Goal-Setting Method That Keeps You Average

Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Scott Smith

Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

3.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Goal-Setting Method That Keeps You Average June 23, 2025 | Episode - 5121 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description I’m about to make some people mad today, especially if you’re a brand-new certified life coach. We’re diving into why SMART goals might be keeping you average instead of pushing you toward greatness. I believe in goals because your brain is hard-wired for them, but there’s a difference between goals that move you forward and goals that keep you stuck. Today, I’m breaking down the SMART goals framework and showing you why it might not be as effective as you think. Get ready for some truth bombs and a fresh perspective on goal-setting that’ll fire you up. Featured Story Scott’s taking on cardio and core hell week while cutting for his big show in September. An hour of cardio daily, combining long slow burn with VO2 max sessions and HIIT training, plus 20 minutes of core work for seven straight days. But the real story is his take on SMART goals and why they’re designed for average people who want average results. He’s challenging the 50-year-old acronym that everyone swears by but might hold you back from your biggest dreams. Important Points Your brain automatically sets goals every second of the day, and most of what has you off track is because your mind is drawing your focus toward random, unspecific targets. SMART goals work great for average people with average results, but if you want extraordinary outcomes, you need to think beyond frameworks designed for the masses. Time-bound goals can work against you because everything takes three times longer than you think it will, and focusing on outcomes matters more than arbitrary deadlines. Memorable Quotes “I’m a fan of big ass goals. I set big ass goals. I love goals. I am not a fan of SMART goals.” “If you can’t specifically understand what your goal is, you don’t have a goal. You’re a walking generality.” “Who the hell cares what anybody else says? If it’s real to you, go for it.” Scott’s Three-Step Approach Get specific about exactly what you want - not “I want to lose weight” but the exact amount and why it matters to you personally. Focus on measuring your progress rather than measuring your timeline, because the journey matters more than hitting arbitrary deadlines. Believe your goal is realistic for you, regardless of what anyone else thinks, because your reality is what counts in your goal achievement. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Email: [email protected] Website: https://motivationtomove.comYouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcastFacebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomoveFacebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:20.6	How are you? Happy Monday. Come on in here. Man, today's a good day for you to be here. We're going to pump you up, get motivated, give you a boost. By the way, the daily boost is... For years, I've said it's a positive boost unity every single day. But what it really is is a catalyst. It's something to
1:27.7	either get you going, or as I say in the personal development world, get you into momentum,
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