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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:

People You Will Meet Today Sep 05, 2024

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People You Will Meet Today

Retrospective Thought —

As I look back on the last 24 hours of my life, a single thought resonates with me. I shared it with others, and their worlds were rocked.

What question is spurring this? —

Why can people be so difficult?

What’s the story behind it? —

I’ve met so many people in the world who think difficult people can harm and stop them. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Points to consider—

People you deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surely.

They are like this because they can’t tell good from evil.

They are like you, with the same mind and possessing a share of the Divine. And so none of them can hurt you.

Marcus Aurelius was an intelligent guy.

Conclusion —

Everybody you meet today is more like you than you would like to admit. The playing field is more even than you thought.

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How Do Labels Impact Your Life? Sep 04, 2024

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How Do Labels Impact Your Life?

Note: Lately, I've felt that the Daily Nugget format I've been using for the last eight years has become a bit of a trap for me -- and I needed more flexibility. So, I'm moving away from a narrative format and toward providing the actual notes used during the show. I hope this will allow me to expand my ideas while giving you more motivation and actionable notes. And yes, you can expect this to evolve over the next few weeks.

Retrospective Thought

Have you ever wondered how having a label is impacting your life?

While am I having this thought?

I remember being asked, “What I do” by a potential customer - and I had no idea what to say.

Points to consider

Labels are a way to identify yourself to YOU… and identify YOU to the world.

In the past, most people only had one way to identify themselves. That’s what they were known for.

Today, people have too many labels. It seems that we have 1,000 mini-identities that we deploy depending on where we are, what we’re doing, and who we’re hanging out with.

When did we become a computer app that forces us to tag ourselves with a label for everything we do?

Conclusion

If you could only put one label on yourself…

One label that represented who you truly were on the inside…

One label that everybody instantly understood…

What would that label be?

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Don’t Share Your Plans Sep 03, 2024

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Don’t Share Your Plans

In the last few years, it has become increasingly popular for people to share every little aspect of their lives with others. But, when it comes to getting what you want in life, keeping your plans to yourself is a powerful tool.

Summer has been filled with lots of rest and relaxation, and when I arrived at my desk on Tuesday, I had two messages from clients that made me smile.

The first said, "I decided to spend my weekend practicing what I do in private so that I will be praised in public." That's something I’ve said and done many times.

The second client told me they had completed a new project over the weekend and heading in a new direction. When I mentioned they had never said a word to me about it, they said, "I know. I'm learning that nobody needs to know what I'm doing to do. I'll do it, and they can catch up."

My heart smiled as I witness three powerful tools that impact my client's lives:

1) Practice in private until you are ready to share with the world. Nobody needs to know how you got so good at what you do.

2) There's no need to tell anybody what you are going to do. Just do it and then let them know what you've done later.

3) It's easier to get things done when everybody else is busy doing something else and isn't poking their nose in your business. Long holiday weekends and summer vacations are a great place to begin.

You can do whatever you want with your life, and you don't need anybody's permission or approval to make it happen. Your destiny is 100% up to you.

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Shake Up Your Good Life Sep 02, 2024

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Shake Up Your Good Life

Growth and change are what most people strive for in their life. It’s what drives you before you create your amazing life. It’s also what drives you to step up to the next level.

In the last 18 years, I’ve spent producing the Daily Boost podcast, I’ve had the chance to speak to thousands of people. All of them were in various stages of change, and most had the goal of being happy.

But, there is an issue that keeps popping up.

As people go about living and enjoying the life they’ve built, the natural desire for more growth kicks in, and they find themselves driving harder—usually without thinking about it. It could be about passion, but most times, it’s about making more money.

One day, I talked with a friend about living a good life and how hard people work to mess up a good thing. That’s when he asked a great question -

”When life is good, why would you do something else only to make more money?”

It’s not to say making more money is not a very good thing. It’s just important to make sure that you focus on what is right in front of you and remain balanced and happy as you grow.

The happiest people in the world already know that.

Because a powerful force drives humans to grow at any cost, sometimes that costs them in ways they never see coming—both good and bad.

Enjoy what you have and grow to make things better. That’s a recipe for success, no matter how you see it.

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Committed to Your Goal? Aug 30, 2024

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Committed to Your Goal

Woody Allen said, "Half of success is showing up."

I've thought about that quote many times over the years. There was something about its logic that didn't match up with my day-to-day experience.

Don't get me wrong, no matter what you want to do in your life, showing up is the first step in getting it. But I've shown up many times and ended up going home with the prize that I so much wanted.

I've also seen others convinced that they'll advance toward their goals if they show up. Instead, they end up disappointed with their results.

So, if showing up is getting you halfway, what's the other half?

It's knowledge, work ethic, communication, and people skills. And let's not forget your ability to commit to doing whatever it takes to get what you want.

Some people don't show up, and some don't commit. Many do show up. Why don't they succeed?

I remember the words spoken by my Paster moments before my wedding to my first wife, Sheryl. I was a 20-year-old kid, and he asked,

"Do you know what makes a marriage work?"

Without much thought, I said, "It's a 50/50 thing. As long as we show up for each other, it'll work."

His response resonates with me to this day.

"Success in anything is 100/100 thing. You show up and commit to giving it 100% of your effort all the time - and so does everybody else."

So, yes. Showing up will get you halfway to your goal. But if you want to go all the way, you must commit to 100% and do whatever it takes to get what you want.

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Beyond Your Why Aug 29, 2024

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Beyond Your Why

Since the beginning of time, successful people have given this sage advice; you must set goals.

In the human mind, setting goals are the heartbeat of your life. Setting a goal will harness your focus, give you meaning and purpose, and drive you forward. It gets even better if you place a deadline. If your goal is essential, timely, urgent, you will likely do anything possible to get it.

