From Chad

Herbie Cohen, a master negotiator, I’ve avoided expulsion from school by reframing a situation to consider the principals, perspective and motivations. The story illustrates the importance of understanding, and addressing the other persons needs in negotiations and interactions. The key to success is being more interested in others than being interesting yourself.

The greatest danger to success is not starting, but failing to finish. The Wright brother, after achieving the first successful airplane flight, stopped innovating, and lost their technological advantage to competitors like Glenn Curtiss. To achieve success, focus on completing tasks, as finishing one project earns the opportunity to begin another.

Chad Caruso set a Guinness world record by skateboarding solo across America twice. His story emphasizes the power of grit in the importance of taking action to improve one’s future, rather than relying on feelings or luck.

Andrew Carnegie’s success began when he seized an opportunity as a messenger boy, despite doubts. Start now, even if you’re not ready, because Small starts can compound it into something bigger.

Muriel Bujega, a 73-year-old woman in hospice care, wish to reunite with her brother Colin after losing touch for 15 years. Nurse Phoebe Mooney helped find Muriel find Colin, who is volunteering in the same hospital.

The most powerful thing you can do is remain standing in support, as demonstrated by Michel Kuka Mboladinga, a Congolese fan who stands for 90 minutes during matches as a tribute to Patrice Lumumba. This act of unwavering support energizes the team and fans, highlighting the power of a consistent and supportive presence. The message encourages listeners to decide what they stand for to take a stan...

Instead of waiting for an adult to step in, take responsibility for yourself and step up. The adults you admire are flawed individuals, figuring out life, just like you.

Asking for help is a strategy, not a weakness. By being honest about your needs and making them visible, you allow others to support you. This involves sharing your current situation, being specific about what you need, and giving others permission to help.

The most important work is not the external project, but the internal transformation is facilitates. Sir Edmund Hillary‘s ascent of Mount Everest exemplifies this, as he focused on personal growth rather than the achievement itself. By viewing work as a forge for self improvement, individuals can find greater fulfillment and purpose.

Encouragement is a powerful tool, especially during times of doubt and failure. A story about Henry Ford and Thomas Edison illustrates how a few words of encouragement can fuel, perseverance, and lead to success.

Thomas Edison is often remembered as an inventor, but he was more accurately in improver. He built on existing ideas, refined them, and made them commercially viable, exemplified by his work on the lightbulb, photograph, and vote-counting machine. The key to his success was a system for improvement, not waiting for inspiration, but rather setting clear goals, running experiments, and shipping prac...

Booker T. Washington, born into slavery, walked 500 miles to attend Hampton school. His entrance exam was to sweep a room, which he did impeccably, earning him admission and a job as a janitor. He used his education to build the Tuskegee Institute, focusing on training teachers to uplift their communities. This is the last installment of John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.

The goal of life is not to avoid problems, but grow larger, so that problems become less overwhelming. As you grow, your capacity to handle challenge, challenges increases, leading to greater opportunities in a better life.

Smart people learn from others, a concept known as the law of modeling. Imitation is a foundational skill building stage that leads to innovation. Learning from mentors and models provides a shortcut to better thinking and faster progress.

Van Phillips, after losing his foot, asked why a better prosthetic couldn’t be made, leading to the creation of the cheetah flex foot. Curiosity, a trainable mindset, drives growth and improvement, as exemplified by Phillips question and subsequent innovation.

Diya Jolly has chosen to step back in rank or pay four times in her career to prioritize growth opportunities over status or salary. Her decisions, governed by the Law of Trade-offs let her from Microsoft to Freewill, Google, Okta, and now Xero. The key takeaway is to consider the best alternative when making decision decisions, as every choice involves an opportunity cost.

Brad Jacobs, who built eight billion-dollar companies, believes that engineered pressure enhances performance. He embraces the tension of being a public company, using quarterly earnings as a public report card to keep his management team Sharp. The key is to be comfortable with being uncomfortable into voluntarily stretch, oneself to draw out the best performance.

Sam Insull, Thomas Edison‘s right-hand man, built the centralized electric supply industry, but lost everything due to reckless borrowing. His story highlights the importance of character, as strong character, supports higher treatment and prevents failure. The message emphasizes the need to prioritize character growth over external success.

Pain, when managed well, can lead to growth. Cheryl McGuinness Hutchins, who lost her husband on September 11, 2001, chose to transform her pain into a platform, exemplifying the law of pain. The key to growth is not avoiding pain, but stewarding it effectively.

Growth is achieved through intentional design and scheduled routines, not sudden inspiration. The story of Dimitri men believe illustrates how constraints, like deadlines, can foster creativity and growth. By designing your days with intentional rituals for growth, you can maximize your potential and achieve results.

Mike Tyson‘s life changed when he met Cus D’Amato, who provided him with structure, discipline, and belief, ultimately saving his life and making him a champion. Surround yourself with people who lift you up and create environment that fosters growth.

Consistency is key to achieving elite performance and success. By establishing daily habits and routines, such as consistent, eating and exercise, individuals can experience significant transformations and their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The Law of Consistency emphasizes that small, daily disciplines lead to big results overtime.

Reflection is crucial for growth, as it allows us to turn experiences into insights. Gregg McKeown’s story illustrates this, as a moment of reflection after prioritizing work over his newborn daughter, let him to become an essentialist, focusing on what truly matters. The what, so what, so what now, reflection strategy can help us define reality meaning and action ultimately leading to wiser decis...

A healthy self image drives performance and growth, as illustrated by the Evil Q’ueens obsession with her mirror in Snow White. Comparing oneself to others, like the queen, leads to insecurity and hinders personal development. Instead, one should focus on their own strengths and areas for improvement.

Self-awareness is the foundation for growth, as illustrated by the story of Chiracrates and his brother. Socrates helped Chiracrates realize his anger stemmed from his interpretation of his brother‘s actions, not the actions themselves. By becoming aware of his own story, Chiracrates was able to ship his perspective and take action towards reconciliation.