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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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1883: Why Your Boss Will Live Longer Than You AND The Biggest Predictor of your Happiness by Stella Grizont of Woopaah

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on why your boss will live longer than you and what your biggest predictor of happiness is. Episode 1883: Why Your Boss Will Live Longer Than You AND The Biggest Predictor of your Happiness by Stella Grizont of Woopaah Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She studied Economics at Columbia University's Barnard College a...

Feb 05, 202110 minEp. 1883

1882: Lessons from the NBA Playoffs: You Can't Help Out by Holding Back by TK Coleman

T.K. Coleman reminds us of some lessons we were taught during the NBA playoffs. Episode 1882: Lessons from the NBA Playoffs: You Can't Help Out by Holding Back by TK Coleman 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 abou...

Feb 04, 20219 minEp. 1882

1881: Change And Why You Don't Have To Suck At It by Greg Audino on Adversity & Resiliency

Greg Audino talks about the truths of change and how you can get better at it. Episode 1881: Change And Why You Don't Have To Suck At It by Greg Audino on Adversity & Resiliency 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 ...

Feb 03, 20218 minEp. 1881

1880: 7 Steps to Crush Your Goals by Adi Redzic on Setting & Accomplishing Smart Goals

Adi Redzic provides 7 steps to crush your goals. Episode 1880: 7 Steps to Crush Your Goals by Adi Redzic on Setting & Accomplishing Smart Goals 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/2018/3/20/are-you-achieving-your-resolutio...

Feb 02, 202110 minEp. 1880

1879: 10 Lessons from Project 333: The Ups and Downs of My Capsule Wardrobe Experience by Claire of WantLess

Claire with Want Less shares the ups and downs of her capsule wardrobe experience. Episode 1879: 10 Lessons from Project 333: The Ups and Downs of My Capsule Wardrobe Experience by Claire of WantLess Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism. The original post is ...

Feb 01, 202111 minEp. 1879

1878: The Beauty of Routines by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Creating An Intentional Life

Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life discusses the beauty of routines. Episode 1878: The Beauty of Routines by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Creating An Intentional Life Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time where we ...

Jan 31, 202110 minEp. 1878

1877: 8 Ways You're Wasting Your Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Intentional Living

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 8 ways that you're wasting your life. Episode 1877: 8 Ways You're Wasting Your Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Intentional Living 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, they've spent the past decade ...

Jan 30, 202110 minEp. 1877

1876: Procrastination on High Mental Load Tasks by Tynan on Why Do I Procrastinate

Tynan talks about procrastination on high mental load tasks. Episode 1876: Procrastination on High Mental Load Tasks by Tynan on Why Do I Procrastinate 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...

Jan 29, 20219 minEp. 1876

1875: With a Spirit of Generosity by Jen MacNab with No Sidebar on Minimalism Decisions

Jen MacNab with No Sidebar talks about having a spirit of generosity. Episode 1875: With a Spirit of Generosity by Jen MacNab with No Sidebar on Minimalism Decisions 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 your heart and soul. The origi...

Jan 28, 20219 minEp. 1875

1874: What 2020 Taught Me by Kat Medina on Lessons Learned in Difficult Times

Kat Medina reflects on what she learned in 2020. Episode 1874: What 2020 Taught Me by Kat Medina on Lessons Learned in Difficult Times As a child, Kat Medina wanted to be MacGyver when she grew up. Now, as the founder and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, she's become a well-traveled bookworm who finds creative solutions to entrepreneurial challenges with the resourcefulness of a figurative shoelace, paperclip, and bubblegum. Her forthcoming book, The Joys of Jet Lag, explores the m...

Jan 27, 202112 minEp. 1874

1873: The No Cell Phone Challenge (And Why You Should Try It) by Bret Gornik & Jason Loebig of LiveBetterCo

Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig of LiveBetterCo talk about the benefits of going without your cell phone. Episode 1873: The No Cell Phone Challenge (And Why You Should Try It) by Bret Gornik & Jason Loebig of LiveBetterCo At Live Better, they design wellness experiences connecting people to a community driven to pursue purpose. Many professionals claim to have a grasp on the wellness trend, but it takes deliberate expertise in understanding how the mind and body work together to bring wellness ...

Jan 26, 20217 minEp. 1873

1872: What is Intention Setting & How to Live with Intention by Shirley of Daring Living on Mindfulness

Shirley of Daring Living tells us about intention setting and how to live with intention. Episode 1872: What is Intention Setting & How to Live with Intention by Shirley of Daring Living on Mindfulness 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/intention-setting-live-with-intention/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interest...

Jan 25, 20219 minEp. 1872

1871: [Part 2] How to Let Go of Your Regrets by Mark Manson on Mental Freedom

Mark Manson tells us how we can let go of our regrets. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1871: [Part 2] How to Let Go of Your Regrets by Mark Manson on Mental Freedom 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 branche...

Jan 24, 202110 minEp. 1871

1870: [Part 1] How to Let Go of Your Regrets by Mark Manson on Mental Freedom

Mark Manson tells us how we can let go of our regrets. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1870: [Part 1] How to Let Go of Your Regrets by Mark Manson on Mental Freedom 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 branche...

Jan 23, 20218 minEp. 1870

1869: To Be or not to Be: The Great Dilemma AND I am Becoming by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be

Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be shares two short posts, To Be or Not to Be: The Great Dilemma AND I am Becoming Episode 1869: To Be or not to Be: The Great Dilemma AND I am Becoming by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be 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 posts are located here: https://exp...

