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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Jan 15, 2025 • 3min
Write It Down #579
If you want more control, do this! To control your life, you must control your thoughts.
Jan 14, 2025 • 3min
Steering #578
Stepping into a car without a steering wheel may scare you. There’s something that should scare you even more.
Jan 13, 2025 • 2min
One Day #577
One day can change your life, as exemplified by JJ Hill, whose life took a new turn after a chance encounter with a newspaper article. This highlights the power of unexpected encounters and opportunities in shaping our lives.
Jan 12, 2025 • 3min
Loyalty #576
Michael Jordan’s story about Fred Whitfield illustrates the power of loyalty. Being single-minded in priorities, rather than double-minded, will concentrate your energy.
Jan 11, 2025 • 2min
Bids #575
Dr. John Gottman’s research on “bids” in relationships, which are requests for attention, affection, or affirmation, shows that responding positively to bids is crucial for relationship stability. Acknowledging and responding to bids, whether from a spouse, child, employee, or friend, strengthens relationships.
Jan 10, 2025 • 2min
Deadlines #574
Procrastination often stems from the difficulty of starting large projects. Setting artificial deadlines, or “sprints,” can help overcome procrastination and boost productivity.
Jan 9, 2025 • 2min
Elephant Stakes #573
The story of the elephant and the stake illustrates how limiting beliefs can hold us back, even when we have the strength to break free. Our self-talk and the stories we tell ourselves have a profound impact on our lives.
Jan 8, 2025 • 3min
Enslaved #572
Modern slavery, though rare, is a physical reality. Mental slavery, however, is far more prevalent, with people allowing external forces like technology, past comments, and even food to control their thoughts and actions. It is crucial to take control of our thinking to avoid being negatively influenced by these external forces.
Jan 7, 2025 • 3min
Enemy #571
I asked AI how an enemy might destroy me. It came up with 8 ways to destroy someone, including undermining reputation, exploiting vulnerabilities, and mental warfare. The author emphasizes the importance of being vigilant against destructive forces, both external and internal.
Jan 6, 2025 • 1min
Asking #570
Don’t reject yourself by not asking for what you need. Asking creates opportunity and can lead to success in all areas of life.
