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Mar 2025
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Stop Letting Toxic People Drain Your Ene...

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Daily Boost Show Notes - Episode 5046

Stop Letting Toxic People Drain Your Energy

Host: Scott Smith


Episode Description

In this energetic episode, Scott Smith tackles a common challenge that holds people back from living their best lives – toxic relationships. With his signature no-nonsense approach, Scott explains why surrounding yourself with people who share your values is crucial for your happiness and success. 


Fresh from Daytona Bike Week with his new 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Scott delivers this powerful message with a raspy voice and unwavering conviction. He reminds listeners that while it might feel impossible to eliminate negative influences, sometimes the most life-changing decision is simply moving on from people who don't align with your values.


Whether it's colleagues, clients, or even friends who drain your energy, this episode provides the motivation you need to make those difficult but necessary changes in your relationships.


Featured Story

After postponing a necessary conversation for months, Scott's client finally confronted a toxic business relationship that was causing significant stress. Scott shares how this common scenario plays out - everyone else can see the problem except the person being mistreated. The lesson? Sometimes, the most liberating decision is recognizing when a relationship isn't sustainable and having the courage to reset expectations or move on.


Key Takeaways

  • The world's simplest success recipe: Stand up, take a step, repeat until you get what you want
  • Your subconscious mind filters the world around you, forming opinions without you realizing it
  • Toxic relationships with people who don't share your values can prevent you from achieving your goals
  • "You will feel exactly like those five people around you are making you feel"
  • Unsustainable relationships eventually reach a breaking point - addressing them sooner saves unnecessary stress
  • Some doors need to close before others can open
  • Consistently choosing people who match your values transforms your life within months


Memorable Quotes

"You should do more, spend more time doing the things you love to do, and spend less time doing the things you don't like to do."

"Find people that value your service. Find people who are really who and like you. Find people that match you, and just let the others go."

"Give it a year of you consistently choosing people that match your values... and everything will change. That's a promise."


Scott's Three-Step Approach

  1. Recognize the Unsustainable: Identify relationships or situations that consistently drain your energy or make you feel undervalued
  2. Reset Expectations: Have the necessary conversations to address issues, clearly communicate your boundaries and needs
  3. Be Prepared to Move On: If the relationship can't be salvaged, dare to walk away and create space for better-aligned people to enter your life


Connect With Scott

Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Email: support@motivationtomove.com

Main Site: https://motivationtomove.com


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