10 Rules to Make You Happier (Starting Today!)

Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Scott Smith

Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

3.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes 10 Rules to Make You Happier (Starting Today!) May 2, 2025 | Episode - 5085 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description In this upbeat Friday episode, Scott shares his crafted list of 10 rules that can make you happier for the rest of your life. No ChatGPT or Reddit here - just 20 years of Scott's wisdom and experience packed into actionable advice. Want more Daily Boost content? Scott's excited about his new newsletter that recaps episodes with extra insights and ideas. Get it at dailyboostnewsletter.com! Featured Story Scott humorously references Bobby McFerrin's controversial song about happiness and marriage before launching into his tried-and-true happiness principles. As someone who always tries to "walk his talk," Scott shares deeply personal insights, including one of the last pieces of advice from his late wife: "Do what makes your heart sing." His genuine approach and willingness to admit when he falls short make these happiness rules truly authentic. Key Takeaways True happiness comes from doing what makes your heart sing, even when that path is difficult or scary. Believe anything is possible, but balance this with thinking logically about what's achievable. Meeting people where they are in their lives emotionally and walking together creates meaningful connections that enhance happiness. Memorable Quotes "You always feel better when dancing down your path." "As soon as you believe that anything is possible, everything is possible." "Some of the best days I've had were unhappy, but they were sure joyful days." Scott's Three-Step Approach Be nice and be cool no matter what, while still being honest and sticking to your values. Do the right thing, and if you mess up, say sorry and try again. Keep things simple to gather wisdom, which is your lifetime goal. 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 #HappinessRules #MotivationToMove #PersonalDevelopment #JoyfulLiving #DoWhatMakesYourHeartSing #BeNiceBeCool #LifeWisdom #MindsetTips #ScottSmith #PositiveLiving #DailyMotivation #SelfImprovement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Back in the, was it the 80s or the 90s?
0:03.4	Bobby McFerrin had that song.
0:05.1	If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, make an ugly woman your wife.
0:10.0	Now, as a guy who was married, I mean, I never liked those lyrics, I guess, but as a guy who was married two absolutely gorgeous women in my life, the first one died, and the second one came along.
0:18.9	I mean, ladies, come on, I got game, right? Two gorgeous
0:21.9	women. I marry them. And I understand that lyric better than most people. Wink, wink, you know what
0:26.5	I mean, right? But still, there are lots of ways to be happy beyond marrying a ugly woman or
0:30.8	a ugly man, okay? Lots of ways to do that. And we'll talk about a few of those today since it's Friday sometimes we get into a list and the list or list I make for
0:38.2	you I sit down and write every single one of them this is not chat GPD this is not Reddit this is not
0:44.2	Google this is 20 years of Scott doing this I write it down for you it is a daily boost from
0:49.6	motivation to move.com episode 5,085 starting way back in 2006 and continuous daily production ever
0:56.5	since then. And no end insight. I just keep on going and doing what I'm doing. Happy to have you here today.
1:02.0	Again, my name is Scott. Good to have you here. And thanks for stopping by. I've been mentioned in my
1:04.9	newsletter, if you would like to get my Daily Boo's newsletter. I'm just, I'll just say it. Maybe this is kind of self-centered.
1:11.7	I surprised myself this week. I actually wrote two of them this week. I was very surprised.
1:16.0	I sat down and I really enjoyed the process. And I'm a guy who prefers to run my mouth than to run my
1:20.8	fingers. But I really enjoyed it because it gave me a different communication channel. I think
1:24.8	you're really going to enjoy. We recap the Daily Boo's podcast. I give you some links and some other ideas. And it will grow and expand over time as we get
1:31.2	into it. But I think we started out pretty darn good. So go there. Daily Boost podcast.
1:36.1	Stop, reset, back up. Clip. It's been edited in your mind. Dailyboos newsletter.com, go get it. Yes, you must go there,
1:44.5	dailyboos newsletter.com.
1:45.9	You must say, I want it, then we will send it to you.
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