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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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473: Motivation is Overvalued. Environment Often Matters More by James Clear

James Clear is an author and photographer. He writes about behavioral psychology, habit formation, and performance improvement. His work has been covered by dozens of major media outlets including CBS, Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, TIME Magazine, and more. He studies successful people across a wide range of disciplines--entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and more--to uncover the habits and routines that make these people the best at what they do. Then, he shares what he learns in his popular ema...

Mar 28, 201711 minEp. 473

472: 11 Habits of Millionaires by Scott Alan Turner

Scott Alan Turner shares the 11 habits of millionaires. Episode 472: 11 Habits of Millionaires by Scott Alan Turner (Personal Growth & Self Discipline). Scott Alan Turner is the author of the best-selling book 99 Minute Millionaire - The Simplest and Easiest Book Ever on Getting Started Investing and Retiring Rock Star Rich, available on Amazon. He’s been featured on Forbes.com, US News and World Report, Money, and Business Insider. As an early retiree Scott now spends his time helping other...

Mar 27, 201710 minEp. 472

471: Why "Being Present" is So Difficult by Kristin Wong

Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com was laid off in 2013. She took on some freelancing gigs to earn extra cash while she searched for a new, full-time job and over time, her freelancing gigs increased. She started writing for sites that she loved reading and produced videos for new clients. Her side gigs began to bring in more income than any potential full-time jobs. She launched a blog all about frugal living and created The Wild Wong to share more about her career, her finances, and all the adven...

Mar 26, 20179 minEp. 471

470: What Old People Know by Barbara Wagner with Budgets Are Sexy

J. Money of Budgets are Sexy is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He also has a podcast: M.O.N.E.Y. He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later! Episode 470: What Old People Know by Barba...

Mar 25, 20179 minEp. 470

469: Why I Quit My Job & Took a $50,000 Pay Cut by Scott Alan Turner - The Scott Alan Turner Show

Scott Alan Turner shares why he quit his job and took a $50,000 pay cut. Episode 469: Why I Quit My Job & Took a $50,000 Pay Cut by Scott Alan Turner - The Scott Alan Turner Show (Career Advice). Scott Alan Turner is the author of the best-selling book 99 Minute Millionaire - The Simplest and Easiest Book Ever on Getting Started Investing and Retiring Rock Star Rich, available on Amazon. He’s been featured on Forbes.com, US News and World Report, Money, and Business Insider. As an early reti...

Mar 24, 20178 minEp. 469

468: Treating Yourself Is Not the Answer by Cait Flanders

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. Episode 468: Treating Yourself Is Not the Answer by Cait Flanders (Mindful Spending & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://caitflanders.com/2017/03/13/dont-treat-yourself Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me On...

Mar 23, 201712 minEp. 468

467: Boost Self-Confidence: 5 Critical Skills You Must Know by Barrie Davenport

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 a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 467: Boost Self-Confidence: 5 Critical Skills You Must Kno...

Mar 22, 20179 minEp. 467

466: Curate Your Life, and the Rest Will Follow 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 a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast. Episode 466: Curate Your Life, and the Rest Will Follow by Paula Pant of Afford Anything (Developing Habits & Self Discipline). The original ...

Mar 21, 20178 minEp. 466

465: How to Live the Paperless Life 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 matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and...

Mar 20, 20178 minEp. 465

464: How to Clear Your To-Do List Today (Without Overwhelming Yourself) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog

Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. Episode 464: How to Clear Your To-Do List Today (Without Overwhelming Yourself) by Kalen Bruce of Mo...

Mar 19, 20178 minEp. 464

463: Why I'm Always in a Hurry & What I'm Doing About It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

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. Episode 463: Why I'm Always in a Hurry & What I'm Doing About It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Happiness & Simple Living). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/hurry Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join th...

Mar 18, 20179 minEp. 463

462: Measure Yourself Using the Same Techniques the Fortune 500 Uses by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich

Ramit Sethi 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 findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article and pictured next to Warren Buffe...

Mar 17, 201710 minEp. 462

461: How to Find a Company with Great Work-Life Balance by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money

PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. Episode 461: How to Find a Company with Great Work-Life Balance by Emily Guy Birken with PT Momey (Career Advice). The original post is located here: https:...

