If You Know Your Purpose But Can't Act

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Oct 22, 2025

Discover why knowing your purpose is just the beginning. Scott explores the connection between passion and action, urging listeners to confront their fears. He introduces ways to combat procrastination and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness. You'll hear about the journey to trust your internal thoughts over external validation. With wisdom from his 93-year-old mom, he inspires you to discard limiting beliefs and take bold steps toward your dreams. It's time to embrace what you truly desire!

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ANECDOTE

Family Visit Sparks Podcast Moment

Scott Smith's 93-year-old mom asked to watch him record the podcast when she visits each year.
He considers inviting her to appear so listeners can hear where he comes from.

INSIGHT

Passion Is Discovered Through Action

Passion emerges from lived experience, not destiny or signs.
Doing things you enjoy long enough turns them into purposeful work with impact.

ADVICE

Make Finding Purpose Your Goal

If you haven't found your purpose, make finding it your purpose and take intentional steps.
Treat daily life as a search rather than a waiting room for purpose.

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If You Know Your Purpose But Can't Act

October 22, 2025 | Episode 5208

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

You already know your purpose. You just haven't admitted it yet.

Scott's betting all your friends know exactly what you're passionate about too. They're just waiting for you to finally go do it.

But what if you know your purpose and still can't get yourself to take action? That's a different problem with a different solution.

Plus, Scott's 93-year-old mom might make a podcast appearance. You'll see where he comes from if you hear his mom. He promises you that.

Featured Story

Scott's mom is almost 94 and coming to visit from his sister's place up north.

On the phone, she asked if she could watch him record his podcast. "I can't believe you're still doing that. I've never seen you record it."

Maybe she'll make an appearance. Maybe she won't. That's her right at 93 years old to do whatever the hell she wants to do.

But here's the thing about purpose that connects to this story. Scott's been doing this podcast for almost 20 years now. He coined a phrase two decades ago that still holds up: if you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose.

Simple thinking. Disc jockey logic from years of pizza and free t-shirts.

The twist? Most people already found their purpose. They're just too scared to admit it and go after it.

Important Points

Passion comes from you experiencing life and finding what fires you up—it's not out there waiting or assigned to you at birth.

Most procrastination happens because you got yourself into something you shouldn't be doing or you're just busy with minute-by-minute life distractions.

If something's in your mind, it's real and it's all about you—stop asking the internet if other people think like this for confirmation.

Memorable Quotes

"If you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose."

"I'm betting you already have found it. You just haven't admitted it yet."

"Running faster will only distract you from your purpose even further."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Slow down and get real about what you actually want—become aware of what's working and what's not instead of running faster.

Forget the limitations floating around in your mind because they're just beliefs stopping you, and toss out the fear of consequences.

Accept where you are today with your peaceful base, then put one foot in front of the other pointing toward your dreams—it doesn't have to take forever.

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