T.K. Coleman shares something that he never wants to lose. Episode 1013: Something I Never Want to Lose by TK Coleman (Self Help & Inspiring & Appreciation for Life & Finding Happiness) T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in th...
Sep 19, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1013
2 short posts from James Altucher where he shares the most important choice you can make and asks if you are the exception or the rule. Episode 1012: The Most Important Choice You Can Make AND Are You The Exception or The Rule by James Altucher (Willpower Habits) 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 contribu...
Sep 18, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1012
Anthony Ongaro with No Sidebar shares 5 ways to live more intentionally. Episode 1011: 5 Ways to Live More Intentionally by Anthony Ongaro with No Sidebar (Minimalism & Simple Living & Mindfulness) 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...
Sep 17, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1011
Jesse Syswerda with Be More With Less shares how to buy less and create the best wardrobe you've ever had. Episode 1010: How to Buy Less And Create the Best Wardrobe You've Ever Had by Jesse Syswerda with Be More With Less (Minimalist) 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 ...
Sep 16, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1010
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares why goal setting is dead and what you should do instead. Episode 1009: Goal Setting is Dead. Do This Instead by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich (How to Build Habit Momentum) 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. S...
Sep 15, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1009
Tynan shares how he creates plans that can't fail. Episode 1008: Plans Which Can't Fail by Tynan of Tynan.com (Personal Development & Self Help for Productivity & Happiness). Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “...
Sep 14, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1008
Justin shares some big announcements and answers listener questions. Episode 1007: Big Announcements, Questions & Answers, and Checking in with Justin. Check out our new shows (simply search for them in your favorite podcast app): Date Us Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace Thank you to all the contributors who have kept me going for over 1000 episodes! To contribute (even $1/month helps!), visit: OLDPodcast.com/help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 13, 2018•16 min•Ep. 1007
Chalene Johnson takes over this special episode. Episode 1006: Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show & Build Your Tribe Podcasts Takes Over Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, a...
Sep 12, 2018•12 min•Ep. 1006
John Lee Dumas takes over this special episode. Episode 1005: John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs On Fire Takes Over John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create teh life you've always dreamed of. Please Rate & Review t...
Sep 11, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1005
Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff take over this special episode. 1004: Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life Take Over 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...
Sep 10, 2018•18 min•Ep. 1004
Lewis Howes of The School of Greatness podcast takes over this special episode. Episode 1003: Lewis Howes of The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes Podcast Takes Over Lewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, author, and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men's National Handball Team athlete. Lewis hosts The School of Greatness podcast, which has received millions of downloads since it launched ...
Sep 09, 2018•15 min•Ep. 1003
Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show has taken over this special episode. Thank you Jordan for taking time to do this! Episode 1002: Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show Takes Over Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as The Larry King of podcasting, is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications & social dynamics expert. You can find out more aobut him and his podcast here: jordanharbinger.com/podcast and here: advancedhumandynamics.com/LevelOne...
Sep 08, 2018•15 min•Ep. 1002
Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists has taken over this special episode. The Minimalists were the first authors to give me approval to narrate their content back in 2015. I owe them much more than this special episode. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing this tale! Episode 1001: Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalism Documentary Takes Over 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,...
Sep 07, 2018•6 min•Ep. 1001
I'm here, in text form. Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists has taken over this special episode. The Minimalists were the first authors to give me approval to narrate their content back in 2015. I owe them much more than this special episode. The truth is, I didn't understand this piece that Josh read. Then I heard it three more times. I still didn't really follow. I'm simply not used to this style of writing. After narrating a thousand episodes, I'm familiar with something entirely differ...
Sep 06, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1000
Jennifer with Cait Flanders shares what it really means to do what you love. Episode 999: What It Really Means to Do What You Love by Jennifer with CaitFlanders.com (Follow Your Passion & Pursuing Dreams) 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 05, 2018•10 min•Ep. 999
Elana Miller with Good Life Zen shares how to open to joy in everyday life. Episode 998: How to Open to Joy in Everyday Life by Elana Miller with Good Life Zen (Finding Happiness & Being Happier & Joyful) 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 Re...
