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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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Drifting #1108
Surround yourself with people better than you, as you will naturally drift in their direction. This concept is illustrated by Charlie Munger‘s choice to be…
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Shoes #1107
Herbie Cohen, a master negotiator, I’ve avoided expulsion from school by reframing a situation to consider the principals, perspective and motivations. The…
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Finishing #1106
The greatest danger to success is not starting, but failing to finish. The Wright brother, after achieving the first successful airplane flight, stopped…
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Pushing #1105
Chad Caruso set a Guinness world record by skateboarding solo across America twice. His story emphasizes the power of grit in the importance of taking action…
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Starting #1104
Andrew Carnegie’s success began when he seized an opportunity as a messenger boy, despite doubts. Start now, even if you’re not ready, because Small starts can…
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Reunion #1103
Muriel Bujega, a 73-year-old woman in hospice care, wish to reunite with her brother Colin after losing touch for 15 years. Nurse Phoebe Mooney helped find…
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Stand #1102
The most powerful thing you can do is remain standing in support, as demonstrated by Michel Kuka Mboladinga, a Congolese fan who stands for 90 minutes during…
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Adulting #1101
Instead of waiting for an adult to step in, take responsibility for yourself and step up. The adults you admire are flawed individuals, figuring out life, just…
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Help #1100
Asking for help is a strategy, not a weakness. By being honest about your needs and making them visible, you allow others to support you. This involves sharing…
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Work #1099
The most important work is not the external project, but the internal transformation is facilitates. Sir Edmund Hillary‘s ascent of Mount Everest exemplifies…
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Encourage #1098
Encouragement is a powerful tool, especially during times of doubt and failure. A story about Henry Ford and Thomas Edison illustrates how a few words of…
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Improve #1097
Thomas Edison is often remembered as an inventor, but he was more accurately in improver. He built on existing ideas, refined them, and made them commercially…
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Contribution #1096
Booker T. Washington, born into slavery, walked 500 miles to attend Hampton school. His entrance exam was to sweep a room, which he did impeccably, earning him…
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Expansion #1095
The goal of life is not to avoid problems, but grow larger, so that problems become less overwhelming. As you grow, your capacity to handle challenge…
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Modeling #1094
Smart people learn from others, a concept known as the law of modeling. Imitation is a foundational skill building stage that leads to innovation. Learning…
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Curiosity #1093
Van Phillips, after losing his foot, asked why a better prosthetic couldn’t be made, leading to the creation of the cheetah flex foot. Curiosity, a trainable…
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Trade-offs #1092
Diya Jolly has chosen to step back in rank or pay four times in her career to prioritize growth opportunities over status or salary. Her decisions, governed by…
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Rubberbands #1091
Brad Jacobs, who built eight billion-dollar companies, believes that engineered pressure enhances performance. He embraces the tension of being a public…
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Ladder #1090
Sam Insull, Thomas Edison‘s right-hand man, built the centralized electric supply industry, but lost everything due to reckless borrowing. His story highlights…
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Pain #1089
Pain, when managed well, can lead to growth. Cheryl McGuinness Hutchins, who lost her husband on September 11, 2001, chose to transform her pain into a…
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Design #1088
Growth is achieved through intentional design and scheduled routines, not sudden inspiration. The story of Dimitri men believe illustrates how constraints…
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Environment #1087
Mike Tyson‘s life changed when he met Cus D’Amato, who provided him with structure, discipline, and belief, ultimately saving his life and making him a…
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Consistency #1086
Consistency is key to achieving elite performance and success. By establishing daily habits and routines, such as consistent, eating and exercise, individuals…
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Reflection #1085
Reflection is crucial for growth, as it allows us to turn experiences into insights. Gregg McKeown’s story illustrates this, as a moment of reflection after…
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Mirror #1084
A healthy self image drives performance and growth, as illustrated by the Evil Q’ueens obsession with her mirror in Snow White. Comparing oneself to others…
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Aware #1083
Self-awareness is the foundation for growth, as illustrated by the story of Chiracrates and his brother. Socrates helped Chiracrates realize his anger stemmed…
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Intentional #1082
John Maxwell‘s journey to intentional growth began with a question from Curt Kampmeier in 1972, prompting him to invest in a personal growth program. This…
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Coaches #1081
Upgrade your thinking by becoming a coach, not a critic. Coaches pointed out flaws and provide solution solutions, building others up while correcting them.
