Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

20 Mar 2024 07:40

Who is Your Future Self?

I’ll never forget the day a mentor of mine said to me —
“You have to become the person you want to be before becoming the person you want to be.”

What? 

So, do I have to fake it until I make it?

Heck no! I’m not going to change who I am - no way!

“No. You’re not changing who you are. It’s just that you have to understand that in the future, you will have a different set of beliefs than you hold right now. That’s called growth. Whatever you believe, you will become.”

At first, I thought he meant I would have to sell my soul to the devil and take on beliefs, not mine, to get what I wanted. But one day, I realized that day-to-day living is changing me anyway. I may as well make a choice myself.

My thinking went like this —
If I hold a self-image because of what I believe, all I have to do is create a future self-image, decide what that person would believe, and design a set of rules and actions that make those beliefs happen.

What’s the best part?

There’s no waiting. The very minute you decide what you believe, everything begins to change.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

19 Mar 2024 08:47

How to be Effortlessly Creative

Over the years, I have produced over 12,000 podcasts; everyone begins with the written word. Even though that makes my mouth and fingers my most exercised body parts, it has also given me many opportunities to learn to keep my words flowing.

If you're like most people, you have found yourself sitting in front of a blank screen, praying for inspiration. It could be writer's block, procrastination, or maybe you watched Netflix late. In any case, a simple solution can alleviate this feeling of being stuck, always providing a starting point.

Any project I need to wrap my head around begins by capturing the ideas that flow into my mind throughout the day. Even turning the radio off on a 20-minute drive can provide a treasure-trove of useable nuggets. 

Next, I tuck those ideas away in a safe place without organizing, editing, or rewriting. I grab the thoughts, jot a note or record a memo, put them away, and let them simmer.

When I'm ready to get to work, I take 15 minutes the day before to review my creative genius list, toss out what is not relevant, create a simple outline, and walk away with a sense of readiness, knowing I am fully prepared to begin.

The next day, I can't wait to sit in front of a blank screen and let the magic start flowing effortlessly from my fingertips.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

18 Mar 2024 07:26

Mindset For Happiness

I spend most of my days finding ways to keep tens of thousands of people worldwide motivated and moving - and that always comes down to a strategy for mindset.

Here are a few things you can do - today!

1) Remind Yourself of Your Gratefulness

Who or what are you most grateful to have in your life?
Sometime today, pause, close your eyes, and fill your mind with the people and things that make your life good.
Remember, reminding yourself of why you are grateful makes you unstoppable.

2) Your Actions Reveal Your Purpose

What will make you feel like you are living your true self?
The items that move you closer to who you are are hidden in your to-do list. What are they?
Focusing on fulfilling actions means that you are living your purpose.

3) Strategize THEIR Feelings in Advance

You can make someone feel great today. Who will that be?
Take a moment and review the people you will interact with today. How do you want to make them feel?
When you make others feel good, you feel good too.

4) What CAN You Do?

Choose a challenge that has stuck and ask, what can I do?
List three challenges that have you stuck and ask what can I do? Then, do it.
Nothing can stop you when you ask what can I do?

5) Hold Space For Your Dreams

Since today may get busy, what space are you holding for yourself?
The space between your appointments today belongs to you. How will you use it to make your dreams come true?

When you hold space for your dreams, your dreams always come true.
If you feel like a challenge, turn these into rules and affirmations to live your life.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

15 Mar 2024 07:29

Motivational Laws You Should Respect

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Specific actions, thoughts, and feelings have revealed themselves to be the truth. 
If you want to better yourself, here are my Top 10:

10) Purpose And Passion Come From Clarity of Thought.

9) Purpose And Passion Begin With Acceptance.

8) Faith and Courage Power Transformation.

7) The Secret Lies Within You.

6) Some Doors Must Close Before Others Open.

5) Strong Values Create Strong Passions.

4) Goals Are The Heartbeat of Your Life.

3) Emotions + Logic = Change.

2) Momentum Is The Result of Planning.

1) Everything Happens When
Something Happens.

The path to all success is well-worn. Follow the path that others have blazed. Your dreams are waiting.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

13 Mar 2024 07:16

How To Figure Out Your Purpose

Over the years, the most popular question I get from the MOVERS around here is -
“How do I find my purpose and face my passion?”

If I were to expand on that question, it would be -

“What can I do today to find my purpose and overcome the fear of living my passion?”

In other words, it’s one thing to find it; it’s another thing to get yourself to do it.

Today, we’ll focus on finding it.

