

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.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 2min
Impact #628
Attitude is a choice that impacts life more than facts, the past, or your circumstances. You have control over your attitude, which shapes your reactions to life‘s events.

Mar 4, 2025 • 2min
Ledger #627
Attitude is a powerful tool that can be either a liability or an asset. It influences our experiences, relationships, and the world around us, making a crucial to cultivate a positive attitude and surround ourselves with uplifting influences.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1min
Growing #626
You must shift from goals to growth, focusing on personal development and self leadership. This mindset shift emphasizes, continuous improvement and self discovery over achieving specific objectives.

Mar 2, 2025 • 3min
Risk #625
Taking risks is crucial for success, especially when investing in others innovative ideas. Listen to this story of an early investment in a risky venture, illustrating the potential rewards of calculated risks.

Mar 1, 2025 • 5min
Finish #624
Starting with the end in mind is crucial for success, as exemplified by Walt Disney’s creation of Disneyland. Disney’s obsession with miniature trains and his vision for a three-dimensional storytelling experience led him to meticulously plan every detail of Disneyland, treating it as a movie set rather than a construction project. This mindset of visualization and attention to detail resulted in a massive success, with Disneyland attracting millions of visitors since its opening.

Feb 28, 2025 • 3min
Start #623
Larry page, inspired by the limitations of existing mapping technology, started Google Maps by capturing street images in Palo Alto. Through innovation, perseverance, and a growing team, Google Maps evolved into a global platform with billions of users. The messages is clear: start small, be creative, and overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.

Feb 27, 2025 • 3min
Outside #622
People often have limited perspectives, creating blind spots. To gain a broader view, one should mentally time-travel, considering the past and future, and adopt a long-term perspective.

Feb 26, 2025 • 2min
Do #621
The past is unchangeable, but offers lessons for the present. The future is unpredictable, but we can design it through actions taken today.

Feb 25, 2025 • 2min
Worth #620
Worth is not defined by external factors like position, privilege, or possessions. It comes from within and should be the foundation for living.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1min
One #619
A king sought concise wisdom for his people that led to a single word.