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This Is How Happy People Think October 17, 2025 | Episode 5205 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever wonder why some people seem happy no matter what life throws at them? It's not rose-colored glasses. It's not pretending problems don't exist. Happy people have a completely different way of looking at the world, and you can learn it in about seven minutes. Scott breaks down the five ways happy people think differently, starting with one truth that'll change everything: if you're alive, you have problems. The real question is what you do with them. Featured Story Scott gets real about his own happiness journey, including the day he quit drinking because it was "making me fat and stupid." He also admits his biggest frustration as a podcast host. Spoiler: it involves you not listening to episodes he worked hard on. But here's the twist. Even that frustration doesn't make him unhappy. Because he's figured out the secret happy people know about problems, action, and what it really means to shak

Get More Done Scripting Your Life Date: October 15, 2025 | Episode: 5204 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description What if the boring, scripted life you've been avoiding is exactly what gives you freedom? Scott tackles the biggest lie we tell ourselves - that structure kills spontaneity. Spoiler: it's the opposite. From planning spontaneous Saturdays with his wife to stacking back-to-back calls at 6:45 AM, he reveals why the most exciting lives are built on predictable routines. You're already a goal-seeking machine. Time to use it right. Featured Story Scott's wife isn't spontaneous. At all. If he wants a fun Saturday, he has to announce it in advance. "Honey, we're having a spontaneous Saturday." She needs to plan for it. It sounds wacky. He fights it every step of the way. But here's the thing - she's onto something. Her scripted approach means less stress and more control. Scott learned this the hard way after years of resisting structure. Now? He knows his Monday schedule two weeks out. Whe

8 Common Sense Rules You Can't Avoid October 15, 2025 | Episode 5203 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description What if life came with rules you could just accept and move on? Scott dives into eight unavoidable truths that successful people need to hear. These aren't the kind of rules you break or bend. They're the ones that make life easier once you stop fighting them. From passion to frustration to that big picture you keep losing sight of, this episode cuts through the noise. You'll walk away knowing exactly which battles aren't worth fighting. Featured Story Picture this: Scott's sitting at his favorite coffee shop on Beach Street in Daytona, enjoying a perfect latte on a beautiful day. He's done with work. Life is good. Then it hits him. He hasn't recorded the podcast yet. The very one you're listening to right now. So he hops on his motorcycle and rides all the way back home to hit record. And the irony? He's about to talk about life's unavoidable rules and the speed limits we all face. Sometimes

What Gets in the Way of Your Productivity? October 14, 2025 | Episode 5202 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever feel like you just want to get your work done so you can hit the beach? Scott's broadcasting from sunny Daytona Beach with a reality check about productivity that'll make you rethink everything. Forget the fancy software and complicated systems. Most people are spending more time managing their productivity tools than actually being productive. Here's the truth: productivity isn't what you think it is. And once you understand what's really getting in your way, you'll finally stop beating your head against the wall. Featured Story Scott was researching productivity software to help his clients when he stumbled into a rabbit hole of apps designed to manage schedules, habits, and tasks. These programs were so complex they'd reschedule your entire day if you missed one thing. Plot twist: The young professionals using them were spending more time managing the software than actually get

4 Questions That Improve Self-Confidence October 13, 2025 | Episode 5201 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever notice how confident you are until you're not? Scott's been "training" for his annual physical like it's the Olympics. More cardio, cleaner eating, the works. His wife called him out on it. And yeah, he admits it—that white coat syndrome is real. But here's the thing about confidence. It's not about swagger you can buy at the store. It's about knowing exactly what you're stepping into and having a simple way to validate it. Scott shares four questions from "The Three Minute Rule" that'll change how you approach anything scary. From breaking boards to asking for that raise. Featured Story Scott got his black belt at 33 years old. Walking into that dojo for the first time? People in pajamas making strange noises. But the real terror? Breaking boards. It's just a one-inch pine board. Nothing dramatic. But that first punch through changes everything. Suddenly you want two boards. Then f

