since then I feel motivated to keep going and do my best all the time. Who would have known that we both are teachers and want the best for our students! ET keep it up!!! Looking forward to your next book!!!

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