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Chewbacca mask mom

Adam Smith | June 6, 2016 | 2 Comments

2 Reasons That the Chewbacca Mask Mom Viral Facebook Live Video Is the Most Watched Ever

If you’ve been on the internet only for a minute over the past month, then you’ve seen the Chewbacca mask video posted by Candace Payne. It quickly became the most viewed Facebook video ever, and the amount of views continually grows every day. (She’s such a happy Chewbacca!)

I have found that the differences between her video and other viral videos that have been posted are anything but subtle, so I wanted to share with you what I saw. Here are the two main differences that separates her video from everyone else’s:  [Read more…] about 2 Reasons That the Chewbacca Mask Mom Viral Facebook Live Video Is the Most Watched Ever

Adam Smith | May 1, 2013 | 10 Comments

There Is No Such Thing As Failing

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What if I told you that you can’t fail if you don’t give up?

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Adam Smith | October 25, 2010 | 19 Comments

the first time

the first time i rode a bike i fell.
the first time i roller bladed i ran into the curb and flew into a neighbor’s yard.
the first time i spoke in from of a bunch of people i forgot everything i was supposed to say.
the first time i played drums i couldn’t get any of the patterns correct.
the first time i said “i love you” i was told that it was too soon.
the first time i drove a car i got in a fender bender.
the first time i climbed a big mountain i puked more than i walked.

trying something doesn’t necessarily mean you will be great at it. there’s a lot in just taking the risk.

finish this…

the first time i _________________.

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Hi, my name is Adam Smith and welcome to asmithblog.com. I am the author of the book, The Bravest You. Because of my work as an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and speaker, I have been named a top industry influencer by American Genius. I live with my wife, Jasmine, and three children in Shenandoah, IA.

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