Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

Listening to Yourself First
Growing up, I was an energetic, enthusiastic, and excitable child. I never let a day go by without challenging something - usually with my mouth. Thanks to those responsible for turning me into a good person, I learned a valuable lesson when they said-
“Listen twice as much as you speak. You have two ears and one mouth for a reason.”
You’ve heard that before, and in today’s fast-paced world, knowing when to put a zipper on your lips is critical. But I’ve also learned to take that advice to a new level to get what I want. I call it going “Dark.”
When you go “Dark,” you have chosen to listen to others less. Yes, you are still listening, caring, and interacting with those around you. You’ve decided to listen to yourself twice as much instead.
The world we live in today makes it seem as though it’s impossible to get what you want without others. There are endless hours of interacting, Googling, ZOOMing, Texting, and more. It’s as if we’ve lost permission to think and do for ourselves. We can’t move forward without the social approval of those around us when the exact opposite is true.
Something extraordinary happens when you give yourself space to listen to yourself more. Your creative mind and talents flourish—your positive energy rebounds. You feel more present and find more meaning in your life. Going “Dark” makes your life brighter, and good stuff happens.
When you take the time to slip away into your own space, you develop into the person you were meant to be. 
Removing yourself from the buzz of the world gives you a new kind of energy. And you do it without anybody’s permission or without anybody knowing. 
When you emerge, everybody will notice that you are different. They will listen when you speak, seek your advice, and be attracted to you in a new way. 
Who knew that listening twice as much as you speak works even better when you listen to yourself twice as much as you listen to others?
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4 Types of Clarity You Need
Understanding what you want in life is the foundation of all success. There are four types of Clarity:
1) Clarity of Purpose: Knowing what drives your heart and soul is the fuel that will propel you to your dreams.
2) Clarity of Task: What tasks fulfill your purpose? Knowing will reduce stress and create daily satisfaction.
3) Clarity of Process: Ritualistic and consistent dedication to your proven process leads to happiness. Learn what works. Do more of it.
4) Clarity of Outcome: Know what prize you are seeking, and always keep your eye on it.
When it comes to understanding what you want in life, I believe in the power of simplicity. Simple works. It's the key to unlocking the 4 types of Clarity that lead to success.  
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Steps to Achieve Greatness
Do you dream of greatness?
Instead of rushing through life, why not change your mindset and actions? It's time to become the person you were meant to be. 
Here are a couple of ideas:
1) Use your imagination to form images, thoughts, and sensations in your mind. You don't need anybody's help. Trust yourself.
2) Enthusiasm is living life with excitement and PASSION. Only involve yourself in activities that make you enthusiastic. 
3) Persistence is the art of doggedly persisting until you get what you want. Stay in the game long enough to get what you want.
4) Having faith means living your life with trust and confidence - even when you're unsure.
Imagination. Enthusiasm. Persistence. Faith. That's a great life.
Now, imagine how good it could be with Gratitude.
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How to Make the Law of Attraction Work for You
I've always believed the Law of Attraction should be called Law of What You Think About Most.
Like attracts like. What you think about, you get. 
If you think, "I won't get it because I never do" - you are correct.
Dreaming of a new life while focusing on your current problems is a sure way to keep spinning your wheels.
The trick is to focus your attention and actions on what you want to attract. That will require a dedicated effort. Vision Boards, lists of Goals, daily journaling are all great ways to stay on track. 
The Law of What You Think about is magical and straightforward —
Decide what you want. Believe it is possible. Focus on the future, not the past. Don't stop until you get it.
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Starting Over 
What actions would you take if forced to start over again?
Here’s what I would do:
1) Get absolute clarity and focus. What ONE thing do you want your life and lifestyle to be?
2) Confirm your WHY. Success takes time. Long-lasting success isn’t guaranteed. Owning a strong WHY will allow you the flexibility to persevere forever.
3) Clear the clutter. You can’t move forward with the weight of your past on your shoulders. Debt? Bad relationships? Health issues? Fix them and move on.
4) Take control of your schedule and your time. Of everything you own, time is your most valuable asset. Don’t squander it.
5) Massive Imperfect Action. You will never be stuck as long as you keep shaking the trees. Do something. Anything. Notice your results. Do it again. Do it until you get what you want.
It’s not about learning more. It’s about taking control of the basics and using what you already know.
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How to Discover What's Blocking You
If you find yourself spinning your wheels, remember this - 
You must know where you are before going where you want to be.
It's time to inventory your life as it exists today. 
Examining your finances, jobs, relationships, responsibilities, and dreams for a few hours can be eye-opening. It's also the only way to deal with many of the demons that hold us back.
It can be scary to dig into the dark corners of your life. But I promise, when you shine a light on everything you don't want to see, you'll find yourself free and able to move toward your dreams.
I'll repeat it.
You must know where you are before going where you want to be.
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