From Chad

A new technology developed by science Corp., a company, founded by a NeuroLink cofounder, offers hope to patience with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of macular degeneration. The technology, which involves a chip planted under the retina and glasses with a camera, has restored some vision to patients, allowing them to read again. While the restored vision is not perfect, it represents a sign...

Dolly Parton‘s commitment to always being “ambulance-ready” exemplified her dedication to her image and her fans. She believed that every encounter, no matter how small, deserved her best effort, as she understood the impact her presence could have on others. This mindset underscores the importance of living up to one’s promises and prioritizing service to others.

Dolly Parton‘s mother made a commitment to provide for her daughter, despite their poverty, sewing a coat from rags. Dolly made this commitment public by wearing the Koch to school, facing ridicule. Years later, she turned this experience into her favorite song, “Coat of Many Colors,“ transforming rags into a record.

The average person today has the equivalent of 200 servants, thanks to modern conveniences like appliances and smart phones. These machines perform tasks that would have required hundreds of people in the past, and they do so tirelessly and without needing things. Appreciate these modern inconveniences and recognize how much they serve us daily.

You think when something you build comes to an end, it’s gone for good. But upgraded thinking of some things you plant don’t die – they just wait.

Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves shared the harsh reality of hurricane Katrina‘s impact with his team, trusting them with the truth, this transparency, motivated his crew to reopen quickly, leading to the loyalty of the community.

It cost Steve Jobs $54 million to learn the power of a team. It paid off when that team made Toy Story and Pixar IPO’d. It was is experience with Pixar and lessons of loyalty that set him up for his second act at Apple.

Instead of focusing on discipline, focus on ordering your priorities. Decide once, while Strong, to prioritize your “carrot” (important tasks) before your “desserts” (rewards), eliminating the need for self negotiation.

Relying on willpower alone is ineffective; instead, design systems that make desired behaviors easy and undesired behaviors difficult. John Patterson’s success with the cash register registered exemplifies this principal, as it eliminated employee theft by making it harder and more visible. By focusing on system, design, individuals can achieve their goals without constant reliance on willpower.

Incentive-caused bias often feels like conviction, making it difficult to detect. To avoid being mislead, follow the money in question the motivations behind the advice, especially when it seems too good to be true. This applies to both others’ advice and your own strongly health convictions.

Paul Van Dorn, founder of vans, shoes, discovered that pain workers by the outcome rather than the hour improved both speed and quality. There’s principal, applied to FedEx’s Night Shift, also increased efficiency. Reward outcomes, not time spent, to achieve better results.

If you want to change your behavior, identify the rewards you’re giving yourself and adjust them to align with your goals. You get more of whatever you reward, so focus on rewarding the behaviors you want to see.

The most important story you hear is the one you tell yourself. Self talk is powerful and can be used to achieve success, as demonstrated by Andre Agassi‘s pre-match ritual. Take control of your inner dialogue and write the story you need to hear.

A story about a science fair project where a 14 year-old convinced students to ban dihydrogen monoxide, which is actually water. This highlights help people can be misled by facts presented in a frightening way. The messaging encourages skepticism, urging people to ask “why” twice before believing something, and to be diligent and seeking out the truth.

Michael Waters, 10 year-old organ donor, saved the life of a baby girl named Brooklyn with his liver. Brooklyn, now 24, is marrying Michael’s brother, Noah, and the man who received Michael’s heart will also attend the wedding.

The story of Chuck Feeney, a young hitchhiker in 1957, illustrates the power of shifting focus from personal desires to offering value to others by changing his sign to advertise the benefit of an English conversation, the differentiated himself from other hitchhikers and secured rides. This principle of offering value, rather than simply seeking personal gain, is the foundation of Feeney’s succes...

Bob Sheppard received a postcard from his deceased parents, sent 26 years ago from Denmark. The postcard, a treasure from his parents travels, arrived just when he needed it, reminding him that messages sent in love are never late.

Dr. Rob Gilbert found motivation to start strength training after visiting an assisted-living community and realizing the importance of maintaining leg strength for independence. He applied the stoic practice of “premeditatio malorum” potential negative outcomes to prepare and motivate himself. This practice helps build resilience and gratitude by anticipating challenges and appreciating what one...

NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft is running out of power, but they extended its mission by shutting down non-essential systems. This story illustrates the importance of managing limited energy resources, a lesson applicable to personal energy management. Prioritize tasks and eliminate energy drains to focus on what truly matters.

A master boat builder teaches his young helper to focus on the whole, not the gaps in the boat they’re building. The builder trust the wood to swell and close the gaps when the boat is launched, demonstrating that many perceived problems will resolve themselves.

A Detroit metal band, the Autumn Kings, broke down 500 miles from their biggest show. A stranger named Ernie lent them his SUV, allowing them to make the show. The story highlights, the power of small acts of kindness and the idea that what we have is enough to help others.

John D. Rockefeller celebrated September 26th, the day he got his first job as “Job Day” because it marked the beginning of his success.

Dave Bohn did not invent a new job or chase some dramatic platform. He took the most ordinary route imaginable – walking the same streets with the same bag for 43 years – and decided the job itself would be the stage.

Thalles DeSouza’s story illustrates that effort, not potential attracts opportunities. His hard work at Wendy’s, while attending community college, led to a full scholarship to Yale. The message emphasizes that consistent effort, even when unnoticed, can lead to recognition and success.

Expectations act as a steering wheel, shaping our experiences and perceptions. By focusing on effort rather than outcomes, we can align our expectations with our actions and buying success in the process itself.