How to Stop Emotional Triggers Before They Control You

October 9, 2025 | Episode 5199

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

You know that moment when your mouth moves faster than your brain?

When you say exactly what you promised yourself you wouldn't say? We've all been there. Scott breaks down the frustrating reality of emotional triggers and why trying to shut them down completely is the wrong approach.

Here's the thing: You're emotional. I'm emotional. We all are.

The trick isn't becoming some cold, disconnected robot. It's learning to catch yourself earlier in the process. Scott shares his simple three-step method that anyone can use, starting right where you are today.

Featured Story

After 20 years of doing this podcast, Scott got an email from Eda, a listener born in 2005.

She's been listening since 2021 and thanked him for helping her into adulthood. She almost qualified as a "boost baby" - those second-generation listeners whose parents rocked them to sleep with Scott's voice in their ears

The timing hit Scott hard. Twenty years shakes him too.

It also reminded him why this topic matters so much. Whether you're just entering adulthood or you've been around the block a few times, emotional triggers affect everyone. Every age. Every stage of life. And the wine-fueled conversations with your spouse where you say that thing you swore you wouldn't say? Yeah, those too.

Important Points

Your emotional habits trigger your actions before you can do anything about them - that's the most frustrating part.

You can't control emotions by shutting them down, and the day you're not affected by emotions, you're probably not someone worth hanging around.

Training yourself to interrupt the pattern works, but it takes stumbling through the middle stages before you finally catch yourself in time.

Memorable Quotes

"I get paid to put my foot in my mouth."

"The day that you're not affected by emotions, I'm not sure I want to be your friend."

"By the way, these techniques do not work under the influence of wine. They just don't."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Step 1: Catch yourself after you've done it - notice what happened and promise yourself you'll catch it sooner next time.

Step 2: Catch yourself in the middle of it - even if you still finish saying what you didn't want to say, you're interrupting the pattern and breaking it.

Step 3: Catch yourself before you act and stop it - this is the goal, and it happens when you finally see your lips moving but nothing comes out.

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Happiness: What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness?

October 8, 2025 | Episode 5198

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Scott gave up chasing happiness years ago.

Plot twist: He's happier for it. After almost 20 years and over 5,000 episodes, he's learned that joy sticks around longer than happiness ever did. It's less fleeting, more reliable, and way more real.

In this episode, Scott shares five ideas that have been posted on his office wall for years. He doesn't even remember when he put them there. But they're still relevant because they work. These aren't fluffy positive vibes—this is the honest truth about what actually makes life feel good when you're stuck, frustrated, or wondering why success isn't bringing the satisfaction you expected.

Featured Story

Picture this: Scott's looking at his office wall during a recording session.

There are five handwritten reminders staring back at him. They've been there for years. He has no idea when he posted them, which tells you something—these aren't trendy mantras. They're the real deal.

As he's about to hit 20 years of daily podcasting, he realizes these five ideas are exactly why he's still showing up. They're also why his clients in their 40s and 50s—successful people who should be happy but aren't quite there—finally start feeling something shift. It's not about motivation. It's about getting brutally honest with yourself about what you're doing with your time and who you're doing it for.

Important Points

Gratitude isn't just nice—it's the foundation for getting more of what you want. If you can't appreciate what you have, why would you get anything else?

Your actions tell the truth your words won't. Look at what you actually do every day, not what you say you'll do or wish you were doing.

Serving others strategically changes your life faster than chasing your own happiness. When you make someone else feel great today, everything shifts for you too.

Memorable Quotes

"You change when you wear yourself out. And the truth is, if you are stuck and you can't figure stuff out, there's some things you have to do and you have to figure it out, but there's a big stack. I'm going to guess 50, 60% of what you think you need to do that doesn't need to be done at all."

"Remember, the person you are today is not who you will be tomorrow. In fact, the decision you make today may scare you to death. But as you start moving forward tomorrow and the next week and the next month and the next year, you'll become that person who is fully capable of transforming into whatever you want to do."

"This is not the toxic positivity. Come on guys. You can do it. Be happy. Let's go. Rah, rah, rah. Love that stuff. But man, if that's not working for you, we got to get real, don't we?"

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Pause today and write down three things you're grateful for—even if life feels hard right now. Don't tell anyone you're doing it. Just do it and watch what compounds over time.

Review everyone you'll interact with today and decide in advance how you want to make them feel. Serve first. Tell someone you're proud of them and watch what happens.

Pull out your calendar and block time for yourself—not for tasks, but for your dreams. Own your time or everyone else will own it for you.

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Job Market Ghosting You? Here's Why.

