From Chad
Chad Smith
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.
Episodes
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May 22, 2025 • 4min
Compounding #707
Changes don’t have to be colossal, just consistent. The better story you can tell yourself is small, smart choices, consistently applied overtime, leads to radical changes.
May 21, 2025 • 3min
Flight #706
Clara the caterpillar was captivated by the butterflies she saw floating through the forest, not knowing the fight ahead of her that would lead to a transformation she never dreamed of.
May 20, 2025 • 3min
Reverse #705
Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, embrace technological constraints to create innovative, video games. By challenging his team to make the worst ideas work, he shifted their thinking from critical to creative, fostering innovation. This approach highlights the power of constraints in driving creativity.
May 19, 2025 • 3min
Impediments #704
“The impediment to the way is the way,” wrote Marcus Aurelius. Perhaps the problem you’re facing isn’t working against you, but has been provided for you.
May 18, 2025 • 3min
Edges #703
Constraints can fuel creativity. Limitations can be a blessing in disguise.
May 17, 2025 • 3min
Capacity #702
Don’t believe the old saying “old dogs can’t learn new tricks.” It’s not true! It’s not true for canines and it’s not true for you. You are made to grow and give your whole life.
May 16, 2025 • 4min
Encouragers #701
The right word at the right time from the right person can make all the difference.
May 15, 2025 • 2min
Fool #700
Don’t let them fool you… fool them instead!
May 14, 2025 • 4min
Wednesday #699
Herb Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines, exemplified a bias for rapid action in a memorable story about a marketing campaign.
May 13, 2025 • 3min
Influential #698
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.
