Daily Boost — Clear Thinking for Real Life
The Daily Boost is a real-life conversation about thinking clearly, living well, and navigating the world without losing your sense of humor—or yourself. Hosted by longtime coach and broadcaster Scott Smith, the show feels less like traditional personal growth and more like finally talking about life the way thoughtful adults actually experience it. Scott has a rare ability to go deep without getting heavy—covering money, work, faith, purpose, relationships, and the world around us—while keeping the conversation human, honest, and often surprisingly light. This isn’t personal growth as performance—it’s personal growth, grown up. Each episode is r...
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Pre-Planned Responses
<p>Ever feel like you're doing everything right but still stuck going in circles? I spent the weekend at Daytona watching a guy in 19th place never hold a single lead lap. Then chaos hit. While everyone else crashed, he stayed calm, navigated through the mess, and won the race. That's the power of being prepared when it matters most. Today I'm teaching you my pre-planned response system. It's changed everything for my clients who are crushing it in business but keep getting blindsided in important conversations. This is applied awareness before the moment happens.</p> <p>Featured Story</p> <...
Staying in Control When You Feel Out of Control
<p>Ever had your brain just go blank at the worst possible moment? You can see where you need to go, but you have no idea how to get there. I had this happen at 3,000 feet while flying my daughter home from college. The airport was right in front of me, but I was completely disoriented. Terrifying. What I did next saved the day. In this episode, I share the three-rule framework pilots use in moments of confusion that works just as well when your brain quits on Tuesday afternoon. Ready to stay steady when everything feels uncertain?</p> <p>...
Should, Can, Must: 3 Questions That End Overwhelm
<p>Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. Most people are drowning in endless to-dos, convinced they need to do more to achieve more. But successful people know a secret: more is on the other side of less. In this episode, I share a powerful three-question framework that cuts through the chaos and helps you focus on what actually moves you forward. If you're tired of rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off, this simple filter will change how you approach your day. Ready to eliminate 80% of what you think you need to do?</p> <p>Featured Story</p> <...
Framework for an Amazing Life
<p>Are you living comfortably, miserably, or actually excited about what's ahead? Most people are stuck in between, capable but confused. I pulled back the curtain on the exact framework I use with my Inner Circle clients to create an amazing life. It's built on three foundations: awareness of where you really are, options to do what you want, and a peaceful base so you're not operating from chaos. This is the system that drives everything I do. If you can't figure out how to get from where you are to where you want to go, this will change that.<...
Stop Saying Yes So Much
<p>I've been noticing something about you. And me. We're saying yes too much.</p> <p>Saturday afternoon hits. You're deep into Netflix or binging Guy Fieri. Then you remember you committed to dinner that night. Good friends. You really want to go. But in that moment, you're thinking, why did I say yes?</p> <p>Been there. Done that. Last two weeks straight. All self-inflicted.</p> <p>The small yeses become big ones. The automatic yeses stack up. And suddenly you're exhausted from conversations you never agreed to have. Today we're fixing that by learning how to say yes...
Life Isn't Random, It's Fast
<p>Life feels chaotic and random until you realize it's just fast. I discovered this standing in front of an old pinball machine at a friend's house in Daytona Beach.</p> <p>The bells, the bumpers, the ball bouncing everywhere. It's exactly like your day-to-day life. The difference between average players and great ones isn't effort. It's timing and awareness.</p> <p>Great players don't hit harder. They hit smarter. They wait. They watch the speed and control their response. Most of us aren't bad at the game. We're just playing like it's our first turn instead of learning the...
Resetting Again on Monday
<p>Mondays keep showing up whether you're ready or not. Every single week, they arrive without warning, and suddenly you're halfway through before you even realize what happened.</p> <p>You probably planned to do things differently this week. But then the phone rings, the inbox explodes, and autopilot takes over.</p> <p>The gap between Sunday optimism and Monday reality is real. You don't need better planning. You need one conscious moment before the momentum kicks in. Stop for a second and notice where you are. That's your reset. That's how you get back in your week instead of...
Why You Should Talk to Yourself
<p>That voice in your head isn't noise. It's your brain trying to coach you through life. I talk to myself constantly, and science actually backs it up as a legit tool for clarity, focus, and emotional regulation. Athletes do it. High performers do it intentionally. Kids do it naturally before we tell them to stop. If you've ever been caught talking to yourself, congratulations. You were actually paying attention to the person who understands you best. The real goal isn't silencing that voice. It's making sure it's on your side.</p> <p>Featured Story</p> <p>A few weeks...
How to Survive a Crappy Day
<p>Ever been told you should have a crappy day? That's exactly what happened when Adam from my inner circle challenged me to record during a rough patch. Plot twist: I couldn't do it. I don't have many bad days anymore, and when I do, I can't imagine passing that off on you. But I can share what I've learned about flipping those moments when gray skies show up. Because sometimes bad days last for months, and every human I know has them. The question isn't whether you'll have them, it's what you do when they arrive.</p> <p>Featured...
7 Things That Will Make You Happier
<p>Ever feel like you're getting ready to get ready? Or racing so fast you're about to break everything apart?</p> <p>I just got off the phone with a childhood friend I hadn't talked to in seven years. Got me thinking about what really matters when it comes to controlling your life and actually enjoying it.</p> <p>Today I'm sharing seven things that'll help you feel more in control and happier about where you're headed. No unicorn chasing. Just practical wisdom for smart people who've worked hard and want to make every day count without giving up what...
