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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

713: 20 Things Life is Too Short Not to Appreciate - Part 1 by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 things life is too short not to appreciate. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 713: 20 Things Life is Too Short Not to Appreciate - Part 1 by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Being Happier). 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...

Nov 23, 20178 minEp. 713

712: How to Love Your Authentic Self by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha

Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha shares how to love your authentic self. Episode 712: How to Love Your Authentic Self by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha (Mindfulness & Happiness). Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook...

Nov 22, 201711 minEp. 712

711: Journaling as a Problem-Solving Tool - Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares exactly how and why he journals, plus the tool he uses. Episode 711: Journaling as a Problem-Solving Tool - 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, incl...

Nov 21, 20179 minEp. 711

710: The Key Mental Habit of Simplicity by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares why we desire more and how to change that mental habit. Episode 710: The Key Mental Habit of Simplicity by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Paring Down and Living a Simple Life with Less Clutter). 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://zenhabi...

Nov 20, 20178 minEp. 710

709: What To Do When You're Careening Out of Control by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People

Cylon George shares what to do when you're careening out of control. Episode 709: What To Do When You're Careening Out of Control by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People (Self Development). 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 lives so they can live wit...

Nov 19, 20178 minEp. 709

708: A Lesson in Self-Worth by Allie Worsdale at Appalachian State University

Allie Worsdale from Dr. Chris Patti's class at Appalachian State University shares a lesson in self-worth. Episode 708: A Lesson in Self-Worth by Allie Worsdale at Appalachian State University (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/self Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 18, 20179 minEp. 708

707: How to Show Up for Your Life by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to show up for your life. Episode 707: How to Show Up for Your Life 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...

Nov 17, 20178 minEp. 707

706: How to Become a Bulletproof Public Speaker by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to become a bulletproof public speaker. Episode 706: How to Become a Bulletproof Public Speaker by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Confidence). 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 Da...

Nov 16, 20178 minEp. 706

705: A 7-Step Path to Enjoying Work by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a 7-step path to enjoying work. Episode 705: A 7-Step Path to Enjoying Work by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 countles...

Nov 15, 201710 minEp. 705

704: King For Just One Day by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache talks about luxurious goods and experiences--we might be going about this the wrong way. Episode 704: King For Just One Day by Mr. Money Mustache (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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 ’9...

Nov 14, 20178 minEp. 704

703: Learning to Let Go and Letting Go of Control by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists Podcast

2 posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists on learning to let go. Episode 703: Learning to Let Go and Letting Go of Control by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists Podcast. 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...

Nov 13, 20179 minEp. 703

702: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore by Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar

Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar shares what to do when you don't feel like yourself anymore. Episode 702: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore by Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar (Building Habits). 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 th...

Nov 12, 201710 minEp. 702

701: 10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares simple ways to live a less stressful life. Episode 701: 10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life 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/10-simple-ways-to-live-...

Nov 11, 20179 minEp. 701

700: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With Worry (During the Most Stressful Time of my Entire Life) - Pt 2 - Money Mini Blog

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 effective techniques to deal with worry. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 700: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With Worry (During the Most Stressful Time of my Entire Life) - Pt 2 - 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 informa...

Nov 10, 20178 minEp. 700

699: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With Worry (During the Most Stressful Time of my Entire Life) - Part 1 by Kalen Bruce

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 effective techniques to deal with worry. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 699: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With Worry (During the Most Stressful Time of my Entire Life) - Part 1 by Kalen Bruce. 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 informat...

Nov 09, 20178 minEp. 699

698: Fixed-Schedule Productivity: How I Accomplish a Large Amount of Work in a Small Number of Work Hours by Cal Newport

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares how he's able to get so much done in a short amount of time. Episode 698: Fixed-Schedule Productivity: How I Accomplish a Large Amount of Work in a Small Number of Work Hours 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 the...

Nov 08, 20179 minEp. 698

697: The Psychology Behind Clothing by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong

Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares the psychology behind clothing. Episode 697: The Psychology Behind Clothing by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong (Style & Convenience - A Uniform in This American Life). 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 ...

Nov 07, 201711 minEp. 697

696: 10 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life in 10 Minutes by Cait Flanders

Cait Flanders shares 10 ways to declutter your digital life in 10 minutes. Episode 696: 10 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life in 10 Minutes by Cait Flanders (Decluttering Like a Functioning Minimalist). 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 here:...

Nov 06, 201712 minEp. 696

695: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You're Wasting Time by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha

Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha shares why thoughts of purposeless and fear are wasting your time. Episode 695: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You're Wasting Time by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha (What's Your Life Purpose). Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily ...

Nov 05, 201712 minEp. 695

694: You Will Never Be Philosophically Fulfilled (and That's Okay) by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares why you'll never be philosophically fulfilled and what that's okay. Episode 694: You Will Never Be Philosophically Fulfilled (and That's Okay) by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Habits). 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 o...

Nov 04, 20178 minEp. 694

693: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When Everything Goes Wrong - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 ways to stay strong when everything goes wrong. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 693: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When Everything Goes Wrong - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com (Self Discipline). 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,...

Nov 03, 20179 minEp. 693

692: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When Everything Goes Wrong - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 ways to stay strong when everything goes wrong. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 692: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When Everything Goes Wrong - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Habits). 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, ...

Nov 02, 20178 minEp. 692

691: Triage by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares how triage relates to task management. Episode 691: Triage 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, relationships, and spiritu...

Nov 01, 20178 minEp. 691

690: How to Find the Blessings Faster and Why it Matters by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to find the blessings faster and why it matters. Episode 690: How to Find the Blessings Faster and Why it Matters by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Deal with Heartache & Loss). 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 ...

Oct 31, 201710 minEp. 690

689: 5 Life-Giving Truths From Years of Living with Less by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 5 life-giving truths from years of living with less. Episode 689: 5 Life-Giving Truths From Years of Living with Less by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Why Minimalism - Learning). 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 Glo...

Oct 30, 20179 minEp. 689

688: The Secrets of Wellbeing Series - Part 4: Does More Choice Make Us Happier by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares the results of studies on choices and decision-making. Episode 688: The Secrets of Wellbeing Series - Part 4: Does More Choice Make Us Happier by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Decisions). 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 ...

Oct 29, 20179 minEp. 688

687: How to Tell If You're a Complainypants by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache shares how to tell if you're a complainypants. Episode 687: How to Tell If You're a Complainypants by Mr. Money Mustache (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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 ...

Oct 28, 20178 minEp. 687

686: How to Walk Across a Parking Lot by David Cain of Raptitude

David Cain of Raptitude shares how to walk across a parking lot. Seriously! Episode 686: How to Walk Across a Parking Lot by David Cain of Raptitude (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 rathe...

Oct 27, 20177 minEp. 686

685: How I Learned to Believe in Myself by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how he learned to believe in himself. Episode 685: How I Learned to Believe in Myself by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Confidence & Self Esteem). 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 ...

Oct 26, 201710 minEp. 685

684: 4 Simple Ways to Experience Daily Zen by Melani Schweder with No Sidebar

Melani Schweder with No Sidebar shares 4 simple ways to experience daily zen. Episode 684: 4 Simple Ways to Experience Daily Zen by Melani Schweder with No Sidebar (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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...

Oct 25, 201710 minEp. 684
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