Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Why You're Stuck in Comfortable Misery (And How to Escape)

April 4, 2025 | Episode 5065

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Do you feel like you're wearing too many hats and playing every position on your team? You're not alone! In this energizing Friday episode, Scott delivers the tough motivational love you need to kickstart those big dreams. He takes eight practical steps to turn your dreams into reality through massive action. Perfect for weekend reflection, this no-nonsense guide cuts through excuses and gives you a clear path to making real progress on what matters most.

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Scott opens with a relatable conversation about feeling like "Team You" - where you're playing every position on your team and wearing all the hats. This familiar feeling of being stretched thin leads to a powerful insight: life is supposed to be complicated. From a Yellowstone reference, Scott reminds us that cowboy life isn't meant to be easy - neither is yours. But instead of seeing this as discouraging, Scott frames life's challenges as precisely what we're meant to overcome, permitting us to feel good about tackling them head-on.

Key Takeaways

Life and business are fundamentally about solving problems - accepting this reality frees you to stop fighting against challenges and start conquering them.

Most people who aren't willing to "pay the price" for success are stuck in a comfortable misery, barely getting by.

Deep, uninterrupted work for just a couple of hours daily will transform your life faster than you

might believe possible.

Memorable Quotes

"The future value of your life depends on the current value of your effort."

"Own your goals. You don't need to ask permission from anybody. Put your head down, get to work, and let them figure it out themselves."

"If you don't hold space for yourself, somebody else is going to suck it up and make it important to them."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Ask yourself, "How do I want to feel?" and let the honest answer guide your actions rather than what you think you should do.

Decide specifically what you want, commit to paying the price, and refuse to accept your excuses.

Establish a routine of starting early, setting clear focus points, and engaging in deep work without interruption.

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Six Stages of Big-Ass Goals

April 3, 2025 | Episode 5064

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

What happens after you set that ambitious goal you can barely believe you'll achieve? In this no-nonsense episode, Scott breaks down the six-stage process that follows every big goal-setting moment. Sparked by his grandson's innocent question about "big-ass goals," Scott delivers a practical roadmap for navigating the psychological journey from contemplation to habit formation. If you've ever set a significant goal but struggled to follow through, this episode reveals precisely why—and what to do about it.

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Scott kicks off with a humorous story about his 12-year-old grandson overhearing him record a podcast and asking, "G-Pa, what's a big-ass goal?" This candid moment leads Scott to reflect on how we approach ambitious goals and why most people get stuck at certain predictable stages. Drawing on Winston Churchill's wisdom that "to improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often," Scott reveals how change is not something to fear but to embrace as the essence of growth.

Key Takeaways

The most effective goals are so ambitious they seem almost unattainable, yet still possible with dedicated effort—that's what makes them "big-ass goals."

When setting ambitious goals, you'll naturally progress through six stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination.

Optimism isn't just a pleasant attitude—it's a practical approach to life because, as Churchill noted, "it does not seem to be much use being anything else."

Memorable Quotes

"New level, new devil—if you think you're going to get away from every problem you have today by making a change, it's not true. You'll escape today's problems, but life will give you new ones."

"For myself, I am an optimist. It does not seem to be much use being anything else."

"If you can stand up, take a step, repeat, and keep doing that until you get what you want, that is the world's simplest success recipe."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Set goals so ambitious that others might doubt you can achieve them—this creates the focus and motivation needed for fundamental transformation.

Please be sure to know which of the six stages of change you're in (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, or termination) and take the appropriate steps for that stage.

Approach life's inevitable challenges with optimism, seeing obstacles not as roadblocks but as opportunities to grow stronger and more capable.

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Why Your Default Settings Determine Your Success

April 2, 2025 | Episode 5063

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Everyone talks about spontaneity and flexibility, but what if the real secret to happiness is having default settings? In this eye-opening episode, Scott challenges the popular notion that true freedom means living spontaneously. Instead, he makes a compelling case for establishing your own "default mode" in key areas of your life. You'll discover how creating consistent patterns can give you more freedom, better results, and instant happiness.

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Scott starts with a humorous breakfast story about his wife's "Bubba Oat" moment - when she enthusiastically listed all the possible variations of overnight oats like Bubba from Forrest Gump listing shrimp recipes. This playful moment perfectly illustrates how his health-conscious wife naturally defaults to healthy eating habits. Scott uses this relatable example to introduce how living with firm defaults creates predictability and success in the areas that matter most.

