The Daily Boost is where ancient wisdom meets modern action. I'm Scott Smith, and for 20 years, I've helped people like you cut through life's complexity with timeless principles that actually work. Every Monday through Friday (under 10 minutes), you get philosophy made practical — the essential rules, frameworks, and step-by-step formulas that turn confusion into clarity. This is Stoic wisdom without the theory. Life principles without the fluff. Clear steps for complicated moments. This is ...
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Scott Smith Motivation Podcasts
Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
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Business Networking: Be Interesting by Being Interested. Learn how to use your professional network to get more customers and grow your business. D. Scott Smith is a Motivational Listener. Learn more about how you can become a Motivational Listener at http://www.dscottsmith.com
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The Home Service Expert Podcast
Tommy Mello: $200 Million Founder|Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur Columnist
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The Home Service Expert podcast is the No. 1 podcast for ambitious home service entrepreneurs, whether they are in plumbing, HVAC or another niche. In this show, Tommy Mello, a $200M business founder, will talk with the best entrepreneurs and experts in the home service industry and beyond, to share insights that have made them successful: from the newest marketing tools to the best scaling strategies. Previous podcast guests include Terry Nicholson (former national trainer of NYSE-listed ho ...
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Unpacking the stories and mental fitness practices of people living at the top of their game personally and professionally.
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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
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The Art of Reinvention by TeflonJohn is the ultimate guide for individuals who wish to become the best version of themselves. With its insightful content and engaging format, this podcast offers a unique perspective on life's challenges and how to overcome them. Featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and influencers from various industries, listeners are sure to gain valuable insights into what it takes to achieve success. The podcast covers topics ranging from ...
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jumbleThink tells the stories of dreamers, makers, innovators, and influencers who are impacting culture and changing the world around them. We interview leading actors, entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, and taught leaders to hear their stories of chasing big dreams. Along the way, we share tips on how you can turn your own dreams into reality too. Our host, Michael Woodward, has worked with hundreds of businesses to help them refine their ideas and create their big dream.
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Why You're Not Motivated - Science Will Surprise You
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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why You're Not Motivated - Science Will Surprise You October 1, 2025 | Episode 5193 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels despite reading every motivation book out there? Scott discovered something fascinating in baby DJ school that completely flips traditional goal-setting a…
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Bridge Method: Build Your Dream Life Without Burning Everything Down
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Bridge Method: Build Your Dream Life Without Burning Everything Down October 31, 2025 | Episode 5215 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever feel stuck where you are but terrified to make a move because you might lose everything? You're not alone. Scott's seen it happen too many times. People so desperate to build their dream life that they torc…
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#1013 - Scott Galloway - How to Fix a Culture of Emasculated Men
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Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at the New York University Stern School of Business, a public speaker, entrepreneur and an author. Why are so many young men struggling today? In a world that often focuses on the oppression of others, it’s easy to forget that men are part of that story too. What’s actually being done to address men’s chal…
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Take Control of Your Calendar This Week (Before It Controls You)
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Take Control of Your Calendar This Week (Before It Controls You) October 30, 2025 | Episode 5214 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Your calendar running your life instead of you running it? Look. I've seen those AI calendar apps you're using. Five-minute blocks. Color-coded chaos. That's manager thinking, not founder thinking. Here's what nobod…
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The Hidden Cost of Being Fake and How to Stop
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The Hidden Cost of Being Fake and How to Stop October 29, 2025 | Episode 5213 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever feel like you're not being yourself? Like you're putting on a show for everyone around you? Scott gets it. He gets in trouble for being himself all the time. But here's the thing—being fake costs you way more than being real ever…
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Beyond the Buzzwords: How to Talk About Mental Health Without Losing Its Meaning with Joe Nucci
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In this episode, Joe Nucci explores what it means to go beyond the buzzwords and how to talk about mental health without losing its meaning. He explains how mental health language has become less useful as it’s gained popularity, and how clinical terms meant for specific purposes have drifted into everyday speech until they describe everything, and…
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One Project Rule: Why You Never Have Enough Time
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One Project Rule: Why You Never Have Enough Time October 28, 2025 | Episode 5212 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Ever wonder why you've got ten things going and none of them are getting done? Yeah, me too. This week I'm sitting here with about 10 browser tabs open working on the YouTube channel. My wife walks in and goes, "Are you making it s…
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E439 The Truth About Success: Scott Clary on Building Brands and Taking Ownership
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Scott Clary is a serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, and the creator and host of the top-ranked Success Story podcast, where he's interviewed some of the world's most influential entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries. With an impressive career advising startups and building global brands, Scott has become a go-to voice on growth, leadership, a…
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The Daily Boost is where WANT meets WAY—every day. I'm Scott Smith, and for 20 years, I've helped people like you turn what you want into what you do, even when life gets messy. Every Monday through Friday (under 10 minutes), you get actionable frameworks, real stories from two decades of navigating life's complications, and Stoic philosophy that a…
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#1012 - Alex O’Connor & Joe Folley - Is Being Smart Worth the Depression?
