Chris 'Fantastic' Powell
Great leaders in life or business who want to be a success,must think clearly, make smart choices, and stay focused on their goals. Its takes practicle thinking to grow, lead, and succeed by using common sense and taking action.
Episodes
The courage to let go might be the most powerful skill you'll ever develop. There comes a time in every life when holding on costs more than letting go.
ife requires constant adjustment like a sailboat shifting with changing winds, and success comes from plotting your course while remaining flexible enough to adapt to challenges.
The pursuit of success without creating value is empty and meaningless, while focusing on bringing value to others leads to genuine success that chases you naturally. By shifting from asking "what can I get" to "what can I give," we create lasting impact rather than chasing fleeting recognition.
Most of us confuse patience with passivity—standing still, doing nothing, letting life pass by. But true patience is anything but weak. It's active, focused energy held in perfect position until the right moment arrives.What if the very thing you've been treating as weakness is actually your greatest source of power?
Have you ever wondered why some days feel like battles before they've even begun? The answer lies not in your circumstances, but in your thinking.We hold the steering wheel of our minds daily, with our thoughts determining whether we move toward success or remain chained to pain and defeat. Pain begins not in our circumstances but in our thinking
Respect isn't just about being polite; it's a powerful bridge between who you are and where you're trying to go that costs nothing but can change everything. The small actions we take in everyday interactions—returning calls, keeping appointments, acknowledging others—plant seeds that grow into relationships, opportunities, and trust.
Would you ever build a house without a roof? Of course not—you'd be completely exposed to everything from rain to dirt. Yet many of us approach life exactly this way: without protection, preparation, or the essential tools needed for success.
Building a life without preparation is like constructing a house without a roof, leaving you exposed to whatever life throws at you. Would you spend time and money building a beautiful house but leave the roof off? Of course not!
Happiness isn't an accident that happens to us but a discipline we must practice daily, even when faced with life's inevitable challenges. By choosing to maintain our joy regardless of external circumstances, we transform happiness from a fleeting emotion into part of our core identity.
Success requires protecting what you've already built instead of unconsciously destroying it through carelessness, arrogance, or distraction. The metaphor of someone cutting the tree limb they're standing on perfectly illustrates how we often sabotage our own achievements.
Dreams that never materialize. Plans that never launch. Potential that never actualizes. We've all encountered people who talk an impressive game but never seem to cross the starting line of actual achievement.
Have you ever wondered why you keep starting over, creating new plans, but never quite reaching your destination? The answer lies not in some mystical secret, but in the power of your thoughts.
Ever wonder why we chase answers while ignoring those who already have them? Wisdom stands quietly waiting for those humble enough to listen, carrying answers for those bold enough to ask questions. True wisdom comes from lived experience - the blood, sweat, failure, and perseverance that can guide us if we're willing to learn.
Our greatest enemies often appear as familiar friends - procrastination, laziness, doubt, fear, excuses - that constantly whisper discouraging messages to keep us from reaching our potential.
Ever noticed how the most inspiring stories aren't about easy victories, but about people who refused to surrender when everything seemed impossible?
AI isn't something to fear but something to understand, adapt to, and use with purpose. Every technological revolution in history has brought more convenience and more opportunity, and artificial intelligence represents the next evolution that will expand our capabilities rather than diminish them
The battle between excitement and discipline defines our journey to success. When excitement screams "now!" with its emotional, impulsive nature, discipline quietly whispers "long-term." Too many of us fall victim to excitement-based decisions. We make life-altering choices during moments of hype, only to face harsh consequences when reality arrives.
Why do we often stop growing exactly when we've finally reached stability? That moment when the bills are paid, the stress has subsided, and life feels manageable—that's precisely where most of us halt our evolution. But what if comfort is actually a cleverly disguised trap?
Have you ever considered that the most important person watching your daily choices might be your future self? In this episode the profound concept that your future self—the stronger, wiser version of you who has already overcome your current struggles—is waiting and hoping you'll fight for them today.
Weakness doesn't need permission or an invitation to enter our lives—it only requires space, a small gap in focus or commitment. Success doesn't make us immune to weakness but rather makes us bigger targets as comfort creates the space where weakness thrives.
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