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Are You the Arsonist Setting Your Own Fires?

Jun 13, 2025

Discover how self-inflicted drama can sabotage your peace as Scott delves into the idea that many are both the arsonist and firefighter in their own lives. Learn to recognize the patterns of chaos you create, breathe amid the busyness, and embrace personal responsibility. The path to a fulfilling life lies in acknowledging your role in the chaos and making intentional choices for growth. With practical insights, Scott reveals how breaking free from unnecessary stress can lead to a quieter, more rewarding existence.

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ANECDOTE

Setting Your Own Fires

People often come to Scott Smith feeling overwhelmed by constantly putting out fires.
When asked if they set those fires, they usually fall silent, realizing they are their own arsonists.

INSIGHT

You Cause Your Own Drama

Nonstop drama and stress in life often indicate you are causing much of it yourself.
People usually recognize this truth deep down but avoid admitting it.

ADVICE

Stop Living With Hair on Fire

Living with constant crisis keeps you busy but prevents you from achieving your goals.
Slow down and take control to avoid years passing without gaining what you want.

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Are You the Arsonist Setting Your Own Fires?

June 13, 2025 | Episode 5115 Host: Scott Smith

Scott tackles one of his favorite topics: the problems you're causing yourself. Most people spend their days running around putting out fires, but what if you're the one setting them? In this eye-opening episode, Scott reveals why your life feels like nonstop drama and stress, and how to break the cycle of creating your own chaos.

This isn't about perfection—it's about recognizing patterns that keep you stuck. Scott shares practical insights on how to stop being your own worst enemy and create the peaceful life you actually want.

Scott shares his experience coaching people who feel constantly overwhelmed by putting out fires in their lives. The revelation comes when he asks a simple question: "Did you set those fires?" The silence that follows tells the whole story. Most people are unknowingly acting as both the arsonist and the firefighter in their own lives, creating drama just to solve it.

If your life is nonstop drama, stress, and chaos, there's a good chance you are the cause, even if you don't want to see it that way.
Living with your hair on fire keeps you so busy that years go by wondering why you can't get what you want in life.
When you stop creating unnecessary chaos, you'll find a quiet life—and that's when the good stuff happens.

"If you're putting out fires, you're a fireman. But if you're running around setting fires, you're an arsonist."

"You are 100% in charge of any action you choose. You chose it. It's yours. Choose good ones."

"When you stop all the craziness, you leave a hole—a hole called peace. That's where the good stuff happens."

Accept that you're probably causing a good amount of your own drama and stress instead of blaming external circumstances.
Stop doing anything that results in more chaos knocking at your door and embrace the quiet space you create.
Hold that peaceful space and replace chaotic habits with something good, even if it means doing nothing while you figure it out.

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