What Successful People Actually Do (Copy Them)

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Aug 11, 2025

Discover the secrets of success through the lens of observational motivation. Learn why having a strong 'why' is crucial for persistence and how punctuality can set you apart. Hear a captivating anecdote about asking a yacht owner for their story, turning curiosity into opportunity. Explore the power of service and personal accountability in achieving goals, while recognizing the importance of gratitude and humility in your journey. Uncover the real habits of successful individuals to enhance your own path to achievement.

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ANECDOTE

Model Success By Observing Directly

Scott Smith approached a yacht owner to learn how they built success.
He boarded, drank margaritas, and modeled the owner's daily habits.

INSIGHT

Why Beats Talent Over Time

Scott Smith says the person with the strongest why will win.
A strong why sustains effort and outlasts talent.

ADVICE

Show Up On Time And For The Right Things

Show up for the right opportunities and be punctual to win more chances.
Scott Smith treats punctuality like a competitive advantage and expects exact timing.

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What Successful People Actually Do (Copy Them)

August 11, 2025 | Episode 5156

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ready for some old-school wisdom? I'm taking you deep into my world of "observational motivation" - basically, I study successful people and figure out what makes them tick. From yacht owners to persistence masters, I've been watching winners my whole life.

Today I'm sharing the real rules successful people follow, and trust me, some of these might surprise you. It's not just about working harder - it's about showing up right, never assuming, and yeah, learning how to serve others without giving everything away.

Featured Story

I share my favorite yacht story from Hilton Head, where I walked right up to a rich guy everyone was laughing at and asked him straight up: "How'd you get that beautiful yacht?" Next thing I know, I'm aboard drinking margaritas and swabbing the deck with him.

That's observational motivation in action - while others judge from a distance, I get curious and model what works. Sometimes the best lessons come from just asking the right questions.

Important Points

The person with the strongest why will always win because they'll go to the mat and put up with more than anyone else.

Showing up matters, but showing up on time matters even more - successful people treat punctuality like a competitive sport.

When you serve others genuinely, everything you want in your life gets better, but serving doesn't mean giving discounts or working for free.

Memorable Quotes

"Success leaves clues. The funny thing is, unsuccess leaves clues too - you can see what you messed up."

"The person with the strongest why is going to win because they'll stand the fight and put up with the most."

"When you serve, when you get out there and serve people, everything you want in your life is going to get better."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Start with your "what" before finding your "why" - you can't have a strong purpose until you know exactly what you want to achieve.

Document your journey actively, not just passively - create an operating manual for your success instead of just journaling about it.

Accept complete responsibility for yourself and your outcomes, even when it's easier to blame circumstances or other people.

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