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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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Teachers #988
Failure is an essential part of success, as demonstrated by Amazon’s approach business. Jeff Bezos embraced failure as a necessary component of experimentation…
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Lessons #987
Cherie Carter-Scott’s “If Life Is a Game, Then These Are the Rules” outlines ten life lessons, emphasizing that life is a continuous learning process with no…
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Pronoia #986
Embrace pronoia , the belief that the universe is conspiring to help you succeed, rather than paranoia. This mindset, inspired by Paulo Coelho‘s “The…
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Point #985
Roger Federer, the only tennis player to earn over $1 billion, emphasizes the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes. He highlights that even in his…
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Conjure #984
Billy Mills, an Olympic gold medalist, overcame adversity through visualization and determination. Despite facing racism and personal loss, he visualized his…
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Priority #983
A single word can provide clarity and prioritize goals. This was demonstrated by William Booth’s message of “Others” to the Salvation Army convention.
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Distracted #982
Focus on the vital few important gauges in life, rather than being distracted by less important ones. The story of the 1972 plane crash illustrates how…
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Gauge #981
Instead of being your own reference, gauge your life by the lives of others who have lived well. Use heroes as imaginary accountability and tap into humanity’s…
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Resilience #980
Setbacks are you set up for a comeback. Abraham Lincoln faced numerous failures before becoming president, demonstrating resilience and the ability to bounce…
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Pedaling #979
Britain’s Team Sky cycling team focused on small, consistent daily improvements to achieve success. Making minor adjustments, significant progress can be made…
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Batboy #978
Billy Pinckney, a former batboy for the New Jersey Jackals, leveraged his experiences to become a successful author, speaker, and position in the front office…
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Frogs #977
Action, not just decision-making, is crucial for achieving goals. While planning is important, it is only through taking action that progress is made.
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Ticked #976
Irritation can be a catalyst for innovation. Enzo Ferrari‘s rejection from Fiat, fueled his determination to start his own company, leading to the creation of…
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Crisis #975
In a crisis, credibility is crucial, and it is built through leading by example. Ernest Shackleton’s actions during his Antarctic expedition demonstrate this…
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Example #974
Influence is achieved through example, not just words. Albert Schweitzer and Mahatma Gandhi illustrate this principle, emphasizing that actions speak, louder…
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Vision #973
Coach Ed Agresta motivated his football team by wearing a winter coat during August practice, reminding them of their goal to win the state championship on…
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Rejected #972
Michelangelo’s David statue, carved from a marble block, rejected by two other sculptors, exemplifies how something initially deemed worthless can be…
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Knowing #971
Charles Laughton, the renowned British actor, attended a Christmas dinner party where guests shared their favorite poems. Despite his eloquent recitation of…
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Within #970
The greatest battle is the internal one against negative thoughts, as described in Brian Tracy‘s book “Victory!” Winning this war is crucial for personal and…
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Compounding #969
Small, consistent choices, compound overtime, leading to significant differences. A story of three friends and minor daily decisions show how lives can change…
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Where #968
Knowing where you are is crucial for effective decision-making, both personally and professionally. Self-awareness and situational awareness requires self…
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Shaving #967
Colonel David Hackworth transformed a demoralized battalion by enforcing small act of discipline, like shaving, to combat chaos and build momentum. Small…
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Everyday #962
Successful people thinking work toward their dreams every day, while 85% of people don’t take concrete steps towards their aspirations. To achieve your dreams…
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Ultra #961
Ultrarunner Ann Trason, despite rheumatoid arthritis, completed a six day race with a walker. Her strategy for tackling long distances to focus on small…
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Unsure #960
Human knowledge is limited, with only 5% of matter understood. The vast majority, dark matter, remains a mystery, highlighting the vastness of the unknown…
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Freedom #959
You are the only one who can give you this gift. This is the best gift you can give yourself.
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Exclusive #957
Focusing on the most important elements in any task leads to improve performance. By eliminating distractions and concentrating on critical tasks, individuals…
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Training #956
Alex Honnold, a 40-year-old free solo climber, recently scaled a 1600-foot skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes. His success is attributed to his extensive…
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Focus #955
Focus is a superpower and a competitive advantage. In a distracted world, focusing on a target is crucial for success. Most people fail to reach their goals…
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Curiosity #954
Had Stelzner, lead engineer at NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, believes curiosity is humanity’s core instinct and key to success. Stay curious and use it as…
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Spartan #953
Joe De Sena carried a kettleball wherever he went to illustrate life is challenging. Life’s difficulties are inevitable and should be reframed as chances to…
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Consistency #952
Success Hotline, started by Dr.Rob Gilbert January 22, 1992, celebrates its 34th birthday! 🎉 🎂
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Enduring #950
Endurance is built by enduring temporary pain rather than quitting and facing long-term regret. The story of Teddy Atlas, a boxing trainer, emphasizes the…
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Inside #949
Upgrade your mental game by telling yourself that everything you need is already inside you, and that life is a technique, strategy, and systems game, not a…
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Builders #948
The story “The Builder” by Florence Mary Taylor contrast the ease of destruction with the effort required for construction. It encourages us to choose the role…
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Plays #947
It is important to give your best effort on every play, as you never know which moments will change everything.
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Enough #946
The better story to tell yourself is how much is enough, not constantly seeking more. The pursuit of more, or worse, the most, can be endless. But satisfaction…
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Feedback #945
Feedback is crucial for improvement, as illustrated by a childhood experience in a school play. Feedback is your friend! I invite your feedback. Email me at…
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Coffee #944
AJ Jacobs realized the immense effort behind his cup of coffee and embarked on a journey to thank over 1000 people involved in its production and delivery. His…
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Violin #943
The story of “The Old Violin” by Myra Brooks Welch illustrates how the touch of a master can reveal the true worth of something. The poem, inspired by the…
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Diamonds #942
Temple University, founded by Russell Conwell, began as a small program in a church. Conwell used the story of Ali Haded, a farmer who sold his land in search…
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Trust #941
Trust is a powerful tool that can make everything easier, faster, and cheaper. A story about Warren Buffett’s acquisition of McLane Distribution from Walmart…
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Action #939
The Roosevelt family motto, “Get aAction,“ was embodied by both Theodore Roosevelt Jr, and his father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr. instilling this principle in his…
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Lemons #938
Your mind can conjure its own reality, influencing your experience and beliefs. Telling yourself a better story can shape your reality through imagination and…
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Basics #937
Focus on fundamentals, not fancy solutions. Lou Holtz classic joke about a man buying a talking bird illustrates the importance of mastering the basics.
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Subtraction #936
Improvement can be achieved by removing negative influences and avoiding mistakes. Instead of focusing on what to do, concentrate on what not to do, as…
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Humor #935
Humor is a powerful tool for improving human relations and achieving success. Benjamin Franklin used humor to make himself more relatable, disarm, opponents…
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Approval #934
Trying to please everyone is draining and distracting. Upgraded thinking focuses on accomplishing something meaningful instead of universal approval.
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Priceless #932
When you pay high for the priceless, you’re getting it cheap. Upgraded thinking exchanges finite resources for high value items and experiences.
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Calendars #931
Just because the calendar changes doesn’t mean you automatically have. Here is a list of fifteen exercises to STOP doing in the New Year.
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Initiative #929
The universe love initiative. You can pour about all the things you don’t have, but upgraded thinking focuses on all you’ve already been given. The better…