You never know when opportunity will show up — or how messy it'll look when it does. Yesterday, I caught a spontaneous blues jam session at a church rehearsal, and it reminded me exactly why passion matters. But the real story goes back to a gym, a chaos-filled moving day, and a sentence I've never forgotten: "The computer is unplugged." Two people. Same moment. Completely different outcomes. One missed it. One grabbed it. Right now, we're living in one of the most opportunity-filled times in history. The question is — are you plugged in or not? Featured Story I walked into a gym on the last day of a pre-sale for a founding member. The place was chaos — boxes everywhere, equipment scattered, staff running in every direction. They were moving into a brand new 30,000-square-foot facility across the street. Most people would've walked out. I stayed. When I asked to sign up, the woman at the counter told me the computer was unplugged. That was it. Done. But then the owner, Fred, appeared out of nowhere. He grabbed a paper contract, took my credit card, and said we'd sort out the rest tomorrow. That moment didn't just get me a gym membership. It eventually led to teaching kickboxing, then boot camps, and ultimately to the birth of Motivation to Move. Important Points Passion and opportunity don't always show up on schedule — sometimes they crash your church rehearsal unannounced. The computer being unplugged wasn't the real problem. The problem was someone who simply couldn't see past it. Once you've decided what you want and you're already moving, opportunities start showing up everywhere you look. Memorable Quotes Opportunity almost never looks perfect — it usually shows up when things are at their messiest and most chaotic. When you've already decided what you want, you just step forward anyway — and that's the whole game right there. Life is nothing but friction and drag — and when it feels easy, you're just having yourself a really good moment. Scott's Three-Step Approach Get crystal clear on what you want so you can recognize an opportunity even when it walks in looking like total chaos. When the system isn't ready, look for the paper contract — there's always another way to get the deal done today. Stay plugged in and keep moving forward, because someone else is already building what you keep waiting to start. Chapters 0:02 - Passion shows up in the weirdest places (a church blues jam) 4:17 - The computer is unplugged — and so are you 5:46 - Two different mindsets, one messy chaotic moment 7:41 - Opportunity looks nothing like you expect it to 11:55 - Real people seizing real opportunities right now 13:16 - Are you plugged in or already checked out? Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: [email protected] 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

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