Eric Thomas, a.k.a. “ET,” is a critically acclaimed author, world-renowned speaker, educator, pastor and an audible.com Audie Awards Finalist. Though his success is plentiful now, the 51-year-old PhD has overcome a lot since his childhood–a fact he alludes to in this clip.
It’s part of what gives him inspiration to be a sought-after motivational speaker. ET speaks to professional sports teams, CEOs, corporations and fans… but he also completes a lot of not-for-profit visits. In this case, he chose a high school in St. Louis, MO to share with his wisdom of success.
But during his speech, a few kids refused to give ET the respect of not talking and simply listening. They would not be quiet. So he went on a completely impromptu and incredibly enlightening tangent.
“I’ll be darned if I come here for free and you disrespect me.”
It’s part of what gives him inspiration to be a sought-after motivational speaker. ET speaks to professional sports teams, CEOs, corporations and fans… but he also completes a lot of not-for-profit visits. In this case, he chose a high school in St. Louis, MO to share with his wisdom of success.
But during his speech, a few kids refused to give ET the respect of not talking and simply listening. They would not be quiet. So he went on a completely impromptu and incredibly enlightening tangent.
“I’ll be darned if I come here for free and you disrespect me.”