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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with the tools needed for self-improvement and minimalism, transforming your life with every listen. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...

Episodes

2774: A Plea by Margo Aaron on Personal Growth and Self-Reflection

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks offers a plea for personal growth Episode 2774: A Plea by Margo Aaron Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a Daywalker. The original post is located here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/personal-growth/a-plea/ Visit M...

May 25, 202310 minEp. 2774

2773: On Knowing What You Don’t Know by Cylon George on Humility and Open-Mindedness

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about knowing what you don't know Episode 2773: On Knowing What You Don’t Know by Cylon George Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The origina...

May 24, 202310 minEp. 2773

2772: “Name It to Tame It” - The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers by Dr. Lisa Firestone

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how to understand your triggers Episode 2772: “Name It to Tame It” - The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articl...

May 23, 202312 minEp. 2772

2771: Stuff - Your Biggest Time Thief (And How to Steal Back Your Time) by Emma Scheib

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely talks about how having a lot of stuff takes time away from you Episode 2771: Stuff - Your Biggest Time Thief (And How to Steal Back Your Time) by Emma Scheib Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from the beautif...

May 22, 202311 minEp. 2771

2770: A Year Without Dating by Colin Wright

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle gathers his thoughts after spending a year without dating. Episode 2770: A Year Without Dating by Colin Wright Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but inv...

May 21, 202310 minEp. 2770

2769: [Part 2] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by Mark Manson

Mark Manson tells us how we can remain patient in an impatient world. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2769: [Part 2] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he ...

May 21, 202312 minEp. 2769

2768: [Part 1] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by Mark Manson

Mark Manson tells us how we can remain patient in an impatient world. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2768: [Part 1] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he ...

May 20, 202310 minEp. 2768

2767: Triage by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina talks about the triage of life Episode 2767: Triage by Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York...

May 19, 20239 minEp. 2767

2766: You Might Be a Perfectionist by Sara Stanizai

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy warns you about why you might be a perfectionist Episode 2766: You Might Be a Perfectionist by Sara Stanizai Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are integrity, generosity and enthusiasm. They support these principles through transparent decision-making, promoting community visibility and access to care, and affirming all ...

May 18, 202311 minEp. 2766

2765: Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Lakshmi Mani

Lakshmi Mani with Nir Eyal talks about why you make terrible life choices Episode 2765: Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Lakshmi Mani Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Sta...

May 17, 202310 minEp. 2765

2764: Top Tips for Understanding Different Critical Wellness Dimensions by DIYActive

The DIYActive team share the top tips for understanding different critical wellness dimensions Episode 2764: Top Tips for Understanding Different Critical Wellness Dimensions by DIYActive DIY Active's mission is to help people stay fit and active no matter where they are and no matter what life demands of them. They believe that being active can and should be fun, and that you can live a healthy life the way you want. Their sustainable approach to fitness doesn't require travel time, fees, or ev...

May 16, 202312 minEp. 2764

2763: When Minimalism Seems Unreachable by Lynnette Sheppard

Lynnette Sheppard with No Sidebar talks about what to do when minimalism seems unreachable Episode 2763: When Minimalism Seems Unreachable by Lynnette Sheppard No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original po...

May 15, 20239 minEp. 2763

2762: These Are the Bare Essentials, and They Produce Extraordinary Results by Nia Shanks

Nia Shanks shares her thoughts on the bare essentials that produce extraordinary results. Episode 2762: These Are the Bare Essentials, and They Produce Extraordinary Results by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show--the podcast dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals and become...

May 14, 202310 minEp. 2762

2761: Letting Go Of The Thoughts That Make Us Worry by Allison Carmen

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on letting go of the thoughts that make us worry. Episode 2761: Letting Go Of The Thoughts That Make Us Worry by Allison Carmen Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing law, Allison transitioned...

May 14, 20239 minEp. 2761

2760: Qualifications by Chris Guillebeau

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on qualifications. Episode 1218: Qualifications by Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non Conformity Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the...

May 13, 202310 minEp. 2760

2759: Maybe You Don’t Have a Problem by David Cain

David Cain of Raptitude suggests that you might not have a problem Episode 2759: Maybe You Don’t Have a Problem by David Cain David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since...

