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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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00:03:28

Forward #844

From Chad ·

2025/10/06

A man helps a stranded woman change her tire, refusing payment and asking her to pay it forward. The story inspires to look for ways to pass along hope to others by showing the same kindness others have shown us.

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00:01:49

Indicators #843

From Chad ·

2025/10/05

A checklist to indicate if you’re “over the hill”.

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00:03:57

Easies #842

From Chad ·

2025/10/04

Keep a simple checklist in your mind (or on paper) of small, foundational actions that are ridiculously easy to do – but just as easy to skip. These are the building blocks of lasting success. Commit to reviewing it daily, and watch how those tiny choices compound into massive results.

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00:03:01

Holes #841

From Chad ·

2025/10/03

This touching story illustrates profound truths about anger, accountability, and personal growth through the metaphor of nails hammered into a board.

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00:03:48

Pause #840

From Chad ·

2025/10/02

Using checklist at pause points throughout the day can improve performance by preventing ineptitude, which is the failure to act unknown knowledge. Pause points, like those used in aviation and surgery, serve as reminders to focus on important tasks. Creating a checklist of core values and virtues can help prioritize what is important and improve daily performance.

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00:03:31

Checklist #839

From Chad ·

2025/10/01

Checklist are simple yet powerful tools to avoid failures and ensure success across various fields. Atule Gawade, a surgeon and author, highlights their effectiveness in reducing errors and improving outcomes. Examples include surgical checklist, reducing mortality rates, and Van Halen‘s checklist, ensuring safe concert set ups.

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00:03:12

Headlines #838

From Chad ·

2025/09/30

Experts are often wrong, as demonstrated by the Wright brothers’ achievement of human fight, which experts deemed impossible. The story of the Wright Brothers serves as a reminder that lack of history doesn’t equate to lack of ability. Don’t let cynicism and criticism stop you from achieving the impossible.

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00:02:50

Doors #837

From Chad ·

2025/09/29

The only direction to move is forward, as trying to return to previous positions or seasons of life is often feudal and a waste of energy. Embrace the passage of time and focus on moving forward. Take lessons from the past, but don’t try to go back to it.

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00:03:07

Identity #836

From Chad ·

2025/09/28

Activity creates identity. Behavior builds becoming. To change who you are, change what you do.

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00:02:41

Farm #835

From Chad ·

2025/09/27

We are all “farmers” of our own lives, responsible for cultivating the opportunities and resources we’ve been given. Success comes from actively working towards our goals and making the most of what we have.

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00:02:36

Boring #834

From Chad ·

2025/09/26

Mastering the mundane is the key to maintaining motivation. Kobe Bryant exemplified this by dedicating himself to basic drills with precision and intensity, attributing his success, and never getting bored with the basics.

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00:02:46

Enthusiasm #833

From Chad ·

2025/09/25

Enthusiasm is a free ingredient that can elevate any situation. Dick Vitale exemplifies this through his unwavering enthusiasm, despite suffering numerous challenges, including losing his vision and battling cancer. His story reminds us that passion and enthusiasm can make us legendary and positively impact ourselves and others.

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00:02:19

Moxie #832

From Chad ·

2025/09/24

The story of Rocky Balboa, who loses the fight against Apollo Creed, but gives his all, illustrates the importance of internal victory over external validation. There is a triumph over self that is more important than winning or losing.

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00:03:39

Counterintuitive #831

From Chad ·

2025/09/23

Embrace the paradoxes of life, where growth often comes through failure and progress through pain. Counterintuitive thinking, like doing the hardest tasks first or facing fears, leads to strength and wisdom. Reject easy answers, and embrace deeper truths to become who you’re meant to be.

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00:03:36

Details #830

From Chad ·

2025/09/22

John Wooden, considered one of the greatest coaches ever, emphasize the importance of details, starting with how to properly put on socks to prevent blisters and ensure peak performance. This story highlights, how small details, often overlooked, can significantly impact success and destiny. Focus on the little things. They are building blocks of achievement.

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00:03:00

Driving #829

From Chad ·

2025/09/21

You are a complex machine, like a car, and while you may not understand all the mechanics, you should take care of yourself with humility and hard work. The better story to tell yourself is that you do your best to maintain the only vehicle you have for your journey through life.

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00:02:47

Avoid #828

From Chad ·

2025/09/20

Thinking in reverse, a technique called inversion, can help achieve desires by identifying and avoiding potential pitfalls. This approach, popularized by Charlie Munger, involves considering the opposite of what you want and working backward to avoid it. By focusing on potential negative outcomes, you can gain clarity and move forward more effectively.

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00:02:53

Solutions #827

From Chad ·

2025/09/19

Writing down problems, clearly is half the battle to solving them. This concept, known as Kidlin’s Law, creates clarity. By externalizing problems, solutions often emerge naturally.

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00:05:00

Nature #826

From Chad ·

2025/09/18

The story Dee Hock, founder of Visa, highlights, the power of observing natural systems. Hock’s concept of chaotic organizations, inspired by nature‘s balance between chaos and order, led to Visa’s decentralized structure. His later work focused on understanding how complex organizations thrive without central control.

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00:02:55

Reps #825

From Chad ·

2025/09/17

Muhammad Ali‘s response to Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s question about his workout reps – “I don’t start counting until it hurts“ – highlights the importance of pushing through discomfort for real progress. Embracing challenges, whether mental, emotional, or physical, builds resilience, and prepares us for life‘s inevitable difficulties.

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