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The Goal Everyone Thought Was Crazy


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The Goal Everyone Thought Was Crazy

Host: Scott Smith


Episode Description

In this deeply personal episode, Scott Smith shares the story of the most unconventional yet powerful goal he ever set - making his first wife's passing "the best death ever." With raw emotion and his signature optimism, Scott reveals how this seemingly inappropriate goal transformed an unbearable situation into a meaningful journey filled with laughter, love, and cookies.


Scott explains that while we're all naturally wired as goal-setting machines, sometimes our most impactful goals aren't about achieving conventional success. Instead, they're about how we navigate life's most challenging moments. Through his vulnerable storytelling, Scott demonstrates that even in our darkest times, we have the power to choose how we experience the journey.


This episode is a powerful reminder that goals aren't just about destinations but about transforming the journey itself – even when that journey isn't one we would have chosen.


Featured Story

When Scott's first wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2006, his world crashed around him. After exploring alternative treatments in Costa Rica, they returned home to face reality. Scott proposed an unconventional goal during a bedside family gathering: "Let's make this the best death ever." Though initially shocking, this goal transformed their final 100 days together into a celebration of life filled with wine, music, laughter, and tears.


Key Takeaways

  • We are naturally "goal-setting machines" wired to seek targets
  • The most potent goals are those that deeply matter to you personally
  • Sometimes, the most meaningful goals arise from our most challenging circumstances
  • You are the only one who can navigate your challenges
  • Setting an unconventional goal can transform an unbearable situation
  • Goal-setting is less about the destination and more about the journey
  • Finding meaning under challenging situations creates lasting positive memories
  • Having the courage to lead with optimism can change everyone's experience
  • Sometimes, the goals others find strange are the ones that matter most
  • The satisfaction of a goal often comes from unexpected places

  • Memorable Quotes

    "You are a goal-setting machine. It's just how your brain is wired. You naturally seek a goal. You're target-centered."


    "There's a lot of stuff you're going through in your life right now that you don't want to go through, but you're the only one who can do it. You're the only one who can stand up, take a step, and repeat until you finish it."


    "Goal setting is not about the destination. It's about the journey."


    Scott's Three-Step Approach

    1. Face Reality With Courage: Acknowledge the situation you're in, even when it's not what you wanted or planned for
    2. Set a Transformational Goal: Create a goal that changes how you experience the journey, not just what you achieve
    3. Lead With Your Heart: Have the courage to set unconventional goals that might seem strange to others but feel right to you


      Connect With Scott

      Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

      Email: [email protected]

      Main Site: https://motivationtomove.com


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