Chris Guillebeau shares 7 alternative ways to evaluate your life every day. Episode 1583: 7 Alternative Ways to Evaluate Your Life Every Day by Chris Guillebeau on How To Find More Happiness 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, remarkab...
Apr 11, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1583
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on freestyle productivity. Episode 1582: Freestyle Productivity: Balancing Systems and Simplicity When Organizing Your Life 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...
Apr 10, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1582
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 slow and steady strategies for practical decluttering. Episode 1581: 10 Slow and Steady Strategies for Practical Decluttering by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Simple Living 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 gettin...
Apr 09, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1581
Brian Tracy shares how to believe in yourself and boost your self-confidence. Episode 1580: How to Believe in Yourself and Boost Your Self-Confidence by Brian Tracy on Improving Your Self-Belief Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As ...
Apr 08, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1580
An excerpt from the book The Bright Way: Five Steps to Freeing the Creative Within by Diana Rowan. Episode 1579: An Excerpt from the book The Bright Way: Five Steps to Freeing the Creative Within by Diana Rowan Diana Rowan is the author of The Bright Way. She is a professional harpist with an MM in classical piano performance and a PhD in music theory. She is also the founder of Bright Knowledge Guild, an online creative community that offers students around the world access to her Bright Way sy...
Apr 07, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1579
Chris Lovett of Minimalings shares his thoughts on trophies, medals & minimalism. Episode 1578: Trophies, Medals & Minimalism by Chris Lovett of Minimalings on How Do I Declutter Sentimental Items Chris Lovett is a minimalist, life coach, speaker and career mentor but it didn't used to be that way. Quite content drifting through life in the comfort zone, he was collecting stuff, not exactly the stuff he wanted to collect but stuff none the less. Chris had a whole bunch of aspirations but...
Apr 06, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1578
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on living eyes and heart wide open. Episode 1577: Living Eyes and Heart Wide Open by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Reflection & Optimism Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imper...
Apr 05, 2020•8 min•Ep. 1577
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares 5 ways that gratitude can change your life. Episode 1576: 5 Ways That Gratitude Can Change Your Life by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How To Be More Grateful Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable,...
Apr 04, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1576
2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on what complaining does to your brain and your happiness & how to stay positive in the face of a dreaded situation. Episode 1575: What Complaining Does To Your Brain And Your Happiness AND How to Stay Positive in the Face of a Dreaded Situation by Stella Grizont Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She studied Eco...
Apr 03, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1575
An excerpt from the book We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat Vellos. Episode 1574: An Excerpt from the book We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat Vellos Kat Vellos is the author of We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships. She is a user experience designer, facilitator, social artist, illustrator, and community creator. Her work crosses disciplines, but is almost always focused on helping ot...
Apr 02, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1574
Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 9 helpful hints for making good decisions. Episode 1573: 9 Helpful Hints for making Good Decisions by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on How to Be More Decisive Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep insid...
Apr 01, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1573
Jayne Chater with Altris shares 5 steps to confidence and success. Episode 1572: 5 Steps To Confidence and Success by Jayne Chater with Altris on How to Be More Confident & Goal Setting Tips Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive. The original post is located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1770 Visit Me Online at OL...
Mar 31, 2020•8 min•Ep. 1572
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on a first principles lifestyle. Episode 1571: First Principles Lifestyle by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How To Design A Better Life for Yourself 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 an...
Mar 30, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1571
Josie Michelle Davis shares what to do when you have no idea what to do. Episode 1570: What To Do (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by Josie Michelle Davis on How To Make Life Decisions Josie Michelle Davis is a full time stylist, a writer, and a lover of rescue mutts. She's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades and she spent years blogging DIYs and outfits. These days she's more focused on helping others learn how to change their mindset to achieve big goals. The original post is located here: https:/...
Mar 29, 2020•8 min•Ep. 1570
James Altucher shares how he overcame a fear of flying and changed his life in every way. Episode 1569: How I Overcame A Fear Of Flying And Changed My Life In Every Way by James Altucher on Growth Mindset & Resilience 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, an...
Mar 28, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1569
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a simple approach to long-term goals. Episode 1568: A Simple Approach To Long-Term Goals by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Building Successful Habits 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...
Mar 27, 2020•8 min•Ep. 1568
Benjamin Hardy shares why willpower doesn't work and how to actually change your life. Episode 1567: Willpower Doesn't Work. Here's How to Actually Change Your Life 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 "wantrepreneurs" and actua...
Mar 26, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1567
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the morning routine effect. Episode 1566: The Morning Routine Effect (What to Expect and How to Get Started) by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 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 matte...
Mar 25, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1566
Adi Redzic on focusing on the positives will make you a happier person. Episode 1565: Focusing On The Positives Will Make You A Happier Person by Adi Redzic on How To Propel Your Self Improvement Path Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth. The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.c...
Mar 24, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1565
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to be prepared for anything. Episode 1564: How to Be Prepared for Anything by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Create A Mindfulness & Gratitude Practice 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: http://zenhabits.net/survival-kit Visit Me...
Mar 23, 2020•11 min•Ep. 1564
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares 5 ways to boost your spiritual endurance. Episode 1563: 5 Ways to Boost Your Spiritual Endurance by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Adversity 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 t...
Mar 22, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1563
Mia of She Dreams All Day shares how to find your passion in life. Episode 1562: How To Find Your Passion In Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day on How to Set SMART Goals & Pursue Your Dreams 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-find-your-passion-i...
Mar 21, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1562
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares why sheer willpower won't work if you want to change your habits. Episode 1561: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds ...
Mar 20, 2020•11 min•Ep. 1561
Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto on improv your life. Episode 1560: Improv Your Life by Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto on How To Make Life Adventurous & Exciting Ludovic is the visionary and founder of The Good Life Manifesto. The Manifesto has been created over his life so far, from a very early age. Influenced by his life experiences and growing up with the advice of his very money savvy mother, Ludovic not only helms The Good Life Manifesto, but also provides guida...
Mar 19, 2020•8 min•Ep. 1560
An excerpt from the book Creative Alchemy by Victoria Fann. Episode 1559: An Excerpt from Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life by Victoria Fann Author of Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life, Victoria Fann has been writing essays, short stories, plays and screenplays for almost four decades. She founded her first writing group, Women Who Write in 1989, and has been in...
Mar 18, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1559
Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on focus and the role of reflective thinking. Episode 1558: Focus and the Role of Reflective Thinking by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Be More Productive Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Sta...
Mar 17, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1558
2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on confidence and expectations. Episode 1557: A Minimalist, a Japanese Cowboy, and an Arrogant American Walk into a Museum AND Is This What You’ve Been Waiting for Your Entire Life? 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 Nationa...
Mar 16, 2020•9 min•Ep. 1557
Ali Cornish with Want Less shares the case for independent thinking. Episode 1556: The Case For Independent Thinking by Ali Cornish with WantLess on How To Remove Digital Distractions & Be Present Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism. The original post is...
Mar 15, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1556
T.K. Coleman shares why your obstacles are not holding you back. Episode 1555: Your Obstacles Are Not Holding You Back by TK Coleman on How To Find Motivation for Continuous Improvement T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Lea...
Mar 14, 2020•11 min•Ep. 1555
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share 8 life-changing quotes from inspirational authors. Episode 1554: 8 Life-Changing Quotes from Inspirational Authors by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Motivation Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in...
Mar 13, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1554
