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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

563: Success - An Excerpt from the Book Essential: Essays by The Minimalists by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

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 563: Success - An Excerpt from the Book Essential: Essays by The Minimalists by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimal...

Jun 26, 20179 minEp. 563

562: Audiobook Excerpt from 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 562: Audiobook Excerpt from The Minimalists (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimalists.com/books Get one of The Minima...

Jun 25, 201711 minEp. 562

561: Nearly Free Kids Toys that Keep on Giving 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...

Jun 24, 201711 minEp. 561

560: The Contribution Chapter from the Audiobook Essential: Essays by The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus are The Minimalists and 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 560: The Contribution Chapter from the Audiobook Essential: Essays by The Minimalists (Simple Living & Minimalism). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: ...

Jun 23, 201711 minEp. 560

559: The Zen Habits Guide to Letting Go of Attachments 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 559: The Zen Habits Guide to Letting Go of Attachments by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/attachments Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Jun 22, 20179 minEp. 559

558: 10 Tiny Steps to Take Towards Your Tiny Wardrobe 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...

Jun 21, 20178 minEp. 558

557: 5 Ways to be Thrifty Without Being Lame by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle

Colin Wright, a professional author and international speaker, 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 invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blu...

Jun 20, 201712 minEp. 557

556: How to See Past Your Mountain of Stuff to a Place Called Enough by Katie Tallo with 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 556: How to See Past Your Mountain of Stuff to a Place Called Enough by Katie Tallo with Rowdy Kittens (Mindful Living & Simplicity). The original post is ...

Jun 19, 20179 minEp. 556

555: What If We Only Bought the Stuff We Loved from Budgets Are Sexy

J. Money 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 555: What If We Only Bought the Stuff We Loved from Bu...

Jun 18, 201710 minEp. 555

554: How to Increase Your Entire Family's Productivity 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 554: How to Increase Your Entire Family's Productivity by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Mi...

Jun 17, 201710 minEp. 554

553: How to Complain Less by Joshua Becker of 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...

Jun 16, 201711 minEp. 553

552: Case Study: How Could We Save This Ridiculously Overloaded Grind 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 ...

Jun 15, 201710 minEp. 552

551: How to Make Your Own Luck - Part 2 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 branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issue...

Jun 14, 20179 minEp. 551

550: How to Make Your Own Luck - Part 1 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 branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issue...

Jun 13, 201710 minEp. 550

549: Socially Challenged & Are You Free by Leon Logothetis

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 change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. His journey is chronicled in the Netflix documentary series The Kindness Diaries. In December 2016, he released his book: Live, Love, Explore. Episode 549: Social...

Jun 12, 20178 minEp. 549

548: Secret Scents of Success by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich

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 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 Buffett For...

Jun 11, 201711 minEp. 548

547: Social Drag 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...

Jun 10, 201710 minEp. 547

546: 9 Big Benefits of a Small Home

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 546: 9 Big Benefits of a Small Home (Simple Living & Minimalism). The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/benefits-smaller-home P...

Jun 09, 20179 minEp. 546

545: A List of 30 Day Challenges You Can Start Today 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 545: A List of 30 Day Challenges You Can Start Today by James Altucher (Developing Habits & Persona...

Jun 08, 201711 minEp. 545

544: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 3 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 544: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 3 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Lifestyle Design Habits to Create Your Ideal Life). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-incredible-power-of-contentment Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn m...

Jun 07, 201710 minEp. 544

543: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 2 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 543: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-incredible-power-of-contentment Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcas...

Jun 06, 20179 minEp. 543

542: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 1 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 542: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-incredible-power-of-contentment Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about ...

Jun 05, 20178 minEp. 542

541: What My Dogs Are Teaching Me About Slow Living 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 541: What My Dogs Are Teaching Me About Slow Living by Cait Flanders (Simplicity & Minimalism). The original post is located here: http://caitflanders.com/2017/05/29/dogs-teaching-me-about-slow-living Please Rate & Review ...

Jun 04, 201712 minEp. 541

540: How to Answer "What Do You Do?" by Kristin Wong

Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done. Kristin is a self-professed money ...

Jun 03, 201712 minEp. 540

539: Rate Your Three Dimensions of Optimism by Mary Jaksch of 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 539: Rate Your Three Dimensions of Optimism by Mary Jaksch...

Jun 02, 201711 minEp. 539

538: Create Your Masterpiece 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 538: Create Your Masterpiece by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Productivity - How to Stay Focused & Be Productive). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.t...

Jun 01, 201712 minEp. 538

537: 9 Ways to Feel Less Stress When Life Gets Crazy Busy - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel

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 ...

May 31, 201712 minEp. 537

536: 9 Ways to Feel Less Stress When Life Gets Crazy Busy - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel

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 ...

May 30, 201710 minEp. 536

535: Minimalism is for Everyone 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...

May 29, 201710 minEp. 535

534: The Best & Less-Than-Best Motivations for Learning 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 534: The Best & Less-Than-Best Motivations for Learning by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Motivation & Inspiration for your Life). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/enthused-learning Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OL...

May 28, 201710 minEp. 534
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