October 7, 2025 | Episode 5197

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

The job market feels brutal right now. Ghosting, endless applications, AI slop everywhere.

But here's what nobody's telling you: sending a thousand AI-generated resumes is making it worse. You're not a commodity. You're the solution someone's desperately searching for right now.

Scott breaks down why the traditional job hunt is draining your energy and stealing your hope. More importantly, he reveals the mindset shift that's helped his coaching clients land opportunities fast. It's not about your resume. It's about understanding what they really need before they even know it themselves.

Featured Story

Scott's son left Amazon burned out and needed to regroup. After a summer off, the job hunt hit hard.

When his son showed Scott his resume and website, Scott didn't critique the formatting. He challenged him to flip the entire approach.

Stop thinking about what you've done. Start thinking about who's looking for you right now and what keeps them up at night.

It's the same principle Scott uses in his business every single day. When someone hires him to speak, it's not about his "golden tones." It's about making the person who hired him look brilliant to their committee. That's the real opportunity hiding in plain sight.

Important Points

There's somebody out there right now who needs exactly what you offer and will pay you to save their day.

Your resume should make them think "what if they could do that for me" instead of listing your accomplishments.

Opening new doors creates hope, but only when you're focused on serving instead of just applying.

Memorable Quotes

"There's somebody out there right now who's looking for you and you don't even know it."

"It's not about how efficient you are. It's about them saying, wow, you can save my day."

"You're like a Tesla on a cross country road trip with no charging stations. Wait, that's actually a real thing."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Ask yourself "what can I do?" then focus that energy on finding who's desperately looking for your solution.

Rewrite everything to answer their unspoken needs, not showcase your credentials or past achievements.

Open as many doors as possible with purpose, bringing your authentic human self to every interaction.

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Stop Lying to Yourself About Your Commitment

October 6, 2025 | Episode 5196

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever caught yourself making a goal and then complaining it's too hard?

Scott calls you out on the biggest lie we tell ourselves. The one where we say we're committed to something, then sabotage ourselves the moment it gets difficult.

This episode shares Scott's raw 2 AM moment with a cheap bottle of wine that changed everything. It's about that instant when you look in the mirror and realize you're not who you thought you were.

If you've ever questioned why you're grinding so hard, this one's for you.

Featured Story

Picture this: 2 AM in a small office bathroom. Scott's working in film and TV production, stressed beyond belief, missing workouts and family time. He's got a big cheap bottle of wine and he's gone through most of it.

Then he stumbles to the bathroom and catches his reflection.

The guy staring back looked normal, even happy. But inside? Man, it felt bad. The look in his eyes wasn't mad. It was sad.

That's when Scott realized he was lying to himself about his commitment. He was questioning everything while claiming to be all in. It was the moment that eventually led him from film production to creating this podcast you're listening to right now.

The relief that came from that realization? That's what this episode unpacks.

Important Points

Real commitment means you don't complain when it gets hard - you signed up for the challenge.

You'll change when you wear yourself out, not a moment before, and everyone knows it.

Everything in your life is self-inflicted, including deciding to get in the game in the first place.

Memorable Quotes

"You will change when you wear yourself out. There will come a day when you won't put up with whatever you don't like today."

"Either you're committed or you're not. It's not a goal if you're stumbling and bumbling because it got hard."

"Everything in your life is self-inflicted. You decided to get in the game, didn't you?"

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Look yourself in the mirror and ask if you're lying about your commitment right now.

Stop blaming circumstances and own that you chose this challenge when you set the goal.

Find that little sparkle, that excitement you had at the start, and finish what you started.

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Why Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Productivity

October 3, 2025 | Episode 5195

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Your to-do list isn't helping you get more done. It's actually sabotaging your productivity.

Scott breaks down the real reason successful people feel overwhelmed despite having all the right systems. Spoiler alert: It's not about adding more techniques or apps.

This episode reveals a simple four-step approach that eliminates decision fatigue and gets the right things done. Perfect for anyone tired of running in circles while their important goals collect dust.

Featured Story

Scott opens up about his own productivity struggles and why he's considering a complete theme change for his show. He shares his honest moment of realizing that even productivity experts can fall into the "more is better" trap.

The breakthrough came when he stopped trying to organize everything and started throwing away what didn't matter first. Like cleaning out those 50,000 albums we used to have (kids, ask your mom what an album is).

This personal revelation led to his current system that keeps successful people focused on what actually moves the needle.

Important Points

The more you remove, the easier it gets to have exactly what you want. Stop adding productivity systems and start eliminating tasks that don't deserve your attention.

Four D's beat endless to-do lists every time. Delete, Delegate, Delay, or Do - run every task through this filter and watch your overwhelm disappear.