Sep 04, 2018•11 min•Ep. 998
2 short posts from Cal Newport as he shares his thoughts on transitioning to digital minimalism and why action is overrated. Episode 997: Some Thoughts on Transitioning to Digital Minimalism AND Dangerous Ideas: Action is Overrated by Cal Newport (Life) 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...
Sep 03, 2018•11 min•Ep. 997
Nir Eyal shares why the way you think about willpower is hurting you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 996: [Part 2] The Way You Think About Willpower Is Hurting You by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far (Developing Self Discipline) Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Bus...
Sep 02, 2018•10 min•Ep. 996
Nir Eyal shares why the way you think about willpower is hurting you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 995: [Part 1] The Way You Think About Willpower Is Hurting You by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far (Building Habits & Discipline) Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School ...
Sep 01, 2018•9 min•Ep. 995
Heather Avery with Tiny Buddha shares why we are enough and we don't need to be perfect. Episode 994: We Are Enough and We Don't Need to Be Perfect by Heather Avery with Tiny Buddha (Overcoming Fear & Personal Growth) 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 wi...
Aug 31, 2018•11 min•Ep. 994
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares why you should jump while you can. Episode 993: Jump While You Can by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (How to Start with Minimalism Living Practices & Focus) 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 30, 2018•9 min•Ep. 993
Mark Manson shares how to grow from your pain. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 992: [Part 2] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson (Thriving when Dealing with Adversity & Appreciation for Life) 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 ...
Aug 29, 2018•8 min•Ep. 992
Mark Manson shares how to grow from your pain. Episode 991: [Part 1] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson (Surviving Trauma & Growing Stronger & Overcoming Depression) 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 co...
Aug 28, 2018•9 min•Ep. 991
Ali Cornish with Break The Twitch shares why we should bring back boredom. Episode 990: Why We Should Bring Back Boredom by Ali Cornish with Break The Twitch (Minimalism Narration & Lifestyle Design) After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage...
Aug 27, 2018•10 min•Ep. 990
Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on rest and recovery. Episode 989: Rest and Recovery by Chris Guillebeau (Productivity & Personal Growth & Spoken Edition of the Best Inspiring Blogs). Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, re...
Aug 26, 2018•9 min•Ep. 989
Marc of Marc & Angel Hack Life shares a story about advice that saved a life. Episode 988: That Advice Saved My Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel (Productivity Techniques & Improving Mental Focus) 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 writi...
Aug 25, 2018•9 min•Ep. 988
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to come back from a setback. Episode 987: Coming Back From a Setback by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Conquering Self Doubt & Find Gratitude & Mindfulness) 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/struggles/ Visit Me...
Aug 24, 2018•11 min•Ep. 987
Benjamin Hardy shares why planning to fail is your key to success. Episode 986: How Planning to Fail is Your Key to Success by Benjamin Hardy (Implementation Intentions & Creating New Triggers). Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepre...
Aug 23, 2018•9 min•Ep. 986
Steve Pavlina shares why you should test to failure. Episode 985: Testing to Failure by Steve Pavlina (Overcoming Fear Based Thinking & Improving Your Life with New Challenges) 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...
Aug 22, 2018•10 min•Ep. 985
Erin Blaskie shares the science behind positive thinking and intentions. Episode 984: Act As If and the Science Behind Positive Thinking and Intentions by Erin Blaskie (Optimism & Improving Discipline) Erin Blaskie has helped numerous businesses come online, establish their web presence and create community. Erin’s primary expertise is in creating solid systems and processes for businesses but she also leads clients to leverage the power of the Internet to nurture community, create culture a...
Aug 21, 2018•9 min•Ep. 984