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Sep 2
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Science Behind Getting Excited About Lif...

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Science Behind Getting Excited About Life September 2, 2025 | Episode 5172 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gets fired up about one of his favorite motivational drivers: anticipation. Turns out, your brain gets more excited about what's coming than what you actually get. He breaks down the science behind why an ... Show More
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