logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2021
10m 58s

The Gift of Making a Decision

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
About this episode

As we approach the most spiritual time of year, I find more and more of my thoughts are focused on what my future will bring. But instead of drafting a list of goals, my mind seems to settle into a different place—

What if I could give myself a gift that would instantly give me what I want?

What if I don't have to chase my dreams and start living them instead?

What if there was nothing in my way - ever?

While that way of thinking may seem out of touch in today's world, it's not. It happens every day for millions of people worldwide, and it can happen for you too.

Here's a simple truth—

Everything changes instantly and, very likely, forever when you make a decision. 

If you hate your job and decide to quit, everything changes.

Everything changes instantly if you decide you need some space for yourself, turn your phone off, and take a walk in the woods.

If you decide to say "Yes" to yourself and "No" to others more often, you experience change.

I could go on forever, but I don't need to. If you've been alive for any length of time, you understand that you're only stuck until you decide not to be stuck. Once you make that decision, you're moving again. That's life.

Is it easy? Are the limitations? Are there consequences? 

Maybe, but many of them are good! 

The point is that any directional change in your life is possible the instant you decide to recalculate the path you are walking.

So this year, why not give yourself the gift of considering the possibility that the only thing standing in your way is you? I bet that you already know that. If that's the case, why not get out of your way and just do what you say you want to do?

Yes, I know you may not know what to do?

Yes, I know you may not know how to do it?

Yes, I know you may wonder how your life will be?

All of that is true. 

But you know that you want something different?

Do you know what's not working?

Do you know what you don't want in your life?

That should be all the motivation you need to go for your dreams.

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

Up next
Today
5 Steps For Transformational Change
5 Steps For Transformational Change October 10, 2025 | Episode 5200 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Everyone says they hate change, but here's the thing: what you really want is transformation. You know that feeling when you're comfortably miserable? Life's not perfect, but ... Show More
12m 17s
Yesterday
How to Stop Emotional Triggers Before They Control You
How to Stop Emotional Triggers Before They Control You October 9, 2025 | Episode 5199 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You know that moment when your mouth moves faster than your brain? When you say exactly what you promised yourself you wouldn't say? We've all been there. S ... Show More
11m 7s
Oct 8
What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness?
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Happiness: What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness? October 8, 2025 | Episode 5198 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gave up chasing happiness years ago. Plot twist: He's happier for it. After almost 20 years and over 5,000 episodes, he' ... Show More
13m 46s
Recommended Episodes
May 2024
How To Make The Right Decisions
It's time to talk about the art of making the right decisions to create the life you’ve always wanted. Life is all about the choices we make, the decisions we commit to, and the actions we take—every single one shaping our future selves.We’ll explore how every action you take is ... Show More
22m 16s
Dec 2022
The 4 Ways To Change Your Brain, Body, Business (or Anything Else) with Jim Kwik
What are four choices you can make daily to change your brain, your body, and even your bank account? My book, Limitless, opens with a quote from a famous French philosopher that says, “Life is the C between B & D”. B is birth, D is death, and C—life—is choice. Every morning you ... Show More
18m 25s
May 2024
The Problem With Your Brain
Have you ever felt like you know exactly what you need to do to create the life you dream of, yet find yourself not doing it? Or maybe you're doing it, but just not as wholeheartedly as you could? If that sounds like you, you're not alone! It's not about knowing what to do—it's a ... Show More
15m 54s
Sep 2023
The Psychology of Decision Making: Strategies for Better Choices
Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of decision-making because, let's face it, we make choices left and right every single day. Some are as big as deciding to tie the knot or have kiddos, while others are as small as picking out the right T-shirt color!So, what's ... Show More
23m 38s
May 2020
How to Make Better Decisions with Jim Kwik
Do you have something in your mind right now that you need to decide, but can't because you're unsure of how to approach it? How many decisions do you have to make each day? Throughout the day, we make a lot of conscious and unconscious choices. You can say that life is the sum o ... Show More
13m 21s
Nov 2020
How to Get Your Life Back on Track
It’s common to go through times where you feel like life is off track. It just takes one unexpected change or disruption in a routine to initiate a domino effect and suddenly lose the sense that your days, weeks or overall life are within your control. Today’s chat is all about a ... Show More
27m 43s
Aug 2023
Master Your Decisions: The Psychology of Taking Action
Buckle up, because in this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that can truly change the game for you. You know, life can sometimes feel like a series of choices, right? Some we make knowingly, others we just go with the flow. But guess what? Every single one of these choices ... Show More
24m 15s
Nov 2020
The Only Habit You Need to Change Your Life
In an era of self-creation and limitless motivation, it’s easy to get swept up in all the must-dos and routine hacks promising to bring true personal success. Today we strip away at the inessentials and boil down the real goal underneath all these tactics and pathways to success. ... Show More
44m 10s
May 2023
How To Change The World Around You
Today I’m going to teach you how to “change” the world around you by changing the way you show up to it! I believe that you could benefit from having the highest expectations for everything you do. Here’s what I mean… Do you think that if you’re having a really bad day and bring ... Show More
15m 20s