Key Takeaways

Your current "default mode" in different areas of life serves you well or holds you back - but you're already operating with defaults whether you realize it or not.

Establishing intentional defaults for important areas (diet, exercise, work, relationships) relieves decision fatigue and creates consistent results.

Living in default mode doesn't eliminate spontaneity - it creates more freedom by handling the routine aspects of life automatically.

Memorable Quotes

"If you want to be happier, more successful, and make life easier, you've got to live in default mode."

"When you decide who you are and you stand your ground, you default to it - you're living a valued, principled stand in your life."

"Figuring out what works and doing it by default is easy and gets great results consistently."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Identify the areas of your life where you're already operating on "default" and honestly assess if those defaults are serving you well.

Create intentional defaults in key areas (diet, exercise, relationships, work) that align with your goals and values.

Allow yourself strategic moments of spontaneity within your default framework to keep life fun while maintaining consistency.

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Your Morning Routine is Your Secret Weapon

April 1, 2025 | Episode 5062

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

What's the first thing you should do tomorrow morning to allow you to live the life you want? Scott shares his early-morning "cowboy stuff" approach to starting your day right in this energizing episode. He explains why morning routines matter and offers a simple but powerful question that can transform how you approach each day. Whether you're a ritual follower or a spontaneous spirit, this episode will help you find the perfect morning rhythm to boost your productivity and happiness.

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Scott starts with a hilarious story about getting up at 5:42 am to do his "cowboy stuff" — much to his wife's surprise. This playful moment contrasts his naturally spontaneous nature and his wife's ritualistic morning routine. Scott explains how marrying someone with such different habits forced him to develop his morning routine, teaching him that sometimes "no choice" becomes the best motivation for positive change.

Key Takeaways

The morning is the most powerful time for 99% of people - you're rested, focused, and ready to go.

Anything truly important in your life must be done first thing in the morning.

Consistent routines provide a peaceful base for your life but be flexible enough to change when urgency requires it.

Memorable Quotes

"What's the first thing I should do tomorrow morning? If I do that, will it allow me to live as I want to?"

"If you can move now in any way possible, you will be able to move into the future in every way possible."

"The trick is the click - that millisecond in time when you go, 'Oh, that's how it works.'"

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Ask yourself what the most important thing to do first tomorrow is to enable your desired lifestyle.

Create a consistent daily routine that puts your highest priorities first in the morning when you're at your best.

Be flexible, handle urgent matters, and return to your routine quickly.

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Simple Secret to Discovering Your Life's Purpose

March 31, 2025 | Episode 5061

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever find yourself asking "why, why, why" like a three-year-old at a baseball game? You're not alone! In this upbeat episode, Scott tackles that universal question we all face when life doesn't go according to plan. He breaks down how to stop the endless "why" cycle and start taking those baby steps toward your big-ass goals. It's a light-hearted lecture with some serious wisdom that'll get you moving in the right direction today.

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Scott shares his eye-opening experience at his grandson's baseball game, where he observed a toddler repeatedly asking "why" about everything. This moment sparked Scott's realization that adults do the same thing when life doesn't go as planned. Instead of getting stuck in this cycle, Scott offers a refreshing perspective: if you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose! It's Scott Logic, simple and ultimately freeing.

Key Takeaways

If you're not setting goals that excite you AND establishing small habits to make them a reality, you're probably not going to achieve them.

The "house" doesn't have your back in life, so you need to know your purpose and take intentional steps toward it every day.

Purpose is about finding something personally meaningful that leads to productive engagement with the world beyond yourself.

Memorable Quotes

"If you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose."

"Just keep going until you get what you want. What is what you want? Well, that's the purpose you figure out and the goal you set."

"You can do anything if you stand up, take a step, and repeat."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Take time to evaluate how your life is going and honestly ask yourself "why is my life going this way?".

Look for what gives your life meaning beyond yourself – your purpose is likely hiding in plain sight.

Set exciting "big-ass goals" and take consistent baby steps every day to make them reality.

