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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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Farmer #688
The fable about the unpredictability of the events of your life. Take what happens in stride.
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Rejection #687
Rejection is a sign of progress. Stephen King, Dr. Seuss, and Howard Schultz, all faced numerous rejections before achieving success.
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Rocky #686
Struggle and sacrifice paid off for Sylvester Stallone. Do you know the story of Rocky?
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Distractions #685
The parable of the sower illustrates the importance of focus and not getting distracted by unproductive pursuits. The sower, knowing that some seed will…
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Persist #683
Thomas Edison‘s quote, “Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits,“ is illustrated by the biblical parable of the sower. The parable emphasizes the…
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Hearing #682
Today is the 80th anniversary of Viktor Frankl’s release from the concentration camp at Turkeim. A neuroscientist and psychotherapist, Frankl endured immense…
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Alcoholic #681
The most powerful force in your life is your reaction to events, not the events themselves. Epictetus emphasized the importance of controlling your thoughts…
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Cigarettes #680
The story of Jeff Bezos cleverly admonishing his grandmother’s smoking habit turned into a lesson about using his powers wisely.
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Calligraphy #679
Steve Jobs, inspired by a calligraphy class taught by the technology-rejecting father Robert Calladino, applied the monk’s mastery to Apple‘s computer design…
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Disguise #678
Thomas Mapother faced a setback when a football injury prevented him from wrestling his senior year. This unexpected turn of events led him to audition for the…
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Feelings #677
Gene Kelly did it. You can too. Don’t allow your feelings to be the scapegoat that keeps you from doing what you need to do.
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Mysteries #676
This is the greatest mystery in the world. If you can solve this mystery, you will achieve whatever goals you set.
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Practice #675
Something a little different today on a day that is a little different. This is a poem by Wendell Berry titled “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front,”…
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Pearls #674
Today’s message, dedicated to Bella Smith, reflects on how problems can be transformed into positives, using the analogy of an oyster creating a pearl. Just as…
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Day One #673
Chad suggests imagining starting fresh, like on the first day of a new job, to enhance creativity and problem-solving. This mindset, inspired by Jeff Bezos’s…
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Beginning #672
Satchel Paige, the oldest MLB rookie, approached his career with a beginners mindset, ignoring his age and past limitations. A professor used a teacup metaphor…
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Drops #671
The Japanese concept of “kaizen”, or small changes, leads to big results. Jeff Olson, author of The Slight Edge, says this mindset is the difference between…
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Geese #669
My daughter was hit with goose poop, prompting advice from Martin Luther about controlling negative thoughts. Luther compared unwanted thoughts to birds flying…
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Mosquitos #667
Mosquitoes, despite their small size, cause over 700,000 deaths annually due to disease transmission, surpassing the impact of larger creatures like elephants…
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Beast #666
Ultimately beast mode isn’t about beating your competition, but bringing the best out of others. That is a real mark of a beast.
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Provided #665
A poor immigrant, family, unaware of the ships, all inclusive dining, ration to their own food, while others dying above. The story serves as a reminder to…
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Finish #663
Arambhashira is a Sanskrit word meaning “hero at the beginning”. There are so many examples of this who start strong, but either fizzle or flame-out. Only…
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Persist #661
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, faced numerous failures before achieving success. His overnight delivery service, initially met with skepticism and limited…
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Endurance #658
The story of Ernest Shackleton’s Arctic Expedition, where his ship was crushed in pack ice, exemplifies perseverance. Despite the hardships, Shackleton did not…
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Optimism #657
Admiral James Stockdale, a decorated US Navy officer and Vietnam War POW, endured 7.5 years of captivity, including 4 years in solitary confinement and 2 in…
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Responsibility #656
You are telling yourself different stories all day long. They either sustain or drain. They are helping you grow into the best version of yourself or holding…
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Scorecard #655
UNC’s Anson Dorrance implemented the “competitive cauldron” system, using daily data-driven rankings to gamify practice and motivate his players. This system…
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Marvel #653
Win Hof has become known as “The Iceman”. He has made cold exposure mainstream. His feats demonstrate the marvel of the human body.
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Persistence #652
What an infestation of bedbugs can teach you. There is a story behind that.
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Concentration #646
Concentration is a skill that can be developed through practice, like a muscle. To improve concentration, try focusing on a single word for three minutes…
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Channel #645
When you find your one right thing, it will liberate you from having to monitoring everything.
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Narrow #641
Jesus is teaching about two paths, illustrates the importance of focus and concentration in life. While the wide path may seem appealing, it leads to waste and…
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Consistency #639
Consistency is a superpower that leads to significant achievements through force amplification, where small, consistent steps create compounding benefits…
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Capacity #637
Today is Pi Day, celebrating the mathematical constant pi. Raj Meena holds the world record for reciting the most digits of pi, showcasing the remarkable…
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Streak #636
Extreme streaks set people apart. It’s not the dabblers and toe-dippers who standout.
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Performance #633
Performance equals perception. People are counting on you to show up with your best today whether you feel like it or not. How you act counts for more than how…
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Ripple #632
Listen to this story about a new barista, Lila, with a positive attitude and how she brightens up a coffee shop and influences her coworker and the customers…
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Treasure #631
Treasure can be found in difficult places, both literally and metaphorically. Just as valuable resources our mind from deep within the Earth, valuable lessons…
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Mining #630
This message highlights the vastness of the unexplored Earth, emphasizing the potential for discovery both on and within ourselves.
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Choices #629
Every situation presents two choices. This is a story about a guy about this perspective on life helped him survive a life-threatening accident.
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Impact #628
Attitude is a choice that impacts life more than facts, the past, or your circumstances. You have control over your attitude, which shapes your reactions to…