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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:

Get What You Want Jul 11, 2024

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Get What You Want

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

Independence has just passed, and when I arrived at my desk on Monday, I had two client messages 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 were 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 it. I'll do it, and they can catch up."

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

1) Practice privately 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 will 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; you don't need anybody's permission or approval to make it happen. Your destiny is 100% up to you.

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Increase Momentum in Your Life Jul 10, 2024

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Increase Momentum in Your Life

Have you ever found yourself stalled?

A few years ago, I had big plans, but nothing was moving forward. Other people didn't seem to get the memo that I was on a mission, yet nobody was there to help.

We've all been in situations where nobody will return your call. Your email gets ghosted. You can't get support or commitment for your future world-saving plans.

That's what happened to me, and I decided to create my momentum. I called it my "Momentum Freight Train."

My first use of my new mindset was to get my future wife to take our relationship more seriously. Everything was going great - but I needed to be faster for me. So, before our next date, I said to myself -

"I'm not going to wait for permission. I'm going to build my life, no matter what. If she doesn't join me, I'll ride my momentum to someone who will."

It's important to understand that creating your momentum is not negative thinking. On the contrary, people notice attractive energy - and she did.

I was off and running with my commitment, and Joi and others didn't take long to realize they had better get on board before my train left the station.

Everything good begins with YOU. There's no need to wait for others. Create your momentum, and others won't be able to stay away.

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Increasing Productivity Jul 09, 2024

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Increasing Productivity

I have a question for you.

What is your ONE most important activity?

What is the ONE core activity that makes everything else okay?

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

In Brian Tracy’s book Eat The Big Frog First, he recognized that many people focus on anything but the most critical activity in their life. They are usually surprised when things fall apart.

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

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 - and do it first - everything else gets easier.

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Improving Your Financial Situation Jul 08, 2024

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Improving Your Financial Situation

Most people say money is their top concern when it comes to improving their lives.

Tony Robbins said, “Making money won’t solve all your problems - but at least you will arrive at your problems in style.”

Making more money, no matter how little, will solve most of your problems. It is also the magic juice that will fuel your dreams.

If you want enough money to create the life of your dreams:

1) KNOW what kind of life you desire. Be realistic about how much you need.

2) Making money is about adding VALUE to the person giving you some of their money. They don’t have to do it. Make their life better and help them reach their dreams. They’ll happily help you do the same.

3) Set a financial goal and keep track of it. Forward momentum is your friend.

4) Save some for yourself right off the top. Even 1% will add up over time. Plus, seeing your “profit’ will motivate you even more.

5) Stop trading hours for dollars. Once you have momentum, shift your mindset to passive and residual income. Set a course. Stay the course.

Dreams come true when you have the resources to make them happen.

Make ONE DOLLAR more today than yesterday. Use it to build a better life.

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Supercharge Your Self-Esteem Jul 05, 2024

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Supercharge Your Self-Esteem

Do you have goals and dreams? If so, Confidence and Self-esteem will play a significant role.

Confidence is feeling good about your worth or abilities and self-respect.

Self-esteem is a feeling of self-assurance—an appreciation for your abilities or qualities.

Confidence and Self-esteem can be developed over time, and you gain them through experience.

Yes, it's possible to fake it until you make it. It's better to jump in head first.

Everything you do today is an opportunity to become a more self-confident person who appreciates you and has self-respect.

There is no secret to building self-esteem. Do what you do. Do it well. Acknowledge your success. Repeat.

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The Magic of Anticipation Jul 04, 2024

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The Magic of Anticipation

It's fascinating how children effortlessly balance living in the present with eagerly anticipating the next exciting event. Perhaps it's time we all rediscover this simple yet powerful approach.

Remember those special events from your childhood that filled you with such excitement that you could barely contain it? The ones that kept you buzzing all day and even stole your sleep at night.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to bring back that feeling?

The trick to harness the power of anticipation is to keep a steady stream of exciting moments in your future. I call this the Anticipation Engine. These two things to keep in mind:

1) Your energy is dependent on getting excited about your future. Keep your list long.

2) Once an event passes, your excitement will disappear.

Enjoy the current moment. Don't rush ahead, but always have something fun coming next.

Living a life of anticipation always gives a natural energy boost. If your life is bland - schedule something fun and get excited again.

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Give Up Dreams to Get Dreams Jul 03, 2024

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Give Up Dreams to Get Dreams

John Lennon was famous for saying, "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans."

Over the years, I've found that folks tend to ACT and DO what serves them best. And they do it while dreaming and planning for something else.

It's an exhausting way to live. You can set yourself free by making a simple decision.

If you want something different, do it now!

If you can't get yourself to do it, consider that it may not be as important to you as you think.

If that's the case, get your ego out of the way and scratch it off your list.

You're going to surprise yourself with new opportunities. They have been hiding for years, waiting for you to make space.

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Are Your Friends Holding You Back? Jul 02, 2024

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Are Your Friends Holding You Back?

The success and happiness that you have in your life is a direct result of something your Mom was always asking -

Who are your friends?

If they are positive, you will be positive. Are they negative? You will be negative. If they have money, you will have money. Are they broke?

You get my point.

Your life will inevitably mirror those closest to you. But remember, you have the power to choose who these people are. Choose wisely, and you'll be on the path to success and happiness.

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Success at The Highest Level Jul 01, 2024

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Success at The Highest Level

No matter what your goals in life are, you are likely striving to be the best at something.

Whether it's the best Mom or Dad, excelling in your career, or winning at the game or sport of your choice. Being the best always comes down to:

1) Do what you love and are good at naturally. You'll have the edge over others. Stay in your wheelhouse.

2) Commit your focus to mastery. Being a Jack-of-all-trades will not work. Specialists always win over generalists.

3) Spend more time doing than learning. There's a significant difference between knowledge and wisdom. It's the experience gained from doing that truly matters.

4) Hire a Coach. When you're at the top of your game, working with your Coach will take you from second place to first.

5) Keep going until you get what you want. Never stop, and never make excuses.

It was your idea to pursue your path. Enjoy the privilege of being able to make that choice.

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Hierarchy of Your Needs Jun 28, 2024

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Hierarchy of Your Needs

Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Forget the elevator. Climb all the stairs to the top, and you’ll have lasting success.

In 1954, Abraham Maslow released Motivation and Personality. His Hierarchy of needs theory is all about climbing to the top.

Maslow suggested that to reach your full potential:

1) You must provide for your physiological needs. Food, clothing, shelter, money, and more.

2) You must feel safe. Personally, emotionally, financially, health and well-being, and against accidents and illness.

3) Socially, you need to feel love and belonging.

4) Esteem and the desire for acceptance, respect, and value by others is your next step. Self-actualization requires mastery of your previous needs. Maslow said, “What a man can be, he must be.”

5) Self-transcendence removes you from your ego and begins your focus on the greater good.

Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time.

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