From Chad

Ashrita Furman, with over 700 Guinness world records, exemplifies that success is not solely determined by talent but dedication to training, strategy, and systems. His achievements, despite lacking, exceptional physical abilities, demonstrate the power of perseverance and the importance of mastering the game’s techniques. This story serves as an inspiration to prioritize training and strategy in achieving success.

A fable about a young man seeking advice from a wise elder, highlights the importance of integrity as the priceless ingredient in products and people. Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, exemplifies this principle, through his commitment to reliability, quality, and integrity in his products. Listen to today’s message to help you tell yourself a better story about adding this priceless ingredient to everything you do today.

The most important story you hear is the one you tell yourself. Success comes from consistent daily disciplines not just occasional actions. Habits are formed through daily repetition, leading to exponential results over time.

We live in an abundant world. Everyday billions of exchanges happen. Some are negative-sum, where one party ends up with less. There are zero-sum exchanges where each walks away with the same. But the magic is in the positive-sum exchanges where each ends up with more. The value and fun in life is participating in the positive-sum exchanges.

Bill Bowerman, Nike‘s cofounder, used a parable about a mule skinner to illustrate his coaching philosophy: to teach effectively, one must first get the students attention. This philosophy was shaped by Bowman‘s transformative experience with the principal who confronted his behavior. The lesson is to pay attention to life‘s lessons.

Three frogs on a log illustrate the importance of action over decision-making. General Jim Mattis emphasizes the need for decisive leadership likening it to the OODA loop: observe, orient, decide, and act. Ultimately knowledge without action equals nothing.

The most important step to progress is to start, as planning often hinders action. Just get started, as the active creates momentum and clarity.

You are a winner. There’s no denying it. Recognize your inherent resilience and the countless blessings in your life. You are privileged. Enjoy all the capacities and capabilities you have and all the contributions of others that are yours.

A thought exercise imagine meeting the best version of yourself on your deathbed, filled with regret for not living up to your potential. This serves as a call to action to break free from poor choices and bad habits, and to prioritize being good over feeling good.

A Cherokee elder tells his grandson about two wolves fighting inside him, representing good and evil. The wolf that wins is the one fed. The story emphasizes the power of choice.