

Daily Boost — Motivation and Coaching
Scott Smith
The Daily Boost is a practical, motivational, and coaching podcast that tackles what makes life and business better—delivered with Scott Smith's upbeat, humorous take on what's really going on.
As a longtime coach and broadcaster, Scott records every episode within 24 hours of release, making each one current, topical, and relevant to your life today. No scripts. No fluff. Just a real conversation about what matters.
Each episode runs around 15 minutes—perfect for your morning routine or commute. Scott covers personal growth, purpose, decision-making, business, career, relationships, and more. Every episode stands alone and is designed to be revisited and applied over time—not rushed or forgotten.
Now in its 20th year with over 5,000 episodes and 130+ million global downloads, The Daily Boost is how people around the world choose to start their day and get everything they want out of life.
As a longtime coach and broadcaster, Scott records every episode within 24 hours of release, making each one current, topical, and relevant to your life today. No scripts. No fluff. Just a real conversation about what matters.
Each episode runs around 15 minutes—perfect for your morning routine or commute. Scott covers personal growth, purpose, decision-making, business, career, relationships, and more. Every episode stands alone and is designed to be revisited and applied over time—not rushed or forgotten.
Now in its 20th year with over 5,000 episodes and 130+ million global downloads, The Daily Boost is how people around the world choose to start their day and get everything they want out of life.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 13min
Face Your Passion: 6 Zones That Create Momentum
Discover how passion can fuel personal growth and fulfillment. Explore a passion alignment audit with six zones to help identify what truly resonates with you. Learn to align your actions with your values for a more joyful life. Small moments of happiness can create passionate momentum. Reflect on your daily activities to ensure they align with your personal passions, guiding you towards a meaningful and impactful existence.

