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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Stop Setting Fake Deadlines July 17, 2025 | Episode 5139 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott dives into why most people spend their entire lives doing things they don't like—and how to flip that script. He shares a powerful conversation with a client who set a goal with a major financial penalty, revealing why fear-based motivation backfires every time. Using his signature pilot metaphors, Scott explains the difference between "short runway" and "long runway" thinking. You'll discover why self-imposed penalties don't work and how to create real urgency that actually moves you forward. Featured Story A client set an ambitious business goal with a massive financial penalty if he didn't hit his deadline. Sounds motivating, right? Wrong. Scott breaks down exactly why this approach fails and what happens when you realize your "short runway" is actually much longer than you think. The truth? When push comes to shove, most of us have way more runway than we admit. Scott reveals how one client thought he had nine months to make his business work—until he realized he actually had 15 years of assets to fall back on. Important Points Fear-based motivation only works when the threat is real, not self-imposed—most penalties we create for ourselves aren't actually that scary when we dig deeper. Your "runway" is probably longer than you think—when you factor in all your resources, assets, and options, that urgent deadline might not be so urgent after all. Compressed deadlines work when they're genuine, but self-imposed fake urgency just makes you ease up on the power when it matters most. Memorable Quotes "It's amazing how many people spend their entire life doing things they don't like to do, and I don't believe in that." "Fear does not motivate you—it only motivates if it's real." "When it gets real, when you know you're going to crash and burn, you will hit your deadline every single time." Scott's Three-Step Approach Calculate your real runway by listing all your assets, resources, and backup options—stop fooling yourself about how urgent your timeline actually is. Replace fear-based penalties with exciting rewards that pull you forward—find something big and fun that makes you want to sprint toward your goal. Make your deadlines real by creating genuine consequences, not arbitrary ones you can easily escape when things get tough. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] 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

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes You Already Have Permission to Go For It July 16, 2025 | Episode - 5138 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description After 20 years of coaching thousands of people, I figured out something powerful this morning that'll blow your mind. Every single successful person I've worked with has one thing in common - and I bet you're living it right now. They're brilliant, experienced, and incredibly successful on the surface. But here's the kicker - they're also feeling suffocated at the same time. They're stuck building other people's dreams instead of their own. The solution? It's simpler than you think, and I'm firing you up to take action today. Featured Story I shared my personal breaking point from 2006 when everything changed. I was stuck in TV and radio, making decent money but feeling completely lost. Then life hit me like a freight train - my wife Cheryl got cancer and was gone in less than 100 days at just 46 years old. That moment taught me life's way too short to spend another minute doing something that doesn't drive you. I refused to arrive at retirement never having really lived, so I started the Daily Boost and began helping people stop waiting and start living. Important Points Most successful people are stuck building other people's dreams at their own expense, creating a feeling of being successful yet suffocated simultaneously. Every person I've coached over 20 years has needed the same thing - permission from someone to say it's okay to go after what they really want. There are two critical areas you must master: facing your passion and funding your passion, because if you can't figure out how to pay for it, you won't do it. Memorable Quotes "Most people are stuck building the dreams of other people at their expense." "You have my permission. You have God's permission. You have the universe's permission to do what you feel you need to do." "If you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose." Scott's Three-Step Approach Give yourself permission right now to pursue what makes you smile - that thing you already know you want to do but haven't acted on. Find someone who will support your decision and help you work through the practical details of making it happen. Focus on solving both facing your passion and funding your passion simultaneously, because you need both to make it work. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] 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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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Stop "Managing" Time and Start Holding Your Space July 14, 2025 | Episode 5136 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Time management is dead, and if you're still trying to manage time, you haven't grown up yet. Scott breaks down his game-changing "holding space" concept that goes way beyond traditional time blocking. This isn't about cramming more into your day - it's about being selfish with your time and making life work for you, not against you. Plus, Scott shares exciting news about becoming a grandfather again and drops a powerful goal-setting truth bomb that'll change how you think about motivation. Get ready to throw out everything you thought you knew about productivity. Featured Story Scott celebrates the arrival of his fifth grandchild, baby Evan, weighing in at 7.9 pounds. But the real story unfolds when he helps a struggling military veteran client discover why his longevity goals weren't motivating him to hit the gym. The breakthrough? Shifting from longevity to impact - focusing on having the energy to make a difference in the world. Sometimes the goals that sound good aren't the ones that actually drive you forward. Important Points You can't manage time because time just is - it's 24 hours a day, period. What you can manage is yourself and