Daily Boost - Clarity for Life and Work
Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
The Daily Boost is a short, practical podcast for people who want their life and work to work better.
I’m Scott Smith. For years, people have come to me with the same request:
“Help me fix a few things and move forward.”
That’s what the Daily Boost is designed for.
Each episode is just a few minutes long. One idea you can use. One shift in perspective that helps you make better decisions, handle pressure more cleanly, and feel like you’re moving in the right direction again.
No hype.
No long theories.
Just useful insight you can carry into your day.
Most people who listen are building careers, businesses, or leadership roles. They’ve done a lot right — they just don’t want progress to come at the expense of everything else.
Along with the short daily episodes, I also share longer weekly Deep Dives. That’s where we go further — connecting the dots between the changes you’re trying to make today and the bigger picture of where your life and work are heading.
The Daily Boost is the starting point.
It helps you fix what’s in front of you — and opens the door to building something that actually lasts.
If you’re looking for clarity, traction, and a better way forward, you’re in the right place.
I’m Scott Smith. For years, people have come to me with the same request:
“Help me fix a few things and move forward.”
That’s what the Daily Boost is designed for.
Each episode is just a few minutes long. One idea you can use. One shift in perspective that helps you make better decisions, handle pressure more cleanly, and feel like you’re moving in the right direction again.
No hype.
No long theories.
Just useful insight you can carry into your day.
Most people who listen are building careers, businesses, or leadership roles. They’ve done a lot right — they just don’t want progress to come at the expense of everything else.
Along with the short daily episodes, I also share longer weekly Deep Dives. That’s where we go further — connecting the dots between the changes you’re trying to make today and the bigger picture of where your life and work are heading.
The Daily Boost is the starting point.
It helps you fix what’s in front of you — and opens the door to building something that actually lasts.
If you’re looking for clarity, traction, and a better way forward, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
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Apr 26, 2023 • 12min
Living Your Average Perfect Day
Living Your Average Perfect DayHow would you feel if every day, on average, was as you wanted? It's time to make your dreams come true and create your "Average Perfect Day." Here's how it works:1) Find a quiet spot and write a detailed description of your perfect day. Let your fantasies flow onto paper until you've mapped out morning until night.2) Focus on your daily experiences, not material goods. In other words, if you want a sports car, focus on how you feel in the driver's seat. 3) Fight the urge to judge. The goal is to slow down, tap into your core, and get excited about what's possible. There is one last rule that you must follow.There are no limitations and no consequences. Let yourself be free to dream. You are going to be surprised how many start coming true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 11min
Finding Your Purpose
Finding Your PurposeDo you know your purpose in life? What a great feeling! But what if you know your purpose but can't get yourself to take action toward your goal? No, you're not procrastinating. It could be that you're just busy with minute-by-minute life. If you want to change, try this:1) Slow down and get real. Running faster will only distract you from your purpose even further. Be brave and accept what you want. 2) Forget any limitations floating around in your mind. After all, they'll probably not be good ones anyway. Toss out fear of consequences for your actions too.3) Accept where you are in your life today. Start there and move forward. Put one foot in front of the other, pointing toward your dreams. Stand up, take a step, and repeat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023 • 12min
Build Connections With Desire
Build Connections With DesireNot a day passes by without someone asking, "How do I get another person to help me get what I want?"Persuading others is one of the keys to getting what you want - and here's the big secret; it's NOT about you!Most folks tell others what to do. That's rarely building a real connection. You'll get what you want faster by focusing on how you can tap into the desire of others and help them get what they want.A more practical solution is to show them what needs to be done to reach their desire. It gets more powerful.Why not offer to help them reach their goal? Could you do it for them? That's how you genuinely tap into desire.When you follow this approach, you will make friends prove your value and are much more likely to have your favor returned.Do good first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2023 • 12min
