Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

• Finding Encouragement: What Lights You Up?

  Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Finding Encouragement: What Lights You Up? May 12, 2025 | Episode 5091 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description What gets you out of bed in the morning? In this energizing episode, Scott dives into what truly encourages us and why understanding your source of motivation is so powerful. Whether you're feeling stuck or want to supercharge your day, Scott shares his insights on how exploring life's possibilities creates the hope that fuels our journey forward. Featured Story Scott shares a meaningful weekend encounter where someone told him "I'm so proud of you" – sparking a deeper reflection on encouragement. Through personal stories and insights from a recent men's group discussion, Scott reveals how understanding what truly encourages you can become your secret weapon for navigating life's challenges while maintaining an optimistic outlook. Key Takeaways Identifying your personal source of encouragement is crucial to self-activating your motivation when life knocks you down. Exploring the possibilities of life naturally leads you to discover your passion – it doesn't find you, you stumble upon it through curiosity. The root of encouragement is hope, and possibility creates hope – without possibility, fear takes over. Memorable Quotes "When you naturally know what fires you up and you know how to dig into that superpower, you can do anything." "Passion is not going to show up one day and say, 'Hi, I'm your passion. Nice to meet you. Let's do something.'" "If you don't have possibility, you don't have hope. And if you don't have hope, you probably have some fear." Scott's Three-Step Approach Start your day by consciously deciding to explore the possibilities that exist in your life. Recognize that what truly encourages you might be deeper than just "helping others" – dig into your core motivation. Embrace curiosity as your pathway to discovering passion, purpose, and eventually your legacy. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook #DailyBoost #Motivation #Encouragement #PersonalGrowth #FindYourPurpose #ExploreThePossibilities #SelfMotivation #ScottSmith #HopeOverFear #PassionDiscovery #MorningMotivation #PersonalDevelopment #OptimisticLiving #MotivationSuperpower #PodcastMotivation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

  Introducing Daniel Pink from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOKS!"The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," by Daniel H. Pink, published by Penguin Books is available wherever books and audio books are sold:"Oprah's The Life You Want: Becoming Unstuck Journal" published by Oprah Daily, featuring exercises inspired by Daniel Pink’s "The Power of Regret," is available here."What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey is available where ever books are sold.In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Daniel Pink, the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, explains how we can use our regrets to transform our future.For his latest book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," Daniel collected regrets from more than 26,000 people in over 130 countries. He shares insights with Oprah from his research - including what he believes are the four core regrets and why people usually regret the things they didn’t do more than those they did. People from around the country join via Zoom to ask Daniel about how to move forward from their deepest regrets. Explore Rejuvenation Home Furnishings | Visit the Rejuvenation Website: https://www.rejuvenation.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@OprahFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprah/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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• Old School Productivity: Getting Things Done

  Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Old School Productivity: Getting Things Done May 9, 2025 | Episode 5090 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ready to escape the rabbit hole of productivity advice? In today’s episode, Scott takes you back to basics with a simple yet powerful system that works. No need to Google or chat with AI about productivity - Scott breaks down an old-school approach that will transform how you get things done. Featured Story Scott shares why he avoids going down the “productivity road” in conversations: it's hard to stop once that train leaves the station! Instead, he recommends a popular system for organizations called “Getting Things Done,” which was created by David Allen in 2005. While many modern apps and systems have built upon this foundation, Scott argues they’ve ultimately complicated what works best in its simplest form. Key Takeaways Delete what doesn’t need your attention - the first and most powerful step to productivity is deleting tasks. Someone else could handle delegating tasks that need to be done, but this eliminates another 10% of your workload. You can delay non-urgent items that you should remember later; this keeps your current focus clear while keeping good ideas. Memorable Quotes “Do not Google or Chat GPT productivity. You’re just not going to get any work done at all.” “We don’t need fancy. We need to get stuff done.” “You can spend your whole life gaining wisdom, which is what I think the goal of life is to become wise.” Scott’s Three-Step Approach You can start with the Perfect Week Planner to block your time effectively and hold space for what matters. Apply the four-step process: Delete it, Delegate it, Delay it, Do it. For tasks you can complete in under two minutes, just do them immediately during processing. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook #Productivity #GettingThingsDone #TimeManagement #DeleteDelegate #EfficiencyHacks #TaskManagement #SimplifyYourLife #FocusOn4Ds #OldSchoolProductivity #PerfectWeekPlanner #DailyBoost #ScottSmith #MotivationToMove #DeleteIt #DelegateIt #DelayIt #DoIt #ProductivityTips #TimeBlocking #WorkSmarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Decide, Define, Deploy, Defend: Your Path to Change

  Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Decide, Define, Deploy, Defend: Your Path to Change May 8, 2025 | Episode #5089 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Are you ready to change your life, but get stuck in the same old patterns? In today’s episode, Scott breaks down his powerful 4-D approach to creating a genuine transformation in your life. As a transformational coach (not a life coach!), Scott delivers the practical, no-nonsense advice to stop the cycle of false starts and finally achieve your goals. Featured Story Scott shares an encounter with a gym member, Chris, who was trying to “battle through” a difficult time after a poor relationship. While Chris thought he’d figure it out alone, Scott challenged him to immerse himself in wisdom instead of waiting to “get wise with age.” The story perfectly illustrates why surrounding yourself with knowledge and staying in the game leads to change faster than you’d imagine possible. Key Takeaways Transformation starts with a firm decision - no more pussyfooting around or getting “blown in the wind” - the commitment itself fuels your journey. Defining your path eliminates aimless wandering - you don’t need to see the entire journey, just enough to take the first step and allow the path to brighten as you move forward. Taking “massive imperfect action” beats waiting for perfection - messes can be cleaned up later, but progress only happens when you deploy your plan despite the inevitable mistakes. Memorable Quotes “More is on the other side of less.” “Take massive imperfect action because you’re going to make a mess, anyway.” “If you will immerse yourself in wisdom and training, even if you don’t get the answer, just stay in the game. You’ll change faster than you think.” Scott’s Three-Step Approach Make a firm decision today about what you want to change and commit fully, even when others question your choice. Define your path with clarity - create a roadmap showing you exactly where to start, knowing you only need to see the first 10% of the journey. When deploying your plan, understand that messes are inevitable and can be cleaned up after you make progress by taking massive, imperfect action. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook #PersonalTransformation #DecideDefineDeployDefend #MassiveImperfectAction #DailyBoost #TransformationalCoaching #TakeAction #MoreIsOnTheOtherSideOfLess #StayInTheGame #PersonalGrowth #DecisionMaking #DefineYourPath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 20% Solution: Why Less Effort Creates More Results

  Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes 20% Solution: Why Less Effort Creates More Results May 7, 2025 | Episode 5088 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever notice how reducing clutter in your life creates more joy? Scott reveals his powerful insight in this episode: “More is always on the other side of less.” You’ll discover how untangling the mess in your current situation unlocks greater possibilities and how focusing on just 20% of your activities can deliver 80% of your results. Ready to reduce your universe and increase your happiness? This episode is your perfect starting point. Featured Story Scott dives deep into the famous 80-20 rule (also known as the Pareto Principle) and explains why he’s become obsessed with the power of focusing on just 20%. He shares how taking inventory of your life and identifying which activities create results can transform your productivity. But beware - Scott warns about the temptation to fill that newfound free time with meaningless activities that pull you back into old patterns. Key Takeaways When you reduce your universe, you increase your joy - more is always on the other side of less. About 20% of your daily activities generate 80% of your results - identifying and focusing on that 20% is transformational. If you don’t hold space for yourself after clearing the deck, you’ll quickly fill it with the 80% of activities that don’t serve your goals. Memorable Quotes “More is always on the other side of less.” “Everything you want in life is easier when you reduce your universe.” “When you go from more to less, you get more.” Scott’s Three-Step Approach Take a complete inventory (not an audit!) of your life, actions, and results - write down everything without judgment. Identify the vital 20% of activities that generate 80% of your desired results. Hold space fiercely for that 20% by creating boundaries - like building “a moat and castle” - to prevent less important activities from creeping back in. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook #DailyBoost #LessIsMore #8020Rule #Productivity #FocusOn20Percent #ReduceYourUniverse #ScottSmith #TimeManagement #MotivationToMove #PersonalGrowth #LifeInventory #FocusedAction #HoldSpace #Priorities #ResultsNotEffort #SuccessStrategies #DailyHabits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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