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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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00:01:53

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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00:03:39

Disguise #678

From Chad ·

2025/04/23

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 school play, where he was discovered by theatrical ancient and launched his acting career. This story serves as a reminder that obstacles can be opportunities, and that bummers can lead to unexpected blessings.

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00:02:09

Feelings #677

From Chad ·

2025/04/22

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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00:02:10

Mysteries #676

From Chad ·

2025/04/21

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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00:04:17

Practice #675

From Chad ·

2025/04/20

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,” which encourages resisting conformity and embracing a different way of life. The poem suggest doing things that don’t compute, loving the world, and practicing resurrection.

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00:02:18

Pearls #674

From Chad ·

2025/04/19

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 an oyster coats irritants with nacre to form a pearl, we can view life‘s irritants as prompts for positive habits. This mindset shift can help us navigate life‘s challenges with greater ease and resilience.

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00:02:29

Day One #673

From Chad ·

2025/04/18

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 “day one“ philosophy, can help overcome assumptions and foster a beginners mind.

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00:02:29

Beginning #672

From Chad ·

2025/04/17

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 to illustrate how preconceived notions can hinder learning, emphasizing the importance of a beginners mindset for wisdom.

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00:03:10

Drops #671

From Chad ·

2025/04/16

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 the successful and unsuccessful.

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00:02:08

Cord #670

From Chad ·

2025/04/15

A young Toyota worker, Hiroshi, halted production by pulling the Andon cord after noticing misaligned door hinges. This small action prevented potential car recalls and customer complaints, highlighting the importance of addressing issues promptly.

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00:02:09

Geese #669

From Chad ·

2025/04/14

My daughter was hit with goose poop, prompting advice from Martin Luther about controlling negative thoughts. Luther compared unwanted thoughts to birds flying overhead, suggesting we can’t prevent them from flying, but can prevent them from nesting in our minds.

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00:03:46

Ants #668

From Chad ·

2025/04/13

Ants, despite their small size, serve as a powerful example of motivation through their intrinsic drive, planning, and persistence. They prepare for winter during summer and harvest, inviting the importance of being proactive, prepared, and persistent in life.

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00:03:21

Mosquitos #667

From Chad ·

2025/04/12

Mosquitoes, despite their small size, cause over 700,000 deaths annually due to disease transmission, surpassing the impact of larger creatures like elephants and blue whales. This highlights the significance of small things, both positive and negative, in shaping our lives in the world around us.

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00:02:22

Beast #666

From Chad ·

2025/04/11

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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00:02:23

Provided #665

From Chad ·

2025/04/10

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 question what we may be missing out on due to misunderstandings.

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00:02:39

Models #664

From Chad ·

2025/04/09

A motto is only as strong as the character of the person saying it.

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00:03:00

Finish #663

From Chad ·

2025/04/08

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 those who finish strong are remembered.

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00:02:09

Feelings #662

From Chad ·

2025/04/07

Don’t let your feelings get in the way. Feelings will fool you.

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00:03:42

Persist #661

From Chad ·

2025/04/06

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, faced numerous failures before achieving success. His overnight delivery service, initially met with skepticism and limited demand, exemplifies the importance of persistence and learning from setbacks. The story_is the value of failing well and the transformative power of persistence in overcoming challenges.

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00:02:30

Repetition #660

From Chad ·

2025/04/05

Are you willing to fail your way to success?

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