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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

1373: How I Disappoint People (And How You Can Too) by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares how he disappoints people and how you can too. Episode 1373: How I Disappoint People (And How You Can Too) 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...

Sep 14, 20198 minEp. 1373

1372: How to Deal With Major Disruptions to Your Routine by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Habit Formation

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on how to deal with major disruptions to your routine. Episode 1372: How to Deal With Major Disruptions to Your Routine by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Habit Formation 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/...

Sep 13, 20199 minEp. 1372

1371: Five Ways to Transform Your Stress Into Something Better by Heather Aardema with No Sidebar on Healthy Living

Heather Aardema with No Sidebar shares five ways to transform your stress into something better. Episode 1371: Five Ways to Transform Your Stress Into Something Better by Heather Aardema with No Sidebar on Healthy 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 th...

Sep 12, 201910 minEp. 1371

1370: Slow Down Your Life Through the Magic of First Moments by Jay & Heather Harrington of LifeAndWhim

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share their thoughts on slowing down your life through the magic of first moments. Episode 1370: Slow Down Your Life Through the Magic of First Moments by Jay & Heather Harrington of LifeAndWhim 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 possibl...

Sep 11, 201910 minEp. 1370

1369: A Cup of Tea With the Grim Reaper by Steve Pavlina on How To Live A Life of Greatness & Achieve Your Potential

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having a cup of tea with the grim reaper. Episode 1369: A Cup of Tea With the Grim Reaper by Steve Pavlina on How To Live A Life of Greatness & Achieve Your 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 ...

Sep 10, 20199 minEp. 1369

1368: [Part 2] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Make A Decision

Mark Manson shares 3 important life skils nobody ever taught you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1368: [Part 2] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Make A Decision 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 o...

Sep 09, 20198 minEp. 1368

1367: [Part 1] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally

Mark Manson shares 3 important life skills nobody ever taught you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1367: [Part 1] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally 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,...

Sep 08, 20199 minEp. 1367

1366: How to Break the Cycle of Self-Criticism by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on How To Improve Self Worth

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares how to break the cycle of self-criticism. Episode 1366: How to Break the Cycle of Self-Criticism by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on How To Improve Self Worth Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep insid...

Sep 07, 201910 minEp. 1366

1365: On Making Intentional Mistakes by Greg Audino with OLD Podcast on How To Take Action In Your Life

Greg Audino shares his thoughts on making intentional mistakes. Episode 1365: On Making Intentional Mistakes by Greg Audino with OLD Podcast on How To Take Action In Your Life 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 off...

Sep 06, 20199 minEp. 1365

1364: 4 Reasons You Need to Keep Doing Hard Things to Be Happy, Healthy and Successful by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 4 reasons you need to keep doing hard things to be happy, healthy and successful. Episode 1364: 4 Reasons You Need to Keep Doing Hard Things to Be Happy, Healthy and Successful by Marc Chernoff of Marc & 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 bl...

Sep 05, 201910 minEp. 1364

1363: The Ruse by Kacie Main on How To Heal Ourselves & The Healing Process

Kacie Main shares her thoughts on the healing process. Episode 1363: The Ruse by Kacie Main on How To Heal Ourselves & The Healing Process 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 wander...

Sep 04, 20199 minEp. 1363

1362: Creating Fulfilling Opportunities by Calista Tee with OLD Podcast on Creativity & Accountability

Calista Tee with OLD Podcast on creating fulfilling opportunities. Episode 1362: Creating Fulfilling Opportunities by Calista Tee with OLD Podcast on Creativity & Accountability Calista Tee is a digital marketer and a lifestyle blogger. Having survived an accident, she brings awareness to the importance of taking an active approach to changing your outcome. In addition to writing, she has a passionate interest in bringing you a sense of home to plant-based foods on NouCuisine , where you can...

Sep 03, 201912 minEp. 1362

1361: Living For Yourself & Not Others by Aileen Xu of Lavendaire on Self Help & Being True to Yourself

Aileen Xu of Lavendaire shares her thoughts on living for yourself and not others. Episode 1361: Living For Yourself & Not Others by Aileen Xu of Lavendaire on Self Help & Being True to Yourself Aileen Xu is a content creator, entrepreneur and artist of life. She is the founder of Lavendaire, a resource for lifestyle design and personal growth. You can find out more about Aileen via her podcast , YouTube , Instagram , and website . The original post is located here: https://oldpodcast.co...

Sep 02, 201912 minEp. 1361

1360: Other Ways I'm Decluttering My Life (and Mind) by Cait Flanders on Minimalism & Simple Living with Less

Cait Flanders shares other ways she's decluttering her life and mind. Episode 1360: Other Ways I'm Decluttering My Life (and Mind) by Cait Flanders on Minimalism & Simple Living with Less Cait Flanders is an author, podcaster, and traveller from a beautiful island in British Columbia, Canada. For the past eight years, you could say she's been on a journey of less. Less debt. Less clutter. Less consumerism. Etc. She recently wrote a self-help memoir that documents some of what she has experie...

