

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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Jun 17, 2022 • 11min
Live a Simple Life Even if Your is Complicated
What's the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?--Live a Simple Life Even if Your is ComplicatedWay back in 2005, when Motivation To Move began, I found myself focused on creating the world's simplest success recipe when I said, "Stand up. Take a step. REPEAT!" My way of thinking told me that everything else would take care of itself if that's all I did. It has proven me correct again and again.But, say that you get yourself moving and are having challenges maintaining forward momentum?In The One Thing, Gary Keller writes, "Success is sequential, not simultaneous." In other words, it's not about doing everything at one time. It's about having one success at a time. When you Stand up, take a step, and repeat, you are already guaranteed to have more success than the average human. But the magic happens when you define your focus. Gary Keller also has a suggestion that will help. Ask yourself one question…"What's the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?"Yes. It is a simple question, and you may attempt to complicate your answer. Please don't do it. Take the time to find an absolute simple focus. The reward for your persistence in simple will be massive progress and satisfaction.----Download the Perfect Week Planner at https://perfectweekplanner.comJoin our Facebook Group at https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebookBook a 60-Minute Coaching Session at https://go.motivationtomove.com/book-your-60-minute-coaching-sessionVisit our Content Hub to find more resources at https://motivationtomove.comLike the show? Please leave us a review - even one sentence helps grow the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2022 • 11min
Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
Anything can and will change in an instant. Knowing that grants you immense power over your destiny - especially if it's self-inflicted with you in control.--Never Let a Good Crisis Go to WasteA few years ago, the world changed when we were introduced to CorinaVirus. It was as if we were racing down the Interstate at 85 miles-per-hour, slammed on our breaks, and directed off the nearest exit on an undefined detour. It all seemed to happen in an instant.The pandemic caused real pain and loss for some. Fear and stress for others. Still, as surreal as it was, it wasn't long before most people began to notice the craziness of our previous lives replaced with a 'new normal' - one that felt more like a 'new nothing.' Much to our surprise, life slowed to a crawl, schedules changed, and we found contentment by not chasing every shiny object that life presented. The pandemic pause caused people to reevaluate life from the inside out. While it happens all the time, this time, we noticed it.How often have you found yourself in an impossible situation that ended with one action? You paid off debt, quit a job, and said goodbye to a bad relationship?How often have you decided to try something new, and the past instantly disappeared?Did you decide to move into a new home, start your own business, or return to school?How often have the worst pains and biggest joys been the catalyst for an exciting new beginning?A death, wedding, or the birth of a new child?While some situations in life are unpredictable, the lessons learned and wisdom gleamed remind us that anything can and will change instantly. Knowing that grants you immense power over your destiny - especially if it's self-inflicted and you are in control.--Join our Facebook Group at https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebookDownload the Perfect Week Planner at https://perfectweekplanner.comVisit our content hub to find more resources at https://motivationtomove.comLike the show? Please leave us a review - even one sentence helps grow the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2022 • 12min
Getting What You Want
You can do whatever you want with your life; you don't need anybody's permission or approval to make it happen. Your destiny is 100% up to you.--Getting What You WantIn the last few years, people have become increasingly popular for sharing every little aspect of their lives with others. But, when it comes to getting what you want in life, keeping your plans to yourself is a powerful tool.Memorial Day has just passed, and when I arrived at my desk on Tuesday, I had two client messages that made me smile.The first said, "I decided to spend my weekend practicing what I do in private so that I will be praised in public." That's something I've said and done many times.The second client told me they had completed a new project over the weekend and headed in a new direction. When I mentioned they had never said a word to me about it, they said, "I know. I'm learning that nobody needs to know what I'm doing to do. I'll do it, and they can catch up."My heart smiled as I witnessed three powerful tools impact my client's lives:1) Practice privately until you are ready to share with the world. Nobody needs to know how you got so good at what you do.2) There's no need to tell anybody what you will do. Just do it and then let them know what you've done later.3) It's easier to get things done when everybody else is busy doing something else and isn't poking their nose in your business. Long holiday weekends and summer vacations are a great place to begin.--Join our Facebook Group at https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebookDownload the Perfect Week Planner at https://perfectweekplanner.comVisit our content hub to find more resources at https://motivationtomove.comLike the show? Please leave us a review - even one sentence helps grow the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2022 • 11min
How to Increase Momentum in Your Life
