From Chad

Rejection is a sign of progress. Stephen King, Dr. Seuss, and Howard Schultz, all faced numerous rejections before achieving success.

Struggle and sacrifice paid off for Sylvester Stallone. Do you know the story of Rocky?

The parable of the sower illustrates the importance of focus and not getting distracted by unproductive pursuits. The sower, knowing that some seed will inevitably be lost, stay focused on sowing seed in fertile ground.

Winners endure more losses than losers because they persist through setbacks to achieve greater victories. Bill Walsh, former coach of the San Francisco 49ers, exemplifies this Max through his focus on perfecting the process rather than obsessing over wins.

Thomas Edison‘s quote, “Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits,“ is illustrated by the biblical parable of the sower. The parable emphasizes the importance of persistent action, likening it to the successful inventors, Thomas Edison, Howard, Schultz, and James Dyson.

Today is the 80th anniversary of Viktor Frankl’s release from the concentration camp at Turkeim. A neuroscientist and psychotherapist, Frankl endured immense hardship during World War II, including the loss of his family and the confiscation of his life‘s work. Despite this, he survived in authored “Man’s Search for Meaning” emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in life. This highlights, the power of inner dialogue and the ability to overcome adversity through mental strength.

The most powerful force in your life is your reaction to events, not the events themselves. Epictetus emphasized the importance of controlling your thoughts and reactions, as external forces like environment, influence, and problems are beyond your direct control. Your life is defined by how you respond to these events, not by the events themselves.

The story of Jeff Bezos cleverly admonishing his grandmother’s smoking habit turned into a lesson about using his powers wisely.

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.

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.