Compound Progress and Staying the Course

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.

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