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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:

Why a Balanced Life is a Myth Feb 22, 2024

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Why a Balanced Life is a Myth

I always hear, "My goal is to balance my life better." It's as if balancing is static and can be achieved and maintained once you have it.

Balance is dynamic, fleeting, ever-changing, and always challenging. Sure, it feels good when you reach equilibrium, but what about all that fun you had on your way there?

I learned about balance when I worked in radio.

My job was to balance the new music everyone wanted to hear, and the old music folks loved to remember. We balanced male and female bands, duos, and anything else musicians would toss at us.

That sure sounds like life.

Imagine a life of rotating the new and exciting with the mundane and routine. Time for yourself and time for your family. A bit for the boss and time to play.

Never too much. Never too little. You are always changing. That's balance. Embrace the journey of the day.

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Imperfect Steps to Perfect Dreams Feb 21, 2024

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Imperfect Steps to Perfect Dreams

Do you love the feeling you get when an exciting idea pops your head?

The most appealing aspect of anything new in your life always happens initially -when it’s still a dream inside your head. It’s when it’s time to take actual action that folks slow down - fast!

Here’s how to break free:

1) Dreams only come true when you take massive action and establish momentum.

2) Fear of the unknown will stop you. What do I do? Where do I start? Will it work? No worries. One word will change everything.

3) The next time you don’t know what to do, embrace your inner NON-perfectionist. Take “Massive IMPERFECT Action” until things start to move forward.

Sometimes, your feet must travel down the path of your dreams before you see the entire picture. Stand up, take a step, and repeat. You’ll figure it out!

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Endure to Earn. Questions For Resilience Feb 20, 2024

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Endure to Earn. Questions For Resilience

A few years ago, I was chatting with a friend about business. He owned a struggling martial arts school and was crafting a master plan to grow in the coming year.

I had four questions:

1) How long do you think it will take to learn what it takes to succeed?

2) How long are you willing to work to reach your goal?

3) How long will your money last?

4) When will you begin earning - and how much?

Be prepared before you begin. Consider those questions before you set off on your journey.

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Rough Roads Smooth Successes Feb 19, 2024

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Rough Roads Smooth Successes

Life is a long and winding road. It has many ups and downs and a few surprises along the way.

Here's what you can expect:

1) Follow your passion, and the money will arrive. It may take longer than you think. It may be less than you believe. It doesn't matter. You'll be happy.

2) Nothing will happen until you move from daydreaming to daily action.

3) The road will be rough. Then, it will smooth out. Then, it will be rough again.

4) Whatever path you thought you would travel will change.

5) You will find speed limits. Sometimes, you will move slowly. Sometimes fast. Pay attention to the signs that arrive in your life.

6) Frustration will be a constant companion. So will excitement.

7) You must be strong to stay focused on the big picture.

8) When you arrive, you will find yourself seeking another adventure.

Success is a journey that brings out the best in you. Arriving at your destination will make you desire another journey.

Stay busy, my friend.

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Becoming Aware of Your Passions Feb 16, 2024

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Becoming Aware of Your Passions

Are you aware of your passions?

If not, I have a question for you -

What do you do when you are doing YOU?

Why spend your days searching your mind to figure out your purpose when you are most likely living it daily?

When you take a minute to inventory how you spend your time, you will see what you enjoy doing.

Do you read, write, exercise, or work?

How about walking, talking, playing, fighting, laughing, or watching television?

Do you quilt, garden, volunteer, socialize?

Passion in life is not about finding something to do. It's about noticing what you do naturally - and doing more of it.

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Filter, Focus, and Prioritize Your Path Feb 15, 2024

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Filter, Focus, and Prioritize Your Path

My wife and I were having dinner this weekend. She finally asked, “Are you going to tell me what you’re doing for Operation Reinvention this Summer? I want to help.”

I said, “I won’t need your help. I need your support.”

She had a puzzled look. I don’t blame her. But, I am locked in on my Goal - and that needs two things:

1) The ability to filter out what doesn’t matter and prioritize what does.

2) Accept 100% responsibility for reaching your Goal. As they say, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” Anything less will remove you from control.

You’ll find many well-meaning people offering support if you miss either one. The problem? The suggestions they make will be different from how you imagined your journey. As soon as that happens, you have pulled off your path.

If you are setting off on a life-transforming Goal, it’s okay to accept the support of others. Remember, your most important supporter is YOU!

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The Art of Moving Past Frustration Feb 14, 2024

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The Art of 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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It’s All About ONE Important Thing Feb 13, 2024

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It’s All About 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 and Growth Between the Lines Feb 12, 2024

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Freedom and Growth 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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Navigating Life with Your Who I Am Document Feb 09, 2024

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Navigating Life with Your Who I Am Document

Do you have a roadmap for how you operate in your world?

A few years ago, I decided I needed a guide to ensure my daily actions matched my values. I ended up calling it my ‘Who I am' Statement.

Who I am - this is not a mission statement.

Who I am - this is not a list of affirmations.

Who I am - is not a value statement.

Who I am is a personal cheat sheet to establish how I act and respond to the day's challenge.

You should have one, too.

Why do you do what you do?

How do you see yourself?

How do others see you?

How do you act in certain situations?

It's a great time of year to dig deeper into who you are. That way, when life gets in the way, you'll always have an expert to turn to for an answer - YOU!

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