5 Steps For Transformational Change October 10, 2025 | Episode 5200 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Everyone says they hate change, but here's the thing: what you really want is transformation. You know that feeling when you're comfortably miserable? Life's not perfect, but at least it's familiar. You want something different, but you're stuck somewhere between "I should do something" and "I'm actually doing it." Scott breaks down the five stages every transformation goes through and shows you exactly where you're stuck. Because once you know where you are in the process, you can finally move forward. Featured Story Picture this: Scott's wife is in the closet having a full-blown change crisis. One outfit on. Look in the mirror. Change it. Repeat. It's funny, but it's also exactly what we all do with bigger life decisions. We keep trying on different versions of what we want, never quite committing to walking out the door. Scott shares why his approach isn't about change coaching or li

How to Stop Emotional Triggers Before They Control You October 9, 2025 | Episode 5199 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You know that moment when your mouth moves faster than your brain? When you say exactly what you promised yourself you wouldn't say? We've all been there. Scott breaks down the frustrating reality of emotional triggers and why trying to shut them down completely is the wrong approach. Here's the thing: You're emotional. I'm emotional. We all are. The trick isn't becoming some cold, disconnected robot. It's learning to catch yourself earlier in the process. Scott shares his simple three-step method that anyone can use, starting right where you are today. Featured Story After 20 years of doing this podcast, Scott got an email from Eda, a listener born in 2005. She's been listening since 2021 and thanked him for helping her into adulthood. She almost qualified as a "boost baby" - those second-generation listeners whose parents rocked them to sleep with Scott's voice in their ears

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Happiness: What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness? October 8, 2025 | Episode 5198 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gave up chasing happiness years ago. Plot twist: He's happier for it. After almost 20 years and over 5,000 episodes, he's learned that joy sticks around longer than happiness ever did. It's less fleeting, more reliable, and way more real. In this episode, Scott shares five ideas that have been posted on his office wall for years. He doesn't even remember when he put them there. But they're still relevant because they work. These aren't fluffy positive vibes—this is the honest truth about what actually makes life feel good when you're stuck, frustrated, or wondering why success isn't bringing the satisfaction you expected. Featured Story Picture this: Scott's looking at his office wall during a recording session. There are five handwritten reminders staring back at him. They've been there for years. He has no idea when he posted them, which te

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Job Market Ghosting You? Here's Why. October 7, 2025 | Episode 5197 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description The job market feels brutal right now. Ghosting, endless applications, AI slop everywhere. But here's what nobody's telling you: sending a thousand AI-generated resumes is making it worse. You're not a commodity. You're the solution someone's desperately searching for right now. Scott breaks down why the traditional job hunt is draining your energy and stealing your hope. More importantly, he reveals the mindset shift that's helped his coaching clients land opportunities fast. It's not about your resume. It's about understanding what they really need before they even know it themselves. Featured Story Scott's son left Amazon burned out and needed to regroup. After a summer off, the job hunt hit hard. When his son showed Scott his resume and website, Scott didn't critique the formatting. He challenged him to flip the entire approach. Stop thinking about what you've

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Stop Lying to Yourself About Your Commitment October 6, 2025 | Episode 5196 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever caught yourself making a goal and then complaining it's too hard? Scott calls you out on the biggest lie we tell ourselves. The one where we say we're committed to something, then sabotage ourselves the moment it gets difficult. This episode shares Scott's raw 2 AM moment with a cheap bottle of wine that changed everything. It's about that instant when you look in the mirror and realize you're not who you thought you were. If you've ever questioned why you're grinding so hard, this one's for you. Featured Story Picture this: 2 AM in a small office bathroom. Scott's working in film and TV production, stressed beyond belief, missing workouts and family time. He's got a big cheap bottle of wine and he's gone through most of it. Then he stumbles to the bathroom and catches his reflection. The guy staring back looked normal, even happy. But inside? Man

