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Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth

The Daily Boost is a weekday personal growth podcast for adults who live in the real world and want real results.

Welcome to the School of Scott!

About 10 minutes a day. No canned content, no recycled material — host Scott Smith and his practical way of understanding how life, business, and the world actually work.

Some days he’ll pump you up. Some days he’ll make you think. Some days you’ll love him. Some days you’ll wonder why you listened. Every day, you’ll know exactly what they call him: the nicest renegade you’ll ever meet.

Smile. Nod. Change everything. That’s the code.

If you played by the rules. If you built a good life — career, business, relationships. If you decided you want more. The Daily Boost is your show.

Topics include personal growth, motivation, purpose, decisions, work, money, relationships, time, and keeping your head straight when things get complicated.

20 years. 5,000+ episodes. 130+ million downloads worldwide.

Every day, the School of Scott is in session with a new episode that stands on its own. It’s always real, and occasionally pretty funny — because if you can’t laugh, what’s the point?

Copyright: © Copyright 2024 • Motivation To Move, LLC • All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

Latest Episodes:

Your Productive Morning Routine Oct 31, 2024

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Your Productive Morning Routine

I love the quiet, peacefulness of mornings, but I'm not too fond of mornings happening so early.

Still, the focus, creativity, and feeling of momentum that come with getting up before the chickens have such value that I needed to make it a bit easier. My solution is to drop the complicated and establish a simple routine.

I begin by deciding which area I'm currently prioritizing and choosing a "first thing" task that will move me closer to my goal.

Next, I set myself up for success the night before. Depending on my task, I make notes, organize my desk, and get my gym clothes ready - whatever it takes to prepare.

Finally, when I wake up, I get licked by the dogs, care for my personal needs, read something inspirational for five minutes or less, and start my day. There are no distractions, no email, social media, or news. Just start.

My goal is to make my primary focus the first thing I do in the morning before life gets in the way. It works like a charm.

There's a reason the Marines do more before 9 AM than everybody else. Now it's your turn.

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Give Your Life a Happy Ending Oct 30, 2024

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Give Your Life a Happy Ending

If you could write a book about the person you have become today, would it have a happy ending?

A good portion of my day is spent interacting with clients worldwide. They are usually upbeat, open to problem-solving, and seeking my advice to help them. Or, as they would say, "Help me get out of my way and get my act together.” That's where writing a book comes to mind, and a good question from me -

"Okay. Before we begin, if you were to write a book about yourself in the future, would it have a happy ending?"

Their answer is always," Yes! That's why I'm here today."

My next question is, "If you were to write your book today, what would the answer be?"

"Hmm… I would say average. Not great. Not bad. Certainly not a book anybody would read."

As the conversation continues, I make these points:

1) All of us get in our way. That's how we learn. And we all have our act together until we recognize that we want another act. That's called growth.

2) People who live an average life almost always chase squirrels and shiny objects more than focusing on actions that create the consistent results they want. It's an exhausting way to live.

3) People who live successfully think more like business people. They implement actions that get results, are sustainable, and grow the economics of the business. In other words, they figure out what works and keep doing it. There is no drifting in the wind.

Make your way, figure out what works, and do it again. Simple.

Speaking of simple…

If the book you would write about yourself isn't who you are, you can start making changes today. That's how you get a happy ending.

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Are You Living Somebody Else's Dreams? Oct 29, 2024

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Are You Living Somebody Else's Dreams?

All I have ever wanted to do is have fun, impact people mostly positively, make them laugh, have a great family and friends, make some money, and not take life too seriously.

Simple enough.

But in the overly complicated and widely distracting monkey-see-monkey-do world, it's easy to get what you want and still end up with a superficially satisfying life. I suggest such a life is easy to achieve and perfect for anybody willing to get out of bed and join the world.

Life is averagely good.

But what if your inner voice screams, "There MUST be MORE?"

Well, there is more. But only if you create it. That may scare you, but it won't if you realize and accept one thing -

Someone else has created every single experience you have in your day-to-day life.

Somebody else imagined building the city you call home.

Somebody else imagined designing the car you drive.

Somebody else imagined the phone in your pocket.

Somebody else woke up and decided to turn their dreams into reality so that they could live their life inside their dreams. While that may be fine, maybe it's time for you to let others do the same with your dreams. After all, if they can do it, you can do it - right?

While there is more I can and will cover on this topic, there are three items that a fully actualized adult can do to create any reality of their choosing:

1) Understand that all success begins with internally motivated actions. You get to decide what you want, and you can lead the way. The only permission required is yours.

2) The happiness and success you attain in life are determined by your ability to mine your thoughts, reveal your inner desires, accept them as your truth, and hold yourself accountable for creating what is essential to you in your life.

3) Every day, you should carefully discern what is important and likely to affect your success, survival, and well-being. Then, narrow the focus to what is necessary and extremely important; essential.

When you dedicate daily focus to building such a strong level of inner understanding, you will instantly begin creating your new world—and others can start living inside your dreams.