Jul 7, 2025 • 11min
Living in The Void to Victory
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
Living in The Void to Victory
July 7, 2025 | Episode 5031 Host: Scott Smith
Scott shares a powerful tactic he uses with his highest-level clients for the first time on the podcast. If you're floating in the middle—where life feels okay but not incredible—this episode is your wake-up call.
You'll discover how to move from "the void" to "the gap" and start building bridges toward what you actually want. Scott breaks down his I3 framework that focuses on Impact, Income, and Independence to create the clarity and roadmap you need to stop sabotaging yourself.
Scott opens up about visiting his granddaughter Maya, who finally decided she likes him after turning three. With grandchild number five arriving in four days and possibly seven total grandkids on the way, Scott uses this personal moment to frame today's powerful coaching session.
He reveals the exact process he uses when high-end clients walk through his door feeling stuck in the middle, wanting big changes but not knowing where to start.
Moving from "the void" to "the gap" shifts your mindset from emptiness to seeing a bridgeable space between where you are and where you want to be.
The I3 framework prioritizes Impact first (what significance you want), then Income (the money you need), and finally Independence (the freedom you crave).
Quick wins build the motivation and momentum needed to create lasting change, but you must define your desired impact, income, and independence clearly to measure progress.
"If you're not clear about what you want, you're not going to get it. You're going to get something else."
"A gap suggests a bridgeable space between two things, and I like to build bridges."
"Little quick wins build motivation, excitement, momentum. And before you know it, you've changed everything."
Define what impact you want to have today, tomorrow, and in your life—be specific and realistic about the significance you can actually create.
Determine what income you truly want and need—not fantasy numbers, but real money that allows you to sustain your impact and lifestyle.
Describe the independence you desire in detail—the freedom of choice, time, and decision-making that will fulfill you most.
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Episode DescriptionFeatured StoryImportant PointsMemorable QuotesScott's Three-Step ApproachConnect With MeMain Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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Jul 4, 2025 • 13min
Supercharge Your Year With Retrospection and Prospection
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Supercharge Your Year With Retrospection and Prospection
July 4, 2025 | Episode 5130
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
It's Independence Day and we're halfway through 2025! Time to get real about where you've been and where you're headed. I'm sharing two uniquely human abilities that my high-performing clients swear by every single day. Forget traditional goal-setting and reflection – this is about feeling your way through the first six months and creating magic in the next six. These aren't just fancy words; they're your secret weapons for staying on track and becoming the person you're meant to be.
Featured Story
Fresh off a coaching call, Scott shares a powerful conversation with a client who thought his year was "a kick in the knackers" – until Scott reminded him about his new big client, beautiful motorcycle, loving wife, and great kids. It's a perfect example of how we forget our wins and focus on what's wrong. This story illustrates why retrospection isn't just looking back; it's about feeling the truth of your journey and recognizing what you've actually created in your life.
Important Points
Retrospection and prospection are uniquely human abilities that your pets can't do – only you can look back with feeling and create forward with intention.
Most people blow through these exercises superficially the first time, so expect to dig deeper on your third or fourth attempt before it clicks.
Clarity is the number one thing in personal transformation, followed immediately by getting rid of the clutter that's holding you back.
Memorable Quotes
"You as a human have the very unique ability to go come up with an idea and go create it."
"Do not get down on yourself if you haven't figured it out yet – I've seen very smart people take months to get it dialed in."
"You can prospectively decide what you want to create today and then just go make it happen."
Scott's Three-Step Approach
Look back retrospectively at your first six months of 2025 and feel how it went – not just think about it, but actually feel whether it matched your expectations.
Move into prospection by deciding what you'll create in the second half of the year from a life experience perspective, not just goals.
Practice this daily in 60 seconds, or spend five minutes doing it for the whole year, and watch your life transform.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove
Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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Jul 3, 2025 • 12min
Finding Your Third Identity
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Finding Your Third Identity
July 3, 2025 | Episode 5129
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Scott shares a powerful coaching insight that stopped his group coaching call in its tracks. If you've ever felt disconnected from your work or questioned "who am I and what do I do," this episode will shift your perspective completely.
Discover the concept of your "third identity" – the often-overlooked combination of who you are personally and professionally. Scott reveals why traditional work-life balance doesn't exist and how finding alignment in this third space can transform everything.
Featured Story
During a recent group coaching call, Scott introduced a game-changing concept that had everyone rethinking their approach to personal and professional development. He shared his observation that most people focus on either personal growth or professional advancement, missing the crucial third element that ties everything together.
The breakthrough moment came when clients realized they don't need to separate who they are from what they do – they need to integrate both into a unified, authentic identity.
Important Points
You have three identities: personal, professional, and the combination identity that most people never acknowledge or develop.
Traditional work-life balance is a myth because you're the same person whether at work or home – integration, not separation, is the key.
The real transformation happens in that "third space" between your personal and professional selves, where authentic alignment creates lasting satisfaction.
Memorable Quotes
"I can't imagine knowing who I am personally and then having a job that doesn't match what I do and living life like that."
"There is no work-life balance. It's the same. How do I know that? Because you're the same person, whether you're at work or you're at home."
"If you're doing something you like to do, and if you're being the person you want to be, the combination is what you want in your life."
Scott's Three-Step Approach
Define your personal identity clearly by identifying your core values and who you want to be in all areas of life.
Examine your professional identity and determine if it aligns with or conflicts with your personal values and goals.
Focus on developing your "third identity" – the integrated version of yourself that combines personal authenticity with professional purpose.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove
Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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Jul 2, 2025 • 12min
Breaking Through When You Feel Stuck
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Breaking Through When You Feel Stuck
July 2, 2025 | Episode 5128
Host: Scott Smith
Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels, stuck in neutral, or completely blocked from moving forward? You're not alone. After 20 years of coaching, Scott knows exactly what people say when they call for help. Today, he shares the surprising truth about why you feel stuck and reveals the one commitment that will get you moving fast. This isn't about fixing everything first – it's about finding what excites you so much you can't hold back the smile.
Scott kicks off the episode by sharing his personal win at the gym – crushing 10 straight pull-ups after years of not being able to do them. The only downside? Nobody was there to witness his badass moment. This victory didn't happen overnight, and it perfectly illustrates today's lesson about commitment and forward momentum. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you're willing to put in the work, even when nobody's watching.
The real reason you feel stuck isn't because you have too much to fix – it's because you either don't know where you want to go or you're not actually excited about getting there.
You don't need to clean up every mess before you start moving toward your goal, just like you don't need to clean the dirt at home before going camping in the dirt.
The magic happens when you commit to only taking actions that move you closer to your goal, period – everything else becomes background noise.
"Everything's a dream. Perception is reality. Goals are just a tangible way you take action on things."
"If you can't get yourself off the base to head that direction, it just means wherever you want to go is not that exciting."
"Your goal would be to find the thing that excites you, that's so big, you just want to run with it until you can't even hold back the smile."
Get crystal clear on where you want to go – if you're spinning, it's because you haven't found a destination that truly excites you.
Make a commitment to yourself that you will only take actions that move you closer to that goal, and let everything else wait.
Keep going until you get what you want, fixing problems as they come up rather than trying to solve everything before you start.
Episode DescriptionFeatured StoryImportant PointsMemorable QuotesScott's Three-Step ApproachConnect With MeSearch for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2025 • 12min
When Life Is Good, Why Mess It Up?
Scott explores the core challenges of life: people and money. He questions why we disrupt our happiness chasing more money when life is already good. With insights on personal growth, he encourages embracing joy and transformation instead of hoarding achievements. A thought-provoking conversation with a friend highlights the freedom in appreciating what we have. The discussion reveals how our relationships and financial choices shape our well-being, urging listeners to prioritize joy over the relentless pursuit of happiness.

