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.

Author

Chad Smith

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Business

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fromchad.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Knowing #971 10.02.2026

Charles Laughton, the renowned British actor, attended a Christmas dinner party where guests shared their favorite poems. Despite his eloquent recitation of Psalm 23, an elderly ants, simple recitation moved the room to tears. Laughton explained that while he knew the psalm, she truly knew the Shepherd. The story highlights the difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge.

Within #970 09.02.2026

The greatest battle is the internal one against negative thoughts, as described in Brian Tracy‘s book “Victory!” Winning this war is crucial for personal and professional success, as the mind can be both an ally and an enemy.

Compounding #969 08.02.2026

Small, consistent choices, compound overtime, leading to significant differences. A story of three friends and minor daily decisions show how lives can change over a short period of time.

Where #968 07.02.2026

Knowing where you are is crucial for effective decision-making, both personally and professionally. Self-awareness and situational awareness requires self reflection to see life clearly.

Shaving #967 06.02.2026

Colonel David Hackworth transformed a demoralized battalion by enforcing small act of discipline, like shaving, to combat chaos and build momentum. Small, consistent actions can combat chaos and build momentum for larger improvements.

Plot #966 05.02.2026

The Swiss watch industry, once dominant, lost its market, shared to Japan because it failed to recognize the true value proposition of timekeeping, focusing instead on traditional watchmaking. The story highlights the importance of understanding one’s core purpose to adapt to change and avoid obsolescence. Individuals and organizations should regularly question their true purpose to remain meaning...

Dots #965 04.02.2026

Success is like pointillism, a painting technique, using tiny dots to create a whole image. Each day is a dot on the canvas of life, contributing to the masterpiece you’re painting. Trust the process, place each dot thoughtfully, and have the patience to see the whole picture.

Cans #964 03.02.2026

Maisie Devore, a woman from Eskridge, Kansas, collected aluminum cans for 30 years to fund a community swimming pool. Her story exemplifies the power of determination in the impact of unsung heroes.

Needles #963 02.02.2026

Sometimes you have to force yourself to behave differently than you feel.

Everyday #962 01.02.2026

Successful people thinking work toward their dreams every day, while 85% of people don’t take concrete steps towards their aspirations. To achieve your dreams, take small, intentional steps every day, no matter how small.

Ultra #961 31.01.2026

Ultrarunner Ann Trason, despite rheumatoid arthritis, completed a six day race with a walker. Her strategy for tackling long distances to focus on small, manageable, segments. This approach, breaking down large tasks into smaller ones, can be applied to any big project.

Unsure #960 30.01.2026

Human knowledge is limited, with only 5% of matter understood. The vast majority, dark matter, remains a mystery, highlighting the vastness of the unknown period. This realization should inspire curiosity and ambition to learn more.

Freedom #959 29.01.2026

You are the only one who can give you this gift. This is the best gift you can give yourself.

Sit #958 28.01.2026

What did researchers find when they asked participants to sit alone in a room and do nothing?

Exclusive #957 27.01.2026

Focusing on the most important elements in any task leads to improve performance. By eliminating distractions and concentrating on critical tasks, individuals and teams can achieve significant improvements.

Training #956 26.01.2026

Alex Honnold, a 40-year-old free solo climber, recently scaled a 1600-foot skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes. His success is attributed to his extensive training, not innate talent. The key Takeaway is that life is a training game, not a talent game, inconsistent effort leads to success.

Focus #955 25.01.2026

Focus is a superpower and a competitive advantage. In a distracted world, focusing on a target is crucial for success. Most people fail to reach their goals because they lack focus and intention, not ability or resources.

Curiosity #954 24.01.2026

Had Stelzner, lead engineer at NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, believes curiosity is humanity’s core instinct and key to success. Stay curious and use it as a flashlight to guide you towards thriving and innovation.

Spartan #953 23.01.2026

Joe De Sena carried a kettleball wherever he went to illustrate life is challenging. Life’s difficulties are inevitable and should be reframed as chances to strengthen oneself.

Consistency #952 22.01.2026

Success Hotline, started by Dr. Rob Gilbert January 22, 1992, celebrates its 34th birthday! 🎉 🎂

Dash #951 21.01.2026

Life is brief. It goes by in a flash. On tombstones a whole life is represented by a dash.

Enduring #950 20.01.2026

Endurance is built by enduring temporary pain rather than quitting and facing long-term regret. The story of Teddy Atlas, a boxing trainer, emphasizes the importance of pushing through tough moments in the ring and in life. By focusing on the future individuals can find the strength to persevere.

Inside #949 19.01.2026

Upgrade your mental game by telling yourself that everything you need is already inside you, and that life is a technique, strategy, and systems game, not a talent game. Embrace the idea that you have the same human potential as everyone else and that you can grow stronger from challenges.

Builders #948 18.01.2026

The story “The Builder” by Florence Mary Taylor contrast the ease of destruction with the effort required for construction. It encourages us to choose the role of a builder, valuing and protecting the constructive process in our careers, relationships, and communities.

Plays #947 17.01.2026

It is important to give your best effort on every play, as you never know which moments will change everything.

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