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Jan 2025
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When Resolutions Meet Bathroom Breaks

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
About this episode

The Daily Boost - Episode 5,001

When Resolutions Meet Bathroom Breaks

Hosted by Scott Smith


Episode Description

Join Scott for this milestone 5,000th episode, where he shares a hilarious road trip story that perfectly illustrates the difference between goals and resolutions. Through bathroom breaks, Bucky's stops, and visiting his 92-year-old mom, Scott reveals powerful insights about setting and achieving your biggest dreams.


In This Episode

- Celebrating 18 seasons and 5,000 episodes of The Daily Boost

- A road trip adventure with unexpected life lessons

- The real difference between goals and resolutions

- Wisdom from a 92-year-old who prioritizes mobility over dignity

- Why treating your goals like military objectives works


Key Takeaways

1. Set big, exciting goals that light your fire

2. Attack your objectives like a military mission

3. Make firm resolutions, but stay flexible with timing

4. Sometimes, the best path forward isn't the most conventional one


Quotable Moments

"I'm okay walking around in wet pants as long as I can!" - Scott's Mom.

"Your goal should be an obsessive objective."

"Sometimes timing's not up to you... and that's okay."


Resources Mentioned

- Nine Minute Clarity Code Course - http://NineMinuteClarityCode.com


Connect With Scott

https://motivationtomove.com

https://faceyourpassion.com


Remember: Life's greatest lessons often come wrapped in laughter and bathroom breaks!*


Next Episode: Catch Scott tomorrow for more motivation and real-life wisdom on The Daily Boost!


#DailyBoost #GoalSetting #Resolutions #Motivation #PersonalDevelopment #RoadTrip #LifeLessons

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