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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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00:02:50

Influential #698

From Chad ·

2025/05/13

The clock is the most influential component of an NFL football game, shaping strategy and outcome. Just as the clock determines urgency and efficiency in football, it influences decisions and outcomes in life.

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00:01:52

Buffalo #697

From Chad ·

2025/05/12

Adopt a “buffalo mindset” by facing challenges head-on. Buffalo run toward storms, not away from them. Buffalo run into harsh weather, not avoid it.

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00:03:27

Miracle #696

From Chad ·

2025/05/11

In a miraculous tale of unexpected reunion, an un Weed mother and her son were brought together by a divine “Godwink”. The story is from SquireRushnell and Louise Duarte’s book, Godwinks.

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00:03:19

Grades #695

From Chad ·

2025/05/10

Experts are often wrong, as evidence by the success stories of Fred Smith (FedEx), Todd Graves (Raising Cane‘s), and Phil night (Nike), whose innovative ideas were initially dismissed. Believe in your own vision and don’t be swayed by other’s opinions.

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00:01:55

How #694

From Chad ·

2025/05/09

Randy Lemur lost more weight than the doctor called for in order to perform the operation. His motivation, or “why” fueled his ability to surpass his goal, or “how”.

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00:03:17

First #693

From Chad ·

2025/05/08

“Paying yourself first“ is a financial principle that extends to all aspects of life. Prioritizing self-care, such as time, health, and relationships is essential for overall well-being and the ability to serve others. Treating your own needs as nonnegotiable is not selfish, it’s essential.

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00:02:57

4,300 #692

From Chad ·

2025/05/07

Chad shares his gratitude practice, writing down five things he is thankful for every day. Chad suggest three patterns for gratitude: Meta, thanks for overarching themes, ordinary things for every day, things, in serendipity thanks for unexpected blessings.

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00:02:00

Carpenter #691

From Chad ·

2025/05/06

A master carpenter, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship, built custom homes for a real estate tycoon. Reluctantly, he agreed to build one last mansion with a “have to” mentality, compromising on materials and craftsmanship. In the end, the carpenter was just hurting himself.

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00:02:43

Experiences #690

From Chad ·

2025/05/05

John Goddard sparked the modern-day Bucket List movement creating a list of 127 ambitious life goals at 15. Through relentless pursuit and dedication, he accomplished 111 of these goals by 70, becoming a scholar and adventurer.

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00:02:24

Excustitis #689

From Chad ·

2025/05/04

What is the most crippling disease in the world? Paul Alexander holds the Guinness Book of World Records for living the longest in an iron lung. He did not use his limitations as an excuse to live a limited life.

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00:01:59

Farmer #688

From Chad ·

2025/05/03

The fable about the unpredictability of the events of your life. Take what happens in stride.

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00:02:12

Rejection #687

From Chad ·

2025/05/02

Rejection is a sign of progress. Stephen King, Dr. Seuss, and Howard Schultz, all faced numerous rejections before achieving success.

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00:03:02

Rocky #686

From Chad ·

2025/05/01

Struggle and sacrifice paid off for Sylvester Stallone. Do you know the story of Rocky?

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00:02:35

Distractions #685

From Chad ·

2025/04/30

The parable of the sower illustrates the importance of focus and not getting distracted by unproductive pursuits. The sower, knowing that some seed will inevitably be lost, stay focused on sowing seed in fertile ground.

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00:02:44

More #684

From Chad ·

2025/04/29

Winners endure more losses than losers because they persist through setbacks to achieve greater victories. Bill Walsh, former coach of the San Francisco 49ers, exemplifies this Max through his focus on perfecting the process rather than obsessing over wins.

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00:02:48

Persist #683

From Chad ·

2025/04/28

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 importance of persistent action, likening it to the successful inventors, Thomas Edison, Howard, Schultz, and James Dyson.

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00:03:12

Hearing #682

From Chad ·

2025/04/27

Today is the 80th anniversary of Viktor Frankl’s release from the concentration camp at Turkeim. A neuroscientist and psychotherapist, Frankl endured immense hardship during World War II, including the loss of his family and the confiscation of his life‘s work. Despite this, he survived in authored “Man’s Search for Meaning” emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in life. This highlights, the power of inner dialogue and the ability to overcome adversity through mental strength.

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00:02:30

Alcoholic #681

From Chad ·

2025/04/26

The most powerful force in your life is your reaction to events, not the events themselves. Epictetus emphasized the importance of controlling your thoughts and reactions, as external forces like environment, influence, and problems are beyond your direct control. Your life is defined by how you respond to these events, not by the events themselves.

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00:03:19

Cigarettes #680

From Chad ·

2025/04/25

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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00:01:53

Calligraphy #679

From Chad ·

2025/04/24

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. This highlights, the power of drawing inspiration from diverse perspectives.

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