Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Your Dreams Are Sitting On The Shelf September 5, 2025 | Episode 5175 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott's back with his signature no-nonsense approach to life's biggest challenge: actually getting what you want. Drawing from his colorful past in radio and film, he breaks down why 99% of everything is BS, but that golden 1% will change everything. This episode delivers Scott's philosophy in spades: do more of what you love, less of what you hate. Sounds simple? It's not. But Scott's got a framework that works, and he's fired up to share it. Featured Story Scott opens up about his daughter's panic when her second child arrived, thinking she was the first person ever to handle two kids under three. Classic parenting reality check! He uses this relatable moment to illustrate how we overcomplicate things that millions have figured out before us. His story connects perfectly to the bigger picture: life throws curveballs, but there's always a simple process to navigate through the chaos and get what you really want. Important Points Life requires making quick decisions daily, and your maturity as a human shines through your ability to decide fast and move forward. Aimless wandering and being a "walking generality" is exhausting and frustrating - you must define your path clearly before you can walk it. Dreams sitting on shelves don't pay bills or change lives; deployment means putting your plan into action, period. Memorable Quotes "The world is filled with all kinds of crazy challenges every single day. We'll figure it out." "Everything begins with a decision to head off in a new direction. Literally cut off any other options." "Can I tell you how many dreams I see sitting on the shelf?" Scott's Three-Step Approach Decide - Make the decision to head in a new direction and cut off other options, even when people around you resist the change. Define - Get specific about your path instead of wandering aimlessly; start with this afternoon rather than waiting for the perfect 18-month plan. Deploy and Defend - Put your plan into action immediately, then protect what you've built because something will always try to take it away. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Time for a Clutter Intervention September 4, 2025 | Episode 5174 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott calls an intervention on the clutter that's taking over your life. He's seen your basement, your garage with that classic car on bricks, and frankly, your brain is just as cluttered. After 20 years of podcasting and coaching, I've learned something crucial: we're all hoarders, especially when it comes to the stuff rattling around in our heads. Time to clear out what's holding you back so you can make room for what you actually want. Featured Story Scott shares his observations from visiting listeners' homes and meeting coaching clients in person. From Florida garages packed with northern transplants' belongings to classic cars collecting dust on bricks, the physical clutter mirrors what's happening upstairs. But here's the kicker - most people who come to him for business coaching end up needing relationship help first. You can't enjoy that 30K monthly goal if your spouse can't stand you because you're working yourself to death. Important Points Humans are natural hoarders, and we hang onto mental clutter just like we do physical stuff - everything you've ever done becomes part of who you are. You're clinging to what worked well before, but it needs to go so you can create space for what you actually want to do next. Every time you solve one problem, you create another problem - that's just how growth works, so embrace the chaos instead of fighting it. Memorable Quotes "Humans are hoarders and that's you." "If you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to go find your purpose." "Everything you've ever done, everything you've ever owned is part of who you are, and it's going to hang out back there." Scott's Three-Step Approach Ask yourself how you'd feel if you dropped everything holding you back right now - notice that little smile creeping across your face. Give yourself a 30-day cooling off period on whatever popped into your mind during this episode, but lean forward into the possibility instead of going backward. Stop questioning whether you should make the change - if you keep asking "should I," the answer is you already know you want to drop it. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes 10 Simple Rules That'll Make Your Life Way Better September 3, 2025 | Episode 5173 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Sometimes the best advice comes from the heart, and Scott's fired up to share his 10 life-changing rules that actually work. Forget chasing happiness—it's fleeting and unpredictable. Instead, Scott dives into practical wisdom that'll help you find contentment and joy in the everyday chaos. From doing what makes your heart sing to keeping things beautifully simple, these aren't just feel-good concepts. They're battle-tested strategies that'll shift how you approach relationships, challenges, and your own expectations. Ready to stop complicating life and start living it better? Featured Story Scott gets real about his creative process, sharing how he threw away six perfectly good podcast recordings because something just wasn't right. Even though his voice was already shot and it meant starting over completely, he knew he had to deliver his authentic self to listeners. That moment of inspiration—choosing to do it right over doing it easy—perfectly captures what it means to follow your heart even when logic says otherwise. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes the best decisions feel crazy in the moment but create magic in the long run. Important Points Happiness is fleeting, but contentment and joy can be cultivated through intentional choices and authentic living. Meeting people where they are in life requires getting out of your own head and letting relationships develop naturally over time. Everything truly is fixable when you approach challenges with the right mindset and willingness to adapt. Memorable Quotes "Do what makes your heart sing. Don't hurt anybody. Just do what makes your heart sing." "Everything's fixable if you have the right mindset." "Figure stuff out. Don't freak out." Scott's Three-Step Approach Choose one thing that makes your heart sing and commit to doing it this week, even if it seems impractical. Identify the most complicated area of your life and write three ways to simplify it immediately. Practice meeting one person exactly where they are today without trying to change or fix them. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Science Behind Getting Excited About Life September 2, 2025 | Episode 5172 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gets fired up about one of his favorite motivational drivers: anticipation. Turns out, your brain gets more excited about what's coming than what you actually get. He breaks down the science behind why anticipation creates more dopamine than the reward itself. Plus, Scott shares his "anticipation engine" formula that he's been using with clients for 20 years. From concert tickets to motorcycle trips, discover why having something to look forward to might be the missing piece in your motivation puzzle. Featured Story Twenty years ago, Scott's world turned upside down when his wife received a terminal diagnosis the same day he launched his business. She died 100 days later. But even facing certain death, Scott chose to see possibilities instead of just darkness. That decision to embrace the ugly stuff while staying optimistic launched everything he does today. It's a powerful reminder that you can choose to keep your chin up and make life work anyway, even when the world gets crazy. Important Points Anticipation creates more excitement and motivation than actually receiving the reward itself. Your brain's dopamine system fires when you anticipate something good, not when you get it. Building an "anticipation engine" requires having things to look forward to this week, next week, next month, and next year. Memorable Quotes "Anticipation is actually the reward. Isn't that cool?" "When you get real about it, when you just relax a little bit and surrender a little bit and say the world's going to be kind of evil and crazy sometimes, and we're just going to be upbeat and positive and optimistic and go make it work anyway, boom, life happens." "I cannot overstate the importance of having something that you anticipate off in your future that you just get excited about." Scott's Three-Step Approach Put something exciting on your calendar that personally fires you up, not something boring that won't create anticipation. Create expectations with high confidence by choosing outcomes you believe will happen on a scale of zero to 10. Build anticipation at different time intervals by having things to look forward to this week, next week, next month, and further out. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Motivation Myth: What Really Drives Success September 1, 2025 | Episode - 5171 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description It's Labor Day, and Scott's firing up about motivation – the real kind, not the unicorn-and-rainbows version. He's cutting through the fluff to give you three rock-solid ways to stay motivated when life throws you curveballs. From why your body holds the key to your mindset, to how your self-talk is either building you up or tearing you down, this episode delivers the straight truth about getting what you want. Ready to stop making excuses and start making moves? Featured Story Scott shares his honest take on motivation in 2025, especially for remote workers wondering if they're really working. He dives into the psychology behind what really drives us – spoiler alert: it's not what most people think. Through his signature blend of humor and hard truth, Scott reveals why inspiration almost always leads to automatic motivation and how most people stumble onto their purpose instead of finding it through some grand plan. It's the kick in the pants you didn't know you needed. Important Points Your physiology dictates your feelings more than your psychology – when you move your body, you wake up your emotions and make anything possible. If you're feeling unmotivated, you're not unfocused – you're focused on the wrong thing, and you need to swing that focus around to something that excites you. The words you say to yourself create the emotions you have, and negative self-talk will drag you down faster than anything else in your life. Memorable Quotes "The easiest way for you to break free from a slump or to get what you want is to take a step. Stand up, take a step and repeat." "If you are feeling unmotivated, you are unfocused. You're not unfocused – you're focused on something else." "You want to stay motivated, get excited, period. Boom. Get a big goal. Go after it." Scott's Three-Step Approach Move your body intentionally – lift weights, get out of breath, or at minimum start overwalking to let your default brain kick in with great ideas. Redirect your focus from what's not working to something that genuinely excites you, because focus fuels your motivational fire. Monitor your self-talk ruthlessly and eliminate negative words that talk you out of what you want to accomplish. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]