Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

The Daily Boost with Scott Smith Successful but still searching? Get the daily motivation you need to face your passion every day. With over 100 million downloads since 2006, The Daily Boost delivers practical motivation for driven professionals and entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for "good enough." Host Scott Smith cuts through the noise with bite-sized episodes that get straight to what matters—helping you do what you love and make a great living while doing it. Based on the proven Face Your Passion framework, each episode transforms awareness into action. No fluff, no endless theory, just real-world wisdom you can use immediately. Perfect for busy achievers who want to: Turn passion into purpose and purpose into meaning Break free from the comfortable trap of "okay" Build momentum toward the life they actually want Get unstuck and start moving again Join thousands of daily listeners who've discovered that success isn't just about achievement—it's about alignment. Transform your ordinary days into extraordinary lives with the daily ritual that actually works. New episodes daily. Usually under 10 minutes. Always actionable. Ready to face your passion? Hit subscribe and let's get moving.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    Why Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Productivity

    Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Productivity October 3, 2025 | Episode 5195 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Your to-do list isn't helping you get more done. It's actually sabotaging your productivity. Scott breaks down the real reason successful people feel overwhelmed despite having all the right systems. Spoiler alert: It's not about adding more techniques or apps. This episode reveals a simple four-step approach that eliminates decision fatigue and gets the right things done. Perfect for anyone tired of running in circles while their important goals collect dust. Featured Story Scott opens up about his own productivity struggles and why he's considering a complete theme change for his show. He shares his honest moment of realizing that even productivity experts can fall into the "more is better" trap. The breakthrough came when he stopped trying to organize everything and started throwing away what didn't matter first. Like cleaning out those 50,000 albums we used to have (kids, ask your mom what an album is). This personal revelation led to his current system that keeps successful people focused on what actually moves the needle. Important Points The more you remove, the easier it gets to have exactly what you want. Stop adding productivity systems and start eliminating tasks that don't deserve your attention. Four D's beat endless to-do lists every time. Delete, Delegate, Delay, or Do - run every task through this filter and watch your overwhelm disappear. Three important things per day is enough. When you're done with three, call it done - even if there's another 10 or 20 things waiting. Memorable Quotes "The more you take away, the more you clear things out, the easier it gets to have exactly what you want." "Sometimes the buck stops with you. Now that everything else is off your plate, you have time to do it, don't you?" "Winning the day is about making sure the most important things in your life get done. What's it going to be today?" Scott's Three-Step Approach Audit your current tasks. Write down everything on your to-do list and run each item through the four D's - can you delete, delegate, delay, or do it. Ask the daily priority question. What's the most important thing to do today? Limit yourself to three things and call it done when they're finished. Set up a delegation system. Identify three things you could get someone else to handle and create a simple handoff process you can repeat. 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

    11 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Why Chasing Success Actually Prevents You From Getting It

    Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Chasing Success Actually Prevents You From Getting It October 2, 2025 | Episode 5194 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description How's your life going? That's a big question, isn't it? Sometimes success feels just out of reach, even when you're doing everything right. Scott dives into Viktor Frankl's counterintuitive wisdom from "Man's Search for Meaning" that completely flips how we think about achievement and happiness. This isn't about giving up or settling. It's about the weird paradox successful people face - the harder you chase something, the more it slips away. Scott shares why he tells his coaching clients "I just don't care, but I care" and how that mindset shift changes everything. Featured Story A longtime listener reaches out during his darkest hour - battling cancer at 2 AM, finding Scott's voice to get him through until dawn. The story hits Scott differently this time, reminding him how real life gets for people out there. It's the kind of moment that stops you cold. Here's someone using the podcast as a lifeline during treatment, and Scott realizes he doesn't consciously try to help anyone - he just shows up and does what he does. That's when Viktor Frankl's wisdom about success being a byproduct clicks into place. The beautiful things happen when you're busy doing meaningful work, not when you're chasing the outcome. Important Points Success is like happiness - you can't pursue it directly, it only shows up as a side effect of dedication to something greater than yourself. The destination only appears when you stop looking for the map - otherwise you're just stuck on the journey. Excellence in what you're doing right now matters more than obsessing over the outcome. Memorable Quotes "Don't aim for success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you're going to miss it." "I just don't care. But I care. But I don't care." "When Scott does what Scott does, when Scott doesn't worry about it, there is a byproduct that really cool things happen to me and to you." Scott's Three-Step Approach Shift your focus from outcomes to excellence in what you're doing right now. Find something bigger than your personal ambitions that gives your work deeper purpose. Practice surrender - let go of tight control to allow natural excellence to flow through you. 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

    11 min
  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Why You're Not Motivated - Science Will Surprise You

    Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why You're Not Motivated - Science Will Surprise You October 1, 2025 | Episode 5193 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels despite reading every motivation book out there? Scott discovered something fascinating in baby DJ school that completely flips traditional goal-setting advice on its head. Turns out, everyone's teaching you to start with your "why" - but that might be exactly backwards. Today's episode reveals the science-backed sequence that actually works. It's simpler than you think, and it explains why you've been fighting yourself all this time. Featured Story Picture this: 18-year-old Scott faces a choice between broadcast school in freezing Minneapolis or sunny Fort Lauderdale. Obviously, he chose Florida. Who wouldn't? But here's the twist - those broadcast school professionals forced him to learn journalism when all he wanted was to spin records. He looked down his nose at journalists, thinking it had nothing to do with being a world-famous DJ. Years later, those five little journalism words became the key to unlocking personal transformation. The irony? He had to completely flip the order everyone teaches. Important Points Most personal development advice starts with "why" - but that's actually backwards for real change. The magic sequence is What, Why, When, Where, Who - not the traditional journalist order. Specificity beats perfection every time; concrete goals create concrete results. Memorable Quotes "Y'all wrong. I got it right." "Don't wait for the perfect plan. Because when you sit around waiting for the perfect plan, things don't always get perfect." "We're just going to assume some days are going to be perfect, and some days are not going to be perfect. So if we average out pretty good days, we get a pretty good life, right?" Scott's Three-Step Approach Define your "what" with brutal specificity - write it down and make it concrete. Create a question roadmap using the five words in proper order for transformation. Take massive, imperfect action - put one concrete step on your calendar this week. 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

    11 min
  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Goal Crushing Mistakes 90% of People Make

    Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Goal Crushing Mistakes 90% of People Make September 30, 2025 | Episode 5192 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You're probably making goal crushing mistakes right now. Scott's got bad news - 90% of people are sabotaging their own success. The good news? You're obviously in the 10% who aren't... but you know someone who is. Today's episode reveals why momentum can become your worst enemy and how shortcuts turn into roadblocks. Scott shares his three-step system for avoiding the traps that derail even the most driven people. Featured Story Picture this: You're bench pressing 275 pounds (not bad for Scott's age), complaining about not liking it. His gym buddy looks at him in the mirror and says, "Look at yourself. Lift it again. It's working." That moment captures everything wrong with how we approach goals. We get distracted by what we want so badly that we abandon what's actually working. Scott's wife gives him a certain look when he hits his four-day workout schedule - and he loses that look when he doesn't. Important Points Your goal is actually a distraction - wanting something so badly it messes up everything else in your life. Success momentum makes you stupid - the better things get, the more tempting shortcuts become. Most people don't know what's working - your natural zone of genius gets overlooked for Reddit advice and AI suggestions. Memorable Quotes "I am legally obligated as a personal growth podcast to mention the word momentum at least three times a week." "My show, I do it my way. I'm not going to admit to anything. Forget it. Not going to happen." "Sometimes Hawaii looks really good. I got money in the bank. Let's go. No shortcuts before you know exactly what's going on." Scott's Three-Step Approach Audit your current process - list what's working, not what you think should work. Get a patience reminder - look at your six-month progress and take a breath before changing anything. Build your support system - find accountability partners who've got your back without telling you what to do. 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

    11 min
  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Stop Overthinking Your Life - 4 Types of Motivation That Work

    Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Stop Overthinking Your Life - 4 Types of Motivation That Work September 29, 2025 | Episode 5191 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever wonder why some things light you up and others feel like pulling teeth? Scott breaks down the science behind what actually drives you. Turns out, there are four distinct types of motivation working in your life right now. Most people don't even know they exist. Here's the kicker: once you identify your motivation mix, everything changes. No more spinning your wheels wondering why you can't stick to that goal or habit. Featured Story Scott shares his coffee badge revelation - you know, those sneaky office check-ins where you grab coffee and chat just to prove you showed up. He caught himself analyzing motivation patterns after thousands of coaching conversations. The insight? Everyone knows exactly what they should be doing, even if they can't articulate it perfectly. That lightbulb moment led to his framework for identifying what's really driving you. Because when you get intrinsic motivation firing, nobody can stop you. Important Points All four motivation types are running simultaneously in your life. Most people think it's just one thing driving them, but it's actually a complex mix that changes based on the situation. Intrinsic motivation beats external pressure every single time. When it comes from within, you become unstoppable - even you don't know why you're so driven. Your avoidance patterns reveal your core motivation blocks. What you're not doing tells the whole story about what's really going on inside. Memorable Quotes "Motivation works. Sometimes it's happy motivation, sometimes it's kick-in-the-butt motivation, but it works." "Major change is just fixing little pieces along the way. Think of your life as a thousand little parts." "I'm hard pressed to think of anybody who didn't know exactly what was going on." Scott's Three-Step Approach Audit your current motivation mix. Pick one goal or habit and label which type of motivation is driving it - external pressure, internal drive, guilt, or obligation. Find your core why for what matters most. Write down what you personally gain from your biggest goals and what you'd lose by not pursuing them. Choose one thing you're avoiding and write down exactly why. That insight becomes your action plan and gives you the momentum you're seeking. 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

