Scott N Smith

Scott N Smith

Dec
07
Forget Time Management—THIS is the REAL Key to Productivity

Forget Time Management—THIS is the REAL Key to Productivity

What if "time management" is NOT what you need to get more done, feel less overwhelmed, and create margin for what matters most? THIS might the shift you need to finally get productive.
5 min read
Nov
25
Why 1% Better Every Day Is the Key to Optimizing Your Life & Ministry

Why 1% Better Every Day Is the Key to Optimizing Your Life & Ministry

What if one simple change could revolutionize your energy, focus, and effectiveness in ministry? Most pastors overlook this hidden obstacle—but not for long.
5 min read
Nov
16
The Sweet Poison Killing Your Energy, Focus, and Ministry

The Sweet Poison Killing Your Energy, Focus, and Ministry

What if one simple change could revolutionize your energy, focus, and effectiveness in ministry? Most pastors overlook this hidden obstacle—but not for long.
5 min read
Nov
09
The Jumpstart Fitness Plan: Quick Results for Busy Pastors

The Jumpstart Fitness Plan: Quick Results for Busy Pastors

If someone said to me, "Scott, I want the 20% that yields the 80% of the results in strength and energy. I want the 'smart bomb' plan for jumpstarting fitness and seeing fast results. What is that plan?" Well, here is that 2-part plan.
4 min read
Oct
26
6 Proven Steps for Pastors to Optimize Their Workspace (and Boost Productivity)

6 Proven Steps for Pastors to Optimize Their Workspace (and Boost Productivity)

The workspace of a pastor isn’t just a place for sermon prep—it’s the mission control center for ministry. Uncluttered space leads to an uncluttered mind. Here are 7 steps to get there.
5 min read
Oct
19
7 Ways Burning Fat Instead of Carbs Has Helped Me Stay Energized for Ministry

7 Ways Burning Fat Instead of Carbs Has Helped Me Stay Energized for Ministry

After my daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis led us to discover ketogenic eating, I realized how burning fat, not carbs, could optimize my energy, focus, and ministry. Here’s how keto has kept me energized and optimized as a minister.
5 min read
Oct
05
What Should You Cut? A Pastor’s Guide to Simplifying Your Ministry

What Should You Cut? A Pastor’s Guide to Simplifying Your Ministry

What you choose to focus on (and what you choose to let go of) will determine how effective you are in fulfilling your calling. So how do you get clear on what to eliminate and what to focus on?
6 min read
Sep
28
Under the Hood of Your Brain: The Hidden Benefits of Focused Work

Under the Hood of Your Brain: The Hidden Benefits of Focused Work

We've been told we should use time blocking and do uninterrupted focused work. What if the secret isn’t willpower—it’s understanding how your brain works? Here's a powerful set of benefits you never knew.
5 min read
Sep
21
10 Surprisingly Simple Ways Pastors Can Boost Fitness, Vitality and Longevity

10 Surprisingly Simple Ways Pastors Can Boost Fitness, Vitality and Longevity

Every day, the gravitational pull is away from optimal energy and health. It's a tough fight. Good thing you and me there are simple things that can move the needle.
3 min read
Sep
14
The Nap Hack: Boost Your Energy and Productivity as a Pastor

The Nap Hack: Boost Your Energy and Productivity as a Pastor

If you’ve ever hit that sluggish point in the day where everything feels like a chore, there’s a simple, powerful solution you can try: the “Nap Hack.” It work.s
3 min read