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 12, 2025 • 2min
Buffalo #697
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.
May 11, 2025 • 3min
Miracle #696
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.
May 10, 2025 • 3min
Grades #695
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.
May 9, 2025 • 2min
How #694
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”.
May 8, 2025 • 3min
First #693
“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.
May 7, 2025 • 3min
4,300 #692
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.
May 6, 2025 • 2min
Carpenter #691
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.
May 5, 2025 • 3min
Experiences #690
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.
May 4, 2025 • 2min
Excustitis #689
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.
May 3, 2025 • 2min
Farmer #688
The fable about the unpredictability of the events of your life. Take what happens in stride.