Yes, likely.

You may have also heard that understanding WHY you want to achieve your goal is critical to your success. "Knowing your WHY will allow you to deal with every challenge along the way,” is what they said. But sometimes, you fall short. Losing weight is a good example.

Every year, millions of people set the goal of losing a few pounds. Most end up failing. But if you think about it, that makes sense. Nobody ever wants to lose anything. That's against every survival instinct you have in your body. When you set a goal that takes something away, your mind will fight you every step of the way.

So what's the fix?

If your goal is to lose 10 pounds, focus on the real reason and the benefits you will receive when you reach your goal. That will become your mission beyond your why.

It's not losing weight. It's feeling better inside and out.

It's not losing weight. It's building your self-confidence.

It's not losing weight. It's having unlimited energy and stamina.

Any goal that focuses on loss alone lacks the positive motivation you need to succeed. No matter how bad you want it.

When you think about your daily process as steps on a mission beyond your why, everything changes. More success and happiness are in your future, and your possibilities are endless.

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Goal, Pilots, and Donuts Aug 28, 2024

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Goal, Pilots, and Donuts

Have you noticed that airplanes fly crooked?

Heading to their destination, winds attempt to blow them off course. That’s why pilots turn their aircraft into the wind. They call it Wind Correction.

The same thing happens when you set a Goal. While you prefer the straight path, you will likely run into winds that will blow you off course.

Your spouse disagrees with your plans. Your boss demands more hours. Your kids, friends, and responsibilities keep blowing you further away from your dreams.

It’s time to start thinking like a pilot setting a flight plan to a distant city with a Kristy Kreme donut store about to turn in the ‘Hot Donuts’ sign.

Keep an eye on your final destination. Always set goals that factor in winds that will blow you off your course. Make minor corrections until you get where you’re heading.

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Common Sense Laws of Success Aug 27, 2024

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Common Sense Laws of Success

Everything we do is guided by what we think is logical in our minds. I call my way of thinking Scott LOGIC.

Is it common sense? Is it experience-based? Is it how I choose to live? Yes. But mostly, it is an endless list of thoughts that make my day better. Here are a few that will no doubt do the same for you.

Life is long enough. But not for everybody. Recognize the difference.

Life goes quickly unless you are bored. Stay busy.

Life passes slowly when you are going fishing tomorrow.

Some people are too serious. Others are not serious enough. You get to choose who you are.

Standing in another person's shoes before opening your mouth a best.

When you turn your phone off, it won't ring.

Most things in life should be in moderation. Excess is good now and then.

It takes a fraction of the time to read a good book than to write a book. That makes reading a book a good investment of your time.

People who read more earn more. People who don't read don't understand why.

Saying "I don't care" means you do care. Do you know what that is?

Everything you experience is filtered through what you hold as the truth. Make sure you are correct in your thoughts.

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It's Time to Get Off The Fence Aug 26, 2024

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It's Time to Get Off The Fence

Okay, I'm feeling a little bit lazy today, so I will cut to the chase and bestow upon you the secret to success you've been seeking.

Success requires that you do the hard work.

It doesn't take a scientist to figure out that if you want more, you will have to do something to get it. Still, we live in a world that makes it seem like it should be easier, and it's not. Success takes a lot of hard work - even if you don't see it.

Successful YouTubers make it look easy - after thousands of hours of trial and error.

Musicians seemingly live their dream - after years of living in a tour bus and making pennies.

Even people who do nothing but accept the generosity of society to make their way are working hard at a life you would never want.

It doesn't matter what you want, good or bad, prosperous or not, happy or sad; it will take a lot of work to accomplish it. If you have a choice, and you do, why wouldn't you choose to work hard to bring goodness into your life?

You become interested in making a change. The problem is interest is only the beginning, and you never get beyond your fascination.

You decide what change to create and work hard to get it. Then, life gets in the way, and you stop.

What's missing?

Commitment. Life doesn't guarantee it, but you tend to get what you want when you commit to your mission. That's just how it works.

I'm interested in many things and work hard at making magic happen in my life, the lives of my family and friends, and even yours. Only a solid commitment to how I spend my decades on this planet allows that to happen.

Whatever you do - get committed, and you'll see how things change.

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Empowering Emotional Triggers Aug 23, 2024

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Empowering Emotional Triggers

I love it when we miraculously put together the perfect day, and life decides to get in the way.

Well, it's not life, and maybe I don't love it, but occasionally, something or someone will cross your path and get in your way.

I don't know anybody who doesn't get hit smack in the face with a situation that triggers a feeling deep inside their soul, stirs emotion, and results in a reaction or response that makes you say, "Why did I say that?"

Of course, we are emotional creatures, so it makes sense that robust emotional responses are common for most of us. Still, common sense will tell you they don't always serve us. It gets even worse when people sedate their emotions to protect themselves. Not only do they miss great opportunities, but when they are triggered, it becomes an 8.0 earthquake.

So, how do you deal with it?

The way I handle it is to understand that triggers usually happen when I least expect them. Still, my ScottLOGIC tells me that once I experience the trigger and learn the lesson, a little discipline in my actions tends to smooth things out the next time.

Here's what happens.

When I get triggered, a feeling emerges inside of me. Like me, the problem is that most folks jump from a feeling to an emotional response before their mouth knows what's happening. A better way is to recognize the feeling, pause, review the emotional dialog running in your mind, and then allow your thoughts to become your words.

Life improves when you have the discipline to recognize what you've learned from a previous trigger, audit your reactions, and deliver your response. Strangely, it becomes as if you were never triggered at all.

Look, we live in a world filled with shoot-from-the-hip opportunities, many of which are purposely put in front of us to get a response. Please don't fall for it. Keep your mind on how you want to experience and see the world. You'll be amazed how all the drama goes away.

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