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Episode Description

In this motivational Friday episode of The Daily Boost, Scott Smith delivers timeless wisdom drawn from Stoic philosophy that remains relevant after 2,000 years. Scott shares powerful insights about humility, choosing the right environment, protecting your time, questioning habits, adapting to failure, and living below your means. With his signature conversational style, Scott reminds us that humans haven't fundamentally changed over millennia and that mastering life's basics leads to true success. He challenges listeners to consider how they want to feel rather than accepting how the world makes them feel. Perfect for ending your week with perspective and beginning the next with clarity, this episode distills ancient principles into practical, actionable wisdom for today's challenges.

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Scott draws from ancient Stoic philosophy to share timeless wisdom about success and fulfillment. He observes how modern movies set thousands of years ago show that human nature hasn't fundamentally changed—we still face the same challenges and ask the same questions. Through this lens, Scott shares principles that have guided successful people for millennia, emphasizing that despite our technological advances, the fundamental wisdom about how to live well hasn't changed. He reminds listeners that rather than trying to reinvent wisdom, we should be humble enough to learn from what has already been proven effective across generations.

Key Takeaways

• Ask yourself "How do you want to feel?" rather than accepting how the world makes you feel
• True learning requires humility—recognizing there are always people smarter and wiser than you
• Choose your environment carefully—the people around you significantly impact your growth
• Protect your time zealously—it's the one resource you can never get back
• Question your habits regularly to ensure they're serving you well
• Approach each task as if it were your last—bring full attention and commitment
• Learn from failure rather than using past success to justify complacency
• Live below your means to reduce stress and increase enjoyment
• Success ultimately comes from mastering the basics, not seeking fancy solutions
• These principles have endured for thousands of years because they work

Memorable Quotes

"If you don't stop for just a moment and say, 'How do I want to feel?'—how are you ever going to get there?"

"We're tight-fisted with property and money, yet we think too little of wasting time—the one thing for which we should be the toughest of misers."

"Everything comes down to keeping things simple and mastering the basics of life."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Regularly ask yourself "How do I want to feel?" to ensure you're moving toward emotions you desire

Be humble enough to learn from others while carefully selecting your environment and relationships

Master the basics in all areas of life—simplicity leads to success more reliably than complexity

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Episode Description

In today's energizing episode of The Daily Boost, Scott Smith unveils his simple yet powerful "5 R's" formula for sustainable energy and excitement. Perfect for busy people who feel constantly drained, Scott shares a repeatable pattern that challenges the unsustainable "go-go-go" mentality promoted by society. Drawing from personal experiences and coaching insights, he demonstrates how incorporating ritual, rest, rejuvenation, reactivation, and repetition into your daily routine can transform your productivity and well-being. With his trademark warmth and straightforward delivery, Scott offers practical wisdom that will help you maintain consistent energy levels while still accomplishing your goals—a refreshing alternative to burnout culture that promises lasting results.

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Scott reveals how he developed his "5 R's" formula while trying to solve his own energy management challenges. Initially created for himself during periods when he felt he was "failing at the day," this system eventually became a powerful coaching tool that he's refined over years of client work. Scott compares his approach to Stephen Covey's concept of "sharpening the saw," illustrating how pausing to recharge—like stopping to charge the battery on his electric lawnmower—ultimately leads to greater productivity and enjoyment rather than pushing through exhaustion.

Key Takeaways

• Success comes from performing ritualistic actions consistently every day
• Running at full speed constantly is not sustainable for long-term success
• Rest is essential for maintaining energy and excitement
• Rejuvenation allows your body and mind to recover properly
• Reactivation happens naturally after proper rest and rejuvenation
• The key is to repeat this cycle consistently until you achieve your goals
• Taking strategic breaks actually increases overall productivity
• Finding what works for you and doing it consistently leads to sustainable success
• Balance between ritual and variety is important for a fulfilling life

Memorable Quotes

"Your life will settle when you're ritualistic and do things every single day."

"Running full out all the time is not sustainable. You got to stop and rest."

"Stand up. Take a step. Repeat. Keep going until you get what you want."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Identify the ritualistic actions that lead to success in your life and commit to performing them consistently

Incorporate strategic rest periods and rejuvenation into your routine instead of pushing through exhaustion

Once recharged, reactivate with fresh energy and repeat the cycle until you achieve your goals

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Episode Description

In this engaging midweek episode of The Daily Boost, Scott Smith tackles the universal challenges of procrastination and confusion with his signature straightforward approach. Drawing from recent coaching conversations, Scott reveals why we get stuck in the "fixing to get ready" phase and shares practical insights to break through these barriers. He introduces a powerful question—"What can I do?"—as your secret weapon when life throws challenges your way. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Scott illuminates how knowing your "why" or "how" creates the momentum needed to transform hesitation into action. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck, offering a refreshing perspective that will help you recognize those small sparks of inspiration that lead to meaningful change.

