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Sep 2025
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Science Behind Getting Excited About Lif...

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Life Isn't Random, It's Fast
Life feels chaotic and random until you realize it's just fast. I discovered this standing in front of an old pinball machine at a friend's house in Daytona Beach. The bells, the bumpers, the ball bouncing everywhere. It's exactly like your day-to-day life. The difference between ... Show More
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Yesterday
Resetting Again on Monday
Mondays keep showing up whether you're ready or not. Every single week, they arrive without warning, and suddenly you're halfway through before you even realize what happened. You probably planned to do things differently this week. But then the phone rings, the inbox explodes, a ... Show More
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That voice in your head isn't noise. It's your brain trying to coach you through life. I talk to myself constantly, and science actually backs it up as a legit tool for clarity, focus, and emotional regulation. Athletes do it. High performers do it intentionally. Kids do it natur ... Show More
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