From Chad

Taking control of yourself talk is like choosing which apps you run on your smart phone. The function of your life is the result of the “apps” (thoughts) you’ve downloaded, and mastering yourself talk is the key to mastering yourself.

Self-management is about choosing to talk to yourself correctly. This is arguably the most important skill you learn. This practice, inspired by Psalm 103, helps manage emotions and fosters a more hopeful outlook.

Words have power and can shape our perception of ourselves and others. The story of Pygmalion illustrates how words can animate and transform reality. By changing the words we use, we change our story and upgrade our mental game.

What’s it going to be—reasons or results? Instead of telling yourself reasons why you can’t, think of someone who has done it before, and tell yourself you have the same capacity.

Stop bad habits before adding new ones. Fixing leaks in your life will lead to faster progress than starting new, positive habits.

Sylvester Stallone‘s story of writing and starring in Rocky, despite numerous setbacks as a powerful example of the power of story. The story he wrote was the story he lived. By choosing to tell ourselves empowering stories, we can move our own narratives forward and achieve success.

Reading is a miraculous gift that allows us to connect with the minds of others across time and space. Despite its transformative power, many people take this ability for granted. Embracing the miracle of reading can enrich our lives and expand our horizons.

Reading is a consistent habit of successful individuals, enhancing focus and concentration in a world of distractions. It is lightened to “forced meditation“ and helps develop deep focus on complex ideas.

Pioneers in their fields often achieve greatness by reading entire libraries on their subject of interest. Examples include Thomas Edison, Elon Musk and Edwin Land, who all devoured vast amounts of data to master their domains. The key to becoming an expert is to learn more than anyone else, and with the resources available today, it’s easier than ever to achieve this.

David Ogilvie, the father of advertising, believed that deep knowledge and relentless research were key to excellence in any Craft. He advised becoming the best informed person in your field. There’s zero excuse today to not being an authority in your craft. The information is readily available. You just have to go after it.