From Chad

Your inner dialogue is like a potent drug with beneficial and devastating effects.

A “rule of life” provides structure and support for personal growth, similar to a trellis for vines.  Without discipline and structure, growth can be hindered and one’s destiny is determined by the chosen framework.

This message reflects on the wonder of childhood, as captured in Christopher Morley’s poem “To A Child.” The poem celebrates the innocence and creativity of a four-year-old, contrasting it with the complexities of adulthood.

Perspective is everything. Epictetus’s advice to view possessions objectively, like a cup as mere ceramic and paint, can help maintain inner peace when things are lost.

Understanding incentives, both for others and ourselves, is crucial for analyzing deals and relationships.  Identifying our own payoffs and rewards can help us stay motivated and focused on our goals.

The equation E + R = O, emphasizes that our responses to life’s events shape their outcomes.  Our reactions, not the events themselves, determine our growth and freedom.

God is on your side. He has made the effort you could never make. He has made you in his likeness and sees you as a treasure worth finding.

Consistent, small changes lead to lasting success, while intense, radical changes often fail. Focus on incremental improvements, like cutting out alcohol, rather than trying to overhaul your life at once.

Human nature remains constant throughout history, despite the changing tides of time and societal norms. Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “The Gods of the Copybook Headings,” highlights the timeless truths that often go unheeded in favor of fleeting market trends. These truths, such as the consequences of our actions and the cyclical nature of progress, serve as a reminder that wisdom lies in learning from the past.

This is how success works. Success is not hocus pocus. Success is focus focus.