

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.
Episodes
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Nov 8, 2023 • 12min
Leadership in Times of Conflict
Learn about leadership in times of conflict and the importance of navigating through conflict as a leader. Emphasizes the inevitability of conflict, the role of conflict in achieving goals, and the need for leaders to remain calm and focused. Discusses strategies for overcoming obstacles and the importance of finding like-minded individuals to minimize conflict and work towards common goals. Explores the responsibility of leaders to motivate and inspire others, and highlights the importance of accepting and resolving conflicts.

Nov 7, 2023 • 13min
Happiness Is Learning Something New
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of learning something new and embracing the beginner mindset. They explore the challenges of self-discovery and pursuing desires, while also highlighting the positive impact of trying new experiences and embracing leadership. The speaker emphasizes that we should build upon what we know and use our previous experience as a guide while learning new skills.

Nov 6, 2023 • 12min
How Passion Creates Motivation
The podcast discusses the role of passion in creating motivation. It uses the example of the speaker's wife who is consistently motivated to take care of herself. The speaker emphasizes the importance of turning vision into passion and how it leads to lifelong habits and results. The podcast also highlights the connection between passion and motivation and invites listeners to join an online community.

Nov 3, 2023 • 13min
Some Things Are Not Optional
This podcast explores the concept of 'Non-Ops' - the non-optional tasks in life that often disrupt our productivity. The speaker reflects on their overwhelmed son's struggle to balance work and life. They emphasize the importance of accounting for all activities to save time and become more efficient.

Nov 2, 2023 • 12min
Are You Pushing Too Hard?
The podcast discusses the idea of pushing oneself too hard in various aspects of life. The speaker shares personal stories about playing football without protective gear and achieving a black belt in martial arts through non-violent means. They emphasize the importance of finding a more balanced approach and offer resources for making positive changes.

Nov 1, 2023 • 11min
Self-Inflicted Changes ROCK
Self-Inflicted Changes ROCKA couple of years ago, the world changed when we were all introduced to Coronavirus. It was as if we were racing down the Interstate at 75 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 many times have you found yourself in an impossible situation that ended with one action? You paid off debt, quit a job, you said goodbye to a bad relationship?How many times 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 many times have the worst pains and your biggest joys been the catalyst of 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 in an instant. Knowing that grants you immense power over your destiny - especially if it's self-inflicted and you are in control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2023 • 12min
Powerful and Purposeful Goal Setting
This podcast explores the power and purpose of goal setting, emphasizing the importance of living a purposeful life and maintaining a positive attitude. It highlights the significance of setting purposeful goals, enjoying the journey towards achieving them, and focusing on both the desired outcome and the process involved. The speaker also discusses the connection between goal setting and personal fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's life purpose.

Oct 30, 2023 • 14min
What? The Best Death Ever?
What? The Best Death Ever?You are a goal-setting machine.That’s not to say you are setting, working toward, and accomplishing more goals than anybody else. It’s the way your brain is wired. If that’s the case, why is it that reaching your goal can leave you feeling lost?In 2006, I had a life-changing moment that happened in the middle of the night. My wife, Sheryl, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and my world crashed. Even worse, they told me there wasn’t anything I could do about it. In my world, those are fighting words.The following six weeks were a whirlwind of miracle-searching activity, including a trip to Costa Rica for alternative treatment. As the weeks passed, the reality of what was coming became real. Sheryl would not survive. We called Hospice.In the coming days, we settled into a routine that no family ever wants to go through, and that gave me the idea to call a meeting.I proposed a new goal with my kids around my wife’s bed. “If this is going to happen, why don’t we make it the best death ever?”The initial response was silence - until my wife said,“Well, if I’m going through this, we should enjoy the experience - right?”From that point forward, even in the most challenging moments, we all lived life to the fullest. Family, friends, and everybody in our circle knew the goal and did their part to help us reach it. Exactly 100 days after diagnosis, Sheryl passed away. It hurt like nothing any of us had ever experienced. Still, we found ourselves with a warm feeling about how we had handled things. In time, our conversations turned to our goal of making it the best death ever. We realized we had achieved it. That's the thing about goals…All the excitement of setting a goal happens while you’re in the middle of your journey - and you are always in the middle. Easy or difficult. When you choose to pursue a plan, the destination doesn’t matter except that it serves as a starting point for your next journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2023 • 14min
Knowing Your Why AND Why Not
Discover the importance of understanding your motivation and taking action towards your goals. Embrace the concept of a 'not list' for greater success. Understand the significance of having a strong purpose and the consequences of lacking clear motivation.

Oct 26, 2023 • 12min
Leveraging Life Cycles
The podcast discusses the concept of life cycles and how they impact personal growth. It explores the stages of a life cycle and emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns and embracing new opportunities. The speaker reflects on their experiences with spirituality and introduces the concept of a nine-year life cycle. It also discusses the progression of goals and resources and the importance of investing in meaningful pursuits.


