Scott N Smith

Scott N Smith

May
24
Which Pastor Personality Hits Flow State Fastest? (And Who’s Still Staring at Their To-Do List)

Which Pastor Personality Hits Flow State Fastest? (And Who’s Still Staring at Their To-Do List)

Ever wonder why some pastors hit their stride in deep work while others are still alphabetizing their sermon notes? The answer might be less about willpower—and more about wiring.
3 min read
May
17
Inflammation: The Silent Saboteur of the Optimized Life

Inflammation: The Silent Saboteur of the Optimized Life

Most pastors are fighting an invisible enemy that’s draining their energy, fogging their minds, and quietly shortening their ministry. It’s called inflammation—and it might be the real reason you feel burned out, even when you’re getting enough sleep.
3 min read
May
10
7 Surprising Proofs That You’re Not Even Close to Peak Productivity

7 Surprising Proofs That You’re Not Even Close to Peak Productivity

Most pastors are running at half-throttle and don’t even know it. Here are 7 surprising proofs that you’ve got far more productive potential under the hood—just waiting to be unleashed. It might help you hit the "88 mph" you've been wanting to experience.
4 min read
May
03
Most Pastors Blow This One Hour After Church—Here’s How to Fix It

Most Pastors Blow This One Hour After Church—Here’s How to Fix It

Most pastors hit a wall after church—and it’s not just from preaching. This simple meal plan shows you exactly what to eat post-service to recover faster, feel sharper, and hit Monday with momentum.
3 min read
Apr
26
Own Your First Hour: 3 Morning Hour Frameworks That Actually Work for Pastors

Own Your First Hour: 3 Morning Hour Frameworks That Actually Work for Pastors

Most pastors assume they’re starting their mornings right—but the reality looks a lot messier. In this post, I’m sharing 3 practical "power hour" frameworks I’m suggesting (and testing) to help reclaim the first hour and lead the day with clarity and purpose.
4 min read
Apr
19
The Resurrection Code for Pastors: Discipline, Death, and the New You

The Resurrection Code for Pastors: Discipline, Death, and the New You

The Resurrection Day pattern reveals a key to unlocking the focused, energized, optimized life and ministry God intended for you.
4 min read
Apr
12
The Pastor as an Athlete: 5 Ways To ABT (Always Be Training)

The Pastor as an Athlete: 5 Ways To ABT (Always Be Training)

Most pastors don’t think of themselves as athletes—but maybe they should. Because the same daily discipline that builds physical stamina can also protect your energy, extend your ministry, and help you finish strong.
4 min read
Apr
05
The 4 Words That Could Finally Fix Your Habits, Energy, and Schedule—for Good

The 4 Words That Could Finally Fix Your Habits, Energy, and Schedule—for Good

Most pastors miss this powerful biblical principle for breaking old habits or creating new ones. The real transformation begins with four unexpected words that shift everything.
4 min read
Mar
29
Clear the Junk: The Hidden Enemies Killing Your Optimization as a Pastor

Clear the Junk: The Hidden Enemies Killing Your Optimization as a Pastor

Most pastors don’t burn out from big sins—they get buried under small compromises. Here we expose the hidden junk habits quietly draining your energy, focus, and spiritual clarity—and shows you how to detox your life so you can lead with power and purpose again.
3 min read
Mar
22
My Exact Idea Capture System for Grabbing Every Idea Before It Slips Away

My Exact Idea Capture System for Grabbing Every Idea Before It Slips Away

Without a frictionless way for a pastor to capture the God-given ideas that drop in at random moments, most of them vanish before they can ever make an impact. Here a system that will fix that forever.
3 min read