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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Oct 27, 2022 • 12min
Helping Others in 3 Steps
Helping Others in 3 StepsHave you ever felt the desire to help others?Do you want to help them figure things out? Make more money? Recover from a bad experience? Maybe you want to make a difference in the world yourself.I’ve always believed that our power to help others is a side benefit of being ourselves - and having a structure to follow -1) A person in need desires an outcome. It makes no sense to offer advice until we know what they are seeking. That puts us on the same page.2) Next, find out the problems they have, the actions taken, and what was the result. Then, relate them to what you have found works. 3) Now that you’ve heard their struggle, you can make specific recommendations that will move their life in a positive direction.Helping others is a lot like being a Doctor. Listen. Examine. Prescribe. Take action. Follow up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022 • 11min
Must-Have Life Habits
Must-Have Life HabitsMotivating yourself to reach your goals is a never-ending process that kicks into high gear this time of year. Most folks have a long list of new routines and habits they want to put into place - it may be too long.Many years ago, I decided to control my mornings by establishing actions that I would take upon waking. While I had great intentions, I found myself floundering and eventually losing focus. Why?I realized that the habits I was trying to establish had no real meaning other than checking them off my list. Instead of feeling motivated and inspired, I felt bogged down. I decide to make things simple.These days, I only establish minimum viable habits in my life. In other words, I only commit to the minimum number of behaviors that deliver the results I desire. Anything more is excessive, distracting, and frustrating.Life is much simpler when you keep it simple. A wise person would spend time on the fewest number of actions that provide the most significant results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022 • 11min
#1 Thing You Must Do For Success
#1 Thing You Must Do For SuccessSteve Harvey is a funny guy. He's also a wise man. You may have seen his video teaching the one thing you must do if you want to be successful. You must jump.If you want to be successful, you must jump into your dreams, take a leap of faith, and go for it.Often, we stand on the cliff of life and watch others fly by, enjoying the life you desire. They jumped, their parachute opened, and life is good.You must jump.When you finally decide to jump, your parachute will not open right away. You will get bumped and bruised, but eventually, your parachute will open.You must jump.If you don't jump, your parachute will never open.Is today the day you jump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2022 • 11min
How to Reach Goals - 3 Steps Goal Setting
How to Reach Goals - 3 Steps Goal SettingThere are so many choices in front of us every day. Each has the power to determine when and whether you will achieve your goals. Once you know the outcome you desire, these questions will help:1) What CAN you do today that will lead directly and quickly to achieving your goal?2) What SHOULD you do today that will lead directly and quickly to achieving your goal?3) What MUST you do today that will lead directly and quickly to achieving your goal?It’s simple. Make your next action the one that gets the result you want as fast as possible. Everything else can wait. I dare you to try it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022 • 11min
How to Reduce My Stress Levels
How to Reduce My Stress LevelsUnless you are living in a cave, you may have more Stress and less Hope in your life today than you did a short time ago. Pandemics can do that. So can life.Over the years, I’ve learned that Stress is usually a result of fear.Feeling Stress of never getting off the hamster wheel.Feeling Stress and fear from uncertainty. Feeling Stress from a lack of adequate information. It doesn’t matter where your fear originates. The solution is re-framing your mindset to see things as they are. When you do that, you can see things that can be. Having a re-frame mindset will allow you to create Hope, Reduce Stress, and become unstoppable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2022 • 11min
Stop Procrastination The Easy Way
Stop Procrastination The Easy WayAre you a member of the Procrastination Club? Procrastination is the intentional and systematic postponement of an essential task. Is that what you are doing?Even if you are putting things off, is it possible that you are not procrastinating? You may force yourself to do something you don't need or want to do. Yes, you must complete tasks to get ahead in life. That's being responsible. However, if your list of un-done keeps getting longer, it might be time to ask yourself a question -Is what you are procrastinating on essential? Do you need to do it at all?It's not always procrastination. If something is essential, you always get it done - right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022 • 11min
Always Say The Right Thing
Always Say The Right Thing How much better would your day be if you always knew what surprises were lurking around the corner?While you can’t predict everything, you can prepare for most things using “How Do I Feel Strategy Sessions.”Here’s how it works:1) Once a month, take a few minutes and review what’s going on in your life. Your job. Your vacations. Your relationships. Your goal is to recognize what is likely to require your attention.2) As you form your list, think through every possible scenario and expected outcome. Imagine what may happen and craft a plan for handling it in your favor.3) When the situation arrives, remember how you decided to handle it and stay in control.Using a pre-planned response is a great way never to be surprised again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022 • 12min
How to Stay Motivated Automatically
How to Stay Motivated AutomaticallyHave you ever wondered why some things and not others motivate you? The Evolving Science of Motivation has your answer.In a nutshell, motivation is complicated and layered. You have felt it many times if you didn’t already know that. But it all begins with four kinds of motivation:1) Extrinsic motivation comes from outside of you. You do it because you are compelled to - usually by someone else.2) Intrinsic motivation is done for internal and personal reasons. This can be called your WHY.3) Introjected motivation is similar. The difference is that if something is not done, you feel guilty. 4) Identified motivation is when you know something needs to be done but have not decided to do it yet.What kind do you have? All of them.All types of motivation can be in play at any time. They can also overlap. However, when you discover your Intrinsic motivation - your WHY- you will find the momentum you are seeking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022 • 13min
Stop Embarrassing Yourself Now
Stop Embarrassing Yourself NowHave you ever caught yourself doing or saying something you swore you would never do? You have been TRIGGERED!It can be frustrating when you set the rules and don't follow them. Sometimes you put your foot in your mouth. Sometimes you put the pizza in your mouth. In any case, your emotional habits are triggering your actions before you can do anything about them.Controlling behaviors that have been on auto-pilot for years takes:1) Catching yourself after the fact. Notice your mistake and see it coming sooner next time.2) Catching yourself being triggered as it's happening. You're getting better.3) Catch yourself before you act and stop it. That's the goal.Emotional Triggers can throw you off track from your goals. Pay attention to your behaviors and make minor adjustments until you get what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022 • 12min
Happiness Magic Formula
Happiness Magic FormulaIs there a magic formula for happiness?Yes. It comes down to how you look at the world.Most folks do one of two things:1) They view everything from an emotional place. When life is good, everything is excellent. When things go wrong, life is terrible. Remaining stuck in the emotional zone is like writing a letter in the sand with a rising tide; it will never stick around long enough to make you happy.2) Others view the world from a black-and-white and logical perspective. Using your analytical brain for everything is like painting a wall black and expecting a rainbow of colors. But life is not always rational.I’ve found the best way is to naturally ride the highs and lows of emotions, tap into logic to navigate what crosses our path, and get back to the fun of emotions as soon as possible.Emotion + Logic + Emotion = Happiness.First and foremost, humans are emotional creatures that will not change. But logic allows us to sort through our feelings and make the best decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