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Productivity October 3, 2025 | Episode 5195 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Your to-do list isn't helping you get more done. It's actually sabotaging your productivity. Scott breaks down the real reason successful people feel overwhelmed despite having all the right systems. Spoiler alert: It's not about adding more techniques or apps. This episode reveals a simple four-step approach that eliminates decision fatigue and gets the right things done. Perfect for anyone tired of running in circles while their important goals collect dust. Featured Story Scott opens up about his own productivity struggles and why he's considering a complete theme change for his show. He shares his honest moment of realizing that even productivity experts can fall into the "more is better" trap. The breakthrough came when he stopped trying to organize everything and started throwing away what didn't matter first. Like cleaning out those 50,000 albums

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Chasing Success Actually Prevents You From Getting It October 2, 2025 | Episode 5194 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description How's your life going? That's a big question, isn't it? Sometimes success feels just out of reach, even when you're doing everything right. Scott dives into Viktor Frankl's counterintuitive wisdom from "Man's Search for Meaning" that completely flips how we think about achievement and happiness. This isn't about giving up or settling. It's about the weird paradox successful people face - the harder you chase something, the more it slips away. Scott shares why he tells his coaching clients "I just don't care, but I care" and how that mindset shift changes everything. Featured Story A longtime listener reaches out during his darkest hour - battling cancer at 2 AM, finding Scott's voice to get him through until dawn. The story hits Scott differently this time, reminding him how real life gets for people out there. It's the kind of moment that stop

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why You're Not Motivated - Science Will Surprise You October 1, 2025 | Episode 5193 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels despite reading every motivation book out there? Scott discovered something fascinating in baby DJ school that completely flips traditional goal-setting advice on its head. Turns out, everyone's teaching you to start with your "why" - but that might be exactly backwards. Today's episode reveals the science-backed sequence that actually works. It's simpler than you think, and it explains why you've been fighting yourself all this time. Featured Story Picture this: 18-year-old Scott faces a choice between broadcast school in freezing Minneapolis or sunny Fort Lauderdale. Obviously, he chose Florida. Who wouldn't? But here's the twist - those broadcast school professionals forced him to learn journalism when all he wanted was to spin records. He looked down his nose at journalists, thinking it had nothing to

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Goal Crushing Mistakes 90% of People Make September 30, 2025 | Episode 5192 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You're probably making goal crushing mistakes right now. Scott's got bad news - 90% of people are sabotaging their own success. The good news? You're obviously in the 10% who aren't... but you know someone who is. Today's episode reveals why momentum can become your worst enemy and how shortcuts turn into roadblocks. Scott shares his three-step system for avoiding the traps that derail even the most driven people. Featured Story Picture this: You're bench pressing 275 pounds (not bad for Scott's age), complaining about not liking it. His gym buddy looks at him in the mirror and says, "Look at yourself. Lift it again. It's working." That moment captures everything wrong with how we approach goals. We get distracted by what we want so badly that we abandon what's actually working. Scott's wife gives him a certain look when he hits his four-day workout sche

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Stop Overthinking Your Life - 4 Types of Motivation That Work September 29, 2025 | Episode 5191 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever wonder why some things light you up and others feel like pulling teeth? Scott breaks down the science behind what actually drives you. Turns out, there are four distinct types of motivation working in your life right now. Most people don't even know they exist. Here's the kicker: once you identify your motivation mix, everything changes. No more spinning your wheels wondering why you can't stick to that goal or habit. Featured Story Scott shares his coffee badge revelation - you know, those sneaky office check-ins where you grab coffee and chat just to prove you showed up. He caught himself analyzing motivation patterns after thousands of coaching conversations. The insight? Everyone knows exactly what they should be doing, even if they can't articulate it perfectly. That lightbulb moment led to his framework for identifying what