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Scott shares his observations from coaching conversations about why people get stuck in procrastination. He introduces the concept of "fixing to get ready" - that mythical space between deciding to do something and actually doing it. Through his insights, Scott reveals that most people remain stuck either because they lack sufficient inspiration or don't know how to move forward. He challenges the personal growth industry's obsession with finding your "why" and instead emphasizes that truly inspired people will find a way forward regardless of obstacles.

Key Takeaways

• Write down and use the question "What can I do?" when facing challenges
• You will always do what you want instantly; until then you're "fixing to get ready"
• People typically procrastinate because they're conflicted about the path forward
• If you're inspired enough or in danger, you'll move forward even without knowing the way
• Knowing either your "why" (inspiration) or "how" (knowledge) will get you moving
• Pay attention to those small moments when you feel a spark of excitement about possibilities
• Capturing that feeling of possibility can transform hesitation into meaningful action
• Those little smiles that appear when thinking about your dreams are important signals

Memorable Quotes

"You will always do what you want instantly. Until then, you are fixing to get ready."

"If you're inspired enough, you're going to move forward anyway. If you're in danger, most people will get the hell out of the way."

"When you know why or how, you will move. I think the why is inspired. I think the how is just knowledge."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Identify whether you're stuck because you lack inspiration (why) or knowledge (how)

Pay attention to those moments when you feel a spark of excitement about what's possible

Capture and nurture that feeling of possibility until it grows into action and public confidence

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Episode Description

In this enlightening episode of The Daily Boost, Scott Smith shares a simple yet powerful philosophy: do more of what you love and less of what you don't. Drawing from conversations with his Face Your Passion coaching group, Scott explores what truly matters to people on their personal growth journeys. From money concerns to spiritual fulfillment, from pursuing the "average perfect day" to balancing mental, physical, and spiritual health—Scott breaks down how different people define purpose and meaning. With his trademark straightforward approach, he reminds us that getting the little things right helps the big things fall into place, offering practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck or seeking greater fulfillment.

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Scott asked members of his Face Your Passion coaching group to describe what has become most important to them after a year of working on personal growth. Their answers ranged from overcoming financial concerns to spiritual connections, pursuing an "average perfect day," and balancing the six passions. Through these different perspectives, Scott illustrates how personal growth ultimately centers on doing what makes you happy each day rather than postponing joy for "someday."

Key Takeaways

• If you do more of what you love and less of what you don't like, you'll have better days
• When feeling stuck, focus on growth to immediately feel happier
• Understanding and engaging with your "six passions" daily leads to greater fulfillment
• Different people prioritize different aspects of life: money, spirituality, health, or balance
• Embracing "the suck" is necessary—challenges are inevitable parts of life
• The goal is balancing mental, physical, and spiritual health
• Getting the little things right helps the bigger things take care of themselves
• Don't postpone joy for "someday"—incorporate what you love into each day

Memorable Quotes

"If you do more of what you love and less of what you don't like to do, you're probably going to have a better day."

"If you're not growing, you're dying. If you feel stuck, if you're frustrated, you just got to switch it around and say, 'What's going to make me grow a little bit?'"

"If you understand the things that you enjoy in your life and you make it a point to do at least some of those things every single day, you're going to be at least somewhat happier."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Identify your "six passions" – the aspects of life that bring you joy and fulfillment

Incorporate at least some of these passions into your daily routine to create an "average perfect day"

Focus on getting the little things right in your mental, physical, and spiritual health, and trust that the bigger things will fall into place

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Episode Description

In this energizing episode of The Daily Boost, Scott Smith introduces a surprisingly simple approach to happiness that's "hidden in plain sight." Drawing from a recent coaching session, Scott shares his powerful "Six Passions" framework—categories of activities that bring fulfillment when incorporated into daily life. Instead of seeking complex solutions, Scott offers listeners an immediately actionable system for identifying what truly matters.

