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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Justin Malikoldpodcast.com
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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1043: Yes, More Please AND Don't Have It All Figured Out by Erin Blaskie

2 short posts from Erin Blaskie where she shares her thoughts on reflection and enjoying downtime. Episode 1043: Yes, More Please AND Don't Have It All Figured Out by Erin Blaskie 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 and inspire change. She is ...

Oct 19, 20189 minEp. 1043

1042: How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Mind by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far

Nir Eyal shares how to stay informed without losing your mind. Episode 1042: How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Mind by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far 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 Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is ...

Oct 18, 20189 minEp. 1042

1041: Set Smaller Goals: Impress Friends, Get Girls, Lose Weight by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to set smaller goals. Episode 1041: Set Smaller Goals: Impress Friends, Get Girls, Lose Weight 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...

Oct 17, 20188 minEp. 1041

1040: Happiness and Satisfaction by Tynan

Tynan shares his thoughts on happiness and satisfaction. Episode 1040: Happiness and Satisfaction by Tynan 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 “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the m...

Oct 16, 201810 minEp. 1040

1039: Kill Inner Clutter Before it Kills You AND How to Get Back to What You Love by Courtney Carver of BeMoreWithLess

2 short posts from Courtney Carver of Be More With Less where she shares how to kill inner clutter and how to get back to what you love. Episode 1039: Kill Inner Clutter Before it Kills You AND How to Get Back to What You Love by Courtney Carver of BeMoreWithLess 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 disco...

Oct 15, 201810 minEp. 1039

1038: The Art of Community Building by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares the art of community building. Episode 1038: The Art of Community Building by Tammy Strobel of 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. The original post is...

Oct 14, 201810 minEp. 1038

1037: Setting Posteriorities by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on setting posteriorities. Episode 1037: Setting Posteriorities 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 quo...

Oct 13, 20188 minEp. 1037

1036: To Find Your Deeper Purpose, Listen by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the way to find your deeper purpose. Episode 1036: To Find Your Deeper Purpose, Listen 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. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/listen/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad c...

Oct 12, 201810 minEp. 1036

1035: 4 Steps to Freedom From the Story Line by Neghar Fonooni

Neghar Fonooni shares 4 steps to find freedom. Episode 1035: 4 Steps to Freedom From the Story Line by Neghar Fonooni Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years, served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Air Force, ...

Oct 11, 20188 minEp. 1035

1034: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson

Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. Episode 1034: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough 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,...

Oct 10, 20189 minEp. 1034

1033: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson

Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. Episode 1033: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough 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,...

Oct 09, 20188 minEp. 1033

1032: Of Course It's Unreasonable, Dummy by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares his thoughts on living a meaningful life. Episode 1032: Of Course It's Unreasonable, Dummy 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. The original post is...

Oct 08, 20188 minEp. 1032

1031: One Daily Gratitude Ritual that Will Change the Way You Think by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares one daily gratitude ritual that will change the way you think by. Episode 1031: One Daily Gratitude Ritual that Will Change the Way You Think by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, 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, cours...

Oct 07, 20189 minEp. 1031

1030: Doing What it Takes Versus Taking What You Already Know How to Do by Cal Newport

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog discusses doing what it takes versus taking what you already know how to do. Episode 1030: Doing What it Takes Versus Taking What You Already Know How to Do 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 ou...

Oct 06, 20188 minEp. 1030

1029: A Reason to Feel Less Anxious During Times of Transition by Chloe Kunstler with Tiny Buddha

Chloe Kunstler with Tiny Buddha shares a reason to feel less anxious during times of transition. Episode 1029: A Reason to Feel Less Anxious During Times of Transition by Chloe Kunstler with Tiny Buddha (Anxiety & Optimism) 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 da...

Oct 05, 201810 minEp. 1029

1028: Practice The Stoic Art of Negative Visualization by Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday shares how to practice the stoic art of negative visualization. Episode 1028: Practice The Stoic Art of Negative Visualization by Ryan Holiday (Stoicism & Planning for Success & Discipline) Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist whose creative agency, Brass Check, has advised Google, TASER, and Complex as well as bestselling authors like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, and Neil Strauss. He is the author of six books and started his blog around 10 years ago to help his jour...

Oct 04, 20188 minEp. 1028

1027: 12 Lessons for Life from My First Marathon by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares lessons for life that he learned from his first marathon. Episode 1027: 12 Lessons for Life from My First Marathon by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism & Inspiration) 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 Glob...

