Benjamin Hardy shares how to change your life in 30 days. Episode 1133: How To Change Your Life In 30 Days by Benjamin Hardy on Willpower & Creativity 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 entrepreneurs. He lives in...
Jan 17, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1133
Chantalle Blikman with Tiny Buddha shares 5 ways to get energized and motivated when you feel lazy. Episode 1132: 5 Ways to Get Energized and Motivated When You Feel Lazy by Chantalle Blikman with Tiny Buddha on Inspiration 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 ...
Jan 16, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1132
Tynan shares his thoughts on carrying weight in life. Episode 1131: Carry the Weight by Tynan on Personal Responsibility & Hard Work 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 char...
Jan 15, 2019•7 min•Ep. 1131
Victoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens shares her thoughts on understanding the poetics of space. Episode 1130: Understanding The Poetics of Space by Victoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens on Tiny Homes & KonMari 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, ...
Jan 14, 2019•11 min•Ep. 1130
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to stop killing dreams. Episode 1129: How to Stop Killing Dreams by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Pursuing Your Passions 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 all. In t...
Jan 13, 2019•8 min•Ep. 1129
Britt with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on learning to savor the firsts and the lasts. Episode 1128: Learning to Savor the Firsts and the Lasts by Britt with No Sidebar on Intentional Living 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 you...
Jan 12, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1128
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares four antidotes to procrastination. Episode 1127: Four Antidotes to Procrastination by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Getting Things Done 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/antidotes Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn...
Jan 11, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1127
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 3 great ways to force yourself to be more grateful and a lot happier. Episode 1126: 3 Great Ways to Force Yourself to Be More Grateful (and a Lot Happier) 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...
Jan 10, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1126
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why you're afraid to commit to your goals. Episode 1125: Why You're Afraid to Commit to Your Goals by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People 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 liv...
Jan 09, 2019•8 min•Ep. 1125
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts self-discipline and willpower. Episode 1124: Self-Discipline: Willpower by Steve Pavlina on Creating Habits to Achieve Success 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, relat...
Jan 08, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1124
Cait Flanders shares why minimalism isn't a numbers game. Episode 1123: Minimalism Isn't a Numbers Game by Cait Flanders on How to Start A Minimalist Life 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: https://caitflanders.com/2015/03/23/minimalism-i...
Jan 07, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1123
Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly shares the power of focusing on what you can control. Episode 1122: The Power of Focusing On What You Can Control by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly on Positive 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 of your own life, you, too, can be...
Jan 06, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1122
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares three easy steps you can take to dramatically reduce your stress. Episode 1121: Three Easy Steps You Can Take to Dramatically Reduce Your Stress 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 m...
Jan 05, 2019•8 min•Ep. 1121
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on being addicted to certainty. Episode 1120: Addicted to Certainty by Allison Carmen of The Gift of Maybe on Resiliency 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 her pr...
Jan 04, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1120
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares his thoughts on creating check points for living well. Episode 1119: Creating Check Points for Living Well by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Rational 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 smartphone...
Jan 03, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1119
Nir Eyal and Charles Wang share their thoughts on forming new habits by training to be an amateur, not an expert. Episode 1118: Forming New Habits: Train to be an Amateur, Not an Expert by Nir Eyal & Charles Wang 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...
Jan 02, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1118
James Altucher shares the four times when you need to do absolutely nothing. Episode 1117: Four Times When You Need To Do Absolutely Nothing by James Altucher on New Year's Resolutions 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 The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today name...
Jan 01, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1117
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 11 resolutions proven by science for a better you. Episode 1116: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of 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 Journal an...
Dec 31, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1116
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on regular revolutions. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1115: [Part 2] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Self Improvement 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 caref...
Dec 30, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1115
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on regular revolutions. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1114: [Part 1] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development 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 c...
Dec 29, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1114
Isaac Morehouse shares why it's so hard to exit a bad situation. Episode 1113: Why Is It So Hard to Exit a Bad Situation? by Isaac Morehouse of Office Hours on Self Help 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 an...
Dec 28, 2018•11 min•Ep. 1113
Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on glory days. Episode 1112: Glory Days by Chris Guillebeau on Adventure & Living Your Best Life 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, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also...
Dec 27, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1112
Benjamin Hardy shares 3 ways people become stuck, undeveloped, and unsuccessful. Episode 1111: 3 Ways People Become Stuck, Undeveloped, and Unsuccessful by Benjamin Hardy on Self Improvement 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" a...
Dec 26, 2018•11 min•Ep. 1111
T.K. Coleman shares why he listens to Christmas music every day. Episode 1110: Why I Listen to Christmas Music Every Day by TK Coleman of Office Hours on 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 the least. Learn more about him at T...
Dec 25, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1110
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares her thoughts on chasing perfection. Episode 1109: Chasing Perfection by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Minimalism & Happiness 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 corporate life in her mid-thirties because it w...
Dec 24, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1109
Emmanuel Dagher with Tiny Buddha shares the best Christmas gift ever. Episode 1108: The Best Christmas Gift Ever: Finding Blessings in Challenges by Emmanuel Dagher with Tiny Buddha 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, Fac...
Dec 23, 2018•12 min•Ep. 1108
Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists shares why they aren't just a bunch of hippies. Episode 1107: They're All Just a Bunch of Hippies by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus 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...
Dec 22, 2018•8 min•Ep. 1107
David Cain of Raptitude shares why gratitude comes from noticing your life, not from thinking about it. Episode 1106: Gratitude Comes From Noticing Your Life, Not From Thinking About It by David Cain of Raptitude 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 t...
Dec 21, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1106
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares the difference between experiments and goals and how to balance spontaneity with the focused pursuit of fame. Episode 1105: The Difference Between Experiments and Goals: How to Balance Spontaneity with the Focused Pursuit of Fame 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 i...
Dec 20, 2018•12 min•Ep. 1105
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares a gentle warrior's guide to navigating the new world. Episode 1104: A Gentle Warrior's Guide to Navigating the New World by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 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 ...
Dec 19, 2018•10 min•Ep. 1104