{"podcast":{"title":"The Secret To Success with CJ, Karl, Jemal & Eric Thomas","slug":"the-secret-to-success-with-cj-karl-jemal-eric-thomas-436527","podcast_index_feed_id":436527,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/luffx5klc3kc1at92ws4yrrm.xml","website_url":"https://www.s2spodcast.com/","image_url":"https://assets.flightcast.com/workspaces/aiqdgk32499mmdwkmnrtsfrf/podcasts/luffx5klc3kc1at92ws4yrrm/aaqey40djfo155hb9j4xwuv9.jpg","author":"S2S podcast","episode_count":560,"summary":"The Secret To Success Podcast is your weekly jolt of truth, strategy, and conviction from Eric Thomas (ET)—the world’s #1 motivational speaker—alongside CJ Quinney, Karl Phillips, and Jemal “9-to-5 Millionaire” King. No fluffy theory here. We talk mindset, money, relationships, leadership, faith, health, and execution—and we do it with straight talk, real stories, and proven playbooks you can run today. From locker rooms and boardrooms to classrooms and living rooms, we break down how high performers actually win consistently—and how you can too. Expect hot seats, uncomfortable truths, practical frameworks, wild behind-the-scenes moments, and the accountability you didn’t know you needed. If you’re ready to stop collecting information and start adopting the mindset that changes your life, you’re in the right room. Tap in, take notes, and let’s execute.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T10:20:28.930340+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secret-to-success-with-cj-karl-jemal-eric-thomas-436527"},"episode":{"title":"Being Almost Successful Is the Most Dangerous Place You Can Be | S2S Ep. 530","slug":"being-almost-successful-is-the-most-dangerous-place-you-can-be-s2s-ep-530","published_at":"2026-02-26T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secret-to-success-with-cj-karl-jemal-eric-thomas-436527/being-almost-successful-is-the-most-dangerous-place-you-can-be-s2s-ep-530","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secret-to-success-with-cj-karl-jemal-eric-thomas-436527","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KHXTY8QAVVHTSMT7PS2DE90G.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KHXTY8QAVVHTSMT7PS2DE90G.mp3","summary":"Being close isn't the same as being there — and ET knows exactly what that feels like. In this episode, CJ and ET get raw about the \"almost zone\": why being talented, dedicated, and almost at the top might actually be harder than starting from zero. ET shares the real story of having the greatest motivational speech in the world and still not being able to get booked — and what finally changed everything. They break down why getting to the top and staying at the top are two completely different skill sets, the whispers of self-doubt that are quietly killing people's dreams, and why proximity to the right people matters more than talent ever will. 🔑 IN THIS EPISODE: Why the \"almost zone\" is more frustrating than starting from nothing The formula ET used to go from unknown to #1 motivational speaker in the world Getting to the top vs. staying at the top — why most people fail at both The whispers of self-doubt nobody talks about (and how to silence them) Why you can't build your dream with imaginary people — use your family The 1% Event: April 16–18 in Chicago | etonepercent.com Chapters 00:00:00 Opening: There's a Formula to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be 00:00:57 Welcome and Team Introductions: The Varsity Game Is Back 00:01:56 The Crown Jewel: Doing It Together for 20 Years 00:05:07 Why ET Came Back Outside: The 10% Who Are Almost There 00:07:02 The Almost Zone: Why the Red Zone Is Harder Than Being Homeless 00:10:40 It's Not More Talent, It's Proximity: The New York Times Bestseller Formula 00:16:15 Nobody Cares: The Most Important Thing You'll Ever Write Down 00:22:32 Becoming Before Attracting: Why You Met ET at the Right Time 00:23:48 The 1% Conference Lineup: Wall Street Trapper, Inky Johnson, Earn Your Leisure and More 00:32:09 How Wall Street Tr…","meta_description":"Being close isn't the same as being there — and ET knows exactly what that feels like. In this episode, CJ and ET get raw about the \"almost zone\": why bei…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2553,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-secret-to-success-with-cj-karl-jemal-eric-thomas-436527/episodes/being-almost-successful-is-the-most-dangerous-place-you-can-be-s2s-ep-530/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secret-to-success-with-cj-karl-jemal-eric-thomas-436527/being-almost-successful-is-the-most-dangerous-place-you-can-be-s2s-ep-530.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}