STOP Searching for Your Why and START Living

Apr 25, 2025

Ever been on the receiving end of a relentless life coach? The host shares a humorous encounter while challenging the idea that you need a clearly defined 'why' to succeed. Many achieve their dreams simply by taking action. Life's journey is messy, and motivations often evolve. Embrace the joy of pursuing what you love, without getting stuck in deep introspection about your purpose. Sometimes, the real reason behind your goals is a delightful mystery that reveals itself along the way!

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ANECDOTE

Coachy Coach Encounter

Scott Smith shares an encounter with a life coach who pressed him about his "why" without permission.
He was unsure how to respond but questioned the importance of needing a "why" to go after something.

INSIGHT

Success Without Defined Why

Knowing your "why" is valuable but not required for success; many succeed without clear purpose.
Scott asserts that people often just do things because they want to, without analyzing their motivation.

INSIGHT

Why Is Temporary and Fleeting

Life and motivation change constantly, so your "why" is temporary and fluctuates.
Searching endlessly for your "why" means you will never find a permanent one.

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STOP Searching for Your Why and START Living

April 25, 2025 | Episode - 5080

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever had someone go "coachy coach" on you without permission? In this episode, Scott shares a funny encounter with a life coach who desperately wanted to uncover his "why." Scott challenges the conventional wisdom that you need a clearly defined purpose to achieve your goals. Instead, he offers a refreshing perspective: sometimes you want something because you want it, and that's reason enough to go after it!

Featured Story

Scott recounts being ambushed by a life coach who kept pressing him about his "why," asking what's driving him and his inner purpose. While Scott acknowledges the importance of knowing your motivation, he shares his real-world observation that thousands accomplish amazing things without clearly articulating their purpose. As Scott puts it in his trademark straight-talk style: "Real people just do stuff. They're just living."

Key Takeaways

Finding your "why" isn't a prerequisite for success – many people achieve great things by simply taking action on what they want.

Your purpose and passion naturally evolve – what drives you today might change tomorrow, and that's perfectly normal.

Sometimes the real reason you pursue a goal isn't what you think it is – your true "why" might be hiding from you until you're already on the journey.

Memorable Quotes

"If you are living your life in search of your why, you ain't never going to find it."

"Sometimes you just find yourself doing something that makes you happy and has an impact and kind of checks off all the boxes."

"Every single goal you ever wanted is incredibly complicated. It sounded simple when you thought about it."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Recognize what makes you happy and excited, rather than following prescribed paths others think you should take.

Focus on the impact you want, not the specific method – stay flexible about how you deliver your value to the world.

Trust your instincts when something feels right, even if you can't articulate exactly why you're drawn to it.

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