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From Chad
Your thinking is bad. I can help. These quick daily messages aim to upgrade your mental game by helping you tell a better story. The most powerful story in the world is the story you tell yourself. You can download my book at fromchad.gumroad.com. Email me at fromchadsmith@gmail.com or visit www.fromchad.com for episode transcripts.
Episodes
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The Dash #448
The poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis reflects on the significance of life’s choices and actions, emphasizing the importance of living a meaningful life. It…
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3 Frogs on a Log #447
Choices determine everything, but action is required to change things. Knowing the right choice is insufficient; action is needed to achieve goals.
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Choices Decide Everything #446
Choices, particularly early life decisions about location, relationships, and career, significantly impact life trajectories. Naval Ravikant suggests…
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The Most Important Choices #445
The choices we make, particularly in our relationships, have a profound impact on our lives. Surrounding ourselves with individuals who strive for excellence…
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Fill in the Blank #444
Choices determine everything in life, from finances to relationships and the future. Making good choices, especially the most important ones, can lead to…
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Wonder #443
Just what are we doing here? Inspired by N.J. Berrill’s “You and the Universe” and Maria Popova’s writing, it encourages a wider perspective on life’s…
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Rampant Drug Use Exposed #442
Your inner dialogue is like a potent drug with beneficial and devastating effects.
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Controlled #441
A “rule of life” provides structure and support for personal growth, similar to a trellis for vines. Without discipline and structure, growth can be hindered…
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Poetry Itself #440
This message reflects on the wonder of childhood, as captured in Christopher Morley’s poem “To A Child.” The poem celebrates the innocence and creativity of a…
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Perspective #439
Perspective is everything. Epictetus’s advice to view possessions objectively, like a cup as mere ceramic and paint, can help maintain inner peace when things…
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Payoffs #437
Understanding incentives, both for others and ourselves, is crucial for analyzing deals and relationships. Identifying our own payoffs and rewards can help us…
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Outcomes #437
The equation E + R = O, emphasizes that our responses to life’s events shape their outcomes. Our reactions, not the events themselves, determine our growth and…
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Pictures #436
God is on your side. He has made the effort you could never make. He has made you in his likeness and sees you as a treasure worth finding.
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Kaizen #435
Consistent, small changes lead to lasting success, while intense, radical changes often fail. Focus on incremental improvements, like cutting out alcohol…
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A Poem #434
Human nature remains constant throughout history, despite the changing tides of time and societal norms. Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “The Gods of the Copybook…
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The Success Cycle #433
This is how success works. Success is not hocus pocus. Success is focus focus.
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Numbers #430
How much is a billion? A billion is a large number. It’s important to put numbers in context to understand their true impact.
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Uncommon #429
Success has a common denominator: being uncommon. Do what others won’t to achieve what others won’t.
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3 Things #428
Coach Gelston’s three rules for success are to be present, punctual, and purposeful. Showing up, being in the right place at the right time, and giving full…
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Clear #427
Clarity and focus come from reduction, not addition. Simplifying by removing clutter and distractions, like a gardener pruning vines, allows for growth and…
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Maybe Is Mayhem #426
Dr. Terrie Wurzbacher, a 75-year-old retired Navy physician, completed the 314-mile Vol State 500k ultra in 9 days and 16 hours. Her determination, fueled by a…
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Clarity #425
Having clarity on goals allows for daily focus on the steps needed to achieve them. Instead of fixating on the end result, concentrate on the daily actions…
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A.C.T. #424
Action is the key to change, as it is the only force that can bring about desired outcomes. Taking action, no matter how small, can lead to significant…
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Influencers #423
Who is the most influential person in your life? You may be surprised to find out who it is.
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The Key to Living #422
Remembering death is the key to living a meaningful life, prompting gratitude, urgency, and soul work. Contemplating death, as practiced by Stoics and in…
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How To Suck #421
Success often requires embracing failure and making mistakes. Increasing output and risk-taking can lead to improvement and success.
