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Daily Boost — Clear Thinking for Real Life

Daily Boost — Clear Thinking for Real Life

By: Scott Smith
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 The Daily Boost is a real-life conversation about thinking clearly, living well, and navigating the world without losing your sense of humor—or yourself. Hosted by longtime coach and broadcaster Scott Smith, the show feels less like traditional personal growth and more like finally talking about life the way thoughtful adults actually experience it. Scott has a rare ability to go deep without getting heavy—covering money, work, faith, purpose, relationships, and the world around us—while keeping the conversation human, honest, and often surprisingly light. This isn’t personal growth as performance—it’s personal growth, grown up. Each episode is recorded within 24 hours of release with no scripts, no hype, and no agenda. Just real perspective delivered in a way that helps you feel heard, think more clearly, and make choices that actually make your life work better. Episodes run about 15 minutes and stand alone, making them easy to fit into your day and worth revisiting when you need perspective. Many listeners say it feels like the conversation they wish more people were willing to have—especially with their kids. Now in its 20th year, with over 5,000 episodes and more than 130 million downloads, The Daily Boost has become a trusted daily companion for people who want real wisdom without the theater. Learn more about coaching and masterminds at motivationtomove.comCopyright 2026 • Motivation To Move, LLC • All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Avoid Obstacles, Get What You Want

    Avoid Obstacles, Get What You Want
    Feb 19 2026
    What if the things slowing you down aren't obstacles — they're distractions disguised as opportunities? After 5,300 episodes, I know one thing for certain: the people who win are the ones who can tell the difference. Most of us are moving fast, juggling 30 things, and wondering why we're not getting where we want to go. The answer might surprise you — and it starts with a dog agility course and a world champion trainer named Mindy. If you're ready to stop veering off course and start moving toward what actually matters, this one's for you. Featured Story When Levi was about a year old, I decided to try dog agility with him. I did what I always do — watched the videos, read the books — but I also tracked down a world champion trainer. If I were going to do this, I wouldn't start with someone who just knew the basics. Her name was Mindy, and she was the real deal. What she taught me changed everything. On an agility course, my dog isn't reading the numbers — I am. My job is to discriminate between the right path and the false one. One wrong turn and we're completely off course. That lesson hits different when you apply it to your own life. Important Points Too many options create decision fatigue — when everything looks like a chance, nothing actually moves you forward. Distractions disguised as opportunities are the sneakiest obstacles — they feel exciting but always pull you off track. Knowing your goals is the only real way to tell a genuine opportunity from an expensive, time-consuming detour. Memorable Quotes "Having options is the key to being happy — when you're truly not stuck anywhere, your whole life changes for good." "If you live an active, growth-oriented life, you're going to encounter distractions. That's all there is to it." "Follow the numbers, go as fast as you can, and slow down just enough to keep navigating whatever gets in your way." Scott's Three-Step Approach Get clear on your goals first — you can't discriminate between obstacles and opportunities without a real path. Once your path is set, discriminate hard — if something doesn't match your numbers, it's a distraction, not a chance. Move fast and protect your course — when you know where you're going, nothing should be allowed to pull you off. Chapters 0:02 - 5,300 episodes and the question that doesn't matter 1:01 - Opportunity, growth, and feeling completely stuck 5:19 - The dog agility lesson that changed how I think 8:14 - How Mindy set traps — and why your boss does too 10:44 - When distractions show up dressed as opportunities 13:38 - Follow the numbers and finally get where you want Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Quiet Way High Performers Win