Sep 01, 201910 minEp. 1360

1359: My History of Stalking by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Social Networking Advantages & Issues

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his history of stalking. Episode 1359: My History of Stalking by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Social Networking Advantages & Issues 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 c...

Aug 31, 20199 minEp. 1359

1358: You Will Die Momentarily by Ira Israel on Inspiration for A Better Life & Gratitude & Gratefulness

Ira Israel shares his thoughts on inspiration for a better life. Episode 1358: You Will Die Momentarily by Ira Israel on Inspiration for A Better Life & Gratitude & Gratefulness Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy...

Aug 30, 20199 minEp. 1358

1357: 7 Things That Shouldn't Impress Us Anymore by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism & Simple Living

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 things that shouldn't impress us anymore. Episode 1357: 7 Things That Shouldn't Impress Us Anymore by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism & Simple Living 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...

Aug 29, 20199 minEp. 1357

1356: How to Consume Social Media Mindfully by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Facebook & Instagram Addiction

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares how to consume social media mindfully. Episode 1356: How to Consume Social Media Mindfully by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Facebook & Instagram Addiction 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...

Aug 28, 20197 minEp. 1356

1355: 9 Ways to Overcome Facebook Addiction by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Social Media Reduction

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 9 ways to overcome facebook addiction. Episode 1355: 9 Ways to Overcome Facebook Addiction by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Social Media Reduction 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 m...

Aug 27, 201910 minEp. 1355

1354: Take the Red Pill: Embrace Minimalism AND Establishing Deeper Connections by Joshua & Ryan of The Minimalists

2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists sharing their thoughts on embracing minimalism and establishing deeper connections. Episode 1354: Take the Red Pill: Embrace Minimalism AND Establishing Deeper Connections by Joshua & Ryan 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 T...

Aug 26, 201911 minEp. 1354

1353: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment by Conquering Debt by Claire Wilde with Everthrive on Paring Down Possessions

Claire Wilde with Everthrive shares how to find freedom and fulfillment by conquering debt. Episode 1353: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment by Conquering Debt by Claire Wilde with Everthrive on Paring Down Possessions 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 dis...

Aug 25, 20199 minEp. 1353

1352: How Can We Change Our Perspective In A Difficult Situation? by Allison Carmen on How To Be Optimistic

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on how we can change our perspective in a difficult situation. Episode 1352: How Can We Change Our Perspective In A Difficult Situation? by Allison Carmen on How To Be 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. Aft...

Aug 24, 20198 minEp. 1352

1351: Where The Bar is Set by Tynan on Personal Development & Focus for Self Improvement

Tynan shares his thoughts on where the bar is set. Episode 1351: Where The Bar is Set by Tynan on Personal Development & Focus for Self Improvement 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 o...

Aug 23, 20198 minEp. 1351

1350: You Can Do More Good Than You Think by Benjamin Hardy on Kindness & Compassion for Others

Benjamin Hardy shares why you can do more good than you think. Episode 1350: You Can Do More Good Than You Think by Benjamin Hardy on Kindness & Compassion for Others 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 entreprene...

Aug 22, 20198 minEp. 1350

1349: How to Live Like Every Day is Your Favorite by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Gratitude

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares how to live like every day is your favorite. Episode 1349: How to Live Like Every Day is Your Favorite by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Gratitude Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: ...

Aug 21, 20199 minEp. 1349

1348: 2 Tips for Cultivating More Meaning in Your Life by Kristine Klussman on Personal Development & Growth Mindset

Kristine Klussman shares 2 tips for cultivating more meaning in your life. Episode 1348: 2 Tips for Cultivating More Meaning in Your Life by Kristine Klussman on Personal Development & Growth Mindset 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 in...

Aug 20, 20199 minEp. 1348

1347: How to Find Peace and Calm in a Chaotic World by Dr. Elana Miller on Developing Equanimity & Compassion

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on how to find peace and calm in a chaotic world. Episode 1347: How to Find Peace and Calm in a Chaotic World by Dr. Elana Miller on Developing Equanimity & Compassion 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 m...

Aug 19, 201911 minEp. 1347

1346: Tired of Manic Mornings? Trade Rushing Around for Cultivating Relationships by Caroline McGraw with Rowdy Kittens

Caroline McGraw with Rowdy Kittens shares her thoughts on trading rushing around for cultivating relationships. Episode 1346: Tired of Manic Mornings? Trade Rushing Around for Cultivating Relationships by Caroline McGraw with 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, ...

Aug 18, 20198 minEp. 1346

1345: Reading to Remember by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Personal Growth & Educational Learning

Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares his thoughts on reading to remember. Episode 1345: Reading to Remember by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Personal Growth & Educational Learning 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 - crushing their goa...

Aug 17, 201911 minEp. 1345

1344: How to Let Go of 3 Fears that are Holding You Back Every Day by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on FOMO

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to let go of 3 fears that are holding you back every day. Episode 1344: How to Let Go of 3 Fears that are Holding You Back Every Day by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on FOMO 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...

Aug 16, 20199 minEp. 1344
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