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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Nov 8, 2024 • 2min
The Happiness of Pursuit #511
Happiness comes from the pursuit of goals, not just achieving them. We are naturally driven to pursue, whether it’s personal, professional, or philosophical.
Nov 7, 2024 • 2min
Winners & Quitters #510
Winners persevere through hardship, messiness, and opposition, while quitters give up. Strategic perseverance is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
Nov 6, 2024 • 1min
Your Genie #509
Motivation is an inside job, generated by taking action. Imagine having unlimited motivation; what three wishes would you use it for?
Nov 5, 2024 • 3min
The Most Powerful Tool #508
Habits, controlled by the basal ganglia, are powerful tools that can be harnessed for positive change. Understanding the three-step habit loop—cue, routine, and reward—is crucial for intentional living and breaking negative habits. By identifying and controlling cues, individuals can reprogram their brains and achieve their goals.
Nov 4, 2024 • 2min
An Autobiography In 5 Chapters #507
Portia Nelson’s poem, “There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk,” illustrates the journey of self-discovery through five chapters. The poem uses a metaphorical hole in the sidewalk to represent recurring challenges and the speaker’s evolving responses to them.
Nov 3, 2024 • 3min
Your Competition #506
The Johari Window, a framework for self-understanding, divides the self into four panes: public, blind spots, private, and unknown potential. This model highlights the uniqueness of each individual and the importance of self-reflection and engagement with others for self-knowledge.
Nov 2, 2024 • 2min
Ouch! #505
The “best-selves exercise” encourages self-reflection on potential and the importance of living up to it. It’s never too late to make positive changes and fulfill one’s potential, avoiding regret and embracing growth.
Nov 1, 2024 • 2min
A Quick Trip To Hell #504
Many people regret not taking risks and living up to their potential. Brian Johnson envisions a version of hell where the person you could have been meets the person you became, highlighting the importance of living a life with no regrets.
Oct 31, 2024 • 1min
You're Dead #503
The funeral exercise helps clarify identity by imagining one’s funeral and reflecting on the eulogy virtues that truly matter. Live by what you value most today, not just resume virtues.
Oct 30, 2024 • 1min
Direction Determines Destination #502
Direction determines destination; every step matters. Keep taking steps in the right direction to arrive at the right place.
