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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

1313: Our World Is Ruled By Love by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Showing Compassion & Connecting with Others

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on how our world is ruled by love. Episode 1313: Our World Is Ruled By Love by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Showing Compassion & Connecting with Others Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of th...

Jul 16, 20198 minEp. 1313

1312: Closet Detox: 10 Steps to End Closet Chaos by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Decluttering Clothes

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 steps to end closet chaos. Episode 1312: Closet Detox: 10 Steps to End Closet Chaos by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Decluttering Clothes 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 mat...

Jul 15, 201910 minEp. 1312

1311: [Part 2] The Incredible Power of the 1% Margin for Improvement by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Growth Mindset

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares the incredible power of the 1% margin for improvement. Episode 1311: [Part 2] The Incredible Power of the 1% Margin for Improvement by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Growth Mindset 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 esta...

Jul 14, 201910 minEp. 1311

1310: [Part 1] The Incredible Power of the 1% Margin for Improvement by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Self Growth

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares the incredible power of the 1% margin for improvement. Episode 1310: [Part 1] The Incredible Power of the 1% Margin for Improvement by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Self Growth 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 ...

Jul 13, 201911 minEp. 1310

1309: Know Fear by Kacie Main on Acknowledging & Accepting Fear in Your Life

Kacie Main shares her thoughts on knowing fear. Episode 1309: Know Fear by Kacie Main on Acknowledging & Accepting Fear in Your Life Kacie Main's affinity for writing started as a child, writing arguably overly emotional letters to family, friends, and boyfriends, and even an anonymous poem to a widowed neighbor. The first paper she wrote in college was nominated for a first-year writing award yet she still didn't think to pursue writing as a career. She spent years successfully wandering th...

Jul 12, 20199 minEp. 1309

1308: Packing a Life AND Go Forth, Under the Open Sky, and Listen to Nature by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Simplicity

Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares her thoughts on packing up a life and listening to nature. Episode 1308: Packing a Life AND Go Forth, Under the Open Sky, and Listen to Nature by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Simplicity Ali Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment of today's society. Through words and photos, she brings awareness to the importance of living simply, healthfully, and authentically. Life can be better lived when we disconnect from ...

Jul 11, 201910 minEp. 1308

1307: The Behavioral Economics Diet: The Science of Killing a Bad Habit by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Discipline & Focus

Nir Eyal shares the science of killing a bad habit. Episode 1307: The Behavioral Economics Diet: The Science of Killing a Bad Habit by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Discipline & Focus 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 Inst...

Jul 10, 201910 minEp. 1307

1306: 2 Tips for Finding Meaning Where There Is None by Kristine Klussman on Mindfulness & Gratitude

Kristine Klussman shares 2 tips for finding meaning where there is none. Episode 1306: 2 Tips for Finding Meaning Where There Is None by Kristine Klussman on Mindfulness & Gratitude Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifitin...

Jul 09, 20198 minEp. 1306

1305: 7 Traits of a Highly Effective Mindset by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positivity & Self Discipline

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 traits of a highly effective mindset. Episode 1305: 7 Traits of a Highly Effective Mindset by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positivity & Self Discipline 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 coachin...

Jul 08, 20199 minEp. 1305

1304: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships

Greg Audino shares his thoughts on loneliness. Episode 1304: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships Greg Audino 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 offer a refreshing and ...

Jul 07, 201910 minEp. 1304

1303: An Excerpt from Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton on 4 Steps To Improve Your Self-Esteem

An excerpt from the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton. Episode 1303: An Excerpt from Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton on 4 Steps To Improve Your Self-Esteem Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,00...

Jul 06, 201910 minEp. 1303

1302: What's Keeping You From Going Further? by Scott Stephens with Becoming Minimalist on Getting Out of Comfort Zone

Scott Stephens with Becoming Minimalist asks what's keeping you from going further. Episode 1302: What's Keeping You From Going Further? by Scott Stephens with Becoming Minimalist on Getting Out of Comfort Zone 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 ...

Jul 05, 201910 minEp. 1302

1301: 8 Ways to Get Rid of Clutter and Get Your Life Back by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar on Decluttering

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar shares 8 ways to get rid of clutter and get your life back. Episode 1301: 8 Ways to Get Rid of Clutter and Get Your Life Back by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar on Decluttering 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...

Jul 04, 201910 minEp. 1301

1300: Stop Punching Fear in the Face (And What to Do Instead) by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why you should stop punching fear in the face and what to do instead. Episode 1300: Stop Punching Fear in the Face (And What to Do Instead) 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...

Jul 03, 20199 minEp. 1300

1299: The #1 Reason People Fail at 30-Day Challenges by Steve Pavlina on Personal Growth & Self Actualization

Steve Pavlina shares the number one reason people fail at 30-day challenges. Episode 1299: The #1 Reason People Fail at 30-Day Challenges by Steve Pavlina on Personal Growth & Self Actualization 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...

