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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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2033: Avoid These 7 Deadly Sins while Simplifying Your Life by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Personal Growth

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less cautions you to avoid 7 deadly sins while simplifying your life. Episode 2033: Avoid These 7 Deadly Sins while Simplifying Your Life by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Personal Growth 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...

Jul 05, 20218 minEp. 2033

2032: Limitations by Adi Redzic on How to Understand and Overcome Life Challenges & Self Help

Adi Redzic shares his thoughts on limitations. Episode 2032: Limitations by Adi Redzic on How to Understand and Overcome Life Challenges & Self Help 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 Teonan’s bevera...

Jul 04, 20218 minEp. 2032

2031: 9 Ever Present Distractions That Keep Us From Fully Living by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Productivity

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist sheds light on 9 ever present distractions that keep us from fully living. Episode 2031: 9 Ever Present Distractions That Keep Us From Fully Living by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Productivity 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 ...

Jul 03, 20219 minEp. 2031

2030: When Life Gets Hard - 6 Things Your Soul Needs To Hear by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Motivation

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely tells your soul 6 things it needs to hear when life gets hard Episode 2030: When Life Gets Hard - 6 Things Your Soul Needs To Hear by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Motivation 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...

Jul 02, 202112 minEp. 2030

2029: 7 Ways To Slow Down In a Fast Paced World by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Stepping Back & Self Help

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely shares seven ways to slow down in a fast paced world. Episode 2029: 7 Ways To Slow Down In a Fast Paced World by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Stepping Back & Self Help Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s ...

Jul 01, 20218 minEp. 2029

2028: When You Don't Know What You Want Out Of Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Personal Development

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose offers advice on what to do when you don't know what you want out of life. Episode 2028: When You Don't Know What You Want Out Of Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Personal Development Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her...

Jun 30, 20218 minEp. 2028

2027: Changing My Attitude Changed My Life by 5 AM Joel on Deciding to Choose Joy Over Misery & Self Help

Joel of 5AM Joel talks about how changing his attitude changed his life. Episode 2027: Changing My Attitude Changed My Life by 5 AM Joel on Deciding to Choose Joy Over Misery & Self Help 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...

Jun 29, 20218 minEp. 2027

2026: The Key to Simplifying Your Journey by Julie Freidell with No Sidebar on Staying Focused On Your Intentions

Julie Freidell with No Sidebar gives you the key to simplifying your journey. Episode 2026: The Key to Simplifying Your Journey by Julie Freidell with No Sidebar on Staying Focused On Your Intentions 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...

Jun 28, 202110 minEp. 2026

2025: Get More From your Day By Counting the Seconds by Mr. Money Mustache on Productivity Techniques

Mr. Money Mustache encourages you to get more out of your day by counting the seconds. Episode 2025: Get More From your Day By Counting the Seconds by Mr. Money Mustache on Productivity Techniques 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 earl...

Jun 27, 20217 minEp. 2025

2024: Progressive Extremism - How To Be A Better You by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far on Adjusting Routine Techniques

Nir Eyal tells us how we can become better versions of ourselves. Episode 2024: Progressive Extremism - How To Be A Better You by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far on Adjusting Routine Techniques 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 Ins...

Jun 26, 202110 minEp. 2024

2023: You Need Less Than You Think AND Being OK with Things As They Are by Leo Babauta of Mnm List

Leo Babauta of Mnmlist offers us two short articles about why you need less than you think and how to be ok with things as they are. Episode 2023: You Need Less Than You Think AND Being OK with Things As They Are by Leo Babauta of Mnm List 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 posts are located her...

Jun 25, 20219 minEp. 2023

2022: 11 Happiness Boosters by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Honoring Your Heart Body and Mind

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise teaches you about 11 happiness boosters to honor your heart, body and mind. Episode 2022: 11 Happiness Boosters by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Honoring Your Heart Body and Mind 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 ...

Jun 24, 20219 minEp. 2022

2021: Engineer Your Environment for More Productive Habits by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Encouraging Your Habits

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co tells us how to engineer our environments for more productive habits. Episode 2021: Engineer Your Environment for More Productive Habits by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Encouraging Your Habits Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.c...

Jun 23, 20219 minEp. 2021

2020: How To Be Optimistic During Challenges by Brian Tracy on Becoming Mentaly Fit with Optimism

Brian Tracy informs us of how to be optimistic during challenges. Episode 2020: How To Be Optimistic During Challenges by Brian Tracy on Becoming Mentaly Fit with Optimism 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 se...

Jun 22, 202113 minEp. 2020

2019: Minimalist - The Beginning by Chris Lovett of Less is Progress on Impacting All Areas of Your Life

Chris Lovett of Less Is Progress talks about minimalism and impacting all areas of life. Episode 2019: Minimalist - The Beginning by Chris Lovett of Less is Progress on Impacting All Areas of Your Life Chris Lovett is a minimalist, life coach, speaker and career mentor but it didn't used to be that way. Quite content drifting through life in the comfort zone, he was collecting stuff, not exactly the stuff he wanted to collect but stuff none the less. Chris had a whole bunch of aspirations but ma...

Jun 21, 20219 minEp. 2019

2018: Why Is It So Tough To Be A Positive Thinker AND The Stuff That Really Matters by Allison Carmen on Happiness

Allison Carmen shares two short posts covering why it's so tough to be a positive thinker and the stuff that really matters. Episode 2018: Why Is It So Tough To Be A Positive Thinker AND The Stuff That Really Matters by Allison Carmen on Happiness 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 a...