Oct 03, 201810 minEp. 1027

1026: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau

Chris Guillebeau shares how to fall down and get back up again. Episode 1026: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau (Perserverance & Overcoming Fear & Growing Stronger) 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, r...

Oct 02, 20189 minEp. 1026

1025: Three Places To Put Away The Smartphone by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares three places to put away the smartphone. Episode 1025: Three Places To Put Away The Smartphone by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch (Mindfulness Practice & Minimalism) 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 smart...

Oct 01, 20188 minEp. 1025

1024: The Paradox of Choice and the Dangers of Perfection by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly

J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly shares his thoughts on the paradox of choice and the dangers of perfection. Episode 1024: The Paradox of Choice and the Dangers of Perfection by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly (Personal Development & Habits) J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss o...

Sep 30, 20189 minEp. 1024

1023: You Just Never Know by Helene Massicotte

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares her thoughts on people living with untold burdens. Episode 1023: You Just Never Know by Helene Massicotte (Dealing with Death and Adversity & Overcoming Depression & Anxiety) Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from co...

Sep 29, 20188 minEp. 1023

1022: Why Is It So Tough To Be A Positive Thinker AND The Stuff That Really Matters by Allison Carmen

2 short posts from Allison Carmen where she asks why it is so tough to be a positive thinker and discusses the stuff that really matters. Episode 1022: Why Is It So Tough To Be A Positive Thinker AND The Stuff That Really Matters by Allison Carmen (Happiness) Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporat...

Sep 28, 201811 minEp. 1022

1021: Emotional Mastery by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on emotional mastery. Episode 1021: Emotional Mastery by Steve Pavlina (Overcoming Fear & Motivation Tips & Inspiration to Improve & Reach Potential) 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 to...

Sep 27, 201810 minEp. 1021

1020: 2 Quotes That Will Reshape Your Approach To Life by Benjamin Hardy

Benjamin Hardy shares 2 quotes that will reshape your approach to life. Episode 1020: 2 Quotes That Will Reshape Your Approach To Life by Benjamin Hardy (Power of Desire & Reaching True Potential) 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 "wantrep...

Sep 26, 201811 minEp. 1020

1019: The Tests Who Think They Know Me by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on personality tests. Episode 1019: The Tests Who Think They Know Me by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Personal Development & Inspiration & Improve) 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 thi...

Sep 25, 20189 minEp. 1019

1018: You Can't Cure Obesity with Bigger Pants by Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache shares why you can't cure obesity with bigger pants. Episode 1018: You Can't Cure Obesity with Bigger Pants by Mr. Money Mustache (Procrastination and Motivation & Self Discipline) 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 a...

Sep 24, 20189 minEp. 1018

1017: [Part 2] Your Excuse Is Invalid by Jason Lengstorf with Roman Fitness Systems

Jason Lengstorf with Roman Fitness Systems shares why your excuse is invalid. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1017: [Part 2] Your Excuse Is Invalid by Jason Lengstorf with Roman Fitness Systems (Habits & Positive Growth Mindset) RFS originally began as a personal training company servicing the NYC Metro area back in 2003. Through that company, Roman coached everyone from professional athletes to actors to regular folks. In 2009, John Romaniello started the site to more conveniently merge his lo...

Sep 23, 20188 minEp. 1017

1016: [Part 1] Your Excuse Is Invalid by Jason Lengstorf with Roman Fitness Systems

Jason Lengstorf with Roman Fitness Systems shares why your excuse is invalid. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1016: [Part 1] Your Excuse Is Invalid by Jason Lengstorf with Roman Fitness Systems (Personal Development & Growth Blog) RFS originally began as a personal training company servicing the NYC Metro area back in 2003. Through that company, Roman coached everyone from professional athletes to actors to regular folks. In 2009, John Romaniello started the site to more conveniently merge his ...

Sep 22, 20188 minEp. 1016

1015: 5 Essentials for Creating A To-Do List For Your Successful Future by Chalene Johnson

Chalene Johnson of Build Your Tribe shares 5 essentials for creating a to-do list for your successful future. Episode 1015: 5 Essentials for Creating A To-Do List For Your Successful Future by Chalene Johnson (Productivity & Task Lists) 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...

Sep 21, 20189 minEp. 1015

1014: The Habits of Happiness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the habits of happiness. Episode 1014: The Habits of Happiness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Follow Your Passion & Pursuing Dreams & Self Discipline) 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/brighten/ Visit Me Online ...

Sep 20, 20188 minEp. 1014
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