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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

1433: Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on How To Practice Empathy

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share their thoughts on practicing an attitude of gratitude. Episode 1433: Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on How To Practice Empathy 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...

Nov 13, 20199 minEp. 1433

1432: How to Minimize Holiday Stress by Chalene Johnson on Lowering Stressful Situations for Thanksgiving & Christmas

Chalene Johnson shares how to minimize holiday stress. Episode 1432: How to Minimize Holiday Stress by Chalene Johnson on Lowering Stressful Situations for Thanksgiving & Christmas 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 th...

Nov 12, 20198 minEp. 1432

1431: Avoid Holiday Overwhelm by Saying No to Almost Everything by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Minimalism

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to avoid holiday overwhelm by saying no to almost everything. Episode 1431: Avoid Holiday Overwhelm by Saying No to Almost Everything by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Minimalism 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 ...

Nov 11, 201911 minEp. 1431

1430: Allow Space to Screw It Up by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Minimalism & Personal Reflection

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares his thoughts on allowing space to screw it up. Episode 1430: Allow Space to Screw It Up by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Minimalism & Personal Reflection 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 u...

Nov 10, 20198 minEp. 1430

1429: How to Declutter Slowly & Easily (Without the Stress) by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Minimalism & Simple

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout shares how to declutter slowly & easily without the stress. Episode 1429: How to Declutter Slowly & Easily (Without the Stress) by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Minimalism & Simple Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults in...

Nov 09, 20199 minEp. 1429

1428: 7 Little Ways to Make Life Simpler by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Simple Living & Mental Freedom

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 little ways to make life simpler. Episode 1428: 7 Little Ways to Make Life Simpler by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Simple Living & Mental Freedom 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, the...

Nov 08, 20199 minEp. 1428

1427: The Meaning of the Season AND Bring Back Christmas by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Happy Holidays

2 short posts from Ali Cornish of Everthrive where she shares her thoughts the meaning of the season and bringing back Christmas. Episode 1427: The Meaning of the Season AND Bring Back Christmas by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Happy Holidays 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 w...

Nov 07, 201911 minEp. 1427

1426: How to Follow Your Heart Even Though You're Scared by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie on Courage

Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie shares how to follow your heart even though you're scared. Episode 1426: How to Follow Your Heart Even Though You're Scared by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie on Courage Irene Elias is a professional certified life coach, and a co-author in the best selling series, Adventures in Manifesting, Soulful Relationships. Her mission at Self Love Junkie is to help you become happier and confident with who you are so you can experience greater love and a healthier, joyfill...

Nov 06, 20198 minEp. 1426

1425: An Excerpt from You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha on Navigating Change & How To Develop Resilience

An excerpt from You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha. Episode 1425: An Excerpt from You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha on Navigating Change & How To Develop Resilience Neil Pasricha is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Book of Awesome series, which has been published in 10 countries, spent over 5 years on bestseller lists, and sold over a million copies. Pasricha is a Harvard MBA, one of the most popular TED speakers of all time, and today serves as Director of The Institute for Global ...

Nov 05, 20198 minEp. 1425

1424: Owning Less is Great. Wanting Less is Better & Don't Just Declutter, De-own by Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist

2 short posts from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist where he shares why owning less is great, but wanting less is better and don't declutter, rather de-own. Episode 1424: Owning Less is Great. Wanting Less is Better & Don't Just Declutter, De-own by Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist 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 s...

Nov 04, 201910 minEp. 1424

1423: Transcendence by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How To Find Deeper Meaning in Life

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on transcendence. Episode 1423: Transcendence by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How To Find Deeper Meaning in Life 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. H...

Nov 03, 201910 minEp. 1423

1422: An Intro to Intentional Living: 7 Things You Need to Know by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on How to Be More Mindful

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares an intro to intentional living. Episode 1422: An Intro to Intentional Living: 7 Things You Need to Know by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on How to Be More Mindful 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...

Nov 02, 20199 minEp. 1422

1421: Limitations by Adi Redzic on How to Understand and Overcome Life Challenges

Adi Redzic shares his thoughts on limitations. Episode 1421: Limitations by Adi Redzic on How to Understand and Overcome Life Challenges Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth. The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2019/4/10/limitations Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.c...

Nov 01, 201910 minEp. 1421

1420: A Dialogue With My Inner Skeptic on Kissing Frogs by TK Coleman on Choosing To Be Happy & Personal Improvement

T.K. Coleman shares a dialogue with his inner skeptic on kissing frogs. Episode 1420: A Dialogue With My Inner Skeptic on Kissing Frogs by TK Coleman on Choosing To Be Happy & Personal Improvement 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...

