
Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching
I’m Scott Smith, host of The Daily Boost. For nearly two decades, I've started each morning with people like you – ambitious, big-hearted individuals who refuse to settle for ordinary. In just the time it takes to enjoy your morning coffee, The Daily Boost delivers that BOOST you need to tackle your day with renewed purpose and energy.What makes the Daily Boost unique?I see life's challenges as disguised opportunities, and The Daily Boost helps you spot them!In every episode, we explore:Discovering what truly makes your heart sing. (and doing it!)Transform your hard-earned wisdom into meaningful impact AND income.Build simple, sustainable habits without overwhelming yourself.Connecting with a community that "gets it" and champions your journey.Turning your boldest dreams into real-world achievements.The Daily Boost energizes every dimension of your life with new episodes Monday through Friday. So grab your coffee and join me for The Daily Boost, where we help people with big hearts and bigger goals impact the world, one day at a time!
Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 12min
Moving Forward When You Can't See The Path Ahead
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
Moving Forward When You Can't See The Path Ahead
May 16, 2025 | Episode 5095
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Ever feel like your goals are as challenging as climbing Mount Everest? In this episode, Scott explores what it means to move forward no matter what, and when you might need to reassess. After a busy week craving a well-earned break, Scott shares his insights on goal-setting, perseverance, and knowing when a goal is truly worthy of your effort—a perfect mix of motivation and practical wisdom to end your week.
Featured Story
Scott shares a robust conversation with a client who compared their goal to climbing Mount Everest without oxygen. This metaphor opens up a crucial question we all need to ask: Is what you're pursuing truly worthy of the risks you're taking? When you find something worthy, you'll do anything to make it happen—even if success isn't guaranteed. That's the essence of moving forward, no matter what.
Key Takeaways
Moving forward requires faith, like walking a path at night where each step illuminates just the next 50 feet ahead of you.
What seems like an insurmountable obstacle (clouds ahead) is often just a matter of perspective that clears as you keep moving.
Every goal worth pursuing deserves the crucial question: "Is this worth the risk I'm taking to achieve it?"
Memorable Quotes
"When you love what you do, you step in the studio, do a podcast, it doesn't really matter – it's just game on."
"Moving forward, no matter what, sometimes is a leap of faith. It really truly is."
"When it is worthy, you will do anything to make it happen. There's nothing that will stop you."
Scott's Three-Step Approach
Recognize that your battle plan won't survive first contact – be prepared to adapt as you move forward.
Take that first step even when you can't see the whole path – each step will illuminate the next part of your journey.
Evaluate whether your goal is truly worthy of the risk – when it is, nothing will stop you from pursuing it.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
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May 15, 2025 • 11min
Six Human Needs That Drive Everything You Do
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
Six Human Needs That Drive Everything You Do
May 15, 2025 | Episode 5094
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Have you ever wondered what truly drives your happiness and fulfillment? In this eye-opening episode, Scott returns to the fundamentals with Tony Robbins' robust Six Human Needs framework.
If you're feeling uncertain about your direction or lacking confidence, this episode reveals the psychological drivers that might be missing in your life. Scott breaks down these core needs with his trademark upbeat style and practical wisdom.
Featured Story
Scott shares how a recent Fisher Passion coaching call sparked this deep dive into what makes us tick. With his characteristic honesty, he admits he's "ripping off" Tony Robbins' work (while giving full credit!) to help you understand what might be missing in your life. Whether you're seeking certainty or craving variety, Scott explains how balancing these six fundamental needs can transform your daily experience.
Key Takeaways
Understanding your need for certainty versus variety explains why you make your choices and how to find balance between stability and excitement.
Significance, connection, and love aren't just nice-to-haves—they're essential human needs that determine your happiness and fulfillment.
Growth and contribution become increasingly important as you progress through life, especially when building your legacy and finding more profound meaning.
Memorable Quotes
"If you don't know what you're doing, if you don't know the path, if you're still kind of confused, it's really hard to feel confident."
