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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:

Can I ask you a question? Aug 08, 2024

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Can I ask you a question?

“Hi, Scott. Can I ask you a question?”

Sure.

“I’m working on myself. Do you have any advice?”

Sure. Stop working on yourself. It’s your life, enjoy yourself.

“Can I ask you another?”

Sure.

“You say, do what you love even if you hate it. I don’t understand.”

Have you ever worked yourself to the bone and frustrated yourself to prepare to enjoy a dream vacation?

“Yes.”

Then you already understand.

“Can I ask one more?”

Why not?

“Great. You’re always saying that more is on the other side of less. What do you mean be that?”

Sure. It’s a math question. If you eliminate 80% of your current activities that keep you from doing the 20% of what you love, you get to do more of what you love.

Less is on the other side of more.

Any more questions?

“My mind can't take any more. Thanks.”

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4 - Questions to Ask Before Beginning Anything Aug 07, 2024

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4 - Questions to Ask Before Beginning Anything

Everybody has dreams. Daydreams, dreams while you sleep, and dreams of what you wish for the future.

I’ve always believed that dreams are goals you have nurtured to become real.

But how do you know if the voice speaking to your heart will lead you in the right direction?

Brant Pinvidic’s book, The 3-Minute Rule, has four questions that will help:

1) What is it? Do you understand precisely what you want?

2) How does it work? How will you go about reaching your goal? What will likely be the outcome?

3) Can you do it? Is your plan reasonable? Do you have the time, skills, and money?

4) Are you sure? Are you confident you can achieve your goal if you are willing to put in the effort?

Use these when something is holding you back. I promise. The clarity you are seeking is around the corner.

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Passionate Life Laws Aug 06, 2024

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Passionate Life Laws

Specific actions, thoughts, and feelings have revealed themselves to be the truth.

If you want to better yourself, here are my Top 10:

10) Purpose And Passion Come From Clarity of Thought.

9) Purpose And Passion Begin With Acceptance.

8) Faith and Courage Power Transformation.

7) The Secret Lies Within You.

6) Some Doors Must Close Before Others Open.

5) Strong Values Create Strong Passions.

4) Goals Are The Heartbeat of Your Life.

3) Emotions + Logic = Change.

2) Momentum Is The Result of Planning.

1) Everything Happens When Something Happens.

The path to all success is well-worn. Follow the path that others have blazed. Your dreams are waiting.

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Courage to Face Your Passion Aug 05, 2024

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Courage to Face Your Passion

Changing something about your life is pretty straightforward.

Figure out what you want and change it.

Are you done laughing?

Most folks fall on the way to their dreams because they don't move, move at the wrong time, or move too fast. That's why it's time to build your bridge once you know what you want.

Here's how:

1) Fortify your current foundation. Save money, pay bills, and do whatever it takes to build a firm and peaceful base.

2) Begin constructing the foundation for your new life. Go to school, network, research, and plan. Do everything in your power to ensure your success with no regret.

3) When you're ready, leave your past behind, cut off the old, and begin living your new life.

Patience is key. Wait until you are at least 70% ready to succeed before you cross to the other side. This patience will ensure you transition at the right time, increasing your chances of success.

Success arrives when you move from a solid TODAY to a stronger TOMORROW. It's important not to leap too soon but also not to delay. Find the balance between urgency and preparation, and your transition will be smoother.

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Get Your Brain to Focus Better Aug 02, 2024

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Get Your Brain to Focus Better

The older I get, the more I realize I'm fiddling with small things that drive me crazy but keep me busy. And I do it with the full knowledge that it's not the best use of my time, I'm below my pay grade, and I'm distracting from the big stuff I should be doing.

Over the years, I've noticed almost everybody I know does the same thing. I've also learned it doesn't have to do with procrastination as much as getting a quick win and a short-term payoff.

Yes, the reward for more significant projects is getting what you want, but checking off your list of little stuff is distractingly intoxicating. It makes you feel good all day but keeps you awake at night.

The solution is to think bigger.

As I work through my day, I focus on my life's biggest, broadest, and most important mission. Is it family? Is it your health? Do you want to make more money? Is it time to give back more?

When you have a great picture painted in your mind, your mission becomes your focus, and you will do whatever it takes to move closer to that vision

That's why - "I work on BIG things I love, not SMALL things that drive me crazy."

Imagine your impact on your life and the world by focusing on big.

The small stuff is going to get done. If not, it doesn't matter. Big stuff does matter.

