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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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00:01:58

Ghosts #733

From Chad ·

2025/06/17

Denzel Washington used a metaphor of ghosts representing unfulfilled potential to illustrate that humans, unlike nature, can choose to underperform. The better story to tell yourself is that you can become more.

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00:02:30

Magic #732

From Chad ·

2025/06/16

We live in the most amazing time in human history, with conveniences and opportunities that our ancestors could only dream of. Despite this, many people are unhappy. The key to finding peace and contentment is to focus on internal factors and choose to be happy, regardless of external circumstances.

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00:03:11

Garbage #731

From Chad ·

2025/06/15

Jerry Seinfeld believes that every day is special and that there is no such thing as “quality time.“ He prefers “garbage time,” the ordinary moments like driving in the car or watching TV, as these are the moments that make up life. Seinfeld emphasizes the importance of cherishing these moments and finding joy in the mundane.

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00:02:34

Opportunities #730

From Chad ·

2025/06/14

Steve Jobs’ return to Apple in 1997 and subsequent streamlining of the product line from 40 to 4 exemplifies the power of saying no. Every commitment carries an opportunity cost, and saying no allows for greater focus on the best opportunities.

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00:02:55

Ripples #729

From Chad ·

2025/06/13

Les Schwab, founder of Les Schwab, tires, instilled, an owner’s mindset and his employees by sharing 50% of the profits. This incentivized employees to work hard and report theft, as it impacted their own earnings. The story highlights, the ripple effect of individual actions. Consider how your habits contribute to larger systems.

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00:02:31

Imperceptibly #728

From Chad ·

2025/06/13

Change, positive or negative, often occurs gradually before reaching a sudden tipping point. Daily habits, whether positive or negative, compound overtime and lead to inevitable results. Focus on building positive habits and avoiding -ones to achieve your desired outcomes.

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00:02:19

Solitude #727

From Chad ·

2025/06/11

Joe McCormack, founder of The Brief Lab, emphasizes the importance of silence and quiet for clear thinking and effective communication. He highlights the need for self-confidence and poise, which can be developed through self reflection in silence.

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00:01:32

Momentum #726

From Chad ·

2025/06/10

Charlie Munger‘s “granny‘s rule” in Brian Tracy‘s “eat that frog” our productivity concepts that emphasize tackling the most challenging or important tasks first. Doing the worst first is a short way to build momentum.

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00:02:56

Incentives #725

From Chad ·

2025/06/09

Incentives, as highlighted by Charlie Munger, are a powerful driver of behavior in both business and personal life. FedEx’s night shift, for example, improved performance when they paid per shift instead of hourly. Whether designing compensation systems or changing habits, understanding, and leveraging incentives is crucial for success.

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00:03:29

Torture #724

From Chad ·

2025/06/08

Holding onto offenses is torture. John Bevere emphasizes forgiveness as a necessity to avoid Satan‘s trap of bitterness and division. The fable of “the two monks and the woman “illustrates the importance of recognizing offense as a trap that leads to torture.

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00:02:10

Levels #723

From Chad ·

2025/06/07

New levels, bring new devils. But you’re built for both. If it’s getting harder that means you’re going higher.

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00:03:00

Sacrifices #722

From Chad ·

2025/06/06

James Lee Harrington, who died on D-Day, will be buried today in Iowa after his remains where identified through DNA analysis. His burial, alongside his mother honors the sacrifices made by many on D-Day, including over 10,000 who lost their lives in the first hour of the invasion.

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00:02:46

Pause #721

From Chad ·

2025/06/05

One of Stephen Covey’s seven disciplines of highly effective people self-renewal. He calls it sharpening the saw. Rest and renewal is not apart from our work but part of it.

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00:02:53

Scorecards #720

From Chad ·

2025/06/04

Warren Buffett’s concept of the “inner and outer scorecard” highlights the importance of living authentically versus seeking external validation. It involves self judgment in following one’s instincts.

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00:02:09

Spreadsheets #719

From Chad ·

2025/06/03

Companies often lose sight of customer value by becoming obsessed with optimizing internal processes. This “process trap” leads to pour outcomes and a lack of innovation, successful companies, prioritize, customer, centricity, and product quality over cost cutting and metrics.

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00:03:29

Conduits #718

From Chad ·

2025/06/02

Once upon a Time lived a jar and a stream…

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00:02:02

Cave #717

From Chad ·

2025/06/01

Most people never attempt to start a new habit or pursue a goal, giving up before making any real effort. Brian Tracy emphasizes the importance of starting, highlighting that transformation happens in the present, not the past or future. He encourages taking small, consistent actions, building confidence through small wins, and clarifying goals to overcome the barrier of inaction.

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00:02:09

Blueprint #716

From Chad ·

2025/05/31

Success is not based on luck, but on a proven plan and consistent execution. Instead of relying on chance, create a blueprint for your journey by following a proven framework.

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00:03:10

Today #715

From Chad ·

2025/05/30

A reflection on life’s fleeting nature, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the present.

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00:02:49

Sigh #714

From Chad ·

2025/05/29

“ Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…”

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