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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...
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Episodes

803: Living Congruently - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how to live your life congruently. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 803: Living Congruently - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Taking Action & Consistent Habits). 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 prod...

Feb 21, 201810 minEp. 803

802: Living Congruently - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how to live your life congruently. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 802: Living Congruently - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Goal Setting & Self Awareness & Mindfulness). 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, ...

Feb 20, 201811 minEp. 802

801: Minimalist Do-Over: Seven Things I'd Do Differently by Britt with No Sidebar

Britt with No Sidebar shares seven things she'd do differently with minimalism if she were starting over. Episode 801: Minimalist Do-Over: Seven Things I'd Do Differently by Britt with No Sidebar (Purging & Organizing for Beginners). 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 ...

Feb 19, 201810 minEp. 801

800: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 6 questions to ask yourself to get the most out of life. Episode 800: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.ne...

Feb 18, 20188 minEp. 800

799: Too Much To Do Not Enough Time by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Too much to do, but not enough time? Hear Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts about it. Episode 799: Too Much To Do Not Enough Time by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Prioritizing Tasks - Your To Do List & Getting Things Done). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: ht...

Feb 17, 20188 minEp. 799

798: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 3 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 12 things successful people do differently. This is Part 3 of 3. Episode 798: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 3 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Improve Your Life). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, t...

Feb 16, 20188 minEp. 798

797: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 12 things successful people do differently. This is Part 2 of 3. Episode 797: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Quick Tips to Live Better). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coa...

Feb 15, 201810 minEp. 797

796: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 12 things successful people do differently. This is Part 1 of 3. Episode 796: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Optimize Life & Success). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and c...

Feb 14, 20189 minEp. 796

795: 5 Ways to Make Anything Easier by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 5 ways to make anything easier. Episode 795: 5 Ways to Make Anything Easier by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Simple Living & Minimalism). Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matt...

Feb 13, 20188 minEp. 795

794: How Minimalism Helps You Create a Personal Dashboard by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares how minimalism helps you create a personal dashboard. Episode 794: How Minimalism Helps You Create a Personal Dashboard by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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,...

Feb 12, 20188 minEp. 794

793: The 10 Most Important Things We Can Do for the People We Love by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha

Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha shares the 10 most important things we can do for the people we love. Episode 793: The 10 Most Important Things We Can Do for the People We Love by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha (Mindfulness & Happiness). Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchas...

Feb 11, 20189 minEp. 793

792: How to Break Bad Habits by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares the best way to break bad habits. Episode 792: How to Break Bad Habits by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Self Discipline). Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his find...

Feb 10, 201810 minEp. 792

791: How to be Your Own Best Friend by Cara Stein with Good Life Zen

Guest author Cara Stein with Good Life Zen shares how to be your own best friend. Episode 791: How to be Your Own Best Friend by Cara Stein with Good Life Zen (Mindfulness & Happiness). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds ...

Feb 09, 201811 minEp. 791

790: In Defense of Doing Nothing by Nathan Atkinson with Cait Flanders

Guest author Nathan Atkinson with Cait Flanders shares his defense of doing nothing. Episode 790: In Defense of Doing Nothing by Nathan Atkinson with Cait Flanders (Beginner's Mind - The Art of Relaxing & Slowing Down). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original p...

Feb 08, 201810 minEp. 790

789: Logos by Colin Wright with The Minimalists

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle guest-posts on The Minimalists' site about logos & marketing. Episode 789: Logos by Colin Wright with The Minimalists (Simple Living & Minimalism). Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana. The original post...

Feb 07, 20189 minEp. 789

788: Cure Yourself of Tiny Details Exaggeration Syndrome by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache talks about what he calls "Tiny Details Exaggeration Syndrome" and what to do about it. Episode 788: Cure Yourself of Tiny Details Exaggeration Syndrome by Mr. Money Mustache (Mindfulness & Happiness). Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throu...

Feb 06, 20189 minEp. 788

787: Flappability by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle & The Let's Know Things Podcast

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares the pros and cons of the Stoic response. Episode 787: Flappability by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Stoic Philosophy & Emotional Stoicism). 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...

