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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