Three important things per day is enough. When you're done with three, call it done - even if there's another 10 or 20 things waiting.

Memorable Quotes

"The more you take away, the more you clear things out, the easier it gets to have exactly what you want."

"Sometimes the buck stops with you. Now that everything else is off your plate, you have time to do it, don't you?"

"Winning the day is about making sure the most important things in your life get done. What's it going to be today?"

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Audit your current tasks. Write down everything on your to-do list and run each item through the four D's - can you delete, delegate, delay, or do it.

Ask the daily priority question. What's the most important thing to do today? Limit yourself to three things and call it done when they're finished.

Set up a delegation system. Identify three things you could get someone else to handle and create a simple handoff process you can repeat.

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Why Chasing Success Actually Prevents You From Getting It

October 2, 2025 | Episode 5194

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

How's your life going? That's a big question, isn't it?

Sometimes success feels just out of reach, even when you're doing everything right. Scott dives into Viktor Frankl's counterintuitive wisdom from "Man's Search for Meaning" that completely flips how we think about achievement and happiness.

This isn't about giving up or settling. It's about the weird paradox successful people face - the harder you chase something, the more it slips away. Scott shares why he tells his coaching clients "I just don't care, but I care" and how that mindset shift changes everything.

Featured Story

A longtime listener reaches out during his darkest hour - battling cancer at 2 AM, finding Scott's voice to get him through until dawn. The story hits Scott differently this time, reminding him how real life gets for people out there.

It's the kind of moment that stops you cold. Here's someone using the podcast as a lifeline during treatment, and Scott realizes he doesn't consciously try to help anyone - he just shows up and does what he does.

That's when Viktor Frankl's wisdom about success being a byproduct clicks into place. The beautiful things happen when you're busy doing meaningful work, not when you're chasing the outcome.

Important Points

Success is like happiness - you can't pursue it directly, it only shows up as a side effect of dedication to something greater than yourself.

The destination only appears when you stop looking for the map - otherwise you're just stuck on the journey.

Excellence in what you're doing right now matters more than obsessing over the outcome.

Memorable Quotes

"Don't aim for success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you're going to miss it."

"I just don't care. But I care. But I don't care."

"When Scott does what Scott does, when Scott doesn't worry about it, there is a byproduct that really cool things happen to me and to you."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Shift your focus from outcomes to excellence in what you're doing right now.

Find something bigger than your personal ambitions that gives your work deeper purpose.

Practice surrender - let go of tight control to allow natural excellence to flow through you.

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Why You're Not Motivated - Science Will Surprise You

October 1, 2025 | Episode 5193

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels despite reading every motivation book out there?

Scott discovered something fascinating in baby DJ school that completely flips traditional goal-setting advice on its head. Turns out, everyone's teaching you to start with your "why" - but that might be exactly backwards.

Today's episode reveals the science-backed sequence that actually works. It's simpler than you think, and it explains why you've been fighting yourself all this time.

Featured Story

Picture this: 18-year-old Scott faces a choice between broadcast school in freezing Minneapolis or sunny Fort Lauderdale.

Obviously, he chose Florida. Who wouldn't?

But here's the twist - those broadcast school professionals forced him to learn journalism when all he wanted was to spin records. He looked down his nose at journalists, thinking it had nothing to do with being a world-famous DJ.

Years later, those five little journalism words became the key to unlocking personal transformation. The irony? He had to completely flip the order everyone teaches.

Important Points

Most personal development advice starts with "why" - but that's actually backwards for real change.

The magic sequence is What, Why, When, Where, Who - not the traditional journalist order.

Specificity beats perfection every time; concrete goals create concrete results.

Memorable Quotes

"Y'all wrong. I got it right."

"Don't wait for the perfect plan. Because when you sit around waiting for the perfect plan, things don't always get perfect."

"We're just going to assume some days are going to be perfect, and some days are not going to be perfect. So if we average out pretty good days, we get a pretty good life, right?"

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Define your "what" with brutal specificity - write it down and make it concrete.

Create a question roadmap using the five words in proper order for transformation.

Take massive, imperfect action - put one concrete step on your calendar this week.

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Goal Crushing Mistakes 90% of People Make

September 30, 2025 | Episode 5192

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

You're probably making goal crushing mistakes right now.

Scott's got bad news - 90% of people are sabotaging their own success. The good news? You're obviously in the 10% who aren't... but you know someone who is.

Today's episode reveals why momentum can become your worst enemy and how shortcuts turn into roadblocks. Scott shares his three-step system for avoiding the traps that derail even the most driven people.

Featured Story

Picture this: You're bench pressing 275 pounds (not bad for Scott's age), complaining about not liking it.