Jun 30, 2025 • 12min
Are You Ready to Escape Your Success?
Discover the hidden opportunities that arise when society slows down, especially during holidays. The host shares a transformative personal story about shifting careers during a challenging time. Learn how to harness those quiet moments for deep reflection and growth. Explore the paradox of being trapped by your own success and the importance of breaking free from these constraints. This podcast invites listeners to consider their personal fulfillment and the potential for reinvention.

Jun 27, 2025 • 13min
3-Day Rule That Changes Everything About Motivation
Discover the truth about motivation—a raw and refreshing take that reveals it’s not magical but physical. The host shares personal tales, from childhood dreams to midlife revelations, showing how we all wait for a moment that may never come. You’ll learn the importance of taking action to fuel motivation and how everyday experiences shape your journey. Dive into a journey of self-discovery as you realize that the dream life you seek might already be yours. Get ready to rethink what it means to truly live in the moment!

Jun 26, 2025 • 12min
The Truth About Focus Nobody Wants to Hear
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
The Truth About Focus Nobody Wants to Hear
June 26, 2025| Episode - 5124
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
You’re focused on something right now, but is it the right thing? Scott breaks down why your focus determines everything you get in life and shares his game-changing formula that works even when you’re completely overwhelmed.
Forget massive action that creates chaos. There’s a better way to move forward that doesn’t require perfect clarity or a crystal-clear vision.
Featured Story
Scott reveals his personal journey of almost retiring the Daily Boost, only to discover the real issue wasn’t the show itself. Just like bill collectors who stop calling once you pay your debts, sometimes what we think is the problem isn’t the actual problem at all.
The breakthrough came when he realized that addressing symptoms instead of root causes keeps us stuck in endless cycles.
Important Points
You get what you focus on, so if you’re constantly focused on problems, you’ll magnify them and get more of the same.
“Massive imperfect action” beats perfect planning because it allows you to make progress while accepting that you’ll clean up messes along the way.
The simple equation “Start plus next equals results” works even when you have zero clarity about your direction or goals.
Memorable Quotes
“If you are focused on all the bad crap in your life, what are you getting more of every single day? More of it.”
“When you take massive action, it can make a freaking mess. Everything gets changed.”
“If you don’t know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose.
That’s what you’re here for.”
Scott’s Three-Step Approach
Decide what your focus will be today, even if it’s just maintaining a joyful mindset and refusing to deal with anything that disrupts that joy,
Start moving in the general direction of what you want, even if you’re unfocused and unclear about the destination.
Commit to taking the next step after you start, then repeat this process until you build unstoppable momentum.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove
Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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Jun 25, 2025 • 12min
Why Being Reasonable Keeps You Stuck
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
Why Being Reasonable Keeps You Stuck
June 25, 2025 | Episode 5123
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Scott dives into the difference between being reasonable and unreasonable, and why sometimes you need to stop going along to get along. He shares why reasonable people settle for mundane while unreasonable people create their own reality.
With his signature energy, Scott explores how society teaches us to be “good little citizens,” but that might be exactly what’s holding you back from your goals. He’ll challenge you to think about where you stand when everyone else thinks you’re being unreasonable.
Featured Story
Scott shares Maya Angelou’s powerful story about stopping at a dinner party when someone told an off-color joke at her home. Even after an apology, she stood her ground and asked the person to leave.
This moment perfectly captures what it means to be unreasonable in the eyes of others while staying true to your values. It’s a reminder that sometimes being unreasonable is exactly what the situation calls for.
Important Points
Reasonable people settle for mundane and just go along with what society expects, while unreasonable people create different realities for themselves and everyone around them.
Most people who feel stuck are dealing with roadblocks because others are reading them in a way that’s not compatible with who they really are.
When you decide to go after something that excites you, you’re literally one person against 8 billion, which means most people will think you’re being unreasonable.
Memorable Quotes
“A reasonable person settles for mundane. A reasonable person just kind of goes along with it.”
“Unreasonable people will create a different reality for themselves to begin with and then for everybody around them.”
“You don’t think you’re being unreasonable. You think you’re totally reasonable for the goals you want to accomplish.”
Scott’s Three-Step Approach
Stop going along to get along when it conflicts with your goals and values.
Recognize that what feels reasonable to you will seem unreasonable to most other people, and that’s okay.
Stand your ground when you know you’re right, even if it means stepping on some toes.
Connect With Me
Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Email: support@motivationtomove.com
Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove
Facebook Group:
https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook
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