"If you don't have a connection with people, like-minded people, people that care about you and you care about them, if there is no love, you are not going to feel like a complete person."
"If you're not growing, you're not feeling like your true self. If you're not rising to your potential."
Scott's Three-Step Approach
Identify which of the six human needs (certainty, variety, significance, connection/love, growth, contribution) are most important to you right now.
Create daily practices that fulfill your top needs while making sure you don't neglect the others.
Review your life regularly to see if your needs have shifted and adjust your activities accordingly to maintain balance and happiness.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove
Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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May 14, 2025 • 11min
Turn Your Annoyance Into Unstoppable Motivation
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
Turn Your Annoyance Into Unstoppable Motivation
May 14, 2025 | Episode 5093
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Ever find yourself annoyed and wonder how to turn it around? In this episode, Scott shares a gym conversation about how irritation can fuel motivation. With his trademark upbeat delivery, Scott explains why those annoying moments might be precisely what you need to spark positive action. It's all about mindset and how you view the world — no unicorns or rainbows required!
Featured Story
Scott meets "Josh" at the gym who's frustrated about a car financing deal falling through. Instead of letting Josh spiral into more annoyance, Scott reframes the situation, showing how annoying moments can become powerful motivation. This real-world example demonstrates Scott's practical approach to handling life's frustrations and turning them into fuel for positive action. Sometimes the best kick in the pants comes from something that initially gets under your skin!
Key Takeaways
Annoyance can be transformed into powerful motivation when you shift your perspective and use it to fuel your passion.
The world isn't always fair, but that's not necessarily bad — we're all on different paths, and recognizing this helps us respond better to challenges.
Your mindset determines how you experience life — it's not about finding another "hack," it's about training your brain to respond differently to obstacles.
Memorable Quotes
"When you are annoyed, you have just fueled your passion. You've fueled your fight, and you're going to turn into the battle, and you're going to work it out."
"Life is annoying sometimes. Life is not fun sometimes, but it's okay. It's all your mindset."
"Every single thing we do is about how you think about the world, see the world, view the world, and live in the world."
Scott's Three-Step Approach
Recognize when you're annoyed and acknowledge it instead of pretending everything is fine.
Reframe your annoyance as fuel for motivation rather than allowing it to derail your day.
Use your newly energized mindset to face the challenge head-on and find solutions rather than dwelling on frustration.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove
Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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May 13, 2025 • 11min
When Your Backup Plan Becomes Your Best Option
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
When Your Backup Plan Becomes Your Best Option
May 13, 2025 | Episode 5092
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Are you committed to a path while secretly eyeing a different direction? In this energizing episode, Scott challenges the common advice that "there is no Plan B" with a refreshing perspective. Through a recent client conversation, he shares an epiphany about goals, commitments, and knowing when to pivot. This isn't about quitting but recognizing when your heart is pulling you toward what truly matters.
Featured Story
Scott recounts a breakthrough moment with a client diligently working toward "Plan A" for nearly a year. Despite full commitment and progress, the client commented casually: "Plan B is always looking better." This sparked Scott's realization – sometimes our supposed backup plan is our heart's genuine desire. When that happens, it's time to acknowledge that Plan B has become Plan A.
Key Takeaways
There's nothing wrong with changing direction when you realize your passion lies with your "backup plan" rather than forcing yourself to stick with your original path.
Find people who think like you want to think, not necessarily how you currently think – elevate your mindset by surrounding yourself with the right community.
Before starting any goal, get crystal clear on what you want and why – without clarity, you'll struggle to maintain commitment when challenges arise.
Memorable Quotes
"Find people that think like you want to think, not necessarily like you think right now."
"I'm not going to do what I don't like for any duration of time. As soon as I figure it out, I'm going to make a change."
"Sometimes Plan A doesn't look as good as Plan B – and that's when Plan B becomes Plan A."
Scott's Three-Step Approach
Get absolute clarity on what your goal is and why it matters to you – vague goals lead to vague results.
Surround yourself with people who think the way you aspire to think, not those holding you back with old patterns.