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Napoleon Hill’s 30-Day Life Sprint September 26, 2025 | Episode 5190 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Got will? Not the legal kind - the fire in your belly kind. Scott digs into why most people think changing your life in 30 days is silly. Plot twist: maybe those "silly" people are onto something. When you've got will and you know the way, everything becomes possible. This isn't about changing everything at once. It's about focusing that successful mind of yours on what really matters and giving it everything you've got for 30 days straight. Featured Story Picture this: Scott realizes he's not the first genius to figure out the 30-day sprint thing. Turns out millions of people born before him already knew this stuff. But here's what got him - watching folks on coaching calls and around the podcast, he kept seeing the same pattern. People get an idea, get inspired, set a 30-day deadline, and boom. It happens almost every single time. Like when you're moving out an

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Are You Actually A Stoic? September 24, 2025 | Episode 5189 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Life's been crazy since 300 BC, and guess what? Nothing's changed. Scott dives into whether you're already practicing stoicism without knowing it. Politics, economy, people driving you nuts - sound familiar? The ancient Stoics dealt with the same stuff, and their practical approach might be exactly what you need. This isn't some dusty philosophy lesson. It's a coffee shop conversation about handling life's daily chaos with a clear head and reasonable expectations. Featured Story Picture Scott realizing he's been thinking like a Stoic without even knowing it. He's looking around at all the craziness - politics, economy, people being annoying - and having this lightbulb moment. Wait, this is exactly what folks dealt with in 300 BC. Same problems, same human nature, same need for practical solutions. The kicker? Most of us are already doing some of this Stoic stuff naturall

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes One Mistake That's Stealing Your Most Valuable Resource September 23, 2025 | Episode 5188 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You grab your phone for two minutes in the morning. An hour later, you're stressed, running late, and wondering how the hell that happened. Sound familiar? Scott dives into the "Triple A" problem that's hijacking your most valuable resource. Teams of psychiatrists and data scientists have one job: capture your attention and convert it into their profit. But here's the thing - your attention is currency, and you're spending it on someone else's dreams while yours drift further away. Time to take it back. Featured Story Scott confesses his morning phone ritual gone wrong. Despite all the advice about not checking your phone until 10 AM, he's an entrepreneur who gets anxious without knowing what's going on. So he allows himself 60 seconds to check messages and news. But sometimes those notes are nasty grams. Sometimes something's broken. Somet

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes 7 Success Shifts That Actually Work (Part 2) September 22, 2025 | Episode 5186 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott's feeling a little restless today but fired up about what's possible. He dives into a powerful truth that'll stop you in your tracks: you're already the person you were meant to be. Most people spend their lives chasing some future version of themselves, reading books and taking seminars to "become" someone. But what if you're already there? Scott breaks down why we get so confused about who we are and shares six straightforward ways to step into your full potential today. No complicated strategies or eight-step programs. Just pure Scott logic that'll get you moving in the right direction. Featured Story Scott opens up about his coaching experience and a revelation that changed everything. After years of working with clients, he noticed something weird: people kept arriving back where they started. At first, this frustrated him. Wasn't he supposed

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes 7 Success Shifts That Actually Work (Part 1) September 23, 2025 | Episode - 5187 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott's back with part two of his success mindset series, and he's fired up about it! After sharing 14 mindset shifts yesterday, he's diving into seven more game-changers that'll help you get what you want. From facing your passion to letting go of control, Scott breaks down practical ways to shift your thinking. He talks about doing things "the Scott way" (which really means your way), why good enough beats perfectionism, and how the people around you are shaping who you become. This isn't Reddit-worthy advice—it's real-world stuff that works. Featured Story Scott shares his approach to decision-making by asking himself, "How would Scott do it?" It's not about ego—it's about trusting the way you were born to handle things. He talks about how God gave him a specific way of doing things, even if he started out "stupid" and had to figure it out over time.