May 12, 20239 minEp. 2759

2758: [Part 2] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes to Drastically Improve Your Life by Michael Mehlberg

Michael Mehlberg shares 3 immediate mindset changes to drastically improve your life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2758: [Part 2] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes to Drastically Improve Your Life by Michael Mehlberg Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, l...

May 11, 20239 minEp. 2758

2757: [Part 1] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes to Drastically Improve Your Life by Michael Mehlberg

Michael Mehlberg shares 3 immediate mindset changes to drastically improve your life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2757: [Part 1] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes to Drastically Improve Your Life by Michael Mehlberg Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, l...

May 10, 202311 minEp. 2757

2756: I Doubted Everything in My Life by James Altucher

James Altucher talks about doubting everything in his life Episode 2756: I Doubted Everything in My Life by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books o...

May 09, 202310 minEp. 2756

2755: Owning Less is the Best Storage Solution by Amanda Brownlow

Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about why owning less is the best storage solution Amanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient. She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow, and while maintaining a budget that allows her to save a...

May 08, 202312 minEp. 2755

2754: Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back by Scott Spann

Scott Spann with Financial Finesse asks if your money beliefs are holding you back. Episode 2754: Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back by Scott Spann After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not thei...

May 07, 202311 minEp. 2754

2753: On the Pleasures and Sorrows of Life Without Screens by Cal Newport

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the pleasures and sorrows of life without screens. Episode 2753: On the Pleasures and Sorrows of Life Without Screens by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as...

May 07, 202311 minEp. 2753

2752: How To Use Newton's Third Law To Make Habits Last Longer by Anthony Ongaro

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares how to use Newton's Third Law to make habits last longer. Episode 2752: How To Use Newton's Third Law To Make Habits Last Longer by Anthony Ongaro After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more. Bre...

May 06, 20238 minEp. 2752

2751: 10 Unconventional Habits to Live Distraction-Less by Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 unconventional habits to live distraction-less Episode 2751: 10 Unconventional Habits to Live Distraction-Less by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media intervie...

May 05, 202311 minEp. 2751

2750: How to Create Time for Self-Care Without Feeling Guilty by Ellen Burgan

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you how to create time for self-care without feeling guilty Episode 2750: How to Create Time for Self-Care Without Feeling Guilty by Ellen Burgan Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing j...

May 04, 202311 minEp. 2750

2749: 3 Simple Mindfulness Practices for Highly Sensitive People by Nikki Andersen

Nikki Andersen with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 3 simple mindfulness practices for highly sensitive people Episode 2749: 3 Simple Mindfulness Practices for Highly Sensitive People by Nikki Andersen Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselve...

May 03, 202311 minEp. 2749

2748: A Bad Mood Tool Box by Alyssa Kelliher

Alyssa Kelliher with Core Spirit shares a bad mood tool box Episode 2748: A Bad Mood Tool Box by Alyssa Kelliher Core Spirit’s mission is to help people find their path to personal freedom. They are a social platform aggregating diverse mediums of content, experts and practitioners, and online and offline events that bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and the modern world discoveries. The original post can be found here: https://corespirit.com/articles/a-bad-mood-tool-box-8cjnoz Visit Me Onli...

May 02, 202310 minEp. 2748

2747: How to Minimize Your Lifestyle and Reduce Stress by Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about minimizing your lifestyle and reducing stress Episode 2747: How to Minimize Your Lifestyle and Reduce Stress by Rachel Jones Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time with family and being able to focus on Christ. What she found was that minimalism wasn’t the answer. But it i...

May 01, 202311 minEp. 2747

2746: How To Not Care What Other People Think by Mia of She Dreams All Day

Mia of She Dreams All Day fills us in on how to not care what others think. Episode 2746: How To Not Care What Other People Think by Mia of She Dreams All Day She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers. The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-not-care-what-other-people-think/ Visit Me Online at O...

Apr 30, 202311 minEp. 2746

2745: [Part 2] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy

Benjamin Hardy discusses some special parts of goal-setting that no one talks about. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2745: [Part 2] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepr...

Apr 30, 202310 minEp. 2745
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