Be honest with yourself when your passion shifts – have the courage to pivot when your heart is clearly pulling you in a new direction.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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May 12, 2025 • 11min
Finding Encouragement: What Lights You Up?
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
Finding Encouragement: What Lights You Up?
May 12, 2025 | Episode 5091
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
What gets you out of bed in the morning? In this energizing episode, Scott dives into what truly encourages us and why understanding your source of motivation is so powerful. Whether you're feeling stuck or want to supercharge your day, Scott shares his insights on how exploring life's possibilities creates the hope that fuels our journey forward.
Featured Story
Scott shares a meaningful weekend encounter where someone told him "I'm so proud of you" – sparking a deeper reflection on encouragement. Through personal stories and insights from a recent men's group discussion, Scott reveals how understanding what truly encourages you can become your secret weapon for navigating life's challenges while maintaining an optimistic outlook.
Key Takeaways
Identifying your personal source of encouragement is crucial to self-activating your motivation when life knocks you down.
Exploring the possibilities of life naturally leads you to discover your passion – it doesn't find you, you stumble upon it through curiosity.
The root of encouragement is hope, and possibility creates hope – without possibility, fear takes over.
Memorable Quotes
"When you naturally know what fires you up and you know how to dig into that superpower, you can do anything."
"Passion is not going to show up one day and say, 'Hi, I'm your passion. Nice to meet you. Let's do something.'"
"If you don't have possibility, you don't have hope. And if you don't have hope, you probably have some fear."
Scott's Three-Step Approach
Start your day by consciously deciding to explore the possibilities that exist in your life.
Recognize that what truly encourages you might be deeper than just "helping others" – dig into your core motivation.
Embrace curiosity as your pathway to discovering passion, purpose, and eventually your legacy.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove
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May 9, 2025 • 12min
Old School Productivity: Getting Things Done
Dive into the world of old-school productivity with insights that cut through the clutter. Learn the vital first step: deleting unnecessary tasks to boost focus. Discover the power of delegation and find out how postponing non-urgent tasks can clarify your priorities. Explore how meditation can enhance daily efficiency, steering clear of tech distractions. The host shares a no-nonsense approach to getting things done, reminding us that simplicity is key to mastering productivity.

May 8, 2025 • 12min
Decide, Define, Deploy, Defend: Your Path to Change
Feeling stuck in old patterns? Discover the 4-D approach to transformation: Decide, Define, Deploy, and Defend. Hear a powerful story about a gym member who learns that wisdom comes from engaging with knowledge rather than waiting for life to teach him. Embrace the power of decisive action to create real change, and remember that taking imperfect steps is better than waiting for perfection. Music to your ears! Dive in to ignite your journey of self-discovery and growth today!

May 7, 2025 • 10min
20% Solution: Why Less Effort Creates More Results
Discover the liberating power of focusing on just 20% of your activities to achieve 80% of your desired results. Untangling the clutter in your life can unlock happiness and greater possibilities. Learn to prioritize impactful tasks while avoiding the trap of filling free time with unproductive activities. Embrace the 80-20 rule to simplify your life and amplify your joy. This insightful discussion reveals strategies for genuine personal growth through mindful focus.

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May 6, 2025 • 11min
Don’t Just Improve - Create Something New
Feeling stuck with minor improvements? This discussion challenges that notion and emphasizes the importance of transformation. Delve into the wisdom of Stoic philosophy and learn how to flip obstacles into opportunities. The journey to understanding yourself kicks off with daily awareness and self-discovery. It’s not just about tweaking your life; it’s about creating something brand new that truly resonates with who you are. Transform challenges into stepping stones for meaningful change.

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May 5, 2025 • 11min
When Being a Good Quitter is Actually Smart
Sometimes, quitting is the bravest choice you can make. The host delves into the misconception that quitting is weakness, highlighting how letting go can lead to greater happiness. Personal stories reveal the struggle against societal pressures and the importance of listening to your inner voice. The discussion also emphasizes that your identity can trap you in unfulfilling situations. It's about recognizing when to move on for a meaningful change.