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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

1763: I Disagree with the Second Agreement and I Hope You Take It Personally by TK Coleman on Being Open-Minded

T.K. Coleman disagrees with the Second Agreement and wants you to take it personally. Episode 1763: I Disagree with the Second Agreement and I Hope You Take It Personally by TK Coleman on Being Open-Minded 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 h...

Oct 08, 20209 minEp. 1763

1762: Fake It Till You Make It: Your Life Matters by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui on A Life In Progress

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress encourages us to fake it until we make it. Episode 1762: Fake It Till You Make It: Your Life Matters by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui on A Life In Progress 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: You're imperfect; Life...

Oct 07, 20209 minEp. 1762

1761: Clarify Your Priorities With These Two Simple Questions by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild gives us two questions we can ask ourselves to help clarify our priorities. Episode 1761: Clarify Your Priorities With These Two Simple Questions by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take s...

Oct 06, 20208 minEp. 1761

1760: An Excerpt from the Book Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve Glaveski

Steve Glaveski shares an excerpt from his book titled Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life Episode 1760: An Excerpt from the Book Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve Glaveski Steve Glaveski's mission is to unlock the latent potential of organisations and people to create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. He is CEO and Co-Founder of Collective Campus, an corporate innovation and startup accelerator based in Melbourne, Australia with clien...

Oct 05, 20209 minEp. 1760

1759: What We Really Miss About The Things We Let Go by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch tells us what we really miss about the things we let go. Episode 1759: What We Really Miss About The Things We Let Go by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch 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. B...

Oct 04, 20209 minEp. 1759

1758: The Deep Reset by Cal Newport on Humbling Experiences & Authenticity

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog tells us about what he calls "the deep reset". Episode 1758: The Deep Reset by Cal Newport on Humbling Experiences & Authenticity 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 foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport ...

Oct 03, 20208 minEp. 1758

1757: 5 Ways to Conquer Your Fears by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on Overcoming Challenges & Resilience

Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude offers us five ways we can conquer our fears. Episode 1757: 5 Ways to Conquer Your Fears by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on Overcoming Challenges & Resilience Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living i...

Oct 02, 20209 minEp. 1757

1756: Do You Need a Particular Outcome to Be Happy? by Allison Carmen on Dealing with Uncertainty

Allison Carmen asks us if we're relying on a certain outcome to be happy. Episode 1756: Do You Need a Particular Outcome to Be Happy? by Allison Carmen on Dealing with Uncertainty 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, All...

Oct 01, 20209 minEp. 1756

1755: Neuroplasticity: This Is How to Rewire Your Brain for Success by Denise Kinsley with MyNeuroGym

Denise Kinsley teaches us the value of neuroplasticity and how we can rewire our brains for success. Episode 1755: Neuroplasticity: This Is How to Rewire Your Brain for Success by Denise Kinsley with MyNeuroGym Denise Kinsley is a professional marketing consultant for health and wellness brands and a practitioner dedicated to the healing arts and sciences. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics from the Jack Kerouac School at Naropa University where she received an unconventional, cont...

Sep 30, 20208 minEp. 1755

1754: [Part 2] Why the Best Things in Life Are All Backwards by Mark Manson on Emotional Self-Control

Mark Manson shares his why the best things in life are all backwards. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1754: [Part 2] Why the Best Things in Life Are All Backwards by Mark Manson on Emotional Self-Control 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 ten...

Sep 29, 202011 minEp. 1754

1753: [Part 1] Why the Best Things in Life Are All Backwards by Mark Manson on Emotional Self-Control

Mark Manson shares his why the best things in life are all backwards. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1753: [Part 1] Why the Best Things in Life Are All Backwards by Mark Manson on Emotional Self-Control 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 ten...

Sep 28, 202010 minEp. 1753

1752: How To Make Affirmations Work For You by John Assaraf on Mental Reconditioning to Achieve Your Goals

John Assaraf tells us how to make affirmations actually work. Episode 1752: How To Make Affirmations Work For You by John Assaraf on Mental Reconditioning to Achieve Your Goals John has built 5 multimillion dollar companies, written 2 New York Times Bestselling books and featured in 8 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is founder and CEO of NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using the most advanced technolog...

Sep 27, 20208 minEp. 1752

1751: How To Get Life-Changing Clarity Within 90 Minutes Of Waking Up by Benjamin Hardy on Creating A Morning Routine

Benjamin Hardy shares how to find clarity by altering your morning routine. Episode 1751: How To Get Life-Changing Clarity Within 90 Minutes Of Waking Up by Benjamin Hardy on Creating A Morning Routine 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 "wantre...

Sep 26, 202011 minEp. 1751

1750: 3 Science-Backed Daily Habits for a Life of Happiness and Success by Michael Mehlberg on Improving Productivity

Michael Mehlberg shares three habits we can start to insure a life of happiness and success. Episode 1750: 3 Science-Backed Daily Habits for a Life of Happiness and Success by Michael Mehlberg on Improving Productivity Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their ...

Sep 25, 202010 minEp. 1750

1749: Success: What It Is And How To Achieve It by Marc Bilodeau on Achieving Goals & How To Improve Focus

Marc Bilodeau breaks down success for what it is and how it can be achieved. Episode 1749: Success: What It Is And How To Achieve It by Marc Bilodeau on Achieving Goals & How To Improve Focus Marc Bilodeau started his blog to become a better writer, however, it has evolved into a place where he shares personal thoughts, experiences, and words of subjective wisdom. He is not an expert or certified in any of the subject matter, but hopes that his experiences and thoughts may help others by inv...