With his trademark "common sense" approach, Scott explains how dedicating even a few minutes daily to activities within these six categories can dramatically improve happiness and satisfaction. This episode delivers both practical wisdom and the motivation to implement it today.

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During a Face Your Passion Coaching call, Scott was asked to explain his "Six Passions" concept—a framework he developed by categorizing activities that make him happy. Rather than focusing on complex solutions, Scott demonstrates how simply identifying and spending time on things you enjoy each day leads to greater fulfillment. The real secret? It's not complicated at all—just common sense that's often overlooked.

Key Takeaways

Happiness often comes from doing simple things you enjoy daily, not complex strategies

Scott's "Six Passions" framework consists of six categories: Personal, Purposeful, Connection, Spiritual, Abundance, and Legacy

• Personal passions include activities you personally enjoy (motorcycles, music, pets)
• Purposeful passions involve activities that fulfill your sense of purpose in life
• Connection passions ensure you maintain human relationships and community
• Spiritual passions address your spiritual needs and growth
• Abundance passions involve tending to financial and other resources
• Legacy passions focus on building the life story you want to leave behind
• Taking even a little time for each category daily leads to greater happiness
• End each day by asking "How's my life going?" and make adjustments as needed

Memorable Quotes

"If you just take the time to do stuff you like to do, at least a little bit every single day, you're going to be happier than if you don't take the time and you just spend your days doing the stuff you don't like to do."

"You can't have a great legacy if you don't build a great legacy."

"At the end of the day, the older I get... it's getting out of bed. It's do the next right thing. Next right thing for you."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Identify your six passion categories and what activities fall within each one

Dedicate at least a little time every day to activities in each category

End each day with a 60-second check-in, asking "How's my life going?" and adjust as needed

Connect With Scott

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Episode Description

What's keeping you from making that big change you've been dreaming about? In this thought-provoking Freaky Friday episode, Scott Smith dives into the psychology behind why we stay in our comfort zones even when we desperately want something more.

After a conversation with his adventure-seeking friend April, Scott explores the counterintuitive truth that the very foundation that allows us to dream is often what we're afraid to risk. He unpacks why we become more risk-averse as we accumulate success and how this creates an internal conflict between our desire for growth and our fear of loss.

Discover why criminals often "age out" of crime after 40, why empty-nesters suddenly feel ready to pursue new dreams, and most importantly, how to build a "peaceful foundation" that allows you to pursue change without sacrificing what you've worked so hard to build. This episode provides practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck between the safety of what is and the allure of what could be.

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Scott shares a conversation with his friend April, a hang glider pilot and dog trainer who works with animals in the film industry. During their "solving the world's problems" discussion, she poses the question of why people don't take big chances and stay in their comfort zones for their entire lives. This leads to insights about how people get comfortable with what they've built and fear losing it, with April noting that criminals tend to stop breaking the law after 40 because they finally have something to lose—mirroring how our relationship with risk changes as we acquire more in life.

Key Takeaways

The foundation that provides our security is often what prevents us from pursuing our dreams

People become more risk-averse as they acquire assets, relationships, and responsibilities

The "empty nest" phase often coincides with renewed willingness to take risks as there's less to lose

Having a growth mindset and believing anything is possible is essential for making big changes

Holding too tightly to what you have sends the wrong energetic message to the universe

Fear will always be present when beginning a new adventure, but knowledge is the cure

Building a "peaceful base" in your current life creates the security needed to pursue change

Dreams continue to whisper to us until they either manifest or get snuffed out by inaction

Memorable Quotes

"When you have a growth mindset and believe that anything is possible, you can do anything."

"As a human, you will never be comfortable gambling on the very thing that allows you to dream."

"Anything is possible when you protect that foundation and respect the challenge and honor the dreams that are whispering in your soul."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Embrace a growth mindset: Recognize that holding too tightly to what you have sends the wrong energetic message. Be willing to expand your horizons while appreciating what you've built.

Strengthen your foundation: Understand that your solid foundation is what allows you to dream bigger—don't gamble it away, but don't let it become your prison either. Make sure your basic needs remain secure.

Acquire knowledge to overcome fear: Fear is inevitable with any new adventure, but the cure is knowledge. When you fully understand what you have and prepare as much as possible for your journey, you'll find yourself willing to go for it.

Connect With Scott

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