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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Sep 10, 2024 • 2min
Can't Wait #452
I am grateful for the day! It is a privilege to be alive and experience the opportunities provided each day.
Sep 9, 2024 • 2min
Don't Wait #451
Motivation is a myth, but momentum is real. Just get started, because action precedes feeling and produces it.
Sep 8, 2024 • 3min
Why Wait? #450
Make positive changes immediately, rather than waiting for arbitrary dates like the New Year.
Sep 7, 2024 • 2min
Silence #449
Being still is a superpower in a noisy world. Tame the noise addiction to embrace silence and prioritize inner peace.
Sep 6, 2024 • 2min
The Dash #448
The poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis reflects on the significance of life’s choices and actions, emphasizing the importance of living a meaningful life. It encourages readers to prioritize love, respect, and positive relationships, as these qualities will be remembered most fondly after we pass away.
Sep 5, 2024 • 2min
3 Frogs on a Log #447
Choices determine everything, but action is required to change things. Knowing the right choice is insufficient; action is needed to achieve goals.
Sep 4, 2024 • 3min
Choices Decide Everything #446
Choices, particularly early life decisions about location, relationships, and career, significantly impact life trajectories. Naval Ravikant suggests dedicating substantial time to these “highly dominating decisions,” emphasizing their importance over less impactful choices.
Sep 3, 2024 • 3min
The Most Important Choices #445
The choices we make, particularly in our relationships, have a profound impact on our lives. Surrounding ourselves with individuals who strive for excellence can inspire us to do the same, counteracting the tendency towards “social loafing.”
Sep 2, 2024 • 3min
Fill in the Blank #444
Choices determine everything in life, from finances to relationships and the future. Making good choices, especially the most important ones, can lead to positive outcomes, while poor choices can have negative consequences.
Sep 1, 2024 • 3min
Wonder #443
Just what are we doing here? Inspired by N.J. Berrill’s “You and the Universe” and Maria Popova’s writing, it encourages a wider perspective on life’s struggles and a deeper appreciation for our existence.
