From Chad

Upgrading your mental game breaking free from limiting frames. Stories like Fiona Oaks, who runs marathons, despite losing her kneecap, challenge preconceived notions, and inspire us to shatter our own limitations. Embrace the idea of breaking frames and seek out stories that expand your perspective.

Emma Gatewood became the first woman to through-hike, the Appalachian Trail at age 67. Despite a difficult life, she achieved this feat by taking one step at a time, inspiring others to believe they can achieve more than they think.

Upgrade your mental game by breaking down big changes into small, manageable steps. Small steps, like dedicating 1% of your day to improvement, can lead to significant progress overtime.

The “Great Gauge Change of 1886“ unified North American railroads, demonstrating the power of interdependence over independence. This historical event serves as a metaphor for the challenges of collaboration in the importance of fostering right relationships. Life is better when we’re all on the same track.

Your attitude shapes you, your environment, and interactions, and it’s within your control. Change your attitude to change your life.

The “plus, minus, equals” (+, -, =) method, developed by retired MMA fighter Frank Shamrock, emphasizes, continuous improvement through feedback from coaches, challenges, and companions. This philosophy, adopted beyond MMA, encourages humility and well-rounded development. Identify your +, -, & = and recognize the collective victory in growth.

Personal growth benefits, not only ourselves, but also those around us. By focusing on self improvement, we become better equipped to serve others and create a positive impact. The story of a young woman asking Santa for a son-in-law, for her mother illustrates how fulfilled wishes can benefit others.

Are you using what you have? Abraham Maslow wrote, “Capacities clamor to be used and cease their clamor only when they are used sufficiently.”

The chicken man, a mentally ill man in Columbus, Ohio, pushed a stroller with baby dolls, and a woman’s photo, clucking like a chicken. His tragic backstory involved a house fire where he couldn’t save his family, leading to his breakdown and self imposed identity as a coward. Letting go of past burdens is a prerequisite for moving forward.

Habits, good or bad, become engrained through repetition, following the habit loop of reminder, routine and reward. To master behavior change, utilize the SCIENCE acronym: stepladders, community, important, easy, Neurohacks, captivating, and engrained. Start small, practice daily, and make permanent the qualities that bring out the best in you.