Eric Thomas

Eric Thomas

About

Eric Thomas is a loving father and devoted husband to his wife, DeDe. Together, they have two children, Jalin and Jada. Aside from being a family man, he is also an Audie Awards Finalist, an acclaimed author, a world-renowned speaker, an educator, and a pastor. Known by his alias, ET, he is famous for his energetic speeches and creative style. His words have altered the lives of millions of people in several hundred countries worldwide. With his inspirational messages, he has become a global phenomenon, with tours to places like Australia, London, and Africa.

Eric takes his personal experiences, such as his early struggles with homelessness, the absence of a biological father, and academic struggles to inspire others facing similar situations. His life acts as an open book, emanating dynamic messages that resonate with a wide audience. He believes in the power of education, earning his Bachelor's degree after 12 years and later a Master's Degree in 2005 from Michigan State University despite facing scholastic difficulties.

In his pursuit of addressing societal issues, Eric initiated several community service initiatives, such as his award-nominated GED program, Break the Cycle I Dare You, a widely acclaimed non-profit organization, and other educational and ministerial endeavors. His passion led him to Michigan State University, where he launched the Advantage Program, an undergraduate retention program for high-risk college students. Furthermore, his role in International Urban Education Consultants, a non-profit organization, is notably impactful in closing the achievement gap in urban schools. Currently, he is one dissertation away from earning his PhD in Education Administration.

As a consultant at Michigan State University, ET can be described as a symbol of hustle, drive, determination, and success. Millions have found inspiration from his award-nominated autobiography, The Secret to Success, which became viral on social media with over 50 million hits. His second successful project, Greatness Is Upon You, was released under his own publication label, Eric Thomas and Associates Publications.

Serving as the CEO of his Consulting Firm, ETA LLC., Eric has led his team to many leading organizations such as General Electric, Quicken Loans, AT&T, Nike, Under Armour, New Balance and UPS. His expertise has also been sought after by major Universities, professional sports leagues (MLB, NBA, NFL), sports teams, and institutions such as the University of Michigan, Duke, and North Carolina. His commitment to education, combined with his knowledge of life’s pains, proves true his statement that "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful."

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Eric Thomas - CUT THE TIES (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas - CUT THE TIES (Powerful Motivational Video)

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WRITE YOUR NARRATIVE (MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO) | ERIC THOMAS

WRITE YOUR NARRATIVE (MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO) | ERIC THOMAS

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Eric Thomas - NOBODY ELSE (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas - NOBODY ELSE (Powerful Motivational Video)

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Eric Thomas | THE PLAN FOR SUCCESS (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas | THE PLAN FOR SUCCESS (Powerful Motivational Video)

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Eric Thomas | NO GOING BACK (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas | NO GOING BACK (Powerful Motivational Video)

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NEVER GOING BACK - Powerful Motivational Video

NEVER GOING BACK - Powerful Motivational Video

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SAVING YOUR OWN LIFE (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

SAVING YOUR OWN LIFE (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

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DEALING WITH GIANTS (MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO) | ERIC THOMAS

DEALING WITH GIANTS (MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO) | ERIC THOMAS

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SWEAT EQUITY (Unreleased Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

SWEAT EQUITY (Unreleased Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

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Eric Thomas - I WONT GO BACK (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas - I WONT GO BACK (Powerful Motivational Video)

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SMALL STEPS, GREAT DISTANCES - Powerful Motivational Video

SMALL STEPS, GREAT DISTANCES - Powerful Motivational Video

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THE ENEMY WITHIN (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

THE ENEMY WITHIN (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

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Eric Thomas - FALSE ADVERTISEMENT (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas - FALSE ADVERTISEMENT (Powerful Motivational Video)

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ERIC THOMAS Says 2025 WILL BE A DIFFICULT YEAR

ERIC THOMAS Says 2025 WILL BE A DIFFICULT YEAR

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15 for 15 (MOTIVATIONAL LESSONS) | ERIC THOMAS X Clemson

15 for 15 (MOTIVATIONAL LESSONS) | ERIC THOMAS X Clemson

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Eric Thomas | DADDY ISSUES (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas | DADDY ISSUES (Powerful Motivational Video)

