February 24, 2025

3 Questions That Break Through Any Mental Block

10 minutes

In this motivating Monday episode, Scott Smith tackles the challenge of feeling stuck and shares his world's simplest success recipe: stand up, take a step, and repeat. He introduces three powerful mindset questions that can transform your approach to achieving goals, regardless of where you are in life right now.

Scott emphasizes that massive and perfect action is the universal solution to any situation, whether your life is going well, poorly, or somewhere in between. With his signature blend of wisdom and humor, he delivers a straightforward framework for breaking through inaction and propelling yourself toward what you truly want.

This episode isn't about complex strategies—it's about the simple mindset shifts that create immediate momentum and lead to real results. Perfect for anyone who occasionally finds themselves procrastinating on what matters most.

Featured Story:

Scott shares how he ate succotash (lima beans and corn) for the first time in his life just to impress the woman who would later become his wife, despite never having eaten vegetables before. This lighthearted anecdote illustrates his point that finding a compelling reason to take action—even uncomfortable action—is often the key to achieving what you want.

Key Takeaways:

The world's simplest success recipe is: stand up (get into action mode), take a step (move toward what you want), and repeat until you get what you want.

Ask yourself three powerful questions to shift your mindset: What CAN you do today? What SHOULD you do today? What MUST you do today?

Often, the actions we "must" take are precisely the ones we're avoiding, yet they're the most important for our progress.

If you don't know your purpose yet, your purpose is to find your purpose—clarity is the essential first step.

Taking action, even when you don't feel like it, is the solution to feeling stuck.

Being in a community of like-minded people with a roadmap can accelerate your progress.

Memorable Quotes:

"Everything is fixed by what we call massive and perfect action." - Scott Smith

"If you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose." - Scott Smith

"Will you do what you know you need to do to get what you know you want?" - Scott Smith

Scott's Three-Step Approach:

Identify What You CAN Do - Look for one thing today that will move you closer to something you want, and commit to doing it to build momentum.

Determine What You SHOULD Do - Move beyond the easy options and honestly assess what actions would most effectively advance your goals.

Face What You MUST Do - Acknowledge the necessary actions you've been avoiding, recognizing that these are often the exact steps required for meaningful progress.

Connect With Scott:

Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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