Leo Babauta of Zen Habits asks 5 questions to simplify your life during the holidays. Episode 1103: 5 Questions to Simplify Your Life During the Holidays by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Living 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/simple-holidays V...
Dec 18, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1103
Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why confidence is the key to a simple life. Episode 1102: Why Confidence is the Key to a Simple Life by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on 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 qu...
Dec 17, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1102
Tynan shares his thoughts on making the biggest decisions. Episode 1101: Making the Biggest Decisions by Tynan on Decision Making Skills & Resilience 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...
Dec 16, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1101
Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 9 ways to become an optimist. Episode 1100: 9 Ways to Become an Optimist by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on How to be Happy 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, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade wr...
Dec 15, 2018•12 min•Ep. 1100
Dr. Chris Patti shares his thoughts on suffering and surfing. Episode 1099: On Suffering and Surfing by Dr. Chris Patti of Appalachian State University Dr. Chris J. Patti (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University. As an ethnographic writer, his research highlights stories of love, loss, and transformation. He also leads a meditation club in the department. Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/awarenessbites You can email Chris at pa...
Dec 14, 2018•12 min•Ep. 1099
Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares his thoughts on finding quality information in a sea of rubbish. Episode 1098: Finding Quality Information in a Sea of Rubbish by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Clarity Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business...
Dec 13, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1098
Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha shares 5 ways to redefine success. Episode 1097: It's Not All About Money: 5 Ways to Redefine Success by Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha on 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 Tw...
Dec 12, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1097
2 short posts from James Altucher where he shares the greatest pleasures in life and the most important factor to be happy. Episode 1096: The Greatest Pleasures In Life & What Is The Most Important Factor In Being Happy? by James Altucher on Happiness 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 contributor to T...
Dec 11, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1096
Farnoosh Brock with Becoming Minimalist shares how she became an accidental minimalist. Episode 1095: Falling into Minimalism: How I Became an Accidental Minimalist by Farnoosh Brock with Becoming Minimalist 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 Jou...
Dec 10, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1095
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-acceptance versus personal growth. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 1094: [Part 2] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina on New Year's Resolutions 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-hel...
Dec 09, 2018•11 min•Ep. 1094
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-acceptance versus personal growth. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 1093: [Part 1] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina on Self Improvement 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 topi...
Dec 08, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1093
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why we need suffering. Episode 1092: Why We Need Suffering by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on Developing Resilience 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 with more joy...
Dec 07, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1092
Greg Audino shares his thoughts the problem with chasing your dreams. Episode 1091: The Problem With Chasing Your Dreams by Greg Audino on Personal Development Greg Audino of gregaudino.com is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to share new insight, Audino uses humor and a variety of PG-13 examples to o...
Dec 06, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1091
An excerpt from the book 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life by Maria Leonard Olsen. Episode 1090: An Excerpt from 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life by Maria Leonard Olsen on Personal Growth At age 50, Maria Leonard Olsen drank her way out of her 25-year marriage. She had, against advice, put all her eggs in the motherhood basket, willfully derailing her successful law career. When she turned 50, she had the distinct feeling that she was on the downward slope ...
Dec 05, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1090
Chalene Johnson of Build Your Tribe asks if you know how to tell your story. Episode 1089: Do You Know How To Tell Your Story? By Chalene Johnson on Finding Your Passion 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 ...
Dec 04, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1089
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares his thoughts on how we spend our days. Episode 1088: How We Spend Our Days by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal Development 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, and more. Break the Twi...
Dec 03, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1088
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on finding hope in the new year. Episode 1087: Finding Hope In The New Year by Allison Carmen on Being Happy & Optimistic 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, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing law, Allison transitioned h...
Dec 02, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1087
Mr. Money Mustache shares the magic of thinking big. Episode 1086: Weekend Edition: The Magic of Thinking Big by Mr. Money Mustache on How to Be More Positive 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 they retired from real w...
Dec 01, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1086
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares the ONE critical thing holding you back from happiness. Episode 1085: The ONE Critical Thing Holding You Back From Happiness by Paula Pant of Afford Anything Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. Sh...
Nov 30, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1085
An excerpt from the book A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron Episode 1084: An Excerpt from A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron After many deeply-satisfying years of non-profit management, Donna Cameron is spending time exploring the good life that Rachel Remen describes as "pursuing unanswerable questions in good company." Donna believes kindness is an undervalued quality that has the potential to change lives and perhaps change the world. Learn more about Donna and the book here: http...
Nov 29, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1084
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on building community. Episode 1083: How You Get There by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Building Community 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 tends...
Nov 28, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1083
Nir Eyal and Stuart Luman share their thoughts on getting over your fear of missing out. Episode 1082: Getting Over Your Fear of Missing Out by Nir Eyal and Stuart Luman of Nir And Far on Improving Happiness 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 ...
Nov 27, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1082
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares why you should avoid the obligation creep if you want a happier version of you. Episode 1081: Want a Happier Version of You? Avoid The Obligation Creep by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Simple Living 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. Sh...
Nov 26, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1081
T.K. Coleman shares why if you think you can do better, then you should go do it. Episode 1080: If You Think You Can Do Better, Then Go Do It by T.K. Coleman of Office Hours on Personal Development 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...
Nov 25, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1080
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 7 little habits that can change your life and how to form them. Episode 1079: 7 Little Habits That Can Change Your Life, and How to Form Them 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/7-little-habi...
Nov 24, 2018•12 min•Ep. 1079
Isaac Morehouse shares how to make better decisions. Episode 1078: Want to Make Better Decisions? Get Some Skin in the Game by Isaac Morehouse on Personal Growth Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids o...
Nov 23, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1078
Benjamin Hardy shares how you love what you invest yourself in. Episode 1077: You Love What You Invest Yourself In by Benjamin Hardy on Building Habits & the MGTOW Lifestyle 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 "wantrepreneurs" and actual ent...
Nov 22, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1077
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how we're manipulated to rant about stuff we know nothing about. Episode 1076: How We're Manipulated To Rant About Stuff We Know Nothing About 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 mor...
Nov 21, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1076
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares how to use time arbitrage to maximize your productivity profit. Episode 1075: Monday Master Class: How to Use Time Arbitrage to Maximize Your Productivity Profit 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 found...
Nov 20, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1075
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares her little guide to starting small. Episode 1074: The Little Guide to Starting Small by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Simple Living 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 al...
Nov 19, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1074
