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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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00:03:52

Engrained #910

From Chad ·

2025/12/11

Habits, good or bad, become engrained through repetition, following the habit loop of reminder, routine and reward. To master behavior change, utilize the SCIENCE acronym: stepladders, community, important, easy, Neurohacks, captivating, and engrained. Start small, practice daily, and make permanent the qualities that bring out the best in you.

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00:03:38

Captivating #909

From Chad ·

2025/12/10

To establish new habits, create a strong reward that excites your brains reward center, making behavior automatic. Captivating rewards are key to rewiring your brain and forming lifelong habits.

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00:03:19

Neurohacks #908

From Chad ·

2025/12/09

When trying to establish a new habit, focus on action rather than feelings, as action determines attitude and motion creates emotion. Use Neurohacks like setting passwords that reinforce your desired self-identity to bypass the mind and create lasting behavior change.

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00:04:33

Micro #907

From Chad ·

2025/12/08

Stephen Guise’s “Mini Habits” concept emphasizes starting with absurdly small, easily achievable goals to build lasting habits. By making habits so simple they require minimal willpower, individuals can bypass resistance and build momentum. The key is consistency, as even the smallest actions, when repeated daily, can lead to significant progress.

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00:03:34

Why #906

From Chad ·

2025/12/07

The most important question to ask yourself when making a change is “why.“ Finding the right meaning and a clear, concrete reason for change, motivates more effectively than abstract reasons. Disconnects to Sean Young’s framework for making change stick, emphasizing the importance of a clear “why“ in achieving goals.

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00:04:23

S.C.I.E.N.C.E. #905

From Chad ·

2025/12/06

Lewis Pugh, a British open-water swimmer, used the psychological forces of breaking down goals into smaller steps and surrounding himself with a supportive community to become the first person to swim in each ocean. The acronym SCIENCE (stepladders, community, important, easy, neurohacks, captivating, ingrained) summarizes the science of making behavioral changes stick.

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00:03:28

Dashboard #904

From Chad ·

2025/12/05

Feelings are not part of our being, but rather signals that provide information about our experiences. They have been described, like the weather, passengers on a bus, or a car dashboard. The better story to tell ourselves is that we are not our feelings and that we control them, they do not control us.

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00:03:56

Feelings #903

From Chad ·

2025/12/04

Feelings can sabotage change and commitment. To achieve goals, it’s important to act according to ones identity and focus on the finish line, rather than being driven by feelings. This requires recognizing what feelings are working against you and forcing yourself to act until you feel like it.

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00:03:50

Who #902

From Chad ·

2025/12/03

When trying to change, focus on who you want to become, not just what you need to do. Nelson Mandela‘s identity as a leader for all of South Africa, drove his actions, even after 27 years in prison. Let identity drive your behavior, not the other way around. Identity equals destiny.

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00:05:18

Stop #901

From Chad ·

2025/12/02

The easiest resolutions are often about stopping something rather than starting something new. Stopping a negative habit can have a significant positive impact on various aspects of life, requiring less energy and resources than initiating new behavior. Identifying and eliminating one detrimental habit can lead to a ripple effect of improvement.

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00:03:55

Raven #900

From Chad ·

2025/12/01

Robert Kraft, nicknamed “the Raven,“ has run 8 miles daily for over 50 years, covering 145,000 miles despite challenges. His dedication has inspired a community, a book, and even a street named after him. His streak is arguably the greatest New Year resolution ever.

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00:03:50

Encapsulate #899

From Chad ·

2025/11/30

A one-word focus can help filter distractions and provide clarity. This concept, popularized by Ali Edwards through her “One Little Word“ tradition, encourages choosing a single word to guide actions and decisions throughout the year. This focus act as a rallying cry, simplifying goals.

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00:03:09

Pre-resolutions #898

From Chad ·

2025/11/29

New Year’s resolutions often fail because they start on January 1st, a time when routines are disrupted. Instead, use the time between Thanksgiving and New Year as a “preseason“ to practice and prepare for your resolutions. This allows for experimentation, failure, and building confidence before officially starting.

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00:04:05

Excellence #897

From Chad ·

2025/11/28

Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, exemplifies the ability to endure pain, swimming in extreme conditions for up to 27 hours. Like Muhammad Ali, who only counted situps when they hurt, true growth comes from pushing through pain. To achieve excellence, one must expand their capacity for pain by embracing discomfort in setting high standards.

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00:03:42

Defective #896

From Chad ·

2025/11/27

The 7 Habits of Highly Defective People are presented as humorous, relatable takes on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This message encourages choosing change over chance and to take responsibility for your own growth, rather than waiting for things around you to change.

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00:02:48

Lens #895

From Chad ·

2025/11/26

Real change start starts with changing your paradigms, or how you see the world. By choosing the right context and expectations, you can shape your reality and view problems differently.

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00:03:55

Delight #894

From Chad ·

2025/11/25

John Ivanowski lost 40 pounds to become a kidney donor for his daughter, Delaine, who was unaware of his efforts until the day of the transplant. The story highlights, the power of having a strong “why“ to drive habit change. Five strategies to make discipline of delight are the breadcrumb method, making progress visible, rewarding yourself, shrinking the start, and adding joy.

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00:03:05

Overload #893

From Chad ·

2025/11/24

Extra effort, surpassing expectations, going the extra-mile, putting in more than necessary are the ingredients of excellence. If there’s ever a doubt of what it takes, do more.

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00:03:08

Learner #892

From Chad ·

2025/11/23

The most successful people are relentless learners, who understand that initial knowledge is insufficient for long-term success. They engage in “professional research,” such as reading and learning from others, and never stop being students of their craft.

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00:03:12

Stretch #891

From Chad ·

2025/11/22

Upgraded thinking has stretch goals. Stretch goals are doable, but difficult. Research shows stretch goals lead to better performance and outcomes.

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