Mar 16, 201710 minEp. 461

460: An Excerpt from I Am Keats by Tom Asacker

Tom Asacker represents a new and dynamic voice in the world of business. His inspiring combination of down-to-earth philosophy and intellectual reasoning has given him supporters all over the world. For the past ten years, he has been advising leaders that the traditional engines of growth have run out of steam. He views today’s world of complexity and change as a large-scale manifestation of many emergent events and behaviors that require a new, coherent viewpoint to guide one’s actions. Episod...

Mar 15, 20179 minEp. 460

459: Think of Your Choices as Effects, Not Causes by David Cain of Raptitude

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. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. Episode 459: Think of Your Choices as Effects, Not Causes by David Cain of ...

Mar 14, 20179 minEp. 459

458: Get More From Your Day by Counting the Seconds by Mr. Money Mustache

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 throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive...

Mar 13, 20178 minEp. 458

457: How to Cure Deep Procrastination by Cal Newport of The Study Hacks Blog

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 a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and ...

Mar 12, 201710 minEp. 457

456: The Procrastinating Caveman: What Human Evolution Teaches Us About Why We Put Off Work & How to Stop 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 a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and ...

Mar 11, 201710 minEp. 456

455: Do You Need a Bigger Home by Scott Alan Turner

Scott Alan Turner presents the question: Do you need a bigger home? Episode 455: Do You Need a Bigger Home by Scott Alan Turner (Mindful Living & Simplicity). Scott Alan Turner is the author of the best-selling book 99 Minute Millionaire - The Simplest and Easiest Book Ever on Getting Started Investing and Retiring Rock Star Rich, available on Amazon. He’s been featured on Forbes.com, US News and World Report, Money, and Business Insider. As an early retiree Scott now spends his time helping...

Mar 10, 20179 minEp. 455

454: How to Achieve Your Dreams by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens

Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every week, she shares new photos, writing, and a roundup of happy links on the blog. Episode 454: How to Achieve Your Dreams by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens (Success & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://www.rowdykittens.com/201...

Mar 09, 201711 minEp. 454

453: What are the Habits of Wealthy People 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 of All Time. Episode 453: What are the Habits of Wealthy People by James Altucher (Developing Self Discipline & Personal...

Mar 08, 201710 minEp. 453

452: Make People Feel Good 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 Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self M...

Mar 07, 20177 minEp. 452

451: Why Kids Need Minimalism by Denaye Barahona with Becoming Minimalist

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 interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the j...

Mar 06, 20178 minEp. 451

450: 10 Types of Friends Worth Fighting For - Part 2 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 and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. Their ...

Mar 05, 20179 minEp. 450

449: 10 Types of Friends Worth Fighting For - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel

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, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. Their ...

Mar 04, 20179 minEp. 449

448: Be Careful What You Wish For by Leon Logothetis of The Kindness Diaries Netflix Documentary Series

Our first post ever from Leon Logothetis, the creator of The Kindness Diaries documentary on Netflix. Episode 448: Be Careful What You Wish For by Leon Logothetis of The Kindness Diaries Netflix Documentary Series (Compassion). Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life chang...

Mar 03, 201710 minEp. 448

447: 4 Life Hacks to Gain an Extra Hour of Your Life Back Each Week by Scott Alan Turner

Scott Alan Turner shares 4 life hacks that will help you save an hour each week. Episode 447: 4 Life Hacks to Gain an Extra Hour of Your Life Back Each Week by Scott Alan Turner (Motivation & Productivity). Scott Alan Turner is the author of the best-selling book 99 Minute Millionaire - The Simplest and Easiest Book Ever on Getting Started Investing and Retiring Rock Star Rich, available on Amazon. He’s been featured on Forbes.com, US News and World Report, Money, and Business Insider. As an...

Mar 02, 20178 minEp. 447

446: Life's Most Dangerous Question, What Is Your Mission, & Too Much Branding These Days by 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 live in Missoula, Montana. Episode 446: Life's Most Dangerous Question, What Is Your Mission, & Too Much Branding These Days by The Minimalists (Audiobooks). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.themin...

Mar 01, 201710 minEp. 446

445: 5 Ways to be Gloriously Present in the Moments of Your Precious Life by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen

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 a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 445: 5 Ways to be Gloriously Present in the Moments of You...

Feb 28, 201710 minEp. 445

444: Everything I Own: My 288 Things 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 live in Missoula, Montana. Episode 444: Everything I Own: My 288 Things by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Counting Your Possessions & Stuff Helps). The original post is located here: http://www.theminimalists.com/288...

Feb 27, 201711 minEp. 444
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