Published Jan 5, 2015

Eric Thomas: The Key to Success with Lewis Howes

Join Lewis Howes as he explores the transformative journey of Eric Thomas, who shares his powerful insights on perseverance, mentorship, and disciplined routines as keys to success, while emphasizing the essence of leaving a lasting impact and seizing opportunities to break generational cycles.
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  • Personal Success

    Eric Thomas shares his perspective on personal success, emphasizing the importance of leaving the world better than one found it. He believes greatness is about continuous improvement and using one's influence to make tangible positive impacts on others' lives. Eric states, "Greatness is about getting better," and highlights the responsibility of those with opportunities to uplift others 1. He expresses gratitude for the grace in his life, acknowledging the second chances and support that have allowed him to pursue his goals, such as obtaining his PhD 2.

       

    Breaking Cycles

    Eric Thomas discusses the significance of breaking generational cycles, particularly in his own family. He proudly shares that his son graduated high school and attends Michigan State University, marking a departure from the dropout pattern in his family. Eric emphasizes the power of decisions in altering family trajectories, stating, "I can change the trajectory of my family forever just by the decisions that I make" 3. He also acknowledges the support from his fans, who have become like family, and expresses gratitude for their unwavering encouragement 4.

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