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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Stop Letting Others Control Your Calendar

August 28, 2025 | Episode 5169

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Scott fires up about the one thing that'll guarantee you more time – and it's not what you think. Fresh off a client call where he got major pushback, Scott breaks down why most people are dead wrong about controlling their schedule.

Whether you're stuck behind a cash register or running your own show, Scott proves you've got way more control than you realize. This episode will change how you think about time forever.

Featured Story

Scott shares the story of a recent coaching client who pushed back hard when asked to block his calendar in advance. The client insisted he couldn't possibly plan ahead with kids and responsibilities piling up.

But here's the kicker – he did it anyway. And just like Scott has seen countless times over 20 years, when you start taking control of your time, everything shifts. The universe has a funny way of aligning when you decide what you want.

Important Points

You can change your schedule no matter what job you have – Scott's seen cashiers, corporate employees, and everyone in between make it happen when they decide to take control.

Blocking your calendar a year in advance gives you power over 150+ days annually, and when someone tries to book you, blocked days get an automatic "no."

Nobody gets to control your calendar because the minute they control your calendar, they control you – that's why Scott never allows automatic scheduling or reschedule links.

Memorable Quotes

"You are in control of your life, believe it or not. When you sit down and decide, this is what I do and I'm going to go out a year in advance."

"Nobody gets to control my calendar because the minute they get control of my calendar, they get control of me."

"Life is a whole lot more fun when you do it that way."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Start blocking your working hours right now – if you work nine to five, block nine to five and add blocks for kids' activities, golf, or whatever matters to you.

Block your days, weeks, and months in advance – choose your vacation weeks, buffer days, weekends, and holidays, then put them all on your calendar as recurring events.

Take control of who gets access to your calendar – don't allow others to automatically schedule or reschedule appointments because that hands over control of your entire day.

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

Stop Letting Others Control Your Calendar

August 28, 2025 | Episode 5169

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Scott fires up about the one thing that'll guarantee you more time – and it's not what you think. Fresh off a client call where he got major pushback, Scott breaks down why most people are dead wrong about controlling their schedule.

Whether you're stuck behind a cash register or running your own show, Scott proves you've got way more control than you realize. This episode will change how you think about time forever.

Featured Story

Scott shares the story of a recent coaching client who pushed back hard when asked to block his calendar in advance. The client insisted he couldn't possibly plan ahead with kids and responsibilities piling up.

But here's the kicker – he did it anyway. And just like Scott has seen countless times over 20 years, when you start taking control of your time, everything shifts. The universe has a funny way of aligning when you decide what you want.

Important Points

You can change your schedule no matter what job you have – Scott's seen cashiers, corporate employees, and everyone in between make it happen when they decide to take control.

Blocking your calendar a year in advance gives you power over 150+ days annually, and when someone tries to book you, blocked days get an automatic "no."

Nobody gets to control your calendar because the minute they control your calendar, they control you – that's why Scott never allows automatic scheduling or reschedule links.

Memorable Quotes

"You are in control of your life, believe it or not. When you sit down and decide, this is what I do and I'm going to go out a year in advance."

"Nobody gets to control my calendar because the minute they get control of my calendar, they get control of me."

"Life is a whole lot more fun when you do it that way."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Start blocking your working hours right now – if you work nine to five, block nine to five and add blocks for kids' activities, golf, or whatever matters to you.

Block your days, weeks, and months in advance – choose your vacation weeks, buffer days, weekends, and holidays, then put them all on your calendar as recurring events.

Take control of who gets access to your calendar – don't allow others to automatically schedule or reschedule appointments because that hands over control of your entire day.

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

  continue reading

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