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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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Others #928
Giving is the highest level of living, exemplified by Oral Lee Brown, a real estate broker who promised to send a class of first graders to college, and since…
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Notes #927
Lieutenant General Earl B Hailston, a US Marine Corps general, used his hobby of photography to support his troops families during the 2003 Iraq war. He sent…
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Reality #926
Facing reality is crucial for effective leadership, especially self leadership. The story of Johnson and Johnson’s Tylenol crisis in 1982 demonstrates how…
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In-between #925
Foggy, thinking, hinders progress, regardless of resources. To cut through the fog have tools that help you maintain clarity, such as a one word focus.
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Birds #924
A man, trying to save birds from a snowstorm, realizes the importance of the Christmas story.
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Tapestry #922
A story is shared about a tapestry that brought together a minister, and his wife with a couple who were separated during the holocaust. The message encourages…
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Giving #921
Do you know what the 3 stages of life are? Today’s message is a story of two brothers that illustrates the best part of Christmas.
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Outcomes #920
Leadership is crucial for team performance, as demonstrated by the Navy SEAL’s boat races as told be Jock Willink. A strong leader can transform a struggling…
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Frames #919
Upgrading your mental game breaking free from limiting frames. Stories like Fiona Oaks, who runs marathons, despite losing her kneecap, challenge preconceived…
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Whisker #917
Upgrade your mental game by breaking down big changes into small, manageable steps. Small steps, like dedicating 1% of your day to improvement, can lead to…
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Magic #915
Your attitude shapes you, your environment, and interactions, and it’s within your control. Change your attitude to change your life.
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Shamrock #914
The “plus, minus, equals” (+, -, =) method, developed by retired MMA fighter Frank Shamrock, emphasizes, continuous improvement through feedback from coaches…
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Others #913
Personal growth benefits, not only ourselves, but also those around us. By focusing on self improvement, we become better equipped to serve others and create a…
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Capacities #912
Are you using what you have? Abraham Maslow wrote, “Capacities clamor to be used and cease their clamor only when they are used sufficiently.”
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Luggage #911
The chicken man, a mentally ill man in Columbus, Ohio, pushed a stroller with baby dolls, and a woman’s photo, clucking like a chicken. His tragic backstory…
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Engrained #910
Habits, good or bad, become engrained through repetition, following the habit loop of reminder, routine and reward. To master behavior change, utilize the…
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Captivating #909
To establish new habits, create a strong reward that excites your brains reward center, making behavior automatic. Captivating rewards are key to rewiring your…
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Neurohacks #908
When trying to establish a new habit, focus on action rather than feelings, as action determines attitude and motion creates emotion. Use Neurohacks like…
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Micro #907
Stephen Guise’s “Mini Habits” concept emphasizes starting with absurdly small, easily achievable goals to build lasting habits. By making habits so simple they…
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S.C.I.E.N.C.E. #905
Lewis Pugh, a British open-water swimmer, used the psychological forces of breaking down goals into smaller steps and surrounding himself with a supportive…
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Dashboard #904
Feelings are not part of our being, but rather signals that provide information about our experiences. They have been described, like the weather, passengers…
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Feelings #903
Feelings can sabotage change and commitment. To achieve goals, it’s important to act according to ones identity and focus on the finish line, rather than being…
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Raven #900
Robert Kraft, nicknamed “the Raven,“ has run 8 miles daily for over 50 years, covering 145,000 miles despite challenges. His dedication has inspired a…
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Encapsulate #899
A one-word focus can help filter distractions and provide clarity. This concept, popularized by Ali Edwards through her “One Little Word“ tradition, encourages…
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Pre-resolutions #898
New Year’s resolutions often fail because they start on January 1st, a time when routines are disrupted. Instead, use the time between Thanksgiving and New…
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Excellence #897
Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, exemplifies the ability to endure pain, swimming in extreme conditions for up to 27 hours. Like Muhammad Ali, who only…
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Defective #896
The 7 Habits of Highly Defective People are presented as humorous, relatable takes on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This message…
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Delight #894
John Ivanowski lost 40 pounds to become a kidney donor for his daughter, Delaine, who was unaware of his efforts until the day of the transplant. The story…
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Overload #893
Extra effort, surpassing expectations, going the extra-mile, putting in more than necessary are the ingredients of excellence. If there’s ever a doubt of what…
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Learner #892
The most successful people are relentless learners, who understand that initial knowledge is insufficient for long-term success. They engage in “professional…
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Stretch #891
Upgraded thinking has stretch goals. Stretch goals are doable, but difficult. Research shows stretch goals lead to better performance and outcomes.
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Variety #890
Treat people appropriately, not uniformly, as preferences and abilities vary. Embrace diversity, and avoid trying to fit people into a single mold.
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Gravestone #888
Do you have a vision of a life well-lived. Brian Cain uses the images of a calendar, a resume, and a gravestone to help you align your daily actions to your…
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Swimming #887
When facing challenges, draw strength from past accomplishments. Open water swimmer, Lynne Cox‘s story of swimming between the US and the former Soviet Union…
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Failure #886
Scott Hamilton, a figure skater who overcame childhood illness and adversity, embraced failure as a path to success. He fell over 41,600 times during training…
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Prayer #884
God works in both practical and miraculous ways. Sometimes we can understand what is happening in our lives and sometimes we don’t know the answers. When we…
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Raincoat #881
The story behind the song “Raindrops Keep Fallin’on My Head” is a metaphor for life’s inevitable troubles. To overcome obstacles, use the WOOP process: wish…
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Birdcage #880
A professor carried an oversized folder labeled “if you carry a birdcage around long enough…” to prompt conversations about his research topic. This story…
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Little #879
Professor Rob Gilbert has recorded a daily motivational message since January 22, 1992, demonstrating the power of consistency over intensity. His commitment…
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Voice #878
Rich Kennedy has used the daily Success Hotline messages to train his self-talk. He calls it “the little voice in his head”. You have to keep your self-talk on…
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Greater #877
Jove Stickel, a middle school principal, transformed his life by adopting the mantra, C > F = R (commitment greater than feelings equals results). This formula…
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String #876
The story of Niccolò Paganini, who finished a concerto on one string after three broke, illustrates the power of attitude. Instead of despair, Paganini‘s…
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Pains #874
The choice between the pain of discipline now, and the pain of regret later is a binary struggle present in all areas of life. Embracing discipline today leads…
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Binary #873
There is no middle ground between good and bad, life and death. The story of two wolves illustrates that the one you feed the most will win. Choose wisely what…
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Response #872
Your response is your most powerful ability. It’s your responsibility. Urban Meyer in his book “Above the Line” calls it the R factor. Your response to any…
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Recipe #871
It takes no brains to complain about your situation, but it does take brains to change it. Energy is better spent figuring out what you want and how to get it…
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Privilege #870
Thinking about mortality, a practice known as “memento mori,“ can cultivate gratitude. By imagining one’s own death, individuals can recognize life as a gift…
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Halloween #869
Halloween decoration serve as a reminder of life’s impermanence, prompting us to live fully. The Roman tradition of “memento mori” encourages us to remember…