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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

623: More Sense in Motion by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle

Colin Wright shares an excerpt from his book Come Back Frayed. Episode 623: More Sense in Motion by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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 he consumes. He ten...

Aug 25, 20179 minEp. 623

622: 5 Powerful Reasons to Make Reflection a Daily Habit & How To Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how and why you should take time to reflect. Episode 622: 5 Powerful Reasons to Make Reflection a Daily Habit & How To Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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://zenha...

Aug 24, 20179 minEp. 622

621: Are You Making Good Decisions by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar talks about the importance of decisions in your life. Episode 621: Are You Making Good Decisions by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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 ...

Aug 23, 20179 minEp. 621

620: You Have the Right to be Wrong by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares why you have the right to be wrong. Episode 620: You Have the Right to be Wrong 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, relat...

Aug 22, 201710 minEp. 620

619: 5 Myths That Encourage Excess Spending by Dori Cameron with Becoming Minimalist

Guest author Dori Cameron with Becoming Minimalist shares 5 myths that encourage excess spending. Episode 619: 5 Myths That Encourage Excess Spending by Dori Cameron with Becoming Minimalist (Saving Money & Debt Free). 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 ...

Aug 21, 20179 minEp. 619

618: 3 Strategies to Boost Confidence & Feel Good About Yourself by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares 3 strategies to boost confidence and feel good about yourself. Episode 618: 3 Strategies to Boost Confidence & Feel Good About Yourself by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Social Psychology & Health). 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. S...

Aug 20, 201710 minEp. 618

617: 5 Ways to Step Forward When You're Scared to Death by Marc Chernoff - Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares how to step forward when you're scared to death. Episode 617: 5 Ways to Step Forward When You're Scared to Death by Marc Chernoff - Marc and Angel Hack Life (Tips to Face Your Fears). 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...

Aug 19, 201711 minEp. 617

616: Monday Master Class: Apply Weakest Link Theory to Time Management by Cal Newport

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares what weakest link theory is and how it applies to time management. Episode 616: Monday Master Class: Apply Weakest Link Theory to Time Management by Cal Newport (Productivity & Efficiency). 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 ...

Aug 18, 201710 minEp. 616

615: Simplify: Let Go of Your Crutches by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares why we have crutches and how to let go of them. Episode 615: Simplify: Let Go of Your Crutches by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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/crutch Visit Me Online at ...

Aug 17, 20179 minEp. 615

614: Journeying Into a Slower Lifestyle by Krissy McNeill with No Sidebar

Krissy McNeill with No Sidebar shares a story of slowing down after stopping in a store. Episode 614: Journeying Into a Slower Lifestyle by Krissy McNeill with 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 ...

Aug 16, 201710 minEp. 614

613: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares the best way to overcome the fear of public speaking. Episode 613: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking by Steve Pavlina (Confidence & Self Esteem). 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 producti...

Aug 15, 201710 minEp. 613

612: A Helpful Guide for Decluttering Toys from Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a helpful guide for decluttering toys. Episode 612: A Helpful Guide for Decluttering Toys from Becoming Minimalist (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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 countl...

Aug 14, 20179 minEp. 612

611: How to Overcome Social Anxiety - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares some simple steps to overcome social anxiety (Part 2 of 2). Episode 611: How to Overcome Social Anxiety - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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'...

Aug 13, 201710 minEp. 611

610: How to Overcome Social Anxiety - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares some simple steps to overcome social anxiety (Part 1 of 2). Episode 610: How to Overcome Social Anxiety - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Confidence). 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, h...

Aug 12, 20179 minEp. 610

609: How to Deal with Pesky Thoughts in Meditation by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares different ways to approach persistent thoughts in meditation. Episode 609: How to Deal with Pesky Thoughts in Meditation by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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 ...

Aug 11, 201711 minEp. 609

608: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 things that will matter a lot less to you in 20 years (part 2 of 2). Episode 608: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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, boo...

Aug 10, 20178 minEp. 608

607: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 things that will matter a lot less to you in 20 years (part 1 of 2). Episode 607: 20 Things That Will Matter a Lot Less To You in 20 Years - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Stay Calm). 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 an...

Aug 09, 20179 minEp. 607

606: Do What Works, Not What's Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and our Fear of Reality-Based Planning by Cal Newport

Cal Newport asks why we never model our actions after those who have succeeded before us, and offers his opinion on it. Episode 606: Do What Works, Not What's Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and our Fear of Reality-Based Planning by Cal Newport (Learning). 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 ...

Aug 08, 201710 minEp. 606

605: How to Find Peace Living With a Packrat by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits describes different ways to deal with family, friends, and roommates who do not want to simplify or minimize their lives with you. Episode 605: How to Find Peace Living With a Packrat by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Minimalism with Family, Friends, and Roommates). 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, f...

Aug 07, 201710 minEp. 605

604: The Key to Experiencing Happiness in Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares his thoughts about people-pleasing with a different way to think about it. Episode 604: The Key to Experiencing Happiness in Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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...

Aug 06, 201711 minEp. 604

603: Why You Should Do Less. Or Maybe Even Nothing At All by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares why you should do less (or maybe even nothing at all)! Episode 603: Why You Should Do Less. Or Maybe Even Nothing At All by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness (Multitasking - Optimum Living Daily). Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he start...

Aug 05, 201711 minEp. 603

602: End Goals vs. Means Goals by Steve Pavlina

There's a big difference between end goals and means goals--Steve Pavlina shares an explanation of both with examples. Episode 602: End Goals vs. Means Goals 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...

Aug 04, 20179 minEp. 602

601: If You Are Looking for Reasons to be Happy, You'll Probably Find Them by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker talks about how your perspective and attitude is everything. Episode 601: If You Are Looking for Reasons to be Happy, You'll Probably Find Them by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Self Help). 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 ...

Aug 03, 20179 minEp. 601

600: Are You Still Chasing Happiness by Laura Tong with Good Life Zen

Laura Tong with Good Life Zen shares why tomorrow never arrives and how to change your thinking about happiness. Episode 600: Are You Still Chasing Happiness by Laura Tong with Good Life Zen (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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 awarde...

Aug 02, 201711 minEp. 600

599: Deciding to Live with Less by Vic Magary & 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 599: Deciding to Live with Less by Vic Magary & The Minimalists (Simple Living & Minimalism). The original post is located here: http://www.theminimalists.com/vic Please Rate & Review t...

Aug 01, 20179 minEp. 599

598: How to Maintain Motivation to Simplify Your 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...

Jul 31, 20179 minEp. 598

597: 7 Sources of Stress You Tolerate Too Often 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 ...

Jul 30, 201711 minEp. 597

596: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness - 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 596: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness - Zen Habits (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/interpersonal Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 29, 201711 minEp. 596

595: Closing Your Interests Opens More Interesting Opportunities: The Power of Diligence in Creative a Remarkable 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 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 ...

Jul 28, 20179 minEp. 595

594: The First Step Toward an Awesome Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar

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 your heart and soul. Episode 594: The First Step Toward an Awesome Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The original post is located here: https://nosideb...

Jul 27, 20179 minEp. 594
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