His gym buddy looks at him in the mirror and says, "Look at yourself. Lift it again. It's working."

That moment captures everything wrong with how we approach goals. We get distracted by what we want so badly that we abandon what's actually working. Scott's wife gives him a certain look when he hits his four-day workout schedule - and he loses that look when he doesn't.

Important Points

Your goal is actually a distraction - wanting something so badly it messes up everything else in your life.

Success momentum makes you stupid - the better things get, the more tempting shortcuts become.

Most people don't know what's working - your natural zone of genius gets overlooked for Reddit advice and AI suggestions.

Memorable Quotes

"I am legally obligated as a personal growth podcast to mention the word momentum at least three times a week."

"My show, I do it my way. I'm not going to admit to anything. Forget it. Not going to happen."

"Sometimes Hawaii looks really good. I got money in the bank. Let's go. No shortcuts before you know exactly what's going on."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Audit your current process - list what's working, not what you think should work.

Get a patience reminder - look at your six-month progress and take a breath before changing anything.

Build your support system - find accountability partners who've got your back without telling you what to do.

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Stop Overthinking Your Life - 4 Types of Motivation That Work

September 29, 2025 | Episode 5191

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever wonder why some things light you up and others feel like pulling teeth?

Scott breaks down the science behind what actually drives you. Turns out, there are four distinct types of motivation working in your life right now. Most people don't even know they exist.

Here's the kicker: once you identify your motivation mix, everything changes. No more spinning your wheels wondering why you can't stick to that goal or habit.

Featured Story

Scott shares his coffee badge revelation - you know, those sneaky office check-ins where you grab coffee and chat just to prove you showed up.

He caught himself analyzing motivation patterns after thousands of coaching conversations. The insight? Everyone knows exactly what they should be doing, even if they can't articulate it perfectly.

That lightbulb moment led to his framework for identifying what's really driving you. Because when you get intrinsic motivation firing, nobody can stop you.

Important Points

All four motivation types are running simultaneously in your life. Most people think it's just one thing driving them, but it's actually a complex mix that changes based on the situation.

Intrinsic motivation beats external pressure every single time. When it comes from within, you become unstoppable - even you don't know why you're so driven.

Your avoidance patterns reveal your core motivation blocks. What you're not doing tells the whole story about what's really going on inside.

Memorable Quotes

"Motivation works. Sometimes it's happy motivation, sometimes it's kick-in-the-butt motivation, but it works."

"Major change is just fixing little pieces along the way. Think of your life as a thousand little parts."

"I'm hard pressed to think of anybody who didn't know exactly what was going on."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Audit your current motivation mix. Pick one goal or habit and label which type of motivation is driving it - external pressure, internal drive, guilt, or obligation.

Find your core why for what matters most. Write down what you personally gain from your biggest goals and what you'd lose by not pursuing them.

Choose one thing you're avoiding and write down exactly why. That insight becomes your action plan and gives you the momentum you're seeking.

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Napoleon Hill’s 30-Day Life Sprint

September 26, 2025 | Episode 5190

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Got will? Not the legal kind - the fire in your belly kind.

Scott digs into why most people think changing your life in 30 days is silly. Plot twist: maybe those "silly" people are onto something. When you've got will and you know the way, everything becomes possible.

This isn't about changing everything at once. It's about focusing that successful mind of yours on what really matters and giving it everything you've got for 30 days straight.

Featured Story

Picture this: Scott realizes he's not the first genius to figure out the 30-day sprint thing.

Turns out millions of people born before him already knew this stuff. But here's what got him - watching folks on coaching calls and around the podcast, he kept seeing the same pattern. People get an idea, get inspired, set a 30-day deadline, and boom.

It happens almost every single time. Like when you're moving out and have to return those keys in two hours. Somehow, you get it done.

That's when Scott knew he was onto something universal about how we actually create change.

Important Points

Every major change in your life probably happened during a focused 30-day sprint period.

Small goals feel meaningless, so we don't chase them - but big-ass goals get us fired up.

The "impossible" becomes possible when you squeeze it into a timeline and refuse excuses.

Memorable Quotes

"Call me silly, but I think everything you have done in your life has happened because you had a bit of a sprint, a 30-day sprint, probably."

"Most people set small little goals, they call it their to-do list. And because of that, it has no real meaning."

"The impossible simply becomes possible when you are focused and you squeeze it down into a timeline."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Set a major definite purpose (aka big-ass goal) - make it matter enough to chase.

Stop the negative self-talk and list every reason you WILL succeed.

Decide nothing will stop you for 30 days - tired doesn't count as an excuse.

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