Abraham’s Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham’s Hierarchy of NeedsYour best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Forget the elevator. Climb all the stairs to the top, and you’ll have lasting success.In 1954, Abraham Maslow released Motivation and Personality. His Hierarchy of needs theory is all about climbing to the top.Maslow suggested that to reach your full potential:1) You must provide for your physiological needs. Food, clothing, shelter, money, and more. 2) You must feel safe. Personally, emotionally, financially, health and well-being, and against accidents and illness.3) Socially, you need to feel love and belonging. 4) Esteem and the desire for acceptance, respect, and value by others is your next step. Self-actualization requires mastery of your previous needs. Maslow said, “What a man can be, he must be.”5) Self-transcendence removes you from your ego and begins your focus on the greater good.Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023 • 11min
3 Steps to Succeed at Anything
3 Steps to Succeed at AnythingSetting Goals is the most potent method of getting what you want. It is the power of your mind - activated.Here’s how:1) Decide what you want and when you want to get it.2) Decide when you will start and when you will finish.3) Decide how you will begin and maintain your momentum.Then you must get to work.Limit anything and anybody that has a distracting influence on you. You must get to work.Commit to overcoming any obstacle that gets in your way. You must get to work.The path is long. Start like a sprinter and end like a marathon runner. You must get to work.The only thing stopping you from getting what you want is not you. It is everything that you allow to get in your way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 • 11min
Eliminate Your Limitations
Eliminate Your LimitationsWhat if your life had no limitations and no consequences?What if you could do anything you wanted without anything holding you back?Here’s the truth.Personal limitations and consequences are helpful. Think of them as guard rails alongside a curvy mountain road. They keep you safe while you are on your journey. What if you find playing it too safe and holding yourself back from your dreams?Another way is to consider it part of your internal belief and value system. You may need to expand through different experiences. In other words -Take baby steps until you gain confidence and believe anything is possible. Then prove it yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023 • 11min
Are You The Monkey in The Middle?
Are You The Monkey in The Middle?Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle?I was speaking with a client trying to be everything to everybody. His business was not growing. His life was not happy. He couldn’t seem to find a way to make progress. That’s when I said…“My friend, you are stuck in the middle. Nothing good happens when you are in the middle.”In business and life, having low expectations and being surrounded by like-minded folks is okay. It’s also okay to reach for your dreams, has high expectations, and expect that of others.What happens if you’re in the middle?When low and high expectations combine, confusion is the result. Mediocrity overtakes quality. Frustration will be your daily friend.The choice is yours. If I were you, I would make the decision never to get stuck in the middle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023 • 11min
Inspiring Advice From Grand Master
Inspiring Advice From Grand MasterAmerican Taekwondo Grand Master H.U. Lee gave volumes of advice during his life of service. In my view, his best was also his shortest:“Today Not Possible. Tomorrow Possible.”Today is a new day. Yesterday prepared you for today. If today doesn’t go as planned - you always have tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023 • 11min
8 Steps to Successful Goal Setting
8 Steps to Successful Goal SettingIt’s time for a Goal-Setting refresher.Goals work like this:1) State precisely WHAT you want.2) State WHY you want it.3) Imagine how you will feel when you reach your goal.4) Plan the steps you will take.5) Take continuous action.6) Measure your progress.7) Be flexible in your approach. 8) Celebrate and repeat.Success comes to people who set goals. Be one of those people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023 • 11min
Conversation Starters That Make People Like You
Conversation Starters That Make People Like YouToday you are going to have opportunities to communicate. Here’s how to create conversations that connect:1) Meet folks where they are. Pay attention to how their day is going. Step into their NOW.2) Establishing something in common. “Wow! Has this day been crazy for you too?”3) Establish an undeniable truth. “I promise it will get crazier with the holidays coming.” 4) Move toward an idea that everybody can agree with. “Summer is coming fast. We should get ahead of it and do some planning.” 5) Bring a new idea into the conversation. “I have a system that will work for both of us. Do you want to see it?” You will always get more of what you want when communication moves toward a common goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
