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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:

How to Ask For What You Want May 04, 2023

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How to Ask For What You Want

Have you ever noticed how nobody gets to the point these days?

It seems like everybody is beating around the bush instead of asking for what they want.

I have news for you.

People can't read your mind. If you want something, you will have to ask for it. But it's not all about you.

Before I continue, I have a warning.

Be careful what you ask for, just in case you get it. Be specific to avoid confusion. Be on guard for creative answers that are not precisely what you want.

Now, a three-step formula to making it happen:

1) Come right out and ask for what you want.

2) Tell them how helping YOU will benefit THEM.

3) Tell them what to do next.

New opportunities are about to come rushing into your life.

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Why Out of The Box Thinking Doesn't Always Work May 03, 2023

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Why Out of The Box Thinking Doesn't Always Work

Getting things done in today's crazy world is complex.

While most techniques are still very valid - the rules have changed for just about everything.

Does that mean you must get out of your box and think differently?

Maybe, but there are other choices:

You can stay IN your box and keep using the thoughts and actions that have served you. That’s good, but you'll also be out on anything that requires fresh thinking.

You can toss out the old entirely and step OUT of your box where everything is new. That sounds scary.

The better choice might just be to get rid of your box.

When you think about it, most of what makes today's progress so exciting is that almost everything you need to improve your life is built on your past.

Staying IN your comfort zone while you expand to things OUT of your comfort zone is a winning solution.

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The Only Reason You Have a Job May 02, 2023

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The Only Reason You Have a Job

If you've been looking for a quick way to success - this will do it!

I was watching Restaurant Impossible when Robert asked, "When did you last get paid? Why do you have a business?”

His answer?

No matter what you do, you're only doing it for money.

Don't believe me?

What would you do if you didn't have to work? I guarantee it would be different.

Here are three kick-starting questions:

1) What exactly do you want from your business or your Job, and what should it provide you? When you know, you can set goals to achieve them.

2) What is the minimum necessary to achieve your goal? Keep it simple, and know when you succeed.

3) What is the fastest and easiest path to get it done? Hint? Focus your activity on the next step in front of you.

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Building Your Bridge to Your Purpose May 01, 2023

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Building Your Bridge to Your Purpose

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. Be patient. Wait until you are at least 70% ready to succeed before you cross to the other side.

Success arrives when you move from a strong TODAY to a stronger TOMORROW. Don't leap too soon, but don't delay, either.

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How to Easily Change Your Identity Apr 28, 2023

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How to Easily Change Your Identity

Have you allowed yourself to become the person you are on the inside?

We all make decisions that change our life trajectory without much thought. That can lead to feelings of being lost on you your life path.

Maybe it's time to create a new way of seeing yourself.

Using a Transitional Identity is a great way to feel confident when you can't believe in your future.

The trick is to focus on the smaller steps to your destination. That will allow you to move away from who you are, yet not jump to who you want to be in one big step.

"I'm running a successful small business and laying the foundation for my empire. All I have to do is keep moving."

"I'm a great student. Very soon, I will be a great teacher to others. All I have to do is keep moving."

"I'm incredible at losing 1 pound at a time. Soon I'll hit my goal and weigh 100 pounds less. All I have to do is keep moving."

Transitional Identities are temporary and ever-changing. They are helpful when destinations are hard to see before you take your first step.

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Purposeful Living Through Values Apr 27, 2023

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Purposeful Living Through Values

An immense frustration for most folks is feeling like other people are getting in the way. That will stop the very instant you begin to live according to your Values as you work toward your Goals:

Here's a simple recipe for enjoying every minute of the day:

1) Know, understand, and practice living your values. While it's difficult, you will feel happier and in control.

2) Be sure only to set Goals that allow you to practice your Values along the way. Doing otherwise is not being who you are.

3) Prepare for a shock wave from people who wonder why you won't do things their way. And get ready for the peace of mind you will begin to feel. Self-directing your life according to your innermost thoughts is the ultimate power.

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Living Your Average Perfect Day Apr 26, 2023

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Living Your Average Perfect Day

How would you feel if every day, on average, was as you wanted?

It's time to make your dreams come true and create your "Average Perfect Day."

Here's how it works:

1) Find a quiet spot and write a detailed description of your perfect day. Let your fantasies flow onto paper until you've mapped out morning until night.

2) Focus on your daily experiences, not material goods. In other words, if you want a sports car, focus on how you feel in the driver's seat.

3) Fight the urge to judge. The goal is to slow down, tap into your core, and get excited about what's possible.

There is one last rule that you must follow.

There are no limitations and no consequences. Let yourself be free to dream. You are going to be surprised how many start coming true.

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Finding Your Purpose Apr 25, 2023

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Finding Your Purpose

Do you know your purpose in life?

What a great feeling!

But what if you know your purpose but can't get yourself to take action toward your goal?

No, you're not procrastinating. It could be that you're just busy with minute-by-minute life.

If you want to change, try this:

1) Slow down and get real. Running faster will only distract you from your purpose even further. Be brave and accept what you want.

2) Forget any limitations floating around in your mind. After all, they'll probably not be good ones anyway. Toss out fear of consequences for your actions too.

3) Accept where you are in your life today. Start there and move forward. Put one foot in front of the other, pointing toward your dreams.

Stand up, take a step, and repeat!

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Build Connections With Desire Apr 24, 2023

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Build Connections With Desire

Not a day passes by without someone asking, "How do I get another person to help me get what I want?"

Persuading others is one of the keys to getting what you want - and here's the big secret; it's NOT about you!

Most folks tell others what to do. That's rarely building a real connection. You'll get what you want faster by focusing on how you can tap into the desire of others and help them get what they want.

A more practical solution is to show them what needs to be done to reach their desire.

It gets more powerful.

Why not offer to help them reach their goal? Could you do it for them? That's how you genuinely tap into desire.

When you follow this approach, you will make friends prove your value and are much more likely to have your favor returned.

Do good first.

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Abraham’s Hierarchy of Needs Apr 21, 2023

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Abraham’s Hierarchy of 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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