    11 min
  6. 26 SEPT

    Napoleon Hill’s 30-Day Life Sprint

    Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Napoleon Hill’s 30-Day Life Sprint September 26, 2025 | Episode 5190 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Got will? Not the legal kind - the fire in your belly kind. Scott digs into why most people think changing your life in 30 days is silly. Plot twist: maybe those "silly" people are onto something. When you've got will and you know the way, everything becomes possible. This isn't about changing everything at once. It's about focusing that successful mind of yours on what really matters and giving it everything you've got for 30 days straight. Featured Story Picture this: Scott realizes he's not the first genius to figure out the 30-day sprint thing. Turns out millions of people born before him already knew this stuff. But here's what got him - watching folks on coaching calls and around the podcast, he kept seeing the same pattern. People get an idea, get inspired, set a 30-day deadline, and boom. It happens almost every single time. Like when you're moving out and have to return those keys in two hours. Somehow, you get it done. That's when Scott knew he was onto something universal about how we actually create change. Important Points Every major change in your life probably happened during a focused 30-day sprint period. Small goals feel meaningless, so we don't chase them - but big-ass goals get us fired up. The "impossible" becomes possible when you squeeze it into a timeline and refuse excuses. Memorable Quotes "Call me silly, but I think everything you have done in your life has happened because you had a bit of a sprint, a 30-day sprint, probably." "Most people set small little goals, they call it their to-do list. And because of that, it has no real meaning." "The impossible simply becomes possible when you are focused and you squeeze it down into a timeline." Scott's Three-Step Approach Set a major definite purpose (aka big-ass goal) - make it matter enough to chase. Stop the negative self-talk and list every reason you WILL succeed. Decide nothing will stop you for 30 days - tired doesn't count as an excuse. 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

    11 min
  7. 25 SEPT

    Are You Actually A Stoic?

    Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Are You Actually A Stoic? September 24, 2025 | Episode 5189 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Life's been crazy since 300 BC, and guess what? Nothing's changed. Scott dives into whether you're already practicing stoicism without knowing it. Politics, economy, people driving you nuts - sound familiar? The ancient Stoics dealt with the same stuff, and their practical approach might be exactly what you need. This isn't some dusty philosophy lesson. It's a coffee shop conversation about handling life's daily chaos with a clear head and reasonable expectations. Featured Story Picture Scott realizing he's been thinking like a Stoic without even knowing it. He's looking around at all the craziness - politics, economy, people being annoying - and having this lightbulb moment. Wait, this is exactly what folks dealt with in 300 BC. Same problems, same human nature, same need for practical solutions. The kicker? Most of us are already doing some of this Stoic stuff naturally. We just don't realize we're tapping into ancient wisdom that actually works. It's like discovering you've been speaking French your whole life and didn't know it. Important Points Stop enslaving yourself to annoying people - Stoics never leash themselves to toxic folks, and neither should you. Choose reasonable expectations - Your brain works better when you're actually realistic about what's coming. Feel your emotions, don't be guided by them - They're your power when you use them right, not when they use you. Memorable Quotes "Do you enslave yourself to annoying people? Because if you do, you're not stoic." "You are a dog tied to the back of a cart. And it's a very long leash on the back of that cart." "Life is not too short. Actually, the days are sometimes way too long." Scott's Three-Step Approach Check your expectations - Ask yourself if what you're expecting is actually reasonable before you get frustrated. Feel the emotion, then think - Let yourself experience what you're feeling, then use your brain to decide what to do about it. Remember the long leash - You've got free will within life's bigger plan, so use it wisely. 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

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The Daily Boost with Scott Smith Successful but still searching? Get the daily motivation you need to face your passion every day. With over 100 million downloads since 2006, The Daily Boost delivers practical motivation for driven professionals and entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for "good enough." Host Scott Smith cuts through the noise with bite-sized episodes that get straight to what matters—helping you do what you love and make a great living while doing it. Based on the proven Face Your Passion framework, each episode transforms awareness into action. No fluff, no endless theory, just real-world wisdom you can use immediately. Perfect for busy achievers who want to: Turn passion into purpose and purpose into meaning Break free from the comfortable trap of "okay" Build momentum toward the life they actually want Get unstuck and start moving again Join thousands of daily listeners who've discovered that success isn't just about achievement—it's about alignment. Transform your ordinary days into extraordinary lives with the daily ritual that actually works. New episodes daily. Usually under 10 minutes. Always actionable. Ready to face your passion? Hit subscribe and let's get moving.

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