From Chad

Valentine’s Day 1876, Alexander Graham Bell and Elijah Gray both filed patent applications for the telephone, but only Bell’s was completed and granted. The story emphasizes that ideas are only valuable when they are...

Carter Smith, a BYU freshman, was unexpectedly chosen to participate in a kicking contest on College GameDay. Despite not being a trained kicker, he made the most of the opportunity, winning $3 million. The story...

Alfred Korzybski‘s experiment with dog cookies demonstrate how words influence perception, in the stories we tell ourselves can be more powerful than reality. These stories guide our lives like maps, but we must...

Overloading is the key to changing your story in achieving your goals. By repeatedly telling yourself a new, empowering story, you can rewire your brain and align your behavior with your desired identity. This...

Louis Vuitton‘s story is a testament to resilience. After losing everything during the war, he rebuilt his business, proving that setbacks are set ups for comebacks. The message encourages listeners to embrace the...

A loss is not the end, but a natural part of playing. Winners, like the Oklahoma Sooners who lost after a 47 game winning streak, embrace losses as learning opportunities and keep moving forward. The message encourages...

Zoom out to gain perspective and remember you’ll survive difficult times, then zoom back in to take action and grow. The story of a sequoia tree surviving a forest fire illustrates this principle.

Patience is power, not weakness. The story of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812 illustrates this, as Mikhail Kutuzov’s strategic retreat and patience, ultimately led to Napoleon’s downfall.

Rika Matsuda was reminded of a kindness from a stranger when she was seven through a writing assignment. After a bike crash, a man helped her and gave her an origami crane. She never saw the man again, but 10 years...

Curiosity, a powerful motivator, keeps us moving and learning. While children naturally embrace curiosity and experimentation, adults often lose this eagerness, feeling obligated rather than excited. The key is to shift...

Pals Sudden Service, a drive-through burger chain in Tennessee, prioritizes training over blaming employees for mistakes. Employees receive 120 hours of training before working a station and a regularly tested for...

Skills can be taught, but attitude must be brought. Pal’s Sudden Service, a successful burger chain out of Tennessee, prioritizes hiring for attitude, and provides extensive training for skills. The key takeaway is that...

Matt Starke, a Navy SEAL diagnosed with brain cancer, lived 24 years behind his initial prognosis. His family, particularly his son Gharet, carried him everywhere once he was incapacitated, demonstrating that love is...

Krystal Niu exemplifies the idea that winners lose more because they show up more. Despite numerous falls and injuries, she consistently returns to her act, inspiring audiences with her resilience. Embrace failure as...

Leonardo da Vinci‘s curiosity, not just his talent, drove his groundbreaking work. Curiosity, a trait shared by da Vinci, Einstein, Herb Kelleher, and all the greats, is a powerful tool that can lead to success and...