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Zig Ziglar Classic Lesson Aug 01, 2024

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Zig Ziglar Classic Lesson

When I was young, stupid, and wondering when I would understand life, I often turned to my friend, Larry, for a road map. He always seemed to have what I needed - until the day he passed the torch. He knew I needed more. That’s when he introduced me to Zig Ziglar’s Stages of Competence:

1) Stage One is where we begin. We are “Unconscious Incompetent.” We don’t know what we don’t know. Yup.

2) Stage Two is called “Conscious Incompetent.” I spent a lot of time there. I used to say, “I have no idea what I’m doing - but at least I admit it.”

3) Stage Three is “Unconscious Competent.” I see that in my work. People who have no idea how good they are.

4) Stage Four is “Conscious Competent.” That was my goal. I wanted to know what I was doing - and KNOW it!

Most people continue to another level some call “Conscious competence of unconscious competence.”

The ability to recognize and develop Unconscious Competence in others.

You will become who you were meant to be when you learn how to get there, do the work, and recognize your achievement.

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Living a Scripted Life Jul 31, 2024

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Living a Scripted Life

In the world of Scott Logic, I’ve always fought my advice that said …

“When life is predictable, scripted, and process-oriented - BORING - life gets as excited as you ever dream it could be.”

As a guy who likes excitement in my day, you can see why I would prefer to ignore that wisdom—and I’m not alone. Still, I don’t miss it. I prioritize that way of thinking at all costs.

Let’s talk about that ‘scripted’ part of living.

While I love a good spontaneous day, I’ve learned that the more scripted and predictable my day, the less stress I have and the more I get done. All that means is that I know what I’ll be doing throughout the day, when I’ll be doing it, and what time I’m done for the day. Frankly, I can usually tell you what I’ll be doing weeks in advance. Maybe that’s why I never need to check my calendar when somebody asks me when I’m available for a meeting. I already know because everything is already in place.

Next, you should live a process-oriented life.

The best way to explain what I mean is to use goals as an example.

Most people set goals and focus on the outcome of achieving that goal. If it’s weight loss, your goal may be to lose 50 pounds. While that’s not bad, focusing exclusively on the end goal is a fast way to fall off the wagon after a single, out-of-control weekend.

But there is a better way…

Instead of focusing on the goal of losing 50 pounds, it’s much easier to focus on the steps in the process that will get you there—watching what you eat, exercising, keeping yourself motivated, shopping for your future skinny jeans.

The mindset is simple; as long you keep doing what’s working, you’ll get what you want. Simple.

A scripted life and a process-oriented life is a good life. Figure out what works and do it over and over again.

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Let The World Do What it Does Jul 30, 2024

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Let The World Do What it Does

A client asked me, “With all the craziness that is going on in the world these days, what do you pay attention to most of the day to keep yourself on track?"

Well, let me first say that the world is going to do what the world is going to do. I always has; it always will.

No matter what you do, the world and all its people will do what they will do. You will too.

Having said that. My response to was…

"I pay attention to MY agenda first. When I cross paths with the agendas of others, it doesn't have to be my way or the highway, but I must continue to live the life I desire and get the results.

I want to do it without delay and distraction. The truth is, I want us both to do that."

As long as you know what you want in life, getting it is a matter of moving forward a little bit every day and staying on track.

Since every person you meet is on their path, you will always have the opportunity to be pulled into their agenda, willingly or unwillingly. If you do, you detour from your dreams.

Take control of your agenda because somebody else always has plans for you.

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Live Your Purpose Jul 29, 2024

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Live Your Purpose

There's an incredible idea floating within your mind. It will soon demand your attention.

"Is this all there is? Am I destined for something bigger?"

You are.

Here's how to discover your path:

1) Accept WHO you are on the inside by reviewing your past choices. The good ones are a clue. Do more of them.

2) Accept WHAT you do when you are doing you. It's not a thing; it's a feeling.

3) Accept WHEN when you want to begin living. Now is a good time.

4) Accept WHERE you are in your life. You CAN get there from here, as long as you know where HERE is.

Accepting real purpose is usually revealed by your daily actions. If you don't like the direction you are heading, it's time to try a new one.

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Better Than a To-Do List Jul 26, 2024

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Better Than a To-Do List

I'm sure you have a lot to do. If you use a To-Do list, I'd like to pass on advice that will make your days much more fun.

LOSE your "To-Do List." Replace it with a" Did I Do It List."

To-Do Lists make you an employee of your checkmarks. They cause more stress the longer they get.

A "Did I Do It List" assumes you know what must be done. Instead of chasing, you are checking to make sure you did it.

An un-focused path produces additional tasks to fill your day. Using a "Did I Do It List" will focus you on your goals and create quick results.

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