Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Aug 19, 2022 • 11min

Keep What You Have and Get What You Want

Keep What You Have and Get What You WantIf you’re going to drive across a bridge, it’s best if there is a solid foundation on both sides. The same happens when you cross a metaphorical bridge to the next chapter in your life. Having a solid foundation on both sides is the goal.  But what happens when you get stuck in your foundation before you cross? It’s common for folks to build such a solid foundation in their current life that it becomes difficult to move forward. If you’re happy, the bills are paid, and everything is okay - what’s the incentive to shake things up? You are stuck in your comfort zone.Well -Because the only way to live the life you’ve always wanted is to believe in your WHY - and take your first step as soon as you can see the other side.Yes, it can be scary. Then again, staying where you are for the rest of your life is scary too.Keep what you have and get what you want. That’s the goal.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 18, 2022 • 11min

What Life Used to Be Like

What Life Used to Be LikeCan you remember when you filled your thoughts with dreams and ambitions?  That’s how most of us live our early lives - until the real world splits into two distinct periods:1) BEFORE life gets in the way. Anything IS possible. It’s a beautiful time when you run as fast as you can toward your goals. Even if your parents disagree.2) AFTER life gets in the way. Anything WAS possible. Life is good, but it’s not what you expected. Your parents would have said, “I told you so.”What if it was possible to remember what you wanted and why you wanted it?What if you could stand on a foundation of wisdom and experience and combine what you have now with what you want?  That would be a great new life, wouldn’t it?Wait. It is possible.  You must remember what you wanted all those years ago and start running after it again. Run fast. You’ve waited long enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 17, 2022 • 11min

Clutter-Free Living

Clutter-Free LivingNow that 2022 is well underway, it's time to get busy making room for all the success you will have this year.The simple fact is that you will never have time to get ahead when you live a chaotic life: work clutter, home clutter, and emotional clutter. Something will always get in the way. Here's how you can get control:1) Schedule a time and begin tossing out the old. It may take months. Don't stop until it's gone. I promise you will know when that day arrives.2) Fight the urge to reverse your purge once you are free. Keep your life lean, mean, and agile. You will love the freedom.3) Enjoy your new life of less clutter and more meaning. Spend your time accomplishing the goals that will give you the life you've always wanted.Moving toward your goals should be your top priority. That is only possible when you have room to maneuver.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 16, 2022 • 11min

More Productive One Week at a Time

More Productive One Week at a TimeWhat if you could maintain never-ending momentum while you work toward your goals? No matter how long it took?The 'MTM Rolling 7' is the solution you need to get the life you've always said you wanted.  It works like this:1) Set your short-term and long-term goals.  2) Decide what past achievements you enjoy and that you want to defend. Many current successes must be maintained while you pursue your new adventures.3) Decide what future goals you are ready to 'activate' and achieve.4) Next week begins this week. On Thursday of this week, make your plan for how you will defend, activate, and create your dream life next week.Spend the next few days thinking about your plan. You'll amaze yourself at how you begin making progress one week at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 15, 2022 • 12min

Getting What You Desire

Getting What You 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 in life - and here's a big secret; it's NOT about you!You'll get what you want faster by focusing on how you can help others solve their problem - and "Ladder of Desire."This is how it works:1) Most folks lecture others. That's a low level of communication and rarely builds a real connection.2) A more practical solution is to show others the way and explain how to solve their problem. 3) The most powerful is offering to take care of their dilemma. That is the top rung of the 'Ladder of Desire.' Everybody wants their problems to disappear. Make that happen, and you'll be a Hero!When you follow this approach, you make friends, prove your value, and are more likely to have your favor returned. Do good first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2022 • 12min

Faster Goal Achievement

Faster Goal AchievementI need to pass along a way to achieve your goals faster than you thought possible.If you are ready for success to arrive, here are three simple rules to help you realize your dreams:1) Play to your strength. Do what is comfortable for you.2) Only commit to activities that will lead you to your goal.3) Never let a day pass without reminding yourself of your strengths. Consciously direct your focus.You can reach your goals faster when you avoid distractions stranding everybody else in place.Focus. Do. Focus again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 11, 2022 • 11min

Replace Your To-Do List

Replace Your To-Do ListI'm sure you have a lot to do. If you use a To-Do list, I'd like to pass on advice that will make your days much more fun.LOSE your "To-Do List." Replace it with a" Did I Do It List."  To-Do Lists make you a slave to the checkmark. They cause more stress the longer they get.  A" Did I Do It List" assumes you know what must be done. Instead of chasing, you are checking to make sure you did it.  An un-focused path produces additional tasks to fill your day. A "Did I Do It List" will focus on your goals and create quick results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2022 • 11min

Too Many Choices Paralysis

Too Many Choices ParalysisDo you have too many choices in your life? Is it confusing and making you feel distressed?In 2005, Barry Schwartz wrote Paradox of Choice and challenged traditional thinking. He said the way to maximum freedom in your life was to minimize choice.  Too many choices are not a good thing and can create paralysis. Not to mention, no matter what you choose, you'll always wonder if you could have done better.Distractions are your enemy, and focus is your friend: Here's how to free up your life:1) Limit your choices. Narrow your list to items you have already experienced. Having every option won't serve you.2) Be sure to permit yourself to try other possibilities IF needed - but only after you've vetted your first.3) Stay in your lane and keep it simple. Too many choices are part of modern life. If you can't make a decision - shorten your list of options to what is important. Ignore everything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2022 • 12min

4-Step Success System

4-Step Success SystemWouldn’t it be great to have a plan to help you get what you want?  What you need is M.A.P.S. - a system that gets thinking out of the way and focuses on actions in four areas:Motivation - Everything begins with motivation and knowing ‘WHY’ you set your goals. Stay motivated.Accountability: Being accountable and accepting responsibility for your results will empower your success. Saying, ‘If it’s to be, it’s up to me’ is a great way to get started.Planning: Plan your work. Work you plan. It’s simple. If you can’t plan it, you won’t be able to do it.Systemization: The first steps of any worthy goal are difficult. As you get more comfortable with your process, lock in the actions and repeat them until you get what you want.Sustainability: Everything takes longer than you think. Momentum is built in life by stacking your accomplishments sequentially. Make sure you set yourself up for the long haul.The freedom you desire rests on a stable and repeatable foundation. Motivation, Accountability, Planning, Systemization, and Sustainability.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 8, 2022 • 12min

Taming Your Crazy Life

Taming Your Crazy LifeAre you finding yourself distracted and unfocused? If you look around, there is an epidemic of craziness. It's so bad even the squirrels have started chasing shiny objects. Imagine if they had a Facebook account like you?If you're ready to stop the insanity, remember this:1) Getting caught up… in the caught up… will catch up with you when you least expect it. Can you feel it coming?2) While it doesn't feel like it, the pre-crazy world you miss still exists. Nothing has changed. Turn off the phone, internet, and TV for 24 hours, and it will magically re-appear.3) You will be far happier and progress more when you step off the spinning wheel of life. A slower, more methodical, and ritualized approach is the way. Play the long game. Putting an end to the craziness in life is like ripping off a Band-Aid. Do it fast, and your life will get better instantly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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