Jan 22, 20218 minEp. 1869

1868: An Excerpt from the book Hungry for Happiness by Samantha Skelly

Author Samantha Skelly shares an excerpt from her book, "Hungry for Happiness" Episode 1868: An Excerpt from the book Hungry for Happiness by Samantha Skelly Samantha Skelly is a 7-figure entrepreneur, sought after international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert. As a leading authority on disordered eating and body image issues, Samantha has made it her life’s mission to empower women to overcome their struggles with food and body so they can live happy, authentic, and f...

Jan 21, 202111 minEp. 1868

1867: It's Winter - Get Out and Enjoy it by Mr. Money Mustache on Living in the Moment

Mr. Money Mustache encourages you to get out and enjoy winter. Episode 1867: It's Winter - Get Out and Enjoy it by Mr. Money Mustache on Living in the Moment Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Then they retired from real wo...

Jan 20, 20219 minEp. 1867

1866: Effort Alone Isn't Enough by David Cain of Raptitude on Identity Changes

David Cain of Raptitude reminds us that we need more than effort. Episode 1866: Effort Alone Isn't Enough by David Cain of Raptitude on Identity Changes 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 rather quickly and it’s been cen...

Jan 19, 202111 minEp. 1866

1865: How to Craft A Life You Don't Need to Escape From by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells us how to craft a life we don't need to escape. Episode 1865: How to Craft A Life You Don't Need to Escape From 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 and coun...

Jan 18, 202111 minEp. 1865

1864: Don't Waste Your Best Opportunities by Karl Staib of DigToFly on Gratitude Practice

Karl Staib of DigToFly tells you not to waste your best opportunities. Episode 1864: Don't Waste Your Best Opportunities by Karl Staib of DigToFly on Gratitude Practice 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 in San Antonio with his wi...

Jan 17, 20219 minEp. 1864

1863: Fear Is Not The Enemy by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress tells us that fear is not the enemy. Episode 1863: Fear Is Not The Enemy by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of 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 is messy; Show up anyway. K...

Jan 16, 202110 minEp. 1863

1862: 6 Tips for Waking Up Early and CRUSHING IT by Joel of 5AMJoel on Creating Morning Routines

Joel of 5AM Joel shares tips for having an early and successful morning. Episode 1862: 6 Tips for Waking Up Early and CRUSHING IT by Joel of 5AMJoel on Creating Morning Routines Joel is a 35-year old living in Los Angeles with his wife and their dog. He was born and raised in Australia and moved to the US when he was 22. About 4 years ago he started getting up every morning at 5am. It started as one of those 30 day challenges, but after the challenge was over, Joel never stopped. He started noti...

Jan 15, 20219 minEp. 1862

1861: An Excerpt from the book From Clutter to Clarity: Clean Up Your Mindset to Clear Out Your Clutter by Kerri Richardson

Kerri Richardson shares an excerpt from her book titled From Clutter to Clarity: Clean Up Your Mindset to Clear Out Your Clutter Episode 1861: An Excerpt from the book From Clutter to Clarity: Clean Up Your Mindset to Clear Out Your Clutter by Kerri Richardson Throughout her more than 16 years of working as a lifestyle designer and coach, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Kerri Richardson has helped thousands of people use their clutter as a catalyst for change. By understanding that your ...

Jan 14, 20219 minEp. 1861

1860: Be a Good Waiter by Rose Lounsbury on Minimalism Tactics & Daily Practice

Rose Lounsbury tells you how to be a good waiter. Episode 1860: Be a Good Waiter by Rose Lounsbury on Minimalism Tactics & Daily Practice Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, a...

Jan 13, 20218 minEp. 1860

1859: Having Faith in Maybe by Allison Carmen on Handling Uncertainty

Allison Carmen talks about having faith in maybe. Episode 1859: Having Faith in Maybe by Allison Carmen on Handling 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, Allison transitioned her practice into business consult...

Jan 12, 20218 minEp. 1859

1858: A Quirky Mindfulness Practice Inspired By Japanese Train Conductors by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a quirky mindfulness practice inspired by Japanese train conductors. Episode 1858: A Quirky Mindfulness Practice Inspired By Japanese Train Conductors 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,...

Jan 11, 202110 minEp. 1858

1857: [Part 2] Living a Life Less Ordinary by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Designing A Simple Life

Ali Cornish talks about living a life less ordinary. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1857: [Part 2] Living a Life Less Ordinary by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Designing A Simple Life 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 distraction, slow down, and focus on w...

Jan 10, 20218 minEp. 1857

1856: [Part 1] Living a Life Less Ordinary by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Designing A Simple Life

Ali Cornish talks about living a life less ordinary. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1856: [Part 1] Living a Life Less Ordinary by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Designing A Simple Life 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 distraction, slow down, and focus on w...

Jan 09, 20219 minEp. 1856

1855: How to Set Priorities Using the ABCDE Method by Brian Tracy on Productivity & Time Management Practice

Brian Tracy offers a simple method for setting priorities. Episode 1855: How to Set Priorities Using the ABCDE Method by Brian Tracy on Productivity & Time Management Practice 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 speake...

Jan 08, 202110 minEp. 1855

1854: Stop Making Resolutions (and Just Start) by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Taking Risks

Jay Harrington of Life and Whim insists that we stop making resolutions and start them instead. Episode 1854: Stop Making Resolutions (and Just Start) by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Taking Risks 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, ...

Jan 07, 202110 minEp. 1854
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