Everything good begins with YOU. There's no need to wait for others. Create your momentum, and others won't be able to stay away.--Have you ever found yourself stalled?I had big plans a few years ago, and nothing was moving forward. Other people didn't seem to get the memo that I was on a mission when I said nothing. We've all been in situations where nobody will return your call. Your email gets ghosted. You can't seem to get support or commitment for your future, world-saving plans.That's what happened to me and caused me to decide to create my momentum. I called it my "Momentum Freight Train." My first use of my new mindset was to get my future wife to take our relationship more seriously. Everything was going great - but not fast enough for me. So, before our next date, I said to myself -"I'm not going to wait for permission. I'm going to build my life, no matter what. If she doesn't join me, I'll ride my momentum to someone who will."It's important to understand that creating your momentum is not negative thinking. On the contrary, it's attractive energy that people notice - and she did.I was off and running with my commitment, and it didn't take long for Joi and others to realize they better get on board before my train left the station.Everything good begins with YOU. There's no need to wait for others. Create your momentum, and others won't be able to stay away.--Join our Facebook Group at https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebookDownload the Perfect Week Planner at https://perfectweekplanner.comVisit our content hub to find more resources at https://motivationtomove.comLike the show? Please leave us a review - even one sentence helps grow the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2022 • 11min
Increase Work Productivity
"What’s your ONE most important activity for today? Brian Tracy says, “Eat the BIG frog first!” Yummy!"--Increase Work ProductivityI have a question for you.What is your ONE most important activity? What is the ONE core activity that makes everything else okay?What is the ONE core activity that, if you don’t do, causes everything to fall apart?In Brian Tracy’s book Eat The Big Frog First, he recognized that many people focus on anything but the most critical activity in their life. They are usually surprised when things fall apart.Is it showing up for work on time or doing a great job at work?Could it be your unflinching attention to your family?Does your business have ONE activity that causes people to buy from you?When you focus on your ONE most important activity - and do it first - everything else gets easier.--Join our Facebook Group at https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebookDownload the Perfect Week Planner at https://perfectweekplanner.comVisit our content hub to find more resources at https://motivationtomove.comLike the show? Please leave us a review - even one sentence helps grow the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2022 • 11min
Jealous of Friends Success
Have you ever had a crazy day that has you putting out fires and wondering when it will be time to go home?And, did I mention, you were doing what you love and want to be doing - successfully?Why is it that life gets crazier when things go well?There’s a simple answer.No matter what you do, when enough people begin paying attention to you, your life will change.Some folks will love you. Some will hate you. Others won’t have an opinion but will say something anyway. Many will be jealous. Lots will be proud. It doesn’t matter what you do. You will know when you have succeeded when the lovers and the haters all come out to play at the same time. Focus on the lovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2022 • 11min
Better Communication Skills
Unless you live in a cave, effective communication is something you need to master to get what you want in life.Have you ever been in a conversation and felt you were not being heard?It's time to step around to their side of the table and see things from their point of view.Everybody has a different way of hearing and processing conversation. If you consider altering your style to match how THEY communicate, you will arrive on the same page.Some people consider this to be giving up control. It's not. When others can understand what you are saying, you gain control. It's no different from traveling to a foreign country and speaking their language. You don't need to change the content of your message. You only need to adjust how you deliver your message to be effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2022 • 11min
How to Be a More Positive and Happy
Did you know that happy people are regular people that look at the world differently?They don't wear rose-colored glasses either. They have a better way:1) They realize that if you are alive, you will have problems. 2) They accept that dealing with problems is a privilege of being alive.3) They don't get frustrated. They know problems mean you are shaking up life and living.4) Happy people accept responsibility for solving problems. They never run from them.5) A good day for a happy person is dealing with everything life can throw at you. Getting a great night's sleep and doing it again is the reward.By the way -It's amazing how this kind of attitude seems to make most problems never show up in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2022 • 11min
Absolute Focus
My wife and I were having dinner this weekend. She finally asked, “Are you going to tell me about what you’re doing for the summer? I want to help.”I said, “I won’t need your help. I need your support.”She had a puzzled look. I don’t blame her. But, I am locked in on my goal - and that needs two things:1) The ability to filter out what doesn’t matter and prioritize what does.2) Accept 100% responsibility for reaching the goal. As they say, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” Anything less will remove you from control.If you miss either one, you’ll find many well-meaning people offering help. The problem? The suggestions they make will be different from how you imagined your journey. As soon as that happens, you have pulled off your path. You need support.If you are setting off on a life-transforming goal, it’s okay to accept the support of others. Remember, your most important supporter is YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2022 • 12min
How to Succeed at a Higher Level
No matter your goals in life, there is a good chance you are striving to be the best at something.Whether it’s the best Mom or Dad, excelling in your career, or winning at the game or sport of your choice. Being the best always comes down to:1) Do what you love and are good at naturally. You’ll have the edge over others. Stay in your wheelhouse.2) Commit your focus toward mastery. Being a Jack-of-all-trades won’t work. Specialists always win over generalists.3) Spend more time doing than learning. There’s a big difference between knowledge and wisdom. Experience is what matters. 4) Hire a Coach. When you’re at the top of your game, working with your Coach will take you from second place to first.5) Keep going until you get what you want. Never stop and never make excuses. It was your idea to pursue your path. Enjoy the privilege of being able to make that choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