Jul 02, 201911 minEp. 1299

1298: [Part 2] Minimalism by Mark Manson on Leading a Minimalist Life

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1298: [Part 2] Minimalism by Mark Manson on Leading a Minimalist 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 of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deepe...

Jul 01, 201911 minEp. 1298

1297: [Part 1] Minimalism by Mark Manson on Simple Living & Clarity of Thinking

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1297: [Part 1] Minimalism by Mark Manson on Simple Living & Clarity of Thinking 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 ...

Jun 30, 201910 minEp. 1297

1296: A Primer on Full-Screen Living by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness & Living in the Moment

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a primer on full-screen living. Episode 1296: A Primer on Full-Screen Living by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness & Living in the Moment 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: http://zenhabits.net/full-screen Visit Me Online at OLDPod...

Jun 29, 201911 minEp. 1296

1295: What Won't You Have? by Tynan on Making Difficult Decisions & Changing Priorities

Tynan asks what won't you have? Episode 1295: What Won't You Have? by Tynan on Making Difficult Decisions & Changing Priorities 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 character...

Jun 28, 20198 minEp. 1295

1294: 6 Things Your Soul Needs to Hear by Jennifer with Simply Fiercely on Living Your Best Life

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 6 things your soul needs to hear. Episode 1294: 6 Things Your Soul Needs to Hear by Jennifer with Simply Fiercely on Living Your Best Life Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love. The...

Jun 27, 20198 minEp. 1294

1293: Beware of Philosophical Fomo by TK Coleman on Personal Development

T.K. Coleman shares why you should beware of philosophical fomo. Episode 1293: Beware of Philosophical Fomo by TK Coleman 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 the least. Learn more about him at TKColeman.com . The...

Jun 26, 20199 minEp. 1293

1292: From Age to Achievement, it's Mind Over Matter by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Defining Success

Jay and Heather Harrington share their thoughts on mind over matter. Episode 1292: From Age to Achievement, it's Mind Over Matter by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Defining Success Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, mea...

Jun 25, 201910 minEp. 1292

1291: Five Ways to Start Living the Life of Your Dreams Today by Hari Berzins AND The Tiny Guide to Motivation by Tammy Strobel

2 posts from Hari Berzins and Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens where they share five ways to start living the life of your dreams today and the tiny guide to motivation. Episode 1291: Five Ways to Start Living the Life of Your Dreams Today by Hari Berzins AND The Tiny Guide to Motivation by Tammy Strobel 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 sto...

Jun 24, 201911 minEp. 1291

1290: [Part 2] A Helpful Guide To Lifestyle Experiments by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal Growth

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a helpful guide to lifestyle experiments. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1290: [Part 2] A Helpful Guide To Lifestyle Experiments by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal Growth 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, impu...

Jun 23, 20199 minEp. 1290

1289: [Part 1] A Helpful Guide To Lifestyle Experiments by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Self Development

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a helpful guide to lifestyle experiments. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1289: [Part 1] A Helpful Guide To Lifestyle Experiments by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Self 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, imp...

Jun 22, 20199 minEp. 1289

1288: The Alternative to Thinking All the Time by David Cain of Raptitude on Meditation Practice & Mindfulness Routines

David Cain of Raptitude shares the alternative to thinking all the time. Episode 1288: The Alternative to Thinking All the Time by David Cain of Raptitude on Meditation Practice & Mindfulness Routines 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. I...

Jun 21, 201912 minEp. 1288

1287: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy - On Criticism & Personal Growth in the Age of Social Media

J. Money shares his thoughts on how we all struggle. Episode 1287: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy - On Criticism & Personal Growth in the Age of Social Media J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He also has a podcast: M.O.N.E.Y. He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea s...

Jun 20, 201911 minEp. 1287

1286: How To Make Continual and Increasing Progress In Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development & Growth

Benjamin Hardy shares how to make continual and increasing progress in your life. Episode 1286: How To Make Continual and Increasing Progress In Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development & Growth 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...

Jun 19, 201910 minEp. 1286

1285: An Excerpt from Master The Key by Mike Flynn - Self-Help with Chance, Chaos, and Things Not Going to Plan

An excerpt from the book Master The Key by Mike Flynn. Episode 1285: An Excerpt from Master The Key by Mike Flynn - Self-Help with Chance, Chaos, and Things Not Going to Plan Mike Flynn is an advisor, podcast host, writer, and sought-after speaker who is passionate about helping others make a big impact. This article is adapted from his bestselling book, Master the Key. Learn more about the book here: https://theimpactentrepreneur.net/book Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ...

Jun 18, 201910 minEp. 1285

1284: Stuck in a Rut? 5 Ways to Re-engage with Life and Capture the Human Spirit AND Feel Like Giving Up? by Leon Logothetis

2 posts from Leon Logothetis where he shares 5 ways to re-engage with life and capture the human spirit. Episode 1284: Stuck in a Rut? 5 Ways to Re-engage with Life and Capture the Human Spirit AND Feel Like Giving Up? by Leon Logothetis Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical ...

Jun 17, 201910 minEp. 1284
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