

Daily Boost - Motivation and Coaching
Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
Start your day with practical philosophy that actually works. In under 10 minutes, Scott Smith cuts through the noise with straight talk about navigating life's messy middle—where personal and professional challenges collide. No hype. No fluff. Just 20 years of hard-won wisdom, Stoic principles, and real stories from someone who's been there. Monday through Friday, learn to think clearly, act wisely, and build a life that's actually yours.
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May 30, 2024 • 14min
Stand Up, Take a Step, Repeat Recipe
Stand Up, Take a Step, Repeat RecipeIt's the world's most straightforward recipe for success: Stand up, take a step, REPEAT! A member wrote asking how to use such simple advice best:1) Stop whatever you are doing. Find a place where nobody will interrupt you for at least 5 minutes.2) Focus on YOU.3) Ask, "How is my life going?" Open your mind and let your thoughts flow to the different roles of your life. Bring them into focus.4) For areas going well, continue your momentum. For areas of concern, ask," What CAN I do to make it better?"5) Immediately take action based on your answers. Never stop.5-minutes a day is all it takes to stay on track. Check in with yourself. Adjust. Keep moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2024 • 13min
How To Create More Time
Discover how to create more time in your day by focusing on completing one project at a time. Learn the benefits of simplifying tasks and prioritizing effectively for increased productivity. Explore the importance of efficient time management and how it can lead to a more fulfilling life.

May 28, 2024 • 13min
Happier No Matter What
Happier No Matter WhatWould you like to be happy every day of the week? Maybe it's time to start thinking like a happy person.There's no magic to being happier.Rose-colored glasses are not required.Just start looking at your day-to-day life the way a happy person does.Give this a try:1) Accept that merely being alive means encountering occasional challenges.2) Realize that dealing with challenges is a privilege that comes with being alive.3) Welcome frustration. That means that you are not satisfied and are beginning to make adjustments.4) Accept responsibility for solving your challenges. Run forward and fix them as soon as possible.5) Deal with everything that life throws at you. Get a great night's sleep. Have another great day tomorrow.It's amazing how that kind of mindset makes most challenges never show up in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2024 • 14min
Characteristics of Success
Characteristics of SuccessCould you find a mentor to help you along the way?Every mentor I’ve ever had has validated that I possessed three characteristics for success. Would you pass their test?1) Do you have a burning desire to achieve your goal?2) Are you open to learning and ready to embrace the wisdom and guidance from a diverse range of voices?3) Are you willing to undertake all actions to achieve your success?Wouldn’t you want this in someone that was asking for your help? Walk your talk. Talk your walk. That’s a great life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2024 • 14min
What's Your Life Vision?
Explore the significance of having a personal vision to shape goals and values. Reflect on feelings and crafting a vision for personal and business objectives. Learn to be the keeper of your life vision amidst distractions. Understand the importance of defending and living your vision daily.

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May 23, 2024 • 15min
Stoic Philosophy Rules That Apply Today
Explore the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy, emphasizing the power of the mind, gratitude, and self-reflection. Learn to value time, embrace failure as a path to growth, and apply lessons learned to strengthen your mindset. Discover how ancient teachings can guide modern living and personal development.

May 22, 2024 • 11min
Every Day is a Do-Over Day
Every Day is a Do-Over DayIs it me, or does living life these days make you feel like Bill Murray in the movie, Groundhog Day? When it comes to working toward goals, that can be a tremendous asset. It's also something that will break you free when things don't feel like they are going your way.Everybody has ups and downs. Up days are lots of fun. Down days make you want to crawl under a rock. But like the movie, with the right mindset, you always get another chance to try again.How would you feel if every day was a chance to tweak, adjust, flex, or reinvent your approach to living?What if everything got more comfortable as you built your knowledge of what works best for you?How empowered would you feel if you knew that every day was a do-over day?As long as the sun rises and the sun sets, it doesn't matter if you succeed or fail the previous day. Today is always a new day for making your dreams come true.That'll make you get out of bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2024 • 12min
Transformational Stages
Transformational StagesIs there something you would like to transform about your life? These days you are not alone.Stop smoking, lose weight, get a better job - or another job?Transformation always follows the same predictable stages:Stage 1: Pre-contemplation. This stage appears when an idea pops into your head for the first time.Stage 2: Contemplation. This middle ground is where most folks get stuck. It can go on for a lifetime.Stage 3: Determination. Moving past contemplation, you make up your mind, dig in your heels, and make your plan.Stage 4: Action. There is no turning back until you get what you want.Stage 5: Maintenance. This stage is all about keeping what you have acquired - no matter what. This stage may also last your entire life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2024 • 13min
Three Step Productivity
Three Step ProductivityNot a day goes by when somebody doesn't ask me how to manage their time and be more productive. I wanted to share my simple, non-AI approach to getting things done.It's crucial to understand that productivity systems are not one-size-fits-all. They should be tailored to your unique needs and goals, which can evolve with your changing roles and responsibilities in life.I'm now living in the wisdom role and not the get a thousand things done a day role. Still, no matter what role you play, productivity comes down to three elements:1) Holding space on your calendar. If you need help deciding when to do your whats, you must spend more time learning that skill.2) Task Management contains all the little things you must do during the time set on your calendar. And no, they never go on your calendar.3) All projects and their millions of details live in a separate project management document, file, or software. You reference it when you need it. Any task that needs to be done finds its way to your Task Manager.That's it.Only three tools are needed for productivity: a calendar, a Task Management System, and a place for project details. Never the three shall mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 12min
Reinvent Yourself With No Plan
Explore the journey of personal reinvention without a set plan, focusing on making a single positive change to disrupt and improve life. Emphasizing the importance of mindset over detailed goals, and the transformational power of time management for creating freedom and success.


