Wisdom of the Wife: 10 Things She’s Been Right About for 20 Years

Daily Boost Podcast Wisdom of the Wife: 10 Things She’s Been Right About for 20 Years October 15, 2026 | Episode 5564 Host: Scott Smith Go beyond the boost! Join my Skool group at https://faceyourpassion.com Episode Description My wife has been right about a lot of things for 20 years. Annoying, isn’t it? Today I’m sharing the best advice I’ve collected from her, with my man explanation of what each one teaches about business and life. Some of it’s about skimming instead of seeing. Some of it’s about listening instead of fixing. And some of it’s about going to bed instead of answering that 11:30 p.m. email. Husbands, listen closely. Wives, you have more power than you think, because believe it or not, we’re listening. This one might keep you married. Featured Story Last week my insurance company sent me a Cologuard kit. If you’re young and don’t know what that is, lucky you. I didn’t want to. Nobody wants to do it. So I did what guys do. I put it off for about a week. My wife doesn’t negotiate on this stuff. Go to the doctor. Not next week. Not if it still hurts. Stop negotiating and go. Finally, she handed me the box and told me, in very plain words, exactly where to go and what to do with it. I’ve never won that argument. Not once in 20 years. And honestly, I’ve started to wonder why she works so hard to keep me alive. Important Points * We glance at the bank statement, the calendar, and the client list. Look closely, or you’ll miss what’s right there. * Before blaming the economy or the weather for a bad mood, check when you last ate. Sometimes the fix is a sandwich. * Most people aren’t asking you to fix anything. They want you to listen, and they’ll tell you when they need your help. Memorable Quotes * I teach planning for a living. Your brain is for thinking, not storage. If it matters, get it out of your head. * Nothing good has ever come from answering emails at 11:30 at night. It can wait till morning. Go to bed, she says. * I’ve blamed bad moods on the economy, the weather, and my wifi. Nope. It’s a sandwich. You’re not tired, you’re hungry. Scott’s Three-Step Approach * Slow down and look closely at your numbers, calendar, and clients instead of skimming and deciding nothing’s there. * Take care of the basics first by eating, sleeping, and seeing the doctor before you blame the world for how you feel. * Put the phone down and listen to the people in front of you, because being present keeps them close. Chapters 0:15 - An homage to the women who shaped my life 3:45 - Did you actually look or stare into the fridge 4:48 - You’re not tired, you’re hungry, and other truths 5:45 - Podcast Scott versus the guy who lives at home 6:44 - Go to the doctor and the Cologuard showdown 7:19 - Nobody asked you to fix it; they want you to listen 8:59 - Put the phone down, wants versus needs, and go to bed Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Join my Face Your Passion Skool group: https://faceyourpassion.com * Email: support@motivationtomove.com * Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com * YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast * Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith * Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove * Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices