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Mar 2025
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Why Smart People Run Out of Money Before...

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Episode Description


Are your dreams taking longer to achieve than you expected? In this eye-opening episode, Scott Smith shares a powerful mindset shift that could save you time, money, and heartache on your journey to success.


Drawing from his experience with a struggling business client, Scott introduces his "learn, churn, and burn" formula—three critical questions you should answer before embarking on any significant venture. Whether you're growing a business, starting a side hustle, or pursuing any worthwhile goal, understanding your timeline for skill development, commitment, and resource depletion can be the difference between success and disappointment.


Scott cuts through the motivational fluff and delivers the "coming of Jesus, kick-in-the-butt" truth about what it really takes to turn dreams into reality. This episode offers practical wisdom to help you create a realistic success timeline and focus your energy on the minimal viable actions that truly move the needle.


Featured Story


Scott shares the story of visiting a client whose new business was growing slower than expected, causing significant stress as money was running out. Through a series of strategic questions about skill acquisition, commitment timeframes, and resource management, Scott helped the client create a focused plan with a definite timeline. Within a few months, the client reached their goal and has maintained a successful business ever since.


Key Takeaways


Most people underestimate how long it takes to develop the skills needed for success


Setting arbitrary deadlines for achievement often leads to failure


Understanding exactly how long your resources will last is crucial for realistic planning


The support of family members (especially spouses) is a critical resource often overlooked


Creating a clear inventory of your situation allows you to develop a viable action plan


It takes far less than most people think to achieve their goals when they focus their energy


Any worthwhile project has a better chance of success with realistic process expectations


Dreams require specific skill sets and mindsets to be achieved


Memorable Quotes


"Success is always bigger than failure."


"It takes far less than you think to get what you want."


"Any worthwhile project stands a far better chance of success if you are realistic about the process before you ever get started."


Scott's Three-Step Approach


Calculate your skill timeline: Honestly assess how long it will take you to learn the specific skills necessary for your particular goal or venture.


Determine your commitment threshold: Decide exactly how long you're willing to "churn and work" at your goal before reaching your breaking point.


Inventory your burn rate: Calculate precisely how long your resources (money, credit, favors, family support) will last, then create a minimal viable action plan that fits within these constraints.


Connect With Scott


Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Email: support@motivationtomove.com

Main Site: https://motivationtomove.com

Face Your Passion: https://www.faceyourpassion.com/

9-Minute Clarity Code: https://www.9minuteclaritycode.com/


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