Feb 05, 20189 minEp. 787

786: A Whirlwind Tour of Getting Things Done by Cal Newport of Study Hacks

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares an overview of the popular Getting Things Done productivity method. Episode 786: A Whirlwind Tour of Getting Things Done by Cal Newport of Study Hacks (The GTD Technique for Productivity). 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 theor...

Feb 04, 201811 minEp. 786

785: A Guide to Let Go of Your Perfectly Good Things by Zoe Kim with Becoming Minimalist

Zoe Kim with Becoming Minimalist shares how to let go of perfectly good things. Episode 785: A Guide to Let Go of Your Perfectly Good Things by Zoe Kim with Becoming Minimalist (Decluttering & Paring Down). 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 ...

Feb 03, 20188 minEp. 785

784: An Excerpt from the Book The Kindness Cure by Tara Cousineau

An excerpt from the book The Kindness Cure by Tara Cousineau. Episode 784: An Excerpt from the Book The Kindness Cure by Tara Cousineau (Mindfulness & Happiness). Tara Cousineau, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, meditation teacher, well-being researcher, and social entrepreneur. She has received numerous grants from the National Institutes of Health Small Business Innovative Research program. Cousineau founded www.bodimojo.com, and develops digital wellness tools for youth. She is affiliated...

Feb 02, 201811 minEp. 784

783: It's OK to Be Happy with a Quiet Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares why it's ok to be happy with a quiet life. Episode 783: It's OK to Be Happy with a Quiet Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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 yo...

Feb 01, 20189 minEp. 783

782: The Joy of Opting Out by David Cain of Raptitude

David Cain shares the joy of opting out. Episode 782: The Joy of Opting Out by David Cain of Raptitude (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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...

Jan 31, 201811 minEp. 782

781: Are You a Lightworker or a Darkworker by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares the difference between a lightwkrker and a dark worker, plus why it makes a difference to choose. Episode 781: Are You a Lightworker or a Darkworker by Steve Pavlina (Career Advice). 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...

Jan 30, 20189 minEp. 781

780: The Key Habits of Organization by Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the key habits of organization. Episode 780: The Key Habits of Organization by Leo Babauta (Organize Mindfully - Be inspired to bring organization into your life). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/putaway Visit Me Onl...

Jan 29, 201811 minEp. 780

779: 7 Mantras for Those Who Have Lost Their Motivation and Hope - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff - Marc & Angel

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 mantras for those who have lost their motivation and hope. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 779: 7 Mantras for Those Who Have Lost Their Motivation and Hope - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff - Marc & Angel (Inspiration). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, cou...

Jan 28, 201811 minEp. 779

778: 7 Mantras for Those Who Have Lost Their Motivation and Hope - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 mantras for those who have lost their motivation and hope. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 778: 7 Mantras for Those Who Have Lost Their Motivation and Hope - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life. Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course a...

Jan 27, 20189 minEp. 778

777: 10 Simple Ways to be the Real You and Take Back Your New Year by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 simple ways to be the real you and take back your new year. Episode 777: 10 Simple Ways to be the Real You and Take Back Your New Year by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Resolutions). Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by...

Jan 26, 20189 minEp. 777

776: Slow Down and Keep Going by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a personal story, plus how to slow down and keep going. Episode 776: Slow Down and Keep Going by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch (Burn Out & Rewards of Sticking With It - Consistency). 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 med...

Jan 25, 20188 minEp. 776

775: How to Stop Giving Up On Yourself and Reach Your Full Potential by Michele Lian with Tiny Buddha

Michele Lian with Tiny Buddha shares how to stop giving up on yourself and reach your full potential. Episode 775: How to Stop Giving Up On Yourself and Reach Your Full Potential by Michele Lian with Tiny Buddha (Better Your Life). Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. Fo...

Jan 24, 20189 minEp. 775

774: A Better Life by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares a simple way to make a better life for yourself. Episode 774: A Better Life by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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, relations...

Jan 23, 201810 minEp. 774
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