Jun 20, 202110 minEp. 2018

2017: 5 Mindset Hacks That Make Dwayne The Rock Johnson So Massively Successful by Michael Mehlberg

Michael Mehlberg shares 5 mindset hacks that make Dwayne The Rock Johnson so massively successful Episode 2017: 5 Mindset Hacks That Make Dwayne The Rock Johnson So Massively Successful by Michael Mehlberg 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 goals, living...

Jun 19, 202112 minEp. 2017

2016: 9 Things to Think About Before You Give Up by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Self Growth

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 9 things to think about before you give up Episode 2016: 9 Things to Think About Before You Give Up by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Self Growth 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 pas...

Jun 18, 202110 minEp. 2016

2015: 10 Growth Mindset Do's and Don'ts by Jason Loebig of Live Better Co on Practicing Simplicity

Jason Loebig of LiveBetterCo shares 10 mindset do's and don'ts Episode 2015: 10 Growth Mindset Do's and Don'ts by Jason Loebig of Live Better Co on Practicing Simplicity 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 to life. Meet Live Better co-founders, Bret Gornik an...

Jun 17, 202111 minEp. 2015

2014: Decluttering Time by Julie Morgenstern on Matching Up Your Core Values and Goals for The Future

Julie Morgenstern talks about how to match up your core values with your goals for the future. Episode 2014: Decluttering Time by Julie Morgenstern on Matching Up Your Core Values and Goals for The Future 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...

Jun 16, 202110 minEp. 2014

2013: The Most Important Contributor to Happiness According to Science by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim

Jay Harrington of Life and Whim informs us of what science suggests is the most important contributor to happiness. Episode 2013: The Most Important Contributor to Happiness According to Science by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim 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 ...

Jun 15, 202110 minEp. 2013

2012: Can Minimalists Have Pets - How to Enjoy a Life of Minimalism with Pets by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life tells you how to create your own self-help routine for success. Episode 2012: Can Minimalists Have Pets - How to Enjoy a Life of Minimalism with Pets by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life Renee is a minimalist mom, blogger, & coach. She and her husband downsized their house, paid off debt, started making money online, and now travel part-time with their kids. Her blog and online coaching is centered around helping other women to create this same lifestyle for...

Jun 14, 202110 minEp. 2012

2011: How to Deal with Rejection by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Moving On & Disappointment

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich offers tips on how to deal with rejection. Episode 2011: How to Deal with Rejection by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Moving On & Disappointment Ramit Sethi wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and more. Since then, he's been te...

Jun 13, 20218 minEp. 2011

2010: How to Boost Your Confidence by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Celebrating Your Accomplishments

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you how to boost your confidence by celebrating your accomplishments Episode 2010: How to Boost Your Confidence by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Celebrating Your Accomplishments Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and ...

Jun 12, 20218 minEp. 2010

2009: When in Doubt Be Generous by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on The Biggest Secret of A Successful Life

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the value of being generous. Episode 2009: When in Doubt Be Generous by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on The Biggest Secret of A Successful Life Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/generous/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the s...

Jun 11, 202110 minEp. 2009

2008: An Excerpt from The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn by Bob Griswold on Projecting Love

Bob Griswold shares an excerpt from his book, The Greatest Thing You'll Ever Learn Episode 2008: An Excerpt from The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn by Bob Griswold on Projecting Love Bob Griswold is internationally recognized as a long-time leader in the field of human potential development. He founded Effective Learning Systems, Inc. in 1972, and has personally taught over fifty thousand people techniques for relaxation, memory, stress management, controlling habits, goal achievement and self...

Jun 10, 20219 minEp. 2008

2007: How to Believe in Yourself & Make Changes to Your Life by Shirley of Daring Living

Shirley of Daring Living talks about how to believe in yourself and make changes to your life. Episode 2007: How to Believe in Yourself & Make Changes to Your Life by Shirley of Daring Living 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/how-to-believe-in-yourself/ Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small busine...

Jun 09, 20218 minEp. 2007

2006: The Beauty of Spring Cleaning by Sean Ogle with Exile Lifestyle on Ways to Declutter Your Life

Sean Ogle of Exile Lifestyle talks about decluttering your life with spring cleaning. Episode 2006: The Beauty of Spring Cleaning by Sean Ogle with Exile Lifestyle on Ways to Declutter Your 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 caref...

Jun 08, 20218 minEp. 2006

2005: Downsizing Early in Life - What You Need to Know by Jen Rao with The Simplicity Habit

Jen Rao of The Simplicity Habit tells you what you need to know about downsizing early in life. Episode 2005: Downsizing Early in Life - What You Need to Know by Jen Rao with The Simplicity Habit Julianna is a professional declutterer and writer at The Simplicity Habit. She writes to encourage and inspire women who want to simplify their homes and lives The original post is located here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/downsizing-early-in-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in ...

Jun 07, 202112 minEp. 2005

2004: This Probably Isn't For You by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Dealing with Critics & Criticism

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on dealing with critics and criticism Episode 2004: This Probably Isn't For You by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Dealing with Critics & Criticism 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 Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana...

Jun 06, 20219 minEp. 2004
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