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Raw Ingredients #420
Life often deviates from our expectations, requiring us to rely on fundamental principles when faced with uncertainty. While formulas and recipes can be…
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Become More #419
Encouraging words from others can significantly boost confidence and inspire growth. Thomas Edison’s endorsement of Henry Ford’s gasoline-powered automobile…
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Celebration #417
Gratitude is a powerful fundamental practice for personal growth and happiness. Reflecting on and expressing gratitude for blessings, both big and small, can…
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Water #414
The fundamentals of life, including proper breathing, sleep, and water intake, are crucial for overall well-being. Drinking enough water, ideally half of one’s…
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Bedtime #413
Reading on an iPad suppresses melatonin production by 50%, delaying sleep onset and reducing sleep quality. I have fallen prey bad habit of scrolling on my…
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There Might Be #411
Criticism, though often false and harsh, can be a valuable source of learning if approached with an open mind. By recognizing the potential for truth in…
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Where Are You Going? #410
People, like ships, have a universal desire to fulfill their potential and a unique call or destination. Only you can chart your unique course, influenced by…
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Closing the Gap #409
The ultimate goal is to close the gap between who we are and who we can be, striving for eudaimonia or flourishing. Each day is an opportunity to improve and…
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Urgency #408
There are two types of people: those who do and those who procrastinate. Develop a sense of urgency by repeating a simple mantra to yourself, as suggested by W…
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Normal #407
Feeling resistance is normal. This is message 407 and day #61 in the 8-C Challenge and this message is dedicated to the amazing Taylor Whitacker.One of my…
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Accumulation #406
The power of compounding, illustrated by a penny doubling daily, demonstrates the value of incremental, patient growth in various aspects of life. Consistent…
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Setting the Bar Low #405
CS Lewis advocated for a daily quiet time to seek God’s guidance, even if divine communication is unclear. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages trusting in God and…
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How Change Happens #404
Change often requires personal initiative, as waiting for others to act can be futile. Plato’s quote emphasizes the importance of self-movement in effecting…
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Long Game = Short Game #403
The long game, or fulfilling one’s potential, is essential for long-term success. The long is the fuel for the short game. The long game influences what and…
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Growth's Benefit #402
Personal and public growth are interconnected, with growth enabling individuals to handle life’s challenges and help others. Earl Nightingale’s metaphor of…
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Dale's Kids #400
Dale Schroeder, a humble carpenter from Iowa, left behind a $3 million scholarship fund for deserving students. His legacy continues to inspire through the…
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Amor Providentia #399
The equation E + R = O, where E is events, R is response, and O is outcome, highlights that while events are beyond control, responses are not. Charlie Munger…
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B.I.G. #398
To achieve greatness, you must discover your best, understand your identity, and set goals. This process, encapsulated in the acronym B.I.G., is essential for…
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More On Calling #397
The universal calling is to be your best, fulfilling your potential. The ultimate calling is to prioritize what is important now (W.I.N.) and take action to…
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The 3 U's #396
The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey, about finding one’s voice, is discussed. The concept of calling, derived from the Latin word for expression, is explored, and…
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Hoop Us Together #394
Two families lost loved ones in a shooting at a Trump rally, prompting reflection on the political climate and its impact on individuals. Politics is not a…
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I Got Another Letter! #393
This is a fictional letter from Wilma Rudolph encouraging you to believe in yourself and overcome obstacles. Rudolph recounts her journey from a polio-stricken…
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Action Changes Everything #391
I received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt! Well, I imagined I did. He shares his belief in the power of action. Roosevelt recounted his experiences…
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A Thought Experiment #390
A thought experiment compares life to a plot of land, where the mind is the soil and thoughts are the seeds. Just as a plot needs care to produce food, the…
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Are You Tamed #389
Untamed potential within each individual, like Niagara Falls, needs discipline and harnessing to be realized. Discipline, not legalism, is key to unleashing…