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Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Unexpected Upside of Being Completely Worn Out

Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Scott Smith

Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

3.9 • 1.5K Ratings

šŸ—“ļø 17 March 2025

ā±ļø 13 minutes

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Summary

Episode Description Are you feeling worn out, frustrated, and wondering when things will turn around? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, Scott Smith tackles the all-too-common experience of hitting your breaking point before finally making a change. Scott shares a compelling story about a client who was literally "yelling at God" out of frustration, highlighting that reaching your limits is actually a sign you're on the right track. With his signature blend of straight talk and motivation, Scott explains why we often need to wear ourselves out before embracing necessary changes. Discover why the "grind and hustle" mentality isn't sustainable and learn three practical steps to stop postponing the changes you know you need to make. This episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start living while you're alive. Featured Story Scott shares a story about his client who reached such a point of frustration that they found themselves "yelling at God." Rather than viewing this as inappropriate, Scott reframes this breaking point as a positive indicator that change is coming. This relatable moment illustrates how we all reach a threshold where maintaining the status quo becomes more painful than making a change. Key Takeaways Life is a marathon made up of daily sprints, but lacking a clear destination leads to aimless activity The "grind and hustle" mentality celebrated in today's society often leads to unsustainable behaviors You will change when you wear yourself out - reluctance and fear can only hold you back for so long When you've had enough, you'll make changes even if the timing isn't perfect Every action you take today is defining your life and creating your legacy Making changes now lets you skip unnecessary suffering and get to the good stuff sooner Memorable Quotes "Stand up, take a step, repeat. Keep going till you get what you want." "Get your butt moving today so you can live while you're alive." "There is no need to wait. The good stuff is right around the corner." Scott's Three-Step Approach Define your destination with clarity: Even if you can't map out your entire life path, work on identifying clear short-term goals to guide your daily actions. Match your daily activity with your goals: Ensure your everyday actions align with what you say you want to achieve – this alignment naturally leads to greater fulfillment. Accept that change is inevitable: Recognize that you'll eventually make changes when you wear yourself out completely, so why not skip the suffering and make those changes today? Connect With Scott Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] Main Site: https://motivationtomove.com Face Your Passion: https://www.faceyourpassion.com/ 9-Minute Clarity Code: https://9minuteclaritycode.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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