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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

653: The Art of Decluttering by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares simple tips to start decluttering right now. Episode 653: The Art of Decluttering by Brian Gardner of 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 quiet of your heart and...

Sep 24, 20179 minEp. 653

652: How Would You Help This Co-Worker by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich goes through a real-life work scenario and what he learned from it. Episode 652: How Would You Help This Co-Worker by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Career Advice). 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'...

Sep 23, 20179 minEp. 652

651: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why Writing It Down Doesn't Actually Get It Done - 2 by Leo Babauta - Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to actually execute your to-do list. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 651: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why Writing It Down Doesn't Actually Get It Done - 2 by Leo Babauta - 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. The original post is located here: https...

Sep 22, 201712 minEp. 651

650: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why Writing It Down Doesn't Actually Get It Done - 1 by Leo Babauta - Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to actually execute your to-do list. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 650: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why Writing It Down Doesn't Actually Get It Done - 1 by Leo Babauta - 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. The original post is located here: https...

Sep 21, 20179 minEp. 650

649: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work by Cal Newport

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shows why being exceptional does not require an exceptional amount of work. Episode 649: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work by Cal Newport (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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 studyi...

Sep 20, 201711 minEp. 649

648: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done by Dave Crenshaw

Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views. He has written three books and counting, including The Myth of Multitasking which was published in six languages and is a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed hundreds of thousands of businesses leaders worldwide. Episode 648: The Power of ...

Sep 19, 20179 minEp. 648

647: The 3 Step Process to Redefine Your Relationship with Stuff (and how it will change yoru life) by Courtney Carver

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to redefine your relationship with stuff. Episode 647: The 3 Step Process to Redefine Your Relationship with Stuff (and how it will change yoru life) by Courtney Carver (Minimal). 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 ...

Sep 18, 20179 minEp. 647

646: How to Read Like Your Success Depends On It by Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine

Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine shares how to read like your success depends on it. Episode 646: How to Read Like Your Success Depends On It by Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine (Career Advice). Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by creating a food product based on taste, that also happen...

Sep 17, 201710 minEp. 646

645: How to Make Accurate Time Estimates - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how to make accurate time estimates. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 645: How to Make Accurate Time Estimates - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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, i...

Sep 16, 201710 minEp. 645

644: How to Make Accurate Time Estimates - 1 by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how to make accurate time estimates. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 644: How to Make Accurate Time Estimates - 1 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...

Sep 15, 201710 minEp. 644

643: How to Make Simple Your Superpower by Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar

Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar shares how to make simple your superpower. Episode 643: How to Make Simple Your Superpower by Lisa Avellan 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 quiet of y...

Sep 14, 201711 minEp. 643

642: Use This Accountability Trick to Consume Less by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares an accountability trick to consume less. Episode 642: Use This Accountability Trick to Consume Less by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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...

Sep 13, 20178 minEp. 642

641: 7 Reasons You're Not as Successful as You Could Be by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 reasons you may not be as successful as you could be. Episode 641: 7 Reasons You're Not as Successful as You Could Be by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (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, book, course and coachin...

Sep 12, 20179 minEp. 641

640: The Unconscious Urge to Shop by Luise Jorgensen with Cait Flanders

Luise Jorgensen guest-posts on Cait Flanders' site with her personal experience of paring down. Episode 640: The Unconscious Urge to Shop by Luise Jorgensen with Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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. The original post is located...

Sep 11, 20179 minEp. 640

639: Overcome Life Challenges with These 3 Powerful Principles by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares 3 principles to help you overcome life challenges. Episode 639: Overcome Life Challenges with These 3 Powerful Principles 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...

Sep 10, 20179 minEp. 639

638: Help! My Mind Goes Blank When I Talk to People: How to Talk to People by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares tips for talking to people. Episode 638: Help! My Mind Goes Blank When I Talk to People: How to Talk to People 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 testin...

Sep 09, 201710 minEp. 638

637: The Habit Action List by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a better way to build habits. Episode 637: The Habit Action List by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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/action Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about y...

Sep 08, 20179 minEp. 637

636: If You're Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, Don't Do It by Cal Newport of the Study Hacks Blog

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares reasons why it might be best to stick to your job. Episode 636: If You're Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, Don't Do It by Cal Newport of the Study Hacks Blog (Career Advice). 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 ...

Sep 07, 20178 minEp. 636

635: I Stopped Chasing Money - Here's What Happened - Part 2 by Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine

Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine shares his story of stopping his chase of money. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 635: I Stopped Chasing Money - Here's What Happened - Part 2 by Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine (Mindfulness & Happiness). Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by creating a f...

Sep 06, 20179 minEp. 635

634: I Stopped Chasing Money - Here's What Happened - Part 1 by Tom Bilyeu

Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine shares his story of stopping his chase of money. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 634: I Stopped Chasing Money - Here's What Happened - Part 1 by Tom Bilyeu (Mindful Living & Simplicity). Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by creating a food product based ...

Sep 05, 20178 minEp. 634

633: On All the Sentimental Stuff/Clutter - Courtney Carver

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to deal with sentimental stuff and clutter. Episode 633: On All the Sentimental Stuff/Clutter - Courtney Carver (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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 matt...

Sep 04, 20179 minEp. 633

632: Shameless, Fearless, Guiltless by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares a test to see if your desires are congruent. Episode 632: Shameless, Fearless, Guiltless 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 productivi...

Sep 03, 201710 minEp. 632

631: The Power of Positive Energy

Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 631: The Power of Positive Energy (Mindfulness & Happiness). Tanaaz Chubb is the creator and owner of Forever Conscious, a website dedicated to spiritual well-being, mindfulness, and healing. She is the author of Becoming Forever Conscious and Messages for the Soul, and has been featured in Elle Magazine Italia and is a contributing writer for The Huffington Post. The can get her...

Sep 02, 20178 minEp. 631

630: 8 Ways to Reclaim Your Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares 8 ways to reclaim your life. Episode 630: 8 Ways to Reclaim Your 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 down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and so...

Sep 01, 201711 minEp. 630

629: Lessons Learned from Intentionally Letting Go by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares lessons learned from intentionally letting go. Episode 629: Lessons Learned from Intentionally Letting Go by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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, th...

Aug 31, 20178 minEp. 629

628: How to Reset Your Emotional Thermostat For a Happier Life by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to reset your emotional thermostat. Episode 628: How to Reset Your Emotional Thermostat For a Happier Life by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 Relig...

Aug 30, 20179 minEp. 628

627: 7 Habits That Are Making You Miserable by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 habits that are making you miserable. Episode 627: 7 Habits That Are Making You Miserable by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel Hack Life (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 deca...

Aug 29, 201711 minEp. 627

626: We Are Not Materialistic Enough by David Cain with Cait Flanders

David Cain guest-posts on Cait Flanders' site with a theory: maybe we aren't materialistic enough. Episode 626: We Are Not Materialistic Enough by David Cain with Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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. The original post is locate...

Aug 28, 201711 minEp. 626

625: 10 Simple Ways to Worry Less by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 simple ways to worry less. Episode 625: 10 Simple Ways to Worry Less by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 a...

Aug 27, 201711 minEp. 625

624: When It's Time to Walk Away by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi shares the importance of knowing when to quit. Episode 624: When It's Time to Walk Away by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (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's been testing and sharing his f...

Aug 26, 201710 minEp. 624
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