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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

1703: 5 Ways to Create a to-do List for a Successful Future by Chalene Johnson on Productivity Advice & Techniques

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show offers 5 ways to create a better future right now. Episode 1703: 5 Ways to Create a to-do List for a Successful Future by Chalene Johnson on Productivity Advice & Techniques Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around ...

Aug 09, 202011 minEp. 1703

1702: The Shift by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on How To Check In & Improve Your Mindset

Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude tells us about what he calls, "the shift". Episode 1702: The Shift by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on How To Check In & Improve Your Mindset Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with...

Aug 08, 20209 minEp. 1702

1701: Lack of Motivation? Here are 8 Baby Steps for Finding Your Fire by Mike Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back offers us tips for when we aren't feeling motivated. Episode 1701: Lack of Motivation? Here are 8 Baby Steps for Finding Your Fire by Mike Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything changed....

Aug 07, 202010 minEp. 1701

1700: 7 Habits of Successful People That Will Make You Feel Unstoppable in 2020 by Brian Tracy on Personal Growth

Brian Tracy reveals seven habits of successful people. Episode 1700: 7 Habits of Successful People That Will Make You Feel Unstoppable in 2020 by Brian Tracy on Personal Growth Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy 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 a Keynote speaker a...

Aug 06, 202010 minEp. 1700

1699: What Does A Balanced Life Look Like? by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How To Balance Energy & Stress

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild tells us what a balanced life looks like. Episode 1699: What Does A Balanced Life Look Like? by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How To Balance Energy & Stress 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, sel...

Aug 05, 20209 minEp. 1699

1698: A letter to my younger self by Rosalyn Palmer on Learning From Past Mistakes & Overcoming Adversity

Rosalyn Palmer shares a letter she's written to her former self. Episode 1698: A letter to my younger self by Rosalyn Palmer on Learning From Past Mistakes & Overcoming Adversity Rosalyn Palmer is an Emotional Well being Expert, an Advanced Rapid Transformational (RTT) Hypnotherapist and a Certified Coach. Rosalyn was one of the very first to train in RTT with Marisa Peer and has become one of the most sought-after RTT practitioners worldwide. The original post is located here: https://rosal...

Aug 04, 202010 minEp. 1698

1697: Surround Yourself With Good and That's How You Will Feel AND Over-Planning Kills Magic by Katie Ping

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog talks about why surrounding ourselves with good will help us feel good AND how over-planning kills the magic. Episode 1697: Surround Yourself With Good and That's How You Will Feel AND Over-Planning Kills Magic by Katie Ping Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guilt and shame over parts of her that she thought were unworthy. By her late-20s, she found herself...

Aug 03, 20209 minEp. 1697

1696: The Why and How of Self Care by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay on Creating A Self-Care Practice of Checking In

Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay talks about the why and how of self care. Episode 1696: The Why and How of Self Care by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay on Creating A Self-Care Practice of Checking In Randi Kay is on a mission to shift the health culture by educating and empowering you to make every area of life a healing opportunity. She would like to offer you knowledge and tangible tools to use to make self care a way of life. To make it a ritual and a practice as common as brushing your tee...

Aug 02, 20208 minEp. 1696

1695: Your Relationship with Failure by Steve Pavlina on How To Achieve Big Goals & Develop Resiliency

Steve Pavlina helps you explore your relationship with failure. Episode 1695: Your Relationship with Failure by Steve Pavlina on How To Achieve Big Goals & Develop Resiliency 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 ...

Aug 01, 20209 minEp. 1695

1694: Why I'm Letting Go Of Control by Felicia Renee on Issues of Perfectionism & Overcoming Being A Perfectionist

Felicia Renee tells us why she's letting go of control. Episode 1694: Why I'm Letting Go Of Control by Felicia Renee on Issues of Perfectionism & Overcoming Being A Perfectionist Felicia Renee is a self-proclaimed minimalist that is constantly changing the narrative because living an intentional and minimalist lifestyle doesn't have to be boring. Check out her blog where she writes about buying less, decluttering, and more at: https://www.thefeliciarenee.com The original post is located here...

Jul 31, 20209 minEp. 1694

1693: The Really New You by Greg Audino on The Personal Development Journey & Self Improvement Fundamentals

Greg Audino reminds us of what happens when we redefine ourselves. Episode 1693: The Really New You by Greg Audino on The Personal Development Journey & Self Improvement Fundamentals Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to share new insight, Audino uses humor and a variety of PG-13 exam...

Jul 30, 20208 minEp. 1693

1692: An Excerpt from the book Mind To Mind Conversation by Denis Hachey on The Steps Needed for Success

Denis Hachey teaches us how to have mind to mind conversations with ourselves. Episode 1692: An Excerpt from the book Mind To Mind Conversation by Denis Hachey on The Steps Needed for Success Denis Hachey has twenty years’ experience in business, including co-ownership of a successful multimillion dollar venture for over fifteen years. His experiences in the business world have inspired him to share what he has learned and to offer insight into how to change wishing and dreaming into a plan of a...

Jul 29, 202010 minEp. 1692

1691: My 23-Year Relationship with Fear by Shirley of Daring Living on Facing Your Fears & Learning To Accept Them

Shirley of Daring Living discusses her long relationship with fear. Episode 1691: My 23-Year Relationship with Fear by Shirley of Daring Living on Facing Your Fears & Learning To Accept Them Shirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience. The original post is located here: https://daringliving.com/relationship-with-fear/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jul 28, 20209 minEp. 1691

1690: Decluttering: How to Decide What to Keep? by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Getting Started with Minimalism

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely teaches us how to properly declutter. Episode 1690: Decluttering: How to Decide What to Keep? by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Getting Started with Minimalism Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life...

