From Chad

Failure is only final when you stop trying. The story of Ralph, the main character in The Greatest American Hero, reminds us that we all fumble and make mistakes, but success comes from persevering through failure.

Harriet Tubman’s story is a powerful example of high agency. She didn’t wait for permission to fight against slavery, she gave herself permission and freed over 300 people. Overcome self-imposed limitations and give yourself permission to make a difference.

John D Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, exemplified the power of compounding by making small improvements, like reducing solder use on oil cans, leading to significant savings over decades. This principal applies to all aspects of life, from finances to relationships, emphasizing the importance of long-term, thinking in the cumulative impact of our choices.

The better story to tell yourself is “I am not seeking validation from the outside. No one has higher standards for me than myself”

What’s the meaning of it all? Have you found why life is full of meaning?

Setting a clear intention, influences attention and increases the likelihood of achieving goals. The mind, likened to a garden, produces thoughts that shape reality. A trained mind, focused on positive intentions, is like a well-tended garden.

According to The Law of Exchange, success and financial return are directly proportional to the value one provides to others. By focusing on adding value and being of service, one becomes a valuable person and attracts prosperity and abundance. This principle, exemplified by Earl Nightingale, Zig Ziglar, and Seth Godin, emphasizes the importance of genuine care and generosity in building, meaningful connections and achieving success.

In a society where unhealthy and unhappy individuals, outnumber healthy, happy ones, being well adjusted to the norm is not a measure of health. To thrive, one should break free from conventionality and embrace in an iconoclastic mindset, deviating from the unhealthy majority. By adopting this mindset, individuals can forge a new path and create a positive impact.

Isaac Newton‘s Laws of Motion, explaining how objects move, are applied to human behavior by Earl Nightingale in “The Strangest Secret.” Nightingale emphasizes the importance of action, stating that results are directly proportional to effort. The better story to tell yourself is “I pay whatever the price to move toward my goal.“

Olympian Milt Campbell kept his goals constantly before him. You are a goal-oriented creature. This is The Law of Telos. You want to reach your destination. You feel you have a destiny. Just as a ship needs a destination to reach its port, you need goals to guide your journey.