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Successful People Actions Oct 28, 2024

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Successful People Actions

If you study people who have succeeded in any area of their lives, you will find they have much in common.

Not only do they follow a set of rules, but they also follow those rules no matter how much life gets in the way.

What are those rules?

The person who has the strongest "Why" wins.

The person who shows up wins.

The person who shows up on time wins.

The person who is most persistent wins.

The person who never assumes wins.

The person who is the best at what they do wins.

The person who plans and documents their journey and interactions wins.

The person who never gives up total control to others wins.

The person who accepts responsibility for themselves wins.

The person who serves the most wins.

The person who is grateful for everything wins.

The actions you take automatically become the life you experience. It's essential to be mindful of where you are heading.

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You Don’t Need Plan B Oct 25, 2024

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You Don’t Need Plan B

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the world get that way?

Is their timing right?

Do they “know” somebody?

Luck? That’s it. They get lucky!

Maybe, but there is more to it.

Every person I’ve ever known who achieved remarkable success did three things:

1) They recognized what they wanted and envisioned themselves living that life.

2) At some point, they commit and go all in. Their dream IS going to happen. There is no “Plan B.”

3) They practice never-ending flexibility and perseverance, regardless of what obstacles they face. They keep going until they achieve their goals.

Yes, you must pay a price for living the life of your dreams - and it's not money. It's YOU!

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Moving Past Frustration Oct 24, 2024

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Moving Past Frustration

When life gets in the way, do you get frustrated about being blocked?

I used to be that way. Something changed.

I learned long ago that getting blocked would be an everyday occurrence. And, the bigger my goals, the more blocks would arrive. I could live with endless frustrations - or find a better way. It came down to this:

1) Blocks have nothing to do with who I am. They could be self-inflicted or caused by others, but they still have nothing to do with me.

2) If you want something, there is always a way to get it. Always… always… always. You may not like the path. Your ego may get in the way. It may scare you. There is always a way.

The next time frustration gets in your way, blow it off and keep moving. There is always a way to get what you want. Find it.

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ONE Important Thing Oct 23, 2024

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ONE Important Thing

I have a question for you.

What is your ONE most important activity?

What is the ONE core activity that, if you do, everything else is fine?

What is the ONE core activity that, if you don’t do it, causes everything to fall apart?

Many people focus on anything but the most critical activity in their lives. They are usually surprised when things fall apart.

Is it showing up for work on time or doing a great job?

Could it be your unflinching attention to your family?

Does your business have ONE activity that causes people to buy from you?

When you focus on your ONE most important activity - everything else will take care of itself.

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Freedom Between the Lines Oct 22, 2024

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Freedom Between the Lines

Are you a fun-loving, carefree person who prefers to drift with the wind?

Are you happier following the rules and staying within the lines?

Whichever you are, happiness and success will arrive when you combine both:

1) Too much flexibility in life doesn’t allow for compounding your life experience. Like money in the bank, leave it alone once you know what works.

2) Too much structure will limit your ability to discover growth opportunities. Don’t get stuck.

Donnie and Marie said it best in the ’70s, “I’m a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock and roll.” Combine the best of both.

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Born to Do YOU Oct 21, 2024

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Born to Do YOU

Can you imagine what might happen if you dared to think like your true self, act your true self, and share your true self?

That makes you smile - right?

Or you may feel that living from the inside out and being fully authentic with the world is self-centered and egotistical, not how you should be.

Still, I bet you’re smiling, at least a little, at the thought.

You were born with two things that are yours, and you alone to use as you see fit—or not.

The first is Free Will, and without digging into the spiritual and scientific reasons, no matter what happens in your life, you are always doing things YOUR way.

Even if you feel your destiny is predetermined, you will do it YOUR way.

Imagine what would happen if you choose to do the things you love and do them your way.

You were also born with a Unique Ability you don’t share with anybody else. It has always been there and will never leave you.

Imagine what would happen if you used it in everything you do.

The next time you second-guess yourself, remember to ask yourself one simple question —

“What do you do when you’re doing YOU?”

When nobody is telling you what to do, when you’re on your own to fill your time, when you are making the rules, what do you like to do, and how do you want to do it?

It’s okay to be yourself. I promise that nobody is judging you. They are most likely waiting for you to show up.

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Conflict. Confusion. Clarity. Oct 18, 2024

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Conflict. Confusion. Clarity.

Are conflict and confusion driving your life? Are they keeping you on an endless search?

Everybody has challenges in life. Solving them is easy when you know what is driving you.

Three things will keep you on edge. Understand them, and you’ll move forward:

1) Internal. Everything you do produces personal feelings. Only you can feel them. Only you can do something about them.

2) External. There is something outside of you that is causing your inner feelings. You’ll still deal with them internally.

3) Philosophical. When external issues create internal strife, you cross a line. You will feel like your world has turned upside down. Only you can turn things around.

All three are always in play. Focusing on your internal feelings will create clarity and drive you to a solution. Start looking inside yourself. YOU are the solution.

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