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Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster. Joe Folley is a philosopher, writer, and host of the Unsolicited Advice YouTube channel. Philosophy has spent thousands of years trying to teach us how to live well. But the deeper you go, the darker it gets. So what’s the point? What can we take from all that heaviness, and how do we find beauty…
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Dopamine Method: 3 Steps to Find Your Passion (Science-Backed)
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Dopamine Method: 3 Steps to Find Your Passion (Science-Backed) October 27, 2025 | Episode 5211 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Still collecting productivity frameworks that don't actually work? Smart goals. Atomic habits. All those little tactics sitting in your notebook while you're still off track. Here's the thing. They're too tactical. Yo…
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Reset Your Nervous System in 3 Moments a Day (Ft Dr. Patrick Porter)
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What if three tiny resets could transform your day? Neuroscientist and BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter joins Marc to demystify brainwaves (alpha/theta), reveal why most adults are missing true recovery, and share simple, science-backed protocols to sleep deeper, focus better, and bounce back faster. From box breathing to hydration with minerals…
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#1011 - Eliezer Yudkowsky - Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All
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Eliezer Yudkowsky is an AI researcher, decision theorist, and founder of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. Is AI our greatest hope or our final mistake? For all its promise to revolutionize human life, there’s a growing fear that artificial intelligence could end it altogether. How grounded are these fears, how close are we to losing con…
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Are Your Desires Really Yours? How to Recognize and Reclaim What You Truly Want with Luke Burgis
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In this episode, Luke Burgis explores the question, “Are your desires really yours?” and how to recognize and reclaim what you truly want. He discusses how to tell the difference between “thin desires (fleeting, imitated wants) and “thick desires” (the deeper longings that bring lasting fulfillment), and why discerning between the two can change th…
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Why Winners Quit More Than Losers October 24, 2025 | Episode 5210 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott's been hammered over the years for quitting. He's a good quitter. Really good at it. When he decides something's over, it's over. Even if everybody around him thinks he's crazy. Some of the worst things he's seen? People who stick with thin…
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#1010 - Bernie Sanders - Who Actually Runs the US Government?
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Bernie Sanders is a US Senator, former presidential candidate, political activist and an author. What happened to the Democratic Party? After a brutal defeat to Trump in 2024, the Left looks lost, divided, leaderless, and unsure of its future. Bernie Sanders breaks down what went wrong, how Democrats are trying to recover, and whether they’ve learn…
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How to Stop Burnout Now October 23, 2025 | Episode 5209 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description One word will cure your burnout instantly. Scott gives it to you upfront because if that gets you, you'll be fine. Otherwise, he's got a five-step framework because that's what the internet wants these days. This isn't your standard motivational podcast. S…
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If You Know Your Purpose But Can't Act October 22, 2025 | Episode 5208 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You already know your purpose. You just haven't admitted it yet. Scott's betting all your friends know exactly what you're passionate about too. They're just waiting for you to finally go do it. But what if you know your purpose and still ca…
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The Nonlinear Path to Healing: Finding Wholeness After Trauma with Daria Burke
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In this episode, Daria Burke discusses the non-linear path to healing and how to find wholeness after trauma. She shares her experiences growing up in Detroit with parents struggling with addiction, the impact of adversity, and her path toward self-discovery and integration. Daria also explores the complexities of healing, the importance of embraci…
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You're Building Your Life Backwards October 21, 2025 | Episode 5207 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Smart people are doing it backwards right now. Even people who studied this exact thing in college are forgetting the basics. They're chasing respect before they can pay rent. They're demanding acceptance while their life's falling apart. Scott…
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Wealth Hacks and Motivation for Entrepreneurs with Tom Howard
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In this episode, Tommy and Tom Howard discuss the responsibility of leadership, the need for immediacy in follow up calls, and how to be a good CEO. They also discuss how to succeed by doing difficult things. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Cold Open 00:00:10 Title Sequence 00:00:29 Show Notes VO 00:01:15 Intro Into Interview 00:51:20 Outro…
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#1009 - Bugzy Malone - Harsh Lessons in Unorthodox Strategy
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Bugzy Malone is a British rapper, actor, and entrepreneur from Manchester, England. From gang life to greatness, Bugzy Malone’s rise is a story of struggle, survival, and self-belief. As one of the most defining voices in UK rap, his journey is equal parts pain and power. Expect to learn why being a role model takes it’s toll on some people, the li…
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Your Secret to Setting Powerful Goals October 21, 2025 | Episode 5206 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Forget goal-setting frameworks and Reddit productivity lists. Scott's got a better approach, and it starts with his daughter's flooded house, $15,000 in ruined flooring, and a couple stuck in purgatory for two and a half years. This isn't you…
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