how you show up in those hours. Thursday planning sessions eliminate Sunday stress by getting your week mapped out in advance, reducing cognitive load and freeing up mental energy for what matters. "Holding space" beats time blocking because it's about being selfish with your time and protecting what's important to you, not just scheduling tasks. Memorable Quotes "If you think you can manage time, you just haven't grown up yet. You're still living in the past." "Life is subtraction, not addition. Life is pulling things away that aren't working for you." "You don't find your passion. You face it every single day." Scott's Three-Step Approach Start planning on Thursdays to eliminate Sunday stress and reduce cognitive load for the upcoming week. Choose your top five roles and decide what you'll defend or change in each area during your weekly planning session. Block out time for what matters to you personally - morning me-time, deep work sessions, whatever fills your tank - and protect that space fiercely. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] 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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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes When Fear Blocks Your Passion Path - Live Coaching Session July 10, 2025 | Episode 5134 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever feel like you're walking through tall grass with a machete, trying to find your way? You're not alone. In this special live coaching session, I hop on a call with my longtime client Chip to tackle the real stuff that keeps us stuck. We're talking about the fear that creeps in when you're 60 (or heading there), the scary choice of going all-in on what you love, and why cutting through the weeds might be exactly what you need. This isn't your typical podcast format - it's raw, real coaching in action. Get ready to eavesdrop on a conversation that'll make you want to face your own passion head-on. Featured Story Sometimes the best content happens when you least expect it. During a Face Your Passion coaching call, my client Chip was dropping truth bombs about transformation and identity. I literally said, "Hold on, let me push record - you're the podcast today." Three attempts later (technology, am I right?), we captured this authentic conversation about what it really takes to transform sales teams and your life. Chip's honesty about feeling scared and confused while "cutting weeds to see what's in front of him" will hit you right in the gut. His breakthrough moment about going all-in on his identity is pure gold. Important Points Fear of pursuing your passion often comes from comparing future goals to past methods that didn't work. "Going all-in on your identity" means eliminating everything that's not serving your ultimate transformation goal. People don't want change or improvement - they want complete transformation and the promise of what's on the other side. Memorable Quotes "Activity precedes clarity, but if you're going to do activity, you also have to say, well, listen, at least I'm searching for something." "Nobody wants change. They all want transformation. Nobody wants an improvement. They all want new." "It's not about wanting to find it. It's about having the courage to do it." Scott's Three-Step Approach Define what "impact" actually means to you instead of throwing around vague terms that sound good but mean nothing. Eliminate the busy work and courses that aren't directly serving your transformation goal - be ruthless about what stays and what goes. Paint a clear picture of the complete transformation you're promising, not just the process you're offering. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Want my Passion Alignment Audit based on my Six Passions framework? DM me the word "six" on Instagram @faceyourpassion and I’ll send it over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Your Actions Are the Real Clarity Test  July 9, 2025 | Episode 5133 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Tired of overthinking your next move? Scott reveals why your actions, not your thoughts, are the true test of clarity. Through a real coaching conversation with longtime client Paula, you'll discover how to break free from the "yes trap" and create space for what actually matters to you. Whether you're stuck in business decisions or personal crossroads, this episode cuts through the confusion with practical steps that work. Stop chat-GPT'ing your life and start taking action that reveals what you really want. Featured Story Paula, a retired kayaking instructor and 20-year coaching client, faced a common dilemma: loving what she does but wanting to transition from teaching to mentoring. The organization kept asking her to teach, and she couldn't say no, even though she craved more personal time on the water. Scott walked her through a four-step process to redefine her role, identify her ideal students, and finally set boundaries that honor both her wisdom and her desires. Important Points Actions reveal clarity better than endless planning or thinking – if you want to know what you truly want, start doing something and let the path unfold. Define exactly who you want to help and what they really need, not what you think they should learn – Paula's students wanted confidence, safety, and fun, not just kayaking techniques. Set new rules and communicate them clearly to everyone involved – people expect and respect when you honor your life stage and priorities. Memorable Quotes "Your actions reveal clarity. If you're sitting around thinking it through, that's not action." "As soon as you know who you're going to help, you get that instant motivation and clarity." "You're retired, you're older, they all know that. You're not surprising anybody to tell them you want to slow down and enjoy your life." Scott's Three-Step Approach Put your priorities on your calendar first, then remove what doesn't serve your goals – create space for what matters most before adding new commitments. Identify your ideal person to help and discover what they truly want, then promise to deliver exactly that – focus your energy on people who light you up. Decide your new role in current situations and communicate the new rules clearly – let everyone know what you will and won't do moving forward. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] 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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