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DEFEND THE LEGACY - Motivational Video

DEFEND THE LEGACY - Motivational Video

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Eric Thomas - LEAVE THEM IN 2024 (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas - LEAVE THEM IN 2024 (Powerful Motivational Video)

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Eric Thomas "LIMITLESS" (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas "LIMITLESS" (Powerful Motivational Video)

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IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

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DON'T TOUCH IT - Powerful Motivational Speech

DON'T TOUCH IT - Powerful Motivational Speech

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Eric Thomas | LEVERAGE GREATNESS (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas | LEVERAGE GREATNESS (Powerful Motivational Video)

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BEST OF ERIC THOMAS - Powerful Motivational Video (ERIC THOMAS)

BEST OF ERIC THOMAS - Powerful Motivational Video (ERIC THOMAS)

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LET GO OF THE PAST - Powerful Motivational Speech

LET GO OF THE PAST - Powerful Motivational Speech

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STAY FOCUS (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

STAY FOCUS (Powerful Motivational Video) ERIC THOMAS

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GO AFTER IT - Powerful Motivational Speech

GO AFTER IT - Powerful Motivational Speech

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YOU NEED TO HEAL (Eric Thomas) Powerful Motivational Video

YOU NEED TO HEAL (Eric Thomas) Powerful Motivational Video

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ERIC THOMAS Says This ONE Thing Will Change Your LIFE FOREVER

ERIC THOMAS Says This ONE Thing Will Change Your LIFE FOREVER

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Top Motivational Expert Reveals BEST VERSION Of Yourself

Top Motivational Expert Reveals BEST VERSION Of Yourself

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YOUR TIME IS NOW | TGIM Season 18 Episode 5 (MUST WATCH)

YOUR TIME IS NOW | TGIM Season 18 Episode 5 (MUST WATCH)

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How to Unleash your Greatness | TGIM Season 18 Episode 4

How to Unleash your Greatness | TGIM Season 18 Episode 4

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CONVICTION OR COMMITTED (Powerful Motivational Video)

CONVICTION OR COMMITTED (Powerful Motivational Video)

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THE DREAM - Powerful Motivational Speech

THE DREAM - Powerful Motivational Speech

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UNSTOPPABLE DETERMINATION | TGIM Season 18 Episode 6 (MUST WATCH)

UNSTOPPABLE DETERMINATION | TGIM Season 18 Episode 6 (MUST WATCH)

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Think Like a Millionaire: Secrets to Building Your Empire!

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ERIC THOMAS | STOP BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE

ERIC THOMAS | STOP BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE

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YOU OWE YOU (Eric Thomas) Powerful Motivational Video

YOU OWE YOU (Eric Thomas) Powerful Motivational Video

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WINNERS WIN | TGIM Season 18 Episode 3

WINNERS WIN | TGIM Season 18 Episode 3

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MASTERING LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES | Powerful Motivational Video

MASTERING LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES | Powerful Motivational Video

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Pre-Check | S2S Podcast Episode 398

Pre-Check | S2S Podcast Episode 398

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ERIC THOMAS Says What Makes A GREAT LEADER

ERIC THOMAS Says What Makes A GREAT LEADER

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DANGEROUS RELATIONSHIPS (Powerful Motivational Video)

DANGEROUS RELATIONSHIPS (Powerful Motivational Video)

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Eric Thomas - FOCUS ON THE ASSIGNMENT (Powerful Motivational Video)

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How To Dominate 2024 S2S Podcast Episode 415

How To Dominate 2024 S2S Podcast Episode 415

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ARE YOU READY WIN ? | TGIM Season 18 Episode 2

ARE YOU READY WIN ? | TGIM Season 18 Episode 2

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Broke vs Broken | S2S Podcast Episode 403

Broke vs Broken | S2S Podcast Episode 403

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Two Guns | S2S Podcast Episode 400

Two Guns | S2S Podcast Episode 400

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Warning: This Integrity Lesson Could Change Your Life  #S2S454

Warning: This Integrity Lesson Could Change Your Life #S2S454

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Vision to Reality: Keeping Faith When Things Get Tough #435