In my quest to live passionately, I always follow a 5-step process for discovering and facing your passion. It has never failed me.

1) Explore the possibilities that are available to you. The more, the better. Many things will interest you, and you should be willing to allow them into your life. 

2) Pay attention to what grabs and keeps your attention. Don’t fight the feeling; just follow the urge to explore.

3) Deep dive into the things showing themselves into your life and immersing yourself.

4) When you find yourself fascinated and nearly obsessed, you are heading a new path, even if it makes no sense. Don’t be surprised if it is nothing you’ve ever considered before.

The formula is simple: Exploration + Fascination = Facing Your Passion.

While there can be several strategic steps within the steps above, the more significant challenge is to allow yourself to follow what you find. 

Once you find it, be sure you live it.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

12 Mar 2024 05:31

How Do You Feel Sessions

How much better would your day be if you knew what surprises lurked around the corner?

While you can’t predict everything, you can prepare for most things using “How Do I Feel Strategy Sessions.”

Here’s how it works:

1) Once a month, take a few minutes and review what’s going on in your life. Your job. Your vacations. Your relationships. Your goal is to recognize what is likely to require your attention.

2) As you form your list, consider every possible scenario and expected outcome. Imagine what may happen and craft a plan for handling it in your favor.

3) When the situation arrives, remember how you decided to handle it and stay in control.

Using a pre-planned response is a great way never to be surprised again.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

11 Mar 2024 06:38

Seize Control With No More Waiting

When you feel in control, are you happier? 

I created 'Do What Makes Your Heart Sing a few years ago.' While it was about being happy, it's core teaching became my best practice.

1) Stop fixin' to get ready. If you want something, there is no reason to put it off. Could you go out and get it today?

2) Ask for help. We all need help. Millions of people are waiting for you to ask them.

3) Slow down when it gets bumpy. Going after big goals will lead you down rough roads. Those are when you slow down, stay focused, and keep moving - as fast as possible.

4) Fly it into the barn. Good pilots continue to fly their airplanes until they are safely tied down on the ground. Keep going until you get 100% of what you want.

5) Be smart—set goals. Don't argue. This one is simple. Trust and use your wisdom and instinct. Set goals to keep you reaching for what you want. Seek solutions that keep you moving.

6) Don't give monkeys piggyback rides. If you let them, other people will happily put THEIR monkey on YOUR back. Deal with your challenges. Let them do the same.

7) Practice daily P.Y.O.T.B. You are your own best cheerleader. Be sure to pat yourself on your back and say, "I done GOOD!"

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

08 Mar 2024 18:56

Decisions Made Easy

Have you ever noticed how forward momentum completely stops when you can't make a decision? There's no doubt; that the ability to make a decision is a power skill worth developing. I learned mine from my Mom.

I grew up in the small town of Manassas, Virginia and I couldn't wait to graduate and begin my life adventure. My focus was on becoming a top-rated morning radio host, making lots of money in a big market. But I had a problem...

The day came for me to decide how to begin my career. I narrowed my school choice and had to commit to enrolling - and commitments can be scary. As excited as I was to begin, I was also confused. That's when my Mom stepped in with a solution.

Mom was a Legal Secretary and pulled out a yellow legal pad she kept handy. She drew a line down the middle of the page from top to bottom.

Oh, no. We're not going to do the old Pro and Con thing again? That never works!

Have you ever tried to make a decision using a list of positives and negatives? It only causes more confusion.
But that wasn't going to happen this time because Mom had something else in mind. She drew another horizontal line, from left to right, across the middle of the page. Then she said,
"This is different. It's about what is going to happen when you make your decision. Try it."

With that, I made a list of everything that WOULD happen if I DID commit and get myself moving in the top left of the page.

On the top right, I made a list of what WOULD happen if I DIDN'T do anything.
Then, things got interesting…

On the bottom left of the page, I listed what WOULDN'T happen if I DID.

I filled the bottom right with what WOULDN'T happen if I DIDN'T.

Clarity emerged, the fear disappeared, and excitement took over. 

If you find yourself needing to make a decision, you can sort out anything, break free, and build fast and massive momentum with those four questions.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

07 Mar 2024 08:38

Create Your Average Perfect Day

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

How would you feel if every day, on average, was as you wanted?  
It's time to make your dreams come true and create your "Average Perfect Day." 

Here's how it works:

1) Find a quiet spot and write a detailed description of your perfect day. Let your fantasies flow onto paper until you've mapped out morning until night.