Oct 31, 20198 minEp. 1420

1419: The Art of the Quit by Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage on How to Live with Intention

Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage shares the art of the quit. Episode 1419: The Art of the Quit by Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage on How to Live with Intention Kyle Mast is a husband, father, financial planner, real estate investor, and lover of good conversations over coffee. He lives just south of Portland, Oregon. He launched True Hourly Wage to be able to help more people than he is able to serve individually in his financial planning practice. His hope is that you are able to find at least one i...

Oct 30, 20198 minEp. 1419

1418: 4 Ways to Cope With Negative Emotions by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on How to Deal with Negativity

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares 4 ways to cope with negative emotions. Episode 1418: 4 Ways to Cope With Negative Emotions by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on How to Deal with Negativity 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 the Alpha Omega ...

Oct 29, 20198 minEp. 1418

1417: You Are the Greatest Story Ever Told by David Cain of Raptitude on Mindfulness & Motivation

David Cain of Raptitude shares why you are the greatest story ever told. Episode 1417: You Are the Greatest Story Ever Told by David Cain of Raptitude on Mindfulness & Motivation 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. It found an audience ra...

Oct 28, 20199 minEp. 1417

1416: [Part 2] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Self Improvement

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on the disease of more. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1416: [Part 2] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Self Improvement 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 i...

Oct 27, 20199 minEp. 1416

1415: [Part 1] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Benefits of Simple Living

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on the disease of more. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1415: [Part 1] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Benefits of Simple Living 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 branc...

Oct 26, 201911 minEp. 1415

1414: This One Question Will Make Every Decision In Your Life Easier by Benjamin Hardy on How to Improve Every Day

Benjamin Hardy shares one question that will make every decision in your life easier. Episode 1414: This One Question Will Make Every Decision In Your Life Easier by Benjamin Hardy on How to Improve Every Day 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 ...

Oct 25, 20198 minEp. 1414

1413: Hard Times: Overcoming Adversity by Brian Tracy on How To Work Through Difficult Times

Brian Tracy shares his thoughts on overcoming adversity. Episode 1413: Hard Times: Overcoming Adversity by Brian Tracy on How To Work Through Difficult Times Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader,...

Oct 24, 201910 minEp. 1413

1412: Sometimes Life Sucks and You Choose Joy Anyway by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Happiness

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares her thoughts on how sometimes life sucks and you choose joy anyway. Episode 1412: Sometimes Life Sucks and You Choose Joy Anyway by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Happiness 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 ...

Oct 23, 20199 minEp. 1412

1411: An Excerpt from Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life by Darren J. Gold

An excerpt from the book Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life. Episode 1411: An Excerpt from Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life by Darren J. Gold Darren Gold is a Managing Partner at The Trium Group where he is one of the world's leading executive coaches and advisors to CEOs and leadership teams of many of the most well-known organizations. Darren trained as a lawyer, worked at McKinsey & Co., was a part...

Oct 22, 20198 minEp. 1411

1410: A Life of Peacefulness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How to Solve Problems & Find Peace

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on a life of peacefulness. Episode 1410: A Life of Peacefulness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How to Solve Problems & Find Peace 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/peacefulness Visit Me Online at OLDPo...

Oct 21, 20198 minEp. 1410

1409: The Joy Of Giving by Allison Carmen on Selflessness & How to Help Others In Times of Need

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on the joy of giving. Episode 1409: The Joy Of Giving by Allison Carmen on Selflessness & How to Help Others In Times of Need 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 transition...

Oct 20, 20197 minEp. 1409

1408: A Reflection On My 30 Day Writing Challenge by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on How To Set Goals

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares a reflection on her 30 day writing challenge. Episode 1408: A Reflection On My 30 Day Writing Challenge by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on How To Set Goals Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guilt and shame over parts of her that she thought were unworthy. By her late-20s, she found herself passionless and riddled with anxiety - and she kne...

Oct 19, 20199 minEp. 1408

1407: Principles I Live By by Tynan on How to Build Successful Habits

Tynan shares the principles he lives by. Episode 1407: Principles I Live By by Tynan on How to Build Successful Habits 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 ...

Oct 18, 20198 minEp. 1407

1406: Self-Discipline by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-discipline. Episode 1406: Self-Discipline 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 quoted as an exp...

Oct 17, 20199 minEp. 1406

1405: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Noticing Life

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares his thoughts on the extraordinary power of savoring your life. Episode 1405: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Noticing Life 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...

Oct 16, 20198 minEp. 1405

1404: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on How to Live with Curiosity

Nir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 1404: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on How to Live with Curiosity 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...

Oct 15, 201910 minEp. 1404
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