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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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00:02:52

Tricky #753

From Chad ·

2025/07/07

The brain, designed for survival, can hinder growth by suppressing potential and tricking us into believing we can’t do certain things. Michael Jordan, recognizing the mind as an athletes, worst enemy, emphasize the importance of blocking out distractions, maintaining focus, and relying on a strong work ethic to overcome mental obstacles. Ultimately, successfully controlling our mission rather than being controlled by our mind tricks.

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00:03:52

Michelin #752

From Chad ·

2025/07/06

The Michelin brothers, facing a failing family rubber factory, focused on time management and efficiency. Their breakthrough came with the invention of the air filled, removable tire, which they showcased through sponsored bicycle and car races. The brothers success, driven by their disciplined approach to time management, highlights the importance of using time wisely, as small increments can add up significantly.

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00:03:12

Comparison #751

From Chad ·

2025/07/05

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 growth from acorn to oak, emphasizes the importance of comparing one’s journey to their own progress, not others’ outcomes.

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00:02:06

Independence #750

From Chad ·

2025/07/04

Independence, both national and personal, requires ongoing battles. Just as the American Revolution continued after the Declaration of Independence, achieving personal freedom from tyranny demands continuous effort in a willingness to fight for strength, discipline, and freedom.

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00:02:36

Swallowing #749

From Chad ·

2025/07/03

Matthew Jordan Smith, a celebrity fashion photographer, learned a valuable lesson from his father struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He now practices gratitude for the simple things like drinking water, reminding us to appreciate the ordinary miracles in life.

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00:04:24

Cactus #748

From Chad ·

2025/07/02

“Hugging the cactus” is a metaphor for confronting and accepting pain or discomfort, popularized by Robert Downey Jr. in his 2011 acceptance speech. Downey credited Mel Gibson, who had helped him through addiction, with advising him to confront his flaws head on. The metaphor symbolizes, confronting difficult truths, such as mistakes or addiction consequences, rather than avoiding them.

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00:02:52

Margaritaville #747

From Chad ·

2025/07/01

Jimmy Buffett, despite having only one top 10 hit, “Margaritaville,“ built $1 billion empire. The song, written after a margarita,-fueled afternoon and a traffic delay, was initially rejected by his producer, but Buffett stuck to his instincts. This story serves as a reminder to trust your own creative instincts over external opinions.

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00:03:17

Gamble #746

From Chad ·

2025/06/30

In 1973, facing eminent bankruptcy, FedEx founder Fred Smith gambled a few hundred dollars in Las Vegas and one enough to keep the company afloat for another week. This act of desperation exemplifies Smith’s audacious approach to building FedEx, marked by numerous risky decisions. Despite the challenges, Smith’s determination and vision led to FedEx’s success, employing half a million people worldwide.

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00:03:45

Valeria #745

From Chad ·

2025/06/29

Michael Ferrero, the founder of the Ferreiro chocolate empire, created a fictional ideal customer named Mrs. Valeria. He designed all his products to please her, believing she represented the ultimate consumer. This mindset drove his success and serves as a reminder to always have a target audience in mind.

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00:02:34

Agony #744

From Chad ·

2025/06/28

Dark Councilman, a legendary, swimming coach, used a banner with the words “hurt – pain – agony“ to motivate his swimmers. He believed that achieving extraordinary goals required escalating levels of sacrifice and discomfort. The message emphasizes the importance of matching desires with appropriate levels of passion and suffering, as anything worthwhile requires some level of pain.

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00:02:08

Workplace #743

From Chad ·

2025/06/27

A workplace adaptation of Psalm 23 is shared, emphasizing the importance of perspective and finding peace amidst workplace challenges. The message encourages listeners to change their perspective and find a better context for their work.

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00:02:34

Pain #742

From Chad ·

2025/06/26

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, despite suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for nearly 30 years, continue to paint. His friend Henri Matisse asked why he endured the pain, to which Renoir replied, “The beauty remains; the pain passes.“ This quote inspired an exhibition of his great grandson Alexandre Renoir‘s work.

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00:02:31

Unlock #741

From Chad ·

2025/06/25

Dr. William James’ authored a concept of a “second wind“ describing a moment of renewed focus and energy after pushing past fatigue. This phenomenon suggests we have power in reserve we must learn to unlock.

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00:02:02

Workout #740

From Chad ·

2025/06/24

A young runner, inspired by Jim Ryun, received Ryun’s training plan, but never used it. This highlights, the “know-do gap“ – the difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

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00:02:30

Pounds #739

From Chad ·

2025/06/23

A ceramics teacher divided a class into two groups, one graded on quantity and the other on quality. The group graded on quantity ultimately created the highest quality pieces. The moral is to start working and producing, as perfection comes through practice, not planning.

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00:01:59

Jobs #738

From Chad ·

2025/06/22

Lin Hao, a nine-year-old boy from Sichuan, China, rescued two classmates after their school collapse during the 2008 earthquake. His bravery and leadership made him a national hero, and he carried the Chinese flag during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.

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00:03:21

Rummage #737

From Chad ·

2025/06/21

The devil, at a rummage sale, reveals his most valuable tool: discouragement. It can make people lose hope and abandon their dreams. Robert Biswas-Diener’s research on courage, as outlined in “the courage quotient,“ suggest that courage is determined by the ratio of action to fear. To increase courage, one should align their actions with their identity, embody, and courageous roles.

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00:02:23

Problems #736

From Chad ·

2025/06/20

Life is full of problems, but they are opportunities for growth and purpose. Victor Frankel, a holocaust survivor, encourage individuals to view challenges, ask tasks, demanding, tailored responses, asking “what is life asking of me?” This mindset, exemplified by Frankel survival in concentration camps, helps reframe suffering as a call to problem solve.

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00:03:00

Emerge #735

From Chad ·

2025/06/19

Melia, a Pakistani girl, faced adversity under Taliban rule, but channeled it into advocacy for girls’ education. Her story serves as a reminder that challenges present opportunities for growth and positive change.

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00:01:52

Circles #734

From Chad ·

2025/06/18

The most important story you hear is the one you tell yourself. Simon scenic Golden Circle model emphasizes the importance of purpose, but I believe the place to start with is “who“ – identity – as an ontological anchor in a rapidly changing world.

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