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Building Bridges Instead of Chasing Motivation

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Building Bridges Instead of Chasing Motivation

July 28, 2025 | Episode 5146

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Scott ditches the motivational shtick today and gets real about what actually works. Forget the endless tips and tricks you've been collecting – it's time to build a solid bridge from where you are to where you want to go.

He breaks down why raw motivation fails and why even the best productivity hacks won't get you there. The secret? Starting with a peaceful base and moving forward systematically, one day at a time.

Featured Story

After years of coaching and over 5,000 podcast episodes, Scott discovered that neither pure motivation nor endless tips and tricks actually work long-term. Life gets in the way every time.

His breakthrough came when he started thinking of life as a bridge. You need a solid foundation where you are now (your peaceful base) before you can build toward where you want to go. This approach has transformed how he works with clients and why his coaching program Face Your Passion actually gets results.

Important Points

Your present foundation must be a "peaceful base" – if you can't pay bills, have relationship stress, or lack stability, fix that first before pursuing bigger dreams.

Most people wait too long to make their move – when you're about 70 percent ready rather than 100 percent, that's your signal to leap.

Building success requires maintaining your current foundation while systematically moving toward your goal, never going backwards, just steady forward progress.

Memorable Quotes

"You are the promise of your world. You're the one that creates your world."

"When you get to about 70 percent being assured that you're ready to make the move, you go ahead and do it."

"I'm going to figure out how to make motivation automatic."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Ground yourself in reality by creating a peaceful base where you live right now – handle the stress, pay bills, and establish stability.

Identify exactly what you want to build on the other side of your bridge and make sure that vision excites you.

Start moving forward daily while maintaining your foundation, building systematically until you reach that 70 percent confidence point to make your leap.

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Building Bridges Instead of Chasing Motivation

July 28, 2025 | Episode 5146

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Scott ditches the motivational shtick today and gets real about what actually works. Forget the endless tips and tricks you've been collecting – it's time to build a solid bridge from where you are to where you want to go.

He breaks down why raw motivation fails and why even the best productivity hacks won't get you there. The secret? Starting with a peaceful base and moving forward systematically, one day at a time.

Featured Story

After years of coaching and over 5,000 podcast episodes, Scott discovered that neither pure motivation nor endless tips and tricks actually work long-term. Life gets in the way every time.

His breakthrough came when he started thinking of life as a bridge. You need a solid foundation where you are now (your peaceful base) before you can build toward where you want to go. This approach has transformed how he works with clients and why his coaching program Face Your Passion actually gets results.

Important Points

Your present foundation must be a "peaceful base" – if you can't pay bills, have relationship stress, or lack stability, fix that first before pursuing bigger dreams.

Most people wait too long to make their move – when you're about 70 percent ready rather than 100 percent, that's your signal to leap.

Building success requires maintaining your current foundation while systematically moving toward your goal, never going backwards, just steady forward progress.

Memorable Quotes

"You are the promise of your world. You're the one that creates your world."

"When you get to about 70 percent being assured that you're ready to make the move, you go ahead and do it."

"I'm going to figure out how to make motivation automatic."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Ground yourself in reality by creating a peaceful base where you live right now – handle the stress, pay bills, and establish stability.

Identify exactly what you want to build on the other side of your bridge and make sure that vision excites you.

Start moving forward daily while maintaining your foundation, building systematically until you reach that 70 percent confidence point to make your leap.

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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