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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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Scribing #867
Journaling, even for a short time, can provide clarity of thought and improve mental well-being. The story of Anne Frank’s diary illustrates the power of…
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Meals #866
Cal Newport, a computer science, professor and author, explores the impact of information overload on character development in a recent article on Abraham…
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Wakey-wakey #865
Tony Ruggia creator of the I AM LONGEVITY YouTube channel exemplifies the importance of morning movement. Starting your day with exercise, even for a short…
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Rehearsing #864
Visualization is a powerful tool for achieving goals. By mentally rehearsing, important tasks, you prime, your body, and nervous system for action. This…
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Affirm #863
The most important story you hear is the one you tell yourself. Strengthen your decisions by talking to yourself more than you listen to yourself and a firm…
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Insight #862
Start your day with silence to hear your inner voice and gain insights. Hal Elrod‘s Miracle Morning framework starts with practicing a moment of quiet, it is…
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Mornings #861
Hal Elrod created The Miracle Morning, a flexible morning routine combining silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and journaling. Starting…
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Persist #860
NFL quarterback Josh Allen‘s story is one of persistence and grit. Despite being a zero-star recruit with no D1 scholarship offers, he relentlessly pursued his…
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Signature #859
Mona Kimura, a 24-year-old Japanese kickboxer, has mastered a lightning-fast sidekick called a “cut kick.“ She exemplifies the power of mastering one move, as…
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Tools #858
The Maginot Line, a massive defense system built by France after World War I, became obsolete when Germany invaded through a different route. The story…
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Untrodden #857
Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable performance in the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ win against the Milwaukee Brewers, showcased his exceptional talent. He delivered a historic…
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Octogenarian #856
Natalie Grabow, a mother of two and grandmother of four, set the world record as the oldest woman to finish the Kona Iron Man world championship at age 80. She…
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Therapy #855
Instead of seeking complex solutions, focus on the seven fundamentals of self leadership: breathing, sleeping, eating, moving, focusing, celebrating, and…
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Celebrating #853
Celebrating behaviors, even small ones, is crucial for habit formation. This practice, as outlined by BJ Fogg in “Tiny Habits”, involves an anchor moment, a…
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Monkeys #852
Focus is a valuable possession that can be easily hijacked and manipulated, especially by technology. To combat this, it’s important to find meaningful goals…
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5,649 #851
Studies show that taking less than 5649 steps per day, can lead to higher levels of depression and anxiety, so find ways to incorporate more movement into your…
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Rules #850
58% of the modern western diet consists of ultra processed foods, which are not ideal for human consumption. Michael Poland, a leading nutrition expert…
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Elemental #849
Guy Cisternino, a professional bodybuilder, recommends drinking water equal to one-third of half your body weight and ounces within 30 minutes of waking up…
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Shutdown #848
Prioritizing sleep is crucial for productivity and overall well-being. Losing an hour of sleep during DST leads to a spike in heart attack attacks and traffic…
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Switch #847
Breathing techniques can help control stress and relaxation responses. The parasympathetic, nervous system system, responsible for relaxation, is often under…
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Breath #845
Lung capacity is the greatest predictor of longevity. Proper breathing is crucial for your well-being. The good news is that it’s something anyone can develop…
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Forward #844
A man helps a stranded woman change her tire, refusing payment and asking her to pay it forward. The story inspires to look for ways to pass along hope to…
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Easies #842
Keep a simple checklist in your mind (or on paper) of small, foundational actions that are ridiculously easy to do – but just as easy to skip. These are the…
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Holes #841
This touching story illustrates profound truths about anger, accountability, and personal growth through the metaphor of nails hammered into a board.
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Pause #840
Using checklist at pause points throughout the day can improve performance by preventing ineptitude, which is the failure to act unknown knowledge. Pause…
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Checklist #839
Checklist are simple yet powerful tools to avoid failures and ensure success across various fields. Atule Gawade, a surgeon and author, highlights their…
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Headlines #838
Experts are often wrong, as demonstrated by the Wright brothers’ achievement of human fight, which experts deemed impossible. The story of the Wright Brothers…
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Doors #837
The only direction to move is forward, as trying to return to previous positions or seasons of life is often feudal and a waste of energy. Embrace the passage…
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Identity #836
Activity creates identity. Behavior builds becoming. To change who you are, change what you do.
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Boring #834
Mastering the mundane is the key to maintaining motivation. Kobe Bryant exemplified this by dedicating himself to basic drills with precision and intensity…
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Enthusiasm #833
Enthusiasm is a free ingredient that can elevate any situation. Dick Vitale exemplifies this through his unwavering enthusiasm, despite suffering numerous…
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Moxie #832
The story of Rocky Balboa, who loses the fight against Apollo Creed, but gives his all, illustrates the importance of internal victory over external…
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Counterintuitive #831
Embrace the paradoxes of life, where growth often comes through failure and progress through pain. Counterintuitive thinking, like doing the hardest tasks…
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Details #830
John Wooden, considered one of the greatest coaches ever, emphasize the importance of details, starting with how to properly put on socks to prevent blisters…
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Driving #829
You are a complex machine, like a car, and while you may not understand all the mechanics, you should take care of yourself with humility and hard work. The…
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Avoid #828
Thinking in reverse, a technique called inversion, can help achieve desires by identifying and avoiding potential pitfalls. This approach, popularized by…
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Solutions #827
Writing down problems, clearly is half the battle to solving them. This concept, known as Kidlin’s Law, creates clarity. By externalizing problems, solutions…
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Nature #826
The story Dee Hock, founder of Visa, highlights, the power of observing natural systems. Hock’s concept of chaotic organizations, inspired by nature‘s balance…
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FOCUS #824
Focus on the immediate task at hand to achieve unstoppable outcomes. Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL, emphasizes breaking down overwhelming goals into small…
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8,760 #822
Daily commitment is easier than occasional commitment. Michael Phelps’, success as an Olympian was due to his daily commitment to being his best. When you’re…
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Self-control #821
Self control is crucial when the world feels out of control. Focus on what you can control, like your attitude and actions, rather than dwelling on…
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Self-esteem #820
Self-esteem is about valuing oneself, not arrogance. The most important moment of your day is when you like the person you see in the mirror. Self-worth is…
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Self-talk #819
Taking control of yourself talk is like choosing which apps you run on your smart phone. The function of your life is the result of the “apps” (thoughts)…
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Self-management #818
Self-management is about choosing to talk to yourself correctly. This is arguably the most important skill you learn. This practice, inspired by Psalm 103…
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Results #816
What’s it going to be—reasons or results? Instead of telling yourself reasons why you can’t, think of someone who has done it before, and tell yourself you…
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Forward #814
Sylvester Stallone‘s story of writing and starring in Rocky, despite numerous setbacks as a powerful example of the power of story. The story he wrote was the…
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Miracle #813
Reading is a miraculous gift that allows us to connect with the minds of others across time and space. Despite its transformative power, many people take this…
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Binge #812
Reading is a consistent habit of successful individuals, enhancing focus and concentration in a world of distractions. It is lightened to “forced meditation“…
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Shelves #811
Pioneers in their fields often achieve greatness by reading entire libraries on their subject of interest. Examples include Thomas Edison, Elon Musk and Edwin…
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Fumbles #809
Failure is only final when you stop trying. The story of Ralph, the main character in The Greatest American Hero, reminds us that we all fumble and make…