Why Your Big Goal Might Be the Wrong Mountain

Daily Boost — Motivation and Coaching

Scott Smith

Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education, Business

3.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 15 July 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Your Big Goal Might Be the Wrong Mountain July 15, 2025 | Episode 5137 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Life is like mountain climbing, but here's the real question that'll stop you in your tracks: Are you climbing the right mountain? Scott shares a powerful story about a high-performing client who never considered this simple yet profound question. From the plains of Kansas to the Rocky Mountains, discover why the journey matters more than the destination. Learn how to navigate life's foothills while keeping your eyes on the peak that truly matters to you. Featured Story Scott recounts his cross-country drive from the endless plains of Kansas to the Rocky Mountains, using this journey as a metaphor for pursuing big goals. He shares how a mastermind client was completely stumped when asked if he was climbing the right mountain, leading to a breakthrough realization about goal alignment. The story illustrates how we often get so focused on climbing that we forget to check if we're even on the right path. Important Points Most people go through life without truly being aware they're alive, stuck in routines like "born, go to Walmart, repeat." The bigger and more impactful your goal, the more likely you are to pursue it, but also the more likely you are to get scared away from it. Life's foothills—kids, work, stress—must be integrated and handled on your way to your mountain, not avoided or postponed. Memorable Quotes "Are you sure you're climbing the right mountain?" "The mind doesn't understand being there. It understands getting there." "It's easier to stay on top of the mountain than to climb down—so once you get there, do everything you can to stay there." Scott's Three-Step Approach Stop and honestly evaluate whether your current big goal aligns with what you truly want, not what you think you should want. Integrate life's smaller mountains—work, family, daily stress—into your journey rather than treating them as obstacles to overcome later. Once you reach your goal, celebrate the achievement and then focus on maintaining that level rather than letting yourself slide back down. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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