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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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Permission #808
Harriet Tubman’s story is a powerful example of high agency. She didn’t wait for permission to fight against slavery, she gave herself permission and freed…
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Cumulative #807
John D Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, exemplified the power of compounding by making small improvements, like reducing solder use on oil cans, leading…
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Validity #806
The better story to tell yourself is “I am not seeking validation from the outside. No one has higher standards for me than myself”
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Garden #804
Setting a clear intention, influences attention and increases the likelihood of achieving goals. The mind, likened to a garden, produces thoughts that shape…
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Exchange #803
According to The Law of Exchange, success and financial return are directly proportional to the value one provides to others. By focusing on adding value and…
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Deviation #802
In a society where unhealthy and unhappy individuals, outnumber healthy, happy ones, being well adjusted to the norm is not a measure of health. To thrive, one…
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Motion #801
Isaac Newton‘s Laws of Motion, explaining how objects move, are applied to human behavior by Earl Nightingale in “The Strangest Secret.” Nightingale emphasizes…
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Objective #800
Olympian Milt Campbell kept his goals constantly before him. You are a goal-oriented creature. This is The Law of Telos. You want to reach your destination…
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Inside-out #799
Earl Nightingale‘s “The Strangest Secret“ illustrates The Law of Correspondence, stating that our outer world reflects our inner thoughts and beliefs. By…
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Dominion #798
Epictetus, a former slave, taught the concept of “The Law of Dominion,” emphasizing the power of controlling one’s thoughts. While external circumstances are…
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Jeans #797
Truett Hanes, a runner from Utah, has gained viral attention by running marathons in jeans, a unique marketing strategy that highlights the power of standing…
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Non-action #796
Winston Churchill prioritized rest and sleep, believing it conserved energy for what truly matters. While his habits may not be universally applicable, they…
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Action #795
Sam Walton‘s success with Walmart, surpassing the dominant retailer Sears, exemplifies the power of a bias for action. Walton‘s impatience and emphasis on…
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Sights #792
Visualization is a unique feature of human beings. Before something happens in reality, it has to happen in the mind. Everything that is seen is first built in…
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Until #791
The Arctic expedition of Ernest Shackleton, from 1914–1916, exemplifies perseverance. Despite their ship being crushed by ice, he his crew through extreme…
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Questions #790
There is more power in having powerful questions then all the right answers. Good questions are not only an effective way to manage others, but manage…
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Biographies #789
Biographies are a powerful tool for learning from the experiences of others, allowing us to avoid their failures and copy their successes. By reading…
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Repeat #788
GK Chesterton believed God finds joy in repetition, connecting it to a child’s enthusiasm. Repetition is essential for learning and skilled development…
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Repeat #787
Vince Lombardi‘s relentless pursuit of perfection, exemplified by his eight hour dissection of one play, highlights, the importance of repetition inconsistency…
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Repeat #786
Embracing the boring basics, like consistent repetition of proven principles, is a powerful competitive advantage in business and life. This approach…
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Persist #785
James Dyson, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, failed 5127 times over 14 years before creating a successful prototype. His persistence, fueled by belief…
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Unlocked #783
Malcolm McLean revolutionized global trade with the invention of the cargo container. His simple idea of stacking trailer bodies on ships dramatically reduced…
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Resilience #782
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, attributes, his success to his ability to endure pain and suffering, a trait he believes cannot be taught. His experiences, from a…
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Necessity #781
It is said that necessity is the mother of all invention. Necessity can also be the mother of motivation. You can create your own necessity. You can create…
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Peers #780
The PayPal Mafia, a group of successful entrepreneurs, used peer pressure to drive excellence. They’re hiring philosophy, where only the best we’re hired…
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Amateurs #779
Henry Ford, who revolutionized transportation and mass production, believe the motivation was for amateurs. He emphasize the importance of systems and habits…
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Manufactured #778
Motivation isn’t something you get, it is something you manufacture. Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s life is an example of this, using his father‘s abuse and negative…
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Guinnessport #777
Ashrita Furman, with over 700 Guinness world records, exemplifies that success is not solely determined by talent but dedication to training, strategy, and…
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Ingredients #776
A fable about a young man seeking advice from a wise elder, highlights the importance of integrity as the priceless ingredient in products and people. Yvon…
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Exchanges #774
We live in an abundant world. Everyday billions of exchanges happen. Some are negative-sum, where one party ends up with less. There are zero-sum exchanges…
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18,000 #773
Bill Bowerman, Nike‘s cofounder, used a parable about a mule skinner to illustrate his coaching philosophy: to teach effectively, one must first get the…
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Start #771
The most important step to progress is to start, as planning often hinders action. Just get started, as the active creates momentum and clarity.
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Winner #770
You are a winner. There’s no denying it. Recognize your inherent resilience and the countless blessings in your life. You are privileged. Enjoy all the…
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Accept #767
Elon Musk, facing SpaceX’s bankruptcy in 2008, rallied his team after three failed rocket launches. He ordered them to rebuild the damaged fourth rocket on a…
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Signal #766
Our minds are constantly filled with noise, preventing us from hearing the signal that connects to our hearts. This signal, which communicates purpose and…
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Concentration #765
Focusing energy on a task, like the sun’s raised through a magnifying glass, can lead to significant results. By concentrating on a goal, one can unlock energy…
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Distractions #764
Warren Buffett’s biggest worry is loss of focus, which he attributes to distractions like external metrics and comparisons. To maintain focus, one should say…
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Focus #763
Edwin Land’s invention of the Polaroid instant camera, sparked by his daughter‘s question, exemplifies the power of intense focus, Land’s commitment to…
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Shipwrecks #763
Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, lost everything in a shipwreck, but saw it as one of the best things that ever happened to him. The power to shape our…
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Practice #761
Michael Jordan’s motivation for joining the 1992 Olympic dream team was to observe his teammates, practice habits. He discovered many were lazy, reinforcing…
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Must! #760
A college professor interviewed highly productive individuals and identified 10 steps they follow to have productive days. These steps include planning work…
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More! #759
Amy Cuddy is a Harvard professor. At 19 she was in a car accident and suffered a TBI, shattering her identity. She tells the story of how her academic advisor…
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Move! #758
Humans possess the unique power of choice and action. Unlike other lifeforms, bound by instinct or immobility, humans can move how they choose. This power…
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Pronouns #755
Bob Reich observed that companies where employees use “we” and “us” are different from those where employees use “they” and “them”. So Price, founder of Fed…
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Clues #754
William Rosenberg, founder of Dunkin’ Donuts, built his success by improving upon existing ideas rather than reinventing the wheel. He emphasize the importance…
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Tricky #753
The brain, designed for survival, can hinder growth by suppressing potential and tricking us into believing we can’t do certain things. Michael Jordan…
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Michelin #752
The Michelin brothers, facing a failing family rubber factory, focused on time management and efficiency. Their breakthrough came with the invention of the air…
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Comparison #751
A small church group, trying to help a woman with an eating disorder, was reminded to “act their age“ and focus on their mission. This analogy, like Amazon‘s…
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Independence #750
Independence, both national and personal, requires ongoing battles. Just as the American Revolution continued after the Declaration of Independence, achieving…
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Swallowing #749
Matthew Jordan Smith, a celebrity fashion photographer, learned a valuable lesson from his father struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He now practices gratitude…