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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.

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00:03:30

Fail #793

From Chad ·

2025/08/16

Jeff Bezos views failure as a necessary part of innovation, emphasizing the importance of a high pain tolerance for losses. Amazon’s “Just Do It” award, given to employees who take risks, exemplifies this philosophy. Winners, according to this perspective, lose more than losers because they persistent trying despite setbacks.

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00:03:10

Sights #792

From Chad ·

2025/08/15

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 thought.

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00:02:51

Until #791

From Chad ·

2025/08/14

The Arctic expedition of Ernest Shackleton, from 1914–1916, exemplifies perseverance. Despite their ship being crushed by ice, he his crew through extreme conditions, ultimately rescuing all of them. The story serves a reminder that success often comes from refusing to give up, no matter the circumstances.

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00:04:09

Questions #790

From Chad ·

2025/08/13

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 ourselves. But giving ourselves time to think is a struggle for many.

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00:03:43

Biographies #789

From Chad ·

2025/08/12

Biographies are a powerful tool for learning from the experiences of others, allowing us to avoid their failures and copy their successes. By reading biographies, we gain insights into the lives and strategies of successful individuals. All lessons are learned by trial and error, but they do not have to be your own trials or errors.

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00:03:46

Repeat #788

From Chad ·

2025/08/11

GK Chesterton believed God finds joy in repetition, connecting it to a child’s enthusiasm. Repetition is essential for learning and skilled development. Embracing repetition is not only the pathway to innovation, but wonder.

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00:04:25

Repeat #787

From Chad ·

2025/08/10

Vince Lombardi‘s relentless pursuit of perfection, exemplified by his eight hour dissection of one play, highlights, the importance of repetition inconsistency in achieving excellence. This principle extends beyond sports, as seen in the success of businesses like In-N-Out Burger, and Raising Cane‘s, which built their empires through consistent execution of simple, repetitive processes. Ultimately, success lies, and embracing monotony and repetition, as they are the steppingstones to

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00:03:27

Repeat #786

From Chad ·

2025/08/09

Embracing the boring basics, like consistent repetition of proven principles, is a powerful competitive advantage in business and life. This approach, exemplified by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s respect for repetition of routine basics, leads to lasting success through patient repetition and deep understanding.

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00:04:04

Persist #785

From Chad ·

2025/08/08

James Dyson, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, failed 5127 times over 14 years before creating a successful prototype. His persistence, fueled by belief in his vision and the support of his wife, led to the creation of $1 billion company. The story serves as a reminder to persevere through setbacks, viewing them as opportunities for growth and evolution.

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00:02:53

Care #784

From Chad ·

2025/08/07

Steve Jobs’ passion for storytelling, led him to invest in Pixar, believing in its potential for lasting impact. Despite financial challenges, Jobs’ unwavering commitment, driven by his care for the craft of storytelling, ultimately resulted in Pixar’s success.

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00:04:17

Unlocked #783

From Chad ·

2025/08/06

Malcolm McLean revolutionized global trade with the invention of the cargo container. His simple idea of stacking trailer bodies on ships dramatically reduced costs and made international shipping efficient. This innovation, often overlooked, has had a profound impact on our lives, enabling globalization, and creating opportunities across industries.

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00:04:36

Resilience #782

From Chad ·

2025/08/05

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 challenging boarding school to the early struggles of NVIDIA, honed his resilience. Wayne story emphasizes the importance of embracing pain as a catalyst for progress.

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00:02:57

Necessity #781

From Chad ·

2025/08/04

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 your own motivation by giving yourself ultimatums.

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00:03:33

Peers #780

From Chad ·

2025/08/03

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, created a culture of high standards. This environment, where talented individuals challenged each other, led to innovation and success.

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00:03:35

Amateurs #779

From Chad ·

2025/08/02

Henry Ford, who revolutionized transportation and mass production, believe the motivation was for amateurs. He emphasize the importance of systems and habits over feelings, arguing that professionals follow processes while amateurs rely on motivation. Ford’s perspective highlights, the inevitability of accomplishment through commitment to a system, just like to his assembly line did.

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00:04:06

Manufactured #778

From Chad ·

2025/08/01

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 motivation to achieve his goals. You can take negative events in your life, and turn them into motivation, using your pain and trauma as fuel to create drive.

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00:03:17

Guinnessport #777

From Chad ·

2025/07/31

Ashrita Furman, with over 700 Guinness world records, exemplifies that success is not solely determined by talent but dedication to training, strategy, and systems. His achievements, despite lacking, exceptional physical abilities, demonstrate the power of perseverance and the importance of mastering the game’s techniques. This story serves as an inspiration to prioritize training and strategy in achieving success.

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00:03:43

Ingredients #776

From Chad ·

2025/07/30

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 Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, exemplifies this principle, through his commitment to reliability, quality, and integrity in his products. Listen to today’s message to help you tell yourself a better story about adding this priceless ingredient to everything you do today.

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00:03:29

OADB #775

From Chad ·

2025/07/29

The most important story you hear is the one you tell yourself. Success comes from consistent daily disciplines not just occasional actions. Habits are formed through daily repetition, leading to exponential results over time.

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00:03:16

Exchanges #774

From Chad ·

2025/07/28

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 where each walks away with the same. But the magic is in the positive-sum exchanges where each ends up with more. The value and fun in life is participating in the positive-sum exchanges.

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