One Question That Will Get You Into Action

Jun 6, 2025

Feeling stuck? Discover the transformative power of a single question: "How bad do you want it?" This insight challenges traditional motivational tactics and encourages genuine desire over obligatory pursuits. Scott shares a personal story from his screenwriting days that reshaped his goals and ignited his passion. Instead of searching for motivation, focus on recognizing what you truly want. The secret to achieving your dreams lies in understanding your desires and being committed to them. Say goodbye to stagnation and unleash your potential!

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Scott's Screenwriting Revelation

Scott Smith shares his personal story attending a screenwriting event where the question "How bad do you want it?" hit him hard.
He realized he was pursuing writing because he felt he "should," not because he truly wanted it, which changed his mindset forever.

INSIGHT

Desire Trumps Why

Knowing what you truly want makes finding your why automatic, so ask "How bad do I want it?" before seeking your why.
Your desire level determines your actions and eventual success more than just knowing your reason why.

INSIGHT

Want It Bad Enough to Win

You will always get what you want if you want it badly enough, whether it's happiness, money, or relationships.
True desire pushes you to overcome obstacles and find ways to achieve your goals.

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One Question That Will Get You Into Action

June 6, 2025 | Episode 5110

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Feeling stuck or struggling to follow through on your decisions? Scott shares one powerful question that cuts through all the noise and gets you moving toward what you really want.

Drawing from a lesson learned at a screenwriting event 25 years ago, Scott reveals why this simple question is more effective than finding your “why.”

If you’re tired of the same motivational advice and ready for some straight talk that actually works, this episode delivers the breakthrough you need.

Featured Story

Scott takes us back to his days as a film and television producer in Orlando, when he attended a screenwriting event that changed everything. A screenwriter on stage asked one simple question that hit Scott like a lightning bolt: “How bad do you want it?”

This moment of clarity helped Scott realize he was pursuing screenwriting because he felt he “should,” not because he truly wanted it. That revelation became the foundation for a question he asks himself every single day.

Important Points

The question “How bad do you want it?” is more powerful than asking “What’s your why?” because once you know what you truly want, the why becomes automatic.

You will always get exactly what you want when you want it bad enough—whether it’s happiness, money, better relationships, or any other goal.

Many people have plenty of “whys” but still don’t achieve their goals because they simply don’t want it badly enough yet.

Memorable Quotes

“You will always get exactly what you want when you want it bad enough.”

“Nothing can stop you when you want something bad enough. You’ll always find a way.”

“If you haven’t figured it out, sometimes things take longer to get to than you want them to—that’s why ‘yet’ is one of my most favorite words on the planet.”

Scott’s Three-Step Approach

Ask yourself honestly: “How bad do I want it?” before pursuing any goal or making any major decision.

Stop focusing on finding your “why” and start getting clear on what you actually want versus what you think you should want.

Remember that if you’re not making progress on something, you probably just don’t want it badly enough “yet”—and that’s okay.

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