Chad Smith

From Chad

Business EN ↓ 759 episodes

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.

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Chad Smith

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Business

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fromchad.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Asking #570 06.01.2025

Don’t reject yourself by not asking for what you need. Asking creates opportunity and can lead to success in all areas of life.

Asking #570 06.01.2025

Don’t reject yourself by not asking for what you need. Asking creates opportunity and can lead to success in all areas of life.

High-hope #569 05.01.2025

Forgiveness is crucial for healing and moving forward, especially after mistakes. Remember the four things H.O.P.E. stands for.

100% #568 04.01.2025

Full commitment, or 100%, is easier than part-time commitment, even 99%, because it eliminates deliberation and makes consistency easier. Daily commitments, even seemingly insignificant ones, can lead to exponential growth and activate one’s full potential.

Superyou #567 03.01.2025

Activating potential requires energy, time, and focus, as discussed in this mini-seminar. Chad shares personal goals and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing tasks and making “W.I.N.s” (What’s Important Now) to achieve success.

Focus #566 02.01.2025

Everyone possesses potential, but unlocking it requires effort and focus. In our fast-paced lives, distractions abound, making intentional focus crucial for productivity and meaningful living. Prioritize the most important tasks, like the “big rocks” in a jar, to achieve your goals and avoid being overwhelmed by less critical responsibilities.

Time #565 01.01.2025

Achieving goals and sticking to resolutions is not difficult, but it is time-consuming. Successful individuals, like Kobe Bryant and Jeff Bezos, are not superhuman, but they have dedicated countless hours to their craft. The key to success is not innate ability, but the willingness to invest time and effort into consistent practice.

Fill Your Tank #564 31.12.2024

Filling your tank, or prioritizing energy protocols, is essential for activating your superpowers. Even small amounts of energy-boosting activities, like exercise or spiritual practices, can make a difference. Focus on filling your tank today to bring your best energy to everything you do.

Activation #563 30.12.2024

Untapped potential and capacity for growth exist within everyone, akin to the hidden superpowers of Superman and Superwoman. Paul Alexander, confined to an iron lung, exemplifies this potential through his remarkable achievements, emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude and recognizing one’s existing abilities.

Privilege #562 29.12.2024

In this message, you are invited to experience the immense privileges you have right now. You can feel them. By recognizing these privileges, you will instantly improve your mood and maintain a sense of gratitude.

Sprints #561 28.12.2024

The New Year Resolution Challenge encourages starting resolutions early to build momentum. Instead of focusing on the entire year, the speaker suggests breaking goals into smaller, manageable increments like 10-day sprints for better motivation and progress.

MOOMBA #560 27.12.2024

MOOMBA, or “my only obstacle may be attitude,” is a contagious bad attitude that can be combated through intentional attitude training, including reading, listening, and memorizing inspirational content. Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.

Brave & Startling #559 26.12.2024

Maya Angelou’s poem “A Brave and Startling Truth” envisions a world of peace and harmony, free from violence, hatred, and destruction. The poem challenges humanity to confront its contradictions and embrace its potential to create a better world. The poem concludes with the question: “When we come to it, we must confess that we are the possible, we are the miraculous, the true wonder of this world...

Truce #558 25.12.2024

The Christmas Truce of 1914, a brief moment of peace amidst World War I, serves as a reminder of humanity’s capacity for compassion. Today, let us honor the sacrifices of service members and strive for a world where peace prevails, starting with forgiveness and understanding in our own hearts.

Knowing #557 24.12.2024

Once upon a time at a dinner party, Charles Laughton, a renowned British actor, recited the 23rd Psalm at a Christmas dinner party, receiving applause. An elderly aunt, however, moved the guests with her simple yet profound recitation of the same passage, emphasizing her deep connection to the Shepherd.

Reunion #556 23.12.2024

A Christmas reunion.

Giving #555 23.12.2024

Giving is the highest level of living.

Looking #554 21.12.2024

A quote from Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” suggests the universe conspires for those who want something. The Bible’s version, from 2 Chronicles 16:9, implies God supports those whose hearts are completely His.

Cherish #553 20.12.2024

It’s a great name for a band but horrible way to live. This is message 553 and day 20 in the New Year Resolution Challenge and this message is dedicated to one of the good ones Bern Bertsche. It is a wise aphorism that bad company corrupts good morals. Bad company is a a great name for a rock and roll band but an awful life choice. Jim Rohn use to say a person is the average of the five people the...

Golden Age #552 19.12.2024

The message encourages seizing potential and privilege, emphasizing the advantages of modern life and the importance of gratitude. It highlights the opportunities available and the need to make the most of them.

Losers #551 18.12.2024

Chuck Norris, a legend at 84, embodies the principle that winners lose more than losers. A story from his book illustrates this, where he avoids a fight with a man who later recognizes him, choosing to win by losing and avoiding conflict. This principle applies beyond sports and sales, extending to relationships as well.

Speed #550 17.12.2024

W. Clement Stone’s advice to repeat “do it now” fifty times daily instilled a sense of urgency in John Maxwell, highlighting the power of speed and action. Procrastination can hinder progress, while swift action provides mental freedom and a competitive edge.

Wonderful #549 16.12.2024

The complexity of human emotions and identity is explored, drawing parallels between the movie InsideOut and Psalm 139. The message encourages self-marveling at the vastness of one’s inner worlds and finding wonder in the complexity of life, guided by a divine composer.

Half Way #548 15.12.2024

The New Year Resolution Challenge is halfway through, with two weeks left until January 1st. Use this time to reset, refocus, and recommit to your goals.

Three Words #547 14.12.2024

Dramatic growth requires consistent effort, not just knowledge or intention. Schedule, start, plan, and prioritize working on your goals to achieve them.

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