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Dream #1080
Zoe Kaplowitz, who has lived with multiple sclerosis for 53 years, finished the New York City marathon in last place for 25 years. Her story illustrates that…
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Move #1079
Susan Young Brown, who turned 108, exemplifies the importance of staying active and engaged. She believes that as long as she’s alive, she has work to do, and…
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Fifty-two #1078
Carl Gruber ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money in awareness for leukemia, inspired by a young boy named Glen. Despite the physical and emotional Toal…
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Company #1077
The people you spend the most time with influence who you become. Surround yourself within individuals who share your goals and values to achieve success.
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Surface #1076
Struggles are opportunities for success, not failure. Embracing challenges reveals one’s true potential and leads to growth. Wherever you find greatness, you…
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Memory #1075
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on legacy. The story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery, where a Sentinel stands, watch year-round…
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Hoops #1074
Constraints, not unlimited freedom, drive breakthrough and innovation. By embracing limitations as opportunities for self discovery and problem-solving…
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Surfer #1073
Blake Johnston, a former professional surfer, turned his pain into a platform by setting a world record for surfing 707 waves in 40 hours to raise money for…
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Becoming #1072
Moe Berg, a major league catcher, learned Japanese in three weeks, demonstrating that skills and abilities are not fixed. The story highlights the importance…
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Total #1071
Preparation, not just Tallent, determines who shows up and wins. To perform your best, prepare physically, mentally and emotionally at your best.
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Distance #1070
When dealing with negative self talk, create psychological distance by speaking to yourself in the second person or using your own name. This shift helps you…
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Miracle #1069
A Polish influencer, Piotr Hancke, used a single rap song to raise $67 million for cancer research. His visible act of caring inspired others to contribute…
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Tricks #1068
Red Smith, a Pulitzer Prize-winning sportswriter, hated writing, but consistently produced high-quality work by tricking himself into believing each column was…
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Doctor #1067
Dawn Craft pursued her childhood dream of becoming a doctor at 69. Despite her age, she graduated from medical school at 72 and is beginning her residency in…
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Rhinos #1066
Instead of waiting for perfect conditions, like a cow commit to the next step, like a rhino. Charge forward, even if you can’t see the whole path, and the even…
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Fries #1064
The value lies in what you do with your resources, not just the resources themselves. The story of the McCain family in Florenceville, New Brunswick…
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Stupid #1063
The most reliable path to success is avoiding standard stupidity, rather than trying to be exceptionally intelligent. Charlie Munger emphasize the importance…
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Simplicity #1062
Instead of believing that important work must be hard, ask yourself, “What is the result trying to create? And is there an easier way?” Simplicity is often…
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Photo #1061
Angel Fux, a Swiss Astro photographer, endured extreme conditions to capture a rare triple arc of starlight. Despite the high cost and risks, she valued the…
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Motherhood #1060
On Mother’s Day, Jodi felt the absence of her mother and daughter. After a day of small joys, but an empty heart, an unexpected moment brought her comfort…
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Doorbell #1059
Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring, was rejected on Shark Tank for his doorbell idea, which later sold for $1 billion at Amazon. The key to his success was…
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Spacewalk #1057
Astronaut Clayton Anderson, who applied to the astronaut corps 15 times before being selected, emphasizes the importance of preparation. He believes that the…
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Need #1056
Oregon State University football coach JaMarcus Shephard emphasizes the importance of helping others, regardless of personal struggles. His daily mantra…
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Facelift #1055
Maxwell Maltz, a plastic surgeon, observed that some patients lives improved after surgery, while others remain unchanged. He discovered that self image not…
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Derby #1054
The Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, came from last place to first, a rare feat in the race. This story serves as a reminder to keep going, even when…
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Future #1053
Don’t let past failures determine your future success. Focus on your potential and capacity for growth. Do not underestimate what you are capable of.
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Touchpoints #1052
Alex created a “touchpoint practice” to nurture relationship relationships, treating it like exercise. He engaged with friends through comments, social media…
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Losing #1051
The heaviest living person, Kalid Bin Mohsen Shaari, lost 1200 pounds after dramatic intervention by the Saudi King. His story illustrates that losing can be a…
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Attitude #1050
Attitude is a decision, not just a feeling, and can be influenced by actions. Chung Ju-Yung, founder of Hyundai, exemplified this by maintaining a positive…
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Choice #1049
Time alone doesn’t heal wounds. Healing requires active choice and responsibility. Edith Eher, a holocaust survivor, exemplified this by transforming her…