    Quiet Way High Performers Win
    Feb 18 2026
    Want to know the quiet rules that high performers follow — even when life is fighting back? After 20 years and over 5,200 episodes, I've watched successful people up close. They're not always the smartest or the most talented. But they follow a simple set of rules that most people skip right past. In this episode, I break down the rules I keep coming back to — the ones that show up in every winning life I've ever seen. They're not complicated. You've probably heard them before. Now it's time to actually do them. Featured Story Saturday afternoon, I walk in at 3:30 for rehearsal, and everything is still in the boxes. I run audio for the church I go to — it's a portable setup that breaks down after every service and lives in a trailer until the next one. I never assume it's going to be ready. Never. So I always show up early. That day, it was a three-person job and I had 30 minutes. But because I never assumed, I was there in time to get it done. That one habit — never assuming — shows up everywhere in a winning life. And once you see it, you can't unsee it. Important Points Find your strongest why, make it personal, and you'll outwork, outlast, and outperform almost anyone in your path. Showing up consistently is the one rule that creates legacy — 5,200 episodes prove it works every single time. Taking ownership of everything in your life — even the mess you didn't make — puts you back in the driver's seat. Memorable Quotes "I showed up for 20 years, did over 5,000 episodes, and AI tells new listeners every day that I'm the real deal." "Accept responsibility for everything, even the stuff you didn't want — then you're back in control, and you win." "When your why is stronger than the next person's, you win — it doesn't matter what the competition looks like." Scott's Three-Step Approach Get crystal clear on your strongest why — it becomes the fuel that drives every decision from this point forward. Commit to showing up consistently and on time — it signals seriousness and separates you from almost everyone else. Never give up total control to others and accept full responsibility for everything — that's how winners think. Chapters 0:02 - Why rule breakers still need rules that work 4:13 - The strongest why is the one that wins every time 4:49 - Why showing up every day beats talent alone 6:41 - The 60-second rule that filters out the flakes 9:08 - Never assume it's handled — it probably isn't 12:52 - Own it, serve more, and gratitude changes things Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Pre-Planned Responses

    Pre-Planned Responses
    Feb 17 2026
    Ever feel like you're doing everything right but still stuck going in circles? I spent the weekend at Daytona watching a guy in 19th place never hold a single lead lap. Then chaos hit. While everyone else crashed, he stayed calm, navigated through the mess, and won the race. That's the power of being prepared when it matters most. Today I'm teaching you my pre-planned response system. It's changed everything for my clients who are crushing it in business but keep getting blindsided in important conversations. This is applied awareness before the moment happens. Featured Story Years ago, I was dating Joy, who's now my wife of 19 years. I was terrible at dating but determined to nail every moment. We're at this French restaurant in Mount Dora, and she looks at me and asks, "Mr. Smith, what are your intentions, sir?" Without hesitation, I said, "My intentions are to get you to fall madly in love with me, marry me, and spend the rest of your life with me. Is that okay?" Her jaw hit the table. Was it random? Not even close. I'd practiced that response over and over. I had it dialed in and ready to fire. That's what pre-planned responses do. They turn the moments that matter into wins instead of regrets. Important Points Important conversations trigger emotions, emotions narrow your thinking, and that narrow thinking creates regret. Most regret doesn't come from bad intentions but from showing up unprepared when the moment demands your best. Pre-planned responses give you composure when stakes are high and emotions want to hijack the conversation. Memorable Quotes "Confidence in any conversation isn't about charisma. It's about preparation and showing up ready to execute." "If you think through what you'll do when you're totally surprised, you'll never be totally surprised by anything." "We're not controlling the conversation. We're controlling ourselves inside the conversation when it matters." Scott's Three-Step Approach Identify the specific conversation coming your way, what concerns you about it, and what's actually at stake here. Anticipate the angles of attack like pushback, objections, emotions, blame, and surprise questions heading your way. Write short anchor responses you can repeat calmly when pressure hits and you need composure fast under fire. Chapters 0:02 - Racing metaphor that changes how you think (chaos wins) 4:00 - The restaurant moment that locked in my marriage 5:06 - Why successful people still say stupid things 8:53 - The four-step system for never getting caught off guard 11:12 - Anchor responses that give you control instantly 13:04 - Emergency saves when conversations go sideways fast 13:39 - One issue rule that stops the emotional spiral completely Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
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