2) Focus on your daily experiences, not material goods. In other words, if you want a sports car, focus on how you feel in the driver's seat.  

3) Fight the urge to judge. The goal is to slow down, tap into your core, and get excited about what's possible. 

There is one last rule that you must follow.

There are no limitations and no consequences. Let yourself be free to dream. You are going to be surprised how many start coming true.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

06 Mar 2024 07:34

10 Daily Rules for a Happier You

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

05 Mar 2024 08:22

Power of Stop, Think, Think Again

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

04 Mar 2024 08:06

Change Everything With a Magic Wand

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

01 Mar 2024 08:01

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

29 Feb 2024 07:27

Never Miss a Good Opportunity

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

28 Feb 2024 07:58

Are You Stuck in The Middle?

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

20 Mar 2024 07:40

Who is Your Future Self?

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

19 Mar 2024 08:47

How to be Effortlessly Creative

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

18 Mar 2024 07:26

Mindset For Happiness

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

14 Mar 2024 08:02

Strangest Secret For Success

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Earl Nightingale produced “The Strangest Secret” to motivate his insurance company sales force. It is now a motivational standard.

The secret is simple:

1) You become what you think.

2) You must pay the prices.

3) You must control your thoughts.

4) Cut away the limitations of your mind.

5) Set a clearly defined goal.  

6) Act promptly when your path is clear.

7) Save at least 10% of every dollar.

What do you want more than anything else?  

Do more than you must. Do more than anybody else. Do it better than anybody else.

Are you ready to make it so nobody can ignore you?

Commit today to do more than you must to get what you want.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

13 Mar 2024 07:16

How To Figure Out Your Purpose

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

12 Mar 2024 05:31

How Do You Feel Sessions

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

11 Mar 2024 06:38

Seize Control With No More Waiting

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

08 Mar 2024 18:56

Decisions Made Easy

Author: Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

06 Mar 2024 07:35

10 Daily Rules for a Happier You

Every day, we all jump into the craziness of life with little thought to the basic rules we use to run our day. 

Here are a few of mine. You can borrow them if you would like:

1) Do what makes your heart sing. You'll always feel better when you are dancing down your path.

2) Believe anything is possible. As soon as you believe - everything IS possible.

3) Be nice to others. Expect them to do the same. No further explanation is required.

4) Believe in people and encourage their dreams. When you do, they'll return the favor.

5) Do the right thing. If you mess up, say you're sorry, try again. 

6) Meet people where they are in their lives and walk with them to where you both want to go.

7) Do what you say you will do. It's always better to under-promise and over-deliver. 

😍 Make lemonade out of lemons. Everything is fixable if you have the right mindset.

9) Keep things simple. Yup.

10) Relax. Life is short. Double yup.

Focusing on life's big picture makes it easier to enjoy your daily experiences.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

05 Mar 2024 08:22

Power of Stop, Think, Think Again

With everything happening in the world, it isn’t easy to make good decisions. Being a former fat guy living in a relatively thin body, I learned a life lesson I still use daily that helps.

As a kid, going out to eat was a special occasion. One weekend my parents introduced me to the concept of an all-you-can-eat Steak House! From that day forward, I knew I would live in my Husky pants until I found a solution. Years later, I did.

In the beginning, I adopted a philosophy of choosing food that said, “Stop. Think. Order.” If that doesn’t work, I employ my advanced version, “Stop. Think. Think again. Order.”

Years later, I streamlined my thinking to “Stop. Think. Think again. Act.” I also began to apply it to everything I do.

One day I mentioned my new-found thinking to my Mom. She said, “That’s like listening before speaking and thinking before acting. Hmm… that sure sounds like something I may have said to you before.”

I’ll never admit it.

Stop. Think. Think Again. Act. 

Today is going to be awesome.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

04 Mar 2024 08:06

Change Everything With a Magic Wand

So you know you want something different than what you have. You can’t seem to put your finger on what you want. And, the big one, you don’t know where to begin.

In my years of helping others reach their dreams, I’ve learned a couple of things -

For most of us, our lives are pretty good. They could be more exciting, and you could make more money. Your relationships could sparkle a bit more.

Still, you may feel frozen from a fear of what you might lose. It may be from a fear that you won’t get what you want. Is it possible that you are living in a someday-maybe mindset?

In the business world, things are more apparent.

If you want to succeed, you only need to offer something your customer wants or needs and provide a solution. It’s simple math. The customer will take you up on your offer, and your business will thrive. Or, they won’t even notice your business and your competition will succeed.