Jul 27, 20209 minEp. 1690

1689: The Art of Decision Making (Pt. I) by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on How To Align Life with Happiness

Andrew James of Establishing The Self discusses the art of decision making. Episode 1689: The Art of Decision Making (Pt. I) by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on How To Align Life with Happiness Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation. The original post is located here: https://www.establishingtheself.com/home/the...

Jul 26, 202010 minEp. 1689

1688: How What You’ve Got Can Become What You Want by Benjamin Hardy on How To Be Happier & Connecting with Others

Benjamin Hardy shares how what you've got can become what you want. Episode 1688: How What You’ve Got Can Become What You Want by Benjamin Hardy on How To Be Happier & Connecting with Others 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 "wantrepreneur...

Jul 25, 202010 minEp. 1688

1687: [Part 2] The Interesting Stuff is the Important Stuff by TK Coleman on How To Chase Your Curiosity

T.K. Coleman talks about why we should pay attention to the interesting stuff. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1687: [Part 2] The Interesting Stuff is the Important Stuff by TK Coleman on How To Chase Your Curiosity 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 b...

Jul 24, 20209 minEp. 1687

1686: [Part 1] The Interesting Stuff is the Important Stuff by TK Coleman on How To Chase Your Curiosity

T.K. Coleman talks about why we should pay attention to the interesting stuff. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1686: [Part 1] The Interesting Stuff is the Important Stuff by TK Coleman on How To Chase Your Curiosity 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 b...

Jul 23, 20208 minEp. 1686

1685: La Dolce Vita: 5 Life Lessons From My Grandma by Adi Redzic on Compassion & Empathy for A Better Life

Adi Redzic shares 5 life lessons he learned from his grandmother. 1685: La Dolce Vita: 5 Life Lessons From My Grandma by Adi Redzic on Compassion & Empathy for A Better Life 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.com/journal/2018/5/19/la...

Jul 22, 20209 minEp. 1685

1684: An Excerpt from Home Early: Destroy Distraction, Become Powerfully Productive, and Finish Work Before Dinner by Michael Mehlberg

Michael Mehlberg shares how to eliminate distractions and increase productivity. 1684: An Excerpt from Home Early: Destroy Distraction, Become Powerfully Productive, and Finish Work Before Dinner 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 goa...

Jul 21, 202011 minEp. 1684

1683: Changes in the Rearview AND Struggling with Choices by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists

2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on changes in the rearview and struggling with choices. Episode 1683: Changes in the Rearview AND Struggling with Choices by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists 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 li...

Jul 20, 20208 minEp. 1683

1682: An Excerpt from the book Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at a Time by Adam M. Lowenstein

An excerpt from the book Reframe the Day by Adam M. Lowenstein. Episode 1682: An Excerpt from the book Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at a Time by Adam M. Lowenstein Adam M. Lowenstein is the author of Reframe the Day. He spent eight years working in American government and politics, most recently as a speechwriter and strategic communications advisor in the United States Senate. Today, Adam lives in London with his partner, Erin, and writes frequently about politics, work...

Jul 19, 202011 minEp. 1682

1681: Consider, Commit, Lock by Tynan on How To Develop Self Discipline & New Habit Formation

Tynan shares his thoughts how to develop self discipline. Episode 1681: Consider, Commit, Lock by Tynan on How To Develop Self Discipline & New Habit Formation Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured ...

Jul 18, 202011 minEp. 1681

1680: Subconscious Self-Sabotage: What It Is and How to Avoid It by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Resilience

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares her thoughts on subconscious self-sabotage. Episode 1680: Subconscious Self-Sabotage: What It Is and How to Avoid It by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Resilience 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 environmen...

Jul 17, 202010 minEp. 1680

1679: How to Cultivate Unconditional Confidence by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Self-Confidence

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares how to cultivate unconditional confidence. Episode 1679: How to Cultivate Unconditional Confidence by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Self-Confidence 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 li...

Jul 16, 20209 minEp. 1679

1678: 3 Ways to Sit with Wonder by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Get Grounded in Gratitude

Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life shares 3 ways to sit with wonder. Episode 1678: 3 Ways to Sit with Wonder by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Get Grounded in Gratitude Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time wh...

Jul 15, 20209 minEp. 1678

1677: The Courage Crutch AND Have We Lost Our Tolerance For a Little Boredom? by Cal Newport

2 short posts from Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the courage crutch and if we have lost our tolerance for a little boredom. Episode 1677: The Courage Crutch AND Have We Lost Our Tolerance For a Little Boredom? 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...

Jul 14, 202010 minEp. 1677

1676: You are the Creator of Your Life by Shira Gura on How To Live A Deliberate Lifestyle & Mindfulness Practice

Shira Gura shares her thoughts on you being the creator of your life. Episode 1676: You are the Creator of Your Life by Shira Gura on How To Live A Deliberate Lifestyle & Mindfulness Practice Shira Gura is on a mission to create an emotionally healthy world. Through her coaching services and self-awareness tools, she helps moms and wives understand and regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors so they can feel calm, free and in control, and positively impact those around them. The ori...

Jul 13, 202010 minEp. 1676

1675: 9 Things To Do Every Sunday For An Amazing Week by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Personal Productivity

Mia of She Dreams All Day shares 9 things to do every Sunday for an amazing week. Episode 1675: 9 Things To Do Every Sunday For An Amazing Week by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Personal Productivity 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/things-to-do-every-sun...

Jul 12, 202010 minEp. 1675

1674: Our Everloving Quest to Control Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Work Through Anxiety

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on our everloving quest to control our lives. Episode 1674: Our Everloving Quest to Control Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Work Through Anxiety 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/controller...

Jul 11, 202010 minEp. 1674
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