From Chad

In a miraculous tale of unexpected reunion, an un Weed mother and her son were brought together by a divine “Godwink”. The story is from Squire Rushnell and Louise Duarte’s book, Godwinks .

Experts are often wrong, as evidence by the success stories of Fred Smith (FedEx), Todd Graves (Raising Cane‘s), and Phil night (Nike), whose innovative ideas were initially dismissed. Believe in your own vision and don’t be swayed by other’s opinions.

Randy Lemur lost more weight than the doctor called for in order to perform the operation. His motivation, or “why” fueled his ability to surpass his goal, or “how”.

“Paying yourself first“ is a financial principle that extends to all aspects of life. Prioritizing self-care, such as time, health, and relationships is essential for overall well-being and the ability to serve others. Treating your own needs as nonnegotiable is not selfish, it’s essential.

Chad shares his gratitude practice, writing down five things he is thankful for every day. Chad suggest three patterns for gratitude: Meta, thanks for overarching themes, ordinary things for every day, things, in serendipity thanks for unexpected blessings.

A master carpenter, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship, built custom homes for a real estate tycoon. Reluctantly, he agreed to build one last mansion with a “have to” mentality, compromising on materials and craftsmanship. In the end, the carpenter was just hurting himself.

John Goddard sparked the modern-day Bucket List movement creating a list of 127 ambitious life goals at 15. Through relentless pursuit and dedication, he accomplished 111 of these goals by 70, becoming a scholar and adventurer.

What is the most crippling disease in the world? Paul Alexander holds the Guinness Book of World Records for living the longest in an iron lung. He did not use his limitations as an excuse to live a limited life.

The fable about the unpredictability of the events of your life. Take what happens in stride.

Rejection is a sign of progress. Stephen King, Dr. Seuss, and Howard Schultz, all faced numerous rejections before achieving success.

Struggle and sacrifice paid off for Sylvester Stallone. Do you know the story of Rocky?

The parable of the sower illustrates the importance of focus and not getting distracted by unproductive pursuits. The sower, knowing that some seed will inevitably be lost, stay focused on sowing seed in fertile ground.

Winners endure more losses than losers because they persist through setbacks to achieve greater victories. Bill Walsh, former coach of the San Francisco 49ers, exemplifies this Max through his focus on perfecting the process rather than obsessing over wins.

Thomas Edison‘s quote, “Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits,“ is illustrated by the biblical parable of the sower. The parable emphasizes the importance of persistent action, likening it to the successful inventors, Thomas Edison, Howard, Schultz, and James Dyson.

Today is the 80th anniversary of Viktor Frankl’s release from the concentration camp at Turkeim. A neuroscientist and psychotherapist, Frankl endured immense hardship during World War II, including the loss of his family and the confiscation of his life‘s work. Despite this, he survived in authored “Man’s Search for Meaning” emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in life. This highlights, t...

The most powerful force in your life is your reaction to events, not the events themselves. Epictetus emphasized the importance of controlling your thoughts and reactions, as external forces like environment, influence, and problems are beyond your direct control. Your life is defined by how you respond to these events, not by the events themselves.

The story of Jeff Bezos cleverly admonishing his grandmother’s smoking habit turned into a lesson about using his powers wisely.

Steve Jobs, inspired by a calligraphy class taught by the technology-rejecting father Robert Calladino, applied the monk’s mastery to Apple‘s computer design. This highlights, the power of drawing inspiration from diverse perspectives.

Thomas Mapother faced a setback when a football injury prevented him from wrestling his senior year. This unexpected turn of events led him to audition for the school play, where he was discovered by theatrical ancient and launched his acting career. This story serves as a reminder that obstacles can be opportunities, and that bummers can lead to unexpected blessings.

Gene Kelly did it. You can too. Don’t allow your feelings to be the scapegoat that keeps you from doing what you need to do.

This is the greatest mystery in the world. If you can solve this mystery, you will achieve whatever goals you set.

Something a little different today on a day that is a little different. This is a poem by Wendell Berry titled “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front,” which encourages resisting conformity and embracing a different way of life. The poem suggest doing things that don’t compute, loving the world, and practicing resurrection.

Today’s message, dedicated to Bella Smith, reflects on how problems can be transformed into positives, using the analogy of an oyster creating a pearl. Just as an oyster coats irritants with nacre to form a pearl, we can view life‘s irritants as prompts for positive habits. This mindset shift can help us navigate life‘s challenges with greater ease and resilience.

Chad suggests imagining starting fresh, like on the first day of a new job, to enhance creativity and problem-solving. This mindset, inspired by Jeff Bezos’s “day one“ philosophy, can help overcome assumptions and foster a beginners mind.

Satchel Paige, the oldest MLB rookie, approached his career with a beginners mindset, ignoring his age and past limitations. A professor used a teacup metaphor to illustrate how preconceived notions can hinder learning, emphasizing the importance of a beginners mindset for wisdom.