May Rewind ⏪ A Month of Discipline, Mindset & Momentum
🔁 Rewind: One Powerful Episode, Great Reads & Big Ideas Worth Sharing
May Highlights
This past month on The Social Chameleon Show, we leaned into what it means to master yourself and walk the disciplined path.
🧭 We explored Stoicism not just as a philosophy but as a daily practice to stay grounded, clear, and focused in a noisy world.
💬 Mantras like “Live by Choice. Walk with Discipline. Master Yourself. Become Legendary.” lit up the feed and the feedback was incredible.
🎙️ Our podcast episode served as a reminder that your path, your peace, and your progress are yours to shape. We're here to help you make powerful choices.
👣 The Challenge Continues
Progress comes from small, consistent shifts. Just aim to improve by 1% each week. Stack those wins. Keep building.
The goal is simple. Become Legendary.
Your presence matters more than you think. Helping out, checking in, or simply being available can have a ripple effect throughout a neighborhood, a community. Legendary lives aren't built alone. They start by showing up for others.
New Podcast Episodes From May
How Stoic Principles Can Transform Your Path to Becoming Legendary | Ep 110
This week on the Social Chameleon Show, we’re diving deep into the enduring philosophy of Stoicism, a guide for living a life of virtue, intention, and resilience, no matter what challenges come your way.
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Articles I Loved Reading
🧠 This One Phrase Can Save Any Awkward Negotiation
Ever get hit with an offer you wish you could take, but just can’t?
Instead of freezing up or fumbling through a “no,” try this smooth, respectful line from ex-FBI negotiator Chris Voss:
“Your offer is very generous... I’m sorry, I just can’t do that.”
It’s kind. It’s clear. And it keeps the conversation alive without killing the vibe.
This article breaks down why it works and how to use it when the stakes are high (or even just awkward).
🤝 Want More Yeses? Build This First
Before you can influence anyone, you’ve got to earn something more important than agreement: trust.
In this article, the Black Swan team explains how to move from surface-level rapport to real influence in any negotiation, whether you’re closing deals, handling tough convos, or just trying to get your kid to clean their room.
You’ll learn:
Why “being nice” isn’t enough
The two ingredients that build trust fast
How top negotiators create a connection under pressure
Books I Read 📖 (I Actually Mostly Listen 🎧)
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
🐄 Blend In and You’ll Be Ignored
In Purple Cow, marketing legend Seth Godin delivers a straightforward truth: safe is risky.
If you want to grow a business or build a brand people talk about, you’ve got to be remarkable, like a purple cow in a field of brown ones. Godin explains why traditional advertising is flawed and why standing out remains the most effective strategy.
Bold, quick, and packed with actionable ideas, this book is a must if you're tired of blending in.
Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening
🧘♂️ What If Love Was Your Starting Point?
In Original Love, Zen teacher Henry Shukman offers a fresh path to awakening—one that begins not with guilt or striving, but with unconditional love.
Through the journey of four “inns” (stages of practice), Shukman blends deep spiritual insight with practical mindfulness tools to help you let go of fear, find peace, and reconnect with your true nature.
It’s thoughtful, grounded, and accessible, perfect for anyone looking to quiet the noise and live from a place of clarity and compassion.
The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion
🧠 Brainwashed—and You Don’t Even Know It
In The Instability of Truth, historian Rebecca Lemov dives into the eerie world of modern-day brainwashing, how it’s evolved, how it hides in plain sight, and how it’s messing with your mind.
From Cold War mind-control experiments to today’s hyper-persuasion through tech, media, and digital echo chambers, this book is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they're immune.
It’s not just about influence. It’s about control.
Undeniable: How to Reach the Top and Stay There
🏹 Relentless Wins. Always.
In Undeniable, endurance athlete and bowhunting beast Cameron Hanes shows you what it really takes not just to reach your peak, and to live there.
It’s not hype. It’s hard work, grit, and discipline to do the same relentless reps day after day. Hanes shares powerful stories, brutal lessons, and the mindset that enables high performers to remain high performers.
If you’re serious about pushing past average and becoming truly elite, this book is fuel.
In case you missed it…
109| Embracing Chaos for Breakthrough Leadership with Ted Santos
108| The Power of Mindful Observation: Lessons from Dr. Ravi Iyer
107| Navigating Big Life Changes with Rebecca Sutherns
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