Vision to Reality: Keeping Faith When Things Get Tough #435

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YOU OWE YOU - Part TWO (Eric Thomas) Powerful Motivational Video

YOU OWE YOU - Part TWO (Eric Thomas) Powerful Motivational Video

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The Accidental Millionaire | S2S Podcast 401

The Accidental Millionaire | S2S Podcast 401

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S2S Podcast Episode 407 Ain't Nobody Thinking Of You

S2S Podcast Episode 407 Ain't Nobody Thinking Of You

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YOU ARE AMAZING (Featuring Eric Thomas) TGIM THROWBOACK

YOU ARE AMAZING (Featuring Eric Thomas) TGIM THROWBOACK

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Poverty Training | S2S Podcast Episode 406

Poverty Training | S2S Podcast Episode 406

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The Birds And The Bees | S2S Podcast Episode 399

The Birds And The Bees | S2S Podcast Episode 399

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S2S Podcast Episode 409 Thug Thi'sl

S2S Podcast Episode 409 Thug Thi'sl

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Bring It From The Bottom | S2S Podcast Episode 421

Bring It From The Bottom | S2S Podcast Episode 421

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No Fun Allowed | S2S Podcast Episode 404

No Fun Allowed | S2S Podcast Episode 404

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Eric Thomas - WATCH YOUR MOUTH (Powerful Motivational Video)

Eric Thomas - WATCH YOUR MOUTH (Powerful Motivational Video)

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S2S Podcast Episode 419 - Get Ahead of Your Problems!

S2S Podcast Episode 419 - Get Ahead of Your Problems!

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The Exit Row | S2S Podcast Episode 418

The Exit Row | S2S Podcast Episode 418

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The Risk That Isn’t: How to make Bold Decisions #S2S-446

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The Secret to Always Staying Happy #441

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S2S Podcast Episode 414: GoodFellas

S2S Podcast Episode 414: GoodFellas

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Moved Past Potential | S2S Podcast Episode 416

Moved Past Potential | S2S Podcast Episode 416

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Touch My Body | S2S Podcast Episode 402

Touch My Body | S2S Podcast Episode 402

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Eazy E S2S Podcast Episode 408

Eazy E S2S Podcast Episode 408

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The Secret to Overcoming Fear & Rejection #s2s451

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S.O.L. S2S Podcast Episode 420

S.O.L. S2S Podcast Episode 420

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WHO ARE YOU? | POWERFUL MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO (Eric Thomas)

WHO ARE YOU? | POWERFUL MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO (Eric Thomas)

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Moved Past Potential Pt. 2 | S2S Podcast Episode 417

Moved Past Potential Pt. 2 | S2S Podcast Episode 417

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Our Class | S2S Podcast Episode 405

Our Class | S2S Podcast Episode 405

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The 40th Floor

The 40th Floor

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Playing the Victim

The Uncomfortable Truth About Playing the Victim

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🔥 The #1 Reason People Fail at Self-Assessment 😩 #442

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Why Focusing on Yourself is the Key to Success #440

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Why 'Small Wins' Matter More Than You Think #S2S452

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The Hidden Cost of External Validation - S2S453

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STOP BS'n Yourself | Eric Thomas & Drew Hanlen

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Why Job Security is Ruining Your Freedom! #439

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Nobody Cares, Get Better | Built For March

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Easy Jet #426

Easy Jet #426

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The Real Secret to Lasting Legacy Revealed in Egypt #S2S445

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🔥 Is Your Wife a Queen or Income Stream? 🔥 #438

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Why Chasing Validation Is Like Eating Cotton Candy | #S2S459

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Eric Thomas - BRING YOUR BEST (Powerful Motivational Video)

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🚨 Stop Being Afraid to Speak Up! Here's Why 🚨 #S2S450

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IT AINT REAL - Powerful Motivational Speech (ERIC THOMAS)

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Why your money Mindset is keeping you poor! #429

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Stop Dreaming, Start Doing: The Power of Decisions #S2S449

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Eric Thomas - DREAM BIGGER (Powerful Motivational Video)

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More In 2024 - Together We Run - Day 19

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Eric Thomas - FRIENDS (Powerful Motivational Video)

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IT TAKES EVERYTHING YOU’VE GOT | Built For March

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