Your personal life is the same way.

You recognize that your desire is a problem that needs a solution. Or, you stay forever and frustratingly in a someday-maybe mindset.

But what if there was a magical question you could ask yourself? A question that would transform your trajectory if you are willing to accept the answer? 

I asked a confused client on a recent call,

“If I could wave a magic wand and transform your life into exactly what you wanted - what would that look like?”

The first few seconds were silent - until the floodgates of her imagination opened. The picture was painted, and she could see the future. 

She let out a deep breath, relaxed, and said -

“Thanks for getting me to admit what I wanted, finally. I’ve been thinking about it for years. I was afraid to say it out loud. It feels good.”

It always feels good when you release the dream locked inside of you. Now, accept that you want it and get work making it real.

If in doubt, wave your magic wand!

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

01 Mar 2024 08:01

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Forget the elevator. Climb all the stairs to the top, and you’ll have lasting success.

In 1954, Abraham Maslow released Motivation and Personality. His Hierarchy of needs theory is all about climbing to the top.

Maslow suggested that to reach your full potential:

1) You must provide for your physiological needs. Food, clothing, shelter, money, and more.  

2) You must feel safe. Personally, emotionally, financially, health and well-being, and against accidents and illness.

3) Socially, you need to feel love and belonging. 

4) Esteem and the desire for acceptance, respect, and value by others is your next step. Self-actualization requires mastery of your previous needs. Maslow said, “What a man can be, he must be.”

5) Self-transcendence removes you from your ego and begins your focus on the greater good.

Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

29 Feb 2024 07:27

Never Miss a Good Opportunity

Getting what you want always comes down to knowing what it is, deciding to go after it, and not stopping until you get it. 

But what happens when you need somebody's help to get it, and they won't step up?

I'll never forget that warm September day I made up my mind to get a membership at a new gym. They had been in pre-sale for months, and I had finally decided to drag myself off the sofa and grab a pre-opening special before it was gone.

When I walked through the door, it was a beehive of activity. People everywhere packing up equipment. They were moving to the new location across the street. At that moment, I thought I missed my chance, but I stepped up to the counter anyway,

"Can I get signed up?"

The young girl behind the counter said something that blew my mind.

"I can't help you. The computer is unplugged. Besides, you've had a couple of months. You're kind of late."

Let me get this straight. 

This business, whose only reason for existence is to get members, can't because their computer is unplugged, and it's my fault?

I was picking my jaw up off the floor when the owner saw what was happening. He stopped what he was doing, grabbed a contract, and said,

"Of course we can. We'll do it the old-fashion way and enter it into the computer tomorrow. You can pay when you come to work out."

With that, I walked out with my new membership. I started working out the next day, and the actions of that day changed my life.

How?

I had been working out for a few months, and the owner noticed my results. Knowing I had a martial arts background, he asked if I would teach a few kickboxing classes. I agreed, and Motivation To Move was born a few months later. Nothing has ever been the same.

I learned a valuable lesson about business and life that day.

Once you decide what you want, whether running a business or on a treadmill, never miss out on an opportunity to get what you want. Even if the computer is unplugged.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

28 Feb 2024 07:58

Are You Stuck in The Middle?

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle?

I was speaking with a client who was trying to be everything to everybody. His business was not growing. His life was not happy. He couldn’t seem to find a way to make progress.  

That’s when I said…

“My friend, you are stuck in the middle. Nothing good happens when you are in the middle.”

Having low expectations and being surrounded by like-minded folks is okay in business and life. 

It’s also okay to reach for your dreams, have high expectations, and expect that of others.

What happens if you’re in the middle?

When low and high expectations combine, confusion is the result. Mediocrity overtakes quality. Frustration will be your daily friend.

The choice is yours. If I were you, I would make the decision never to get stuck in the middle.

Daily Boost Podcast | Motivation To Move | Scott Smith

27 Feb 2024 08:06

Six Mindset Shifts For Better Results

On your last day on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become." — Anonymous

You're smart. You're not going to let that happen to you - right? 

Here are six mindset shifts to make sure you are living on purpose right now -

1) Live a good lifestyle. Eat good stuff and exercise.

2) Think long-term. Find your groove and stick with it.

3) Play BIG. Small thinking is not why you were born.

4) Be responsible. No more excuses. That’s the only way to be happy.

5) Learn to be more flexible. Stop being hard-headed. Go with the flow to get what you want.

6) Embrace hard work. There is no Magic Bullet.