Sep 24, 202010 minEp. 1749

1748: Is What You Know to Be True Really True? by Adi Redzic on The Road to True Understanding & Questioning Beliefs

Adi Redzic asks us to question the truth of what we feel we know. Episode 1748: Is What You Know to Be True Really True? by Adi Redzic on The Road to True Understanding & Questioning Beliefs 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/jou...

Sep 23, 20209 minEp. 1748

1747: Change Your Use Of Technology To Lead A More Connected Life by Dr. Kristine Klussman on Intentional Living

Dr. Kristine Klussman informs us how we can use technology to create more genuine connection. Episode 1747: Change Your Use Of Technology To Lead A More Connected Life by Dr. Kristine Klussman on Intentional Living 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 ...

Sep 22, 20209 minEp. 1747

1746: I'm a Bit Slow by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Intentional Living & Mindfulness Practice

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle opens up about he's "slow". Episode 1746: I'm a Bit Slow by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Intentional Living & Mindfulness Practice 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....

Sep 21, 20209 minEp. 1746

1745: One Priceless Lesson We Often Forget About Love and Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Family Values

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares one priceless lesson we often forget about life and love. Episode 1745: One Priceless Lesson We Often Forget About Love and Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Family Values 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 ...

Sep 20, 20208 minEp. 1745

1744: Making Time Tangible by Julie Morgenstern on Decluttering Your Time & Simplifying Your Life

Julie Morgenstern talks about how we can make time tangible. Episode 1744: Making Time Tangible by Julie Morgenstern on Decluttering Your Time & Simplifying Your Life Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique c...

Sep 19, 20209 minEp. 1744

1743: An Excerpt from the book Learn, Improve, Master: How to Develop Any Skill and Excel at It by Nick Velasquez

Nick Velasquez shares an excerpt from his book Learn, Improve, Master: How to Develop Any Skill and Excel at It. Episode 1743: An Excerpt from the book Learn, Improve, Master: How to Develop Any Skill and Excel at It by Nick Velasquez Nick Velasquez is a passionate learner and devoted student of mastery. He's the author of the popular blog UnlimitedMastery.com , where he writes about learning science, peak performance, creativity, and mastering skills. His writing has been featured in outlets su...

Sep 18, 20209 minEp. 1743

1742: Started From the Bottom Now I'm Here by James Altucher on How to Be Authentic & Tell Your Story

James Altucher shares what he did to get where he is. Episode 1742: Started From the Bottom Now I'm Here by James Altucher on How to Be Authentic & Tell Your Story 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 named his book Choose...

Sep 17, 20209 minEp. 1742

1741: How to Get Motivated by Chalene Johnson on Motivational Insight & Techniques for Getting Started

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show gives us a breakdown of how to get motivated. Episode 1741: How to Get Motivated by Chalene Johnson on Motivational Insight & Techniques for Getting Started 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 tr...

Sep 16, 20209 minEp. 1741

1740: An Excerpt from the book Flirting with Darkness by Ben Courson on the 10,000-Hour Rule & Becoming Great

Ben Courson shares an excerpt from his new book, Flirting With Darkness. Episode 1740: An Excerpt from the book Flirting with Darkness by Ben Courson on the 10,000-Hour Rule & Becoming Great Ben Courson is an international speaker, bestselling author, TV and radio personality, and the senior pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast i...

Sep 15, 202010 minEp. 1740

1739: 4 Ways to Be Mindful by Shirley of Daring Living on Meditation & Journaling for Personal Growth

Shirley of Daring Living shares four ways that we can be mindful. Episode 1739: 4 Ways to Be Mindful by Shirley of Daring Living on Meditation & Journaling for Personal Growth Shirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience. The original post is located here: https://daringliving.com/be-mindful/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.adve...

Sep 14, 20209 minEp. 1739

1738: 4 Ways to Live Each Day With Intention by Shelley Levitt with LiveHappy on Meditation & New Experiences

Shelley Levitt with Live Happy shares four ways that we can live each day with intention. Episode 1738: 4 Ways to Live Each Day With Intention by Shelley Levitt with LiveHappy on Meditation & New Experiences Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/live-happy-team/4-ways-live-each-d...

Sep 13, 20208 minEp. 1738

1737: Life Lessons from a Closet Door by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on Changing Your Perspective & Solve Problems

Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be offers life lessons from a closet door. Episode 1737: Life Lessons from a Closet Door by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on Changing Your Perspective & Solve Problems Angelina Lee hails from a small island in the Caribbean. She is a wife, mother of three and an Attorney-at-Law by profession. Join her as she seeks to delve deeper into the art of being. Fully, unapologetically and honestly being. The original post is located here: https://exploringplanbe.com...

Sep 12, 20208 minEp. 1737

1736: Let It All Crash Down by Briana Harry of YeMash on Finding The Light in Dark Times & Rebuilding Life

Brianna Harry of YeMash encourages us to let it all crash down. Episode 1736: Let It All Crash Down by Briana Harry of YeMash on Finding The Light in Dark Times & Rebuilding Life YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and living as your honest self. Your Morning Message is your daily dose of positive intention setting every weekda...

Sep 11, 202010 minEp. 1736

1735: 7 Steps to Developing a New Habit by Brian Tracy on How to Change Your Life Through Small Steps

Brian Tracy shares 5 steps necessary to develop a new habit. Episode 1735: 7 Steps to Developing a New Habit by Brian Tracy on How to Change Your Life Through Small Steps Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy 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 sem...

Sep 10, 20208 minEp. 1735

1734: Chasing Daylight: Some Thoughts on Mortality by Chris Guillebeau on Living An Intentional Life

Chris Guillebeau offers us some introspective thoughts about our own mortality. Episode 1734: Chasing Daylight: Some Thoughts on Mortality by Chris Guillebeau on Living An Intentional 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...

Sep 09, 20209 minEp. 1734
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