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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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2123: The Problem With Chasing Your Dreams by Greg Audino on Personal Development

Greg Audino talks about the problems that come when you chase your dreams Episode 2123: The Problem With Chasing Your Dreams by Greg Audino on Personal Development Greg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry as well as the film industry. He is a certified life coach, an advice columnist, and hosts and produces shows with Optimal Living Daily. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Jan...

Oct 03, 202110 minEp. 2123

2122: The Best Way To Think More Clearly by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Mental Benefits of Staying Active

Dr. Jenny Brockis tells you the best way to think more clearly Episode 2122: The Best Way To Think More Clearly by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Mental Benefits of Staying Active Dr Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new...

Oct 02, 202110 minEp. 2122

2121: How To Be Content (When All You Want is More) by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Finding Daily Gratitude

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely helps you to be content when all you want is more Episode 2121: How To Be Content (When All You Want is More) by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Finding Daily Gratitude 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 throw ...

Oct 01, 20219 minEp. 2121

2120: How Rolling with Life’s Punches Contributes to A Simple Life by Cheryl Smith of No Sidebar

Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar talks about how rolling with life's punches contributes to a simple life Episode 2120: How Rolling with Life’s Punches Contributes to A Simple Life by Cheryl Smith of No Sidebar 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 th...

Sep 30, 20219 minEp. 2120

2119: 7 Journal Prompts to Inspire Simplicity by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Questions to Ask For a Better Routine

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely offers 7 journal prompts to inspire simplicity Episode 2119: 7 Journal Prompts to Inspire Simplicity by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Questions to Ask For a Better Routine 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 cr...

Sep 29, 202110 minEp. 2119

2118: The Unsexy Way to Make Massive Progress Toward Your Goals by Michael Mehlberg on The Importance of Small Wins

Michael Mehlberg talks about the unsexy way to make progress toward your goals Episode 2118: The Unsexy Way to Make Massive Progress Toward Your Goals by Michael Mehlberg on The Importance of Small Wins 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 th...

Sep 28, 202113 minEp. 2118

2117: Why You Should Give Away 50% of Your Stuff by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Benefits of Minimalism

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less encourages you to give away 50% of your stuff Episode 2117: Why You Should Give Away 50% of Your Stuff by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Benefits of 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 getting rid of everything that...

Sep 27, 20219 minEp. 2117

2116: [Part 2] 10 Signs That You Are Burnt Out and Need to Recharge by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life warns you of 10 signs that you are burnt out and need to recharge. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2116: [Part 2] 10 Signs That You Are Burnt Out and Need to Recharge 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...

Sep 26, 20218 minEp. 2116

2115: [Part 1] 10 Signs That You Are Burnt Out and Need to Recharge by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life warns you of 10 signs that you are burnt out and need to recharge. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2115: [Part 1] 10 Signs That You Are Burnt Out and Need to Recharge 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...

Sep 25, 20217 minEp. 2115

2114: Want to Make Better Decisions? Get Some Skin in the Game by Isaac Morehouse on Personal Growth

Isaac Morehouse shares how to make better decisions. Episode 2114: Want to Make Better Decisions? Get Some Skin in the Game by Isaac Morehouse on Personal Growth Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids o...

Sep 24, 20219 minEp. 2114

2113: How to Free Yourself From the Bad Habit of Negative Self-Talk by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you how to free yourself from the bad habit of negative self-talk Episode 2113: How to Free Yourself From the Bad Habit of Negative Self-Talk by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy 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 others...

Sep 23, 20219 minEp. 2113

2112: Outdated Limitations by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Defining Your Own Limits

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about outdated limitations and how to define your own limits Episode 2112: Outdated Limitations by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Defining Your Own Limits 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 car...

Sep 22, 202110 minEp. 2112

2111: 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Achieving Success (& How To Overcome Them) by Brian Tracy on Setting Smart Goals

Brian Tracy explains 5 reasons why you're not achieving success, and how to overcome them Episode 2111: 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Achieving Success (& How To Overcome Them) by Brian Tracy on Setting Smart Goals 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 count...

Sep 21, 20218 minEp. 2111

2110: 8 Habits To Keep Paper Clutter To A Minimum by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on Getting Rid of Extra Paper

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism tells us 8 habits to keep paper clutter to a minimum Episode 2110: 8 Habits To Keep Paper Clutter To A Minimum by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on Getting Rid of Extra Paper Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time with family and being able to focus on Christ. What she found wa...

Sep 20, 202111 minEp. 2110

2109: Retrograde by Briana Harry of YeMash on Dealing with Depression & Mindfulness Personal Growth

Briana Harry of YeMash shares her thoughts on dealing with sadness. Episode 2109: Retrograde by Briana Harry of YeMash on Dealing with Depression & Mindfulness Personal Growth 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. The original post is located here: http://www.yemash.com/writers-corner/retrograde Vi...

Sep 19, 20218 minEp. 2109

2108: 5 Expert Tips for Avoiding Burnout at Work by Paula Davis-Laack of Live Happy on Having a Better Work Life

Paula Davis-Laack with Live Happy shares 5 expert tips for avoiding burnout at work Episode 2108: 5 Expert Tips for Avoiding Burnout at Work by Paula Davis-Laack of Live Happy on Having a Better Work Life 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/happiness-motion/5-expert-tips-avoiding-b...

Sep 18, 20218 minEp. 2108

2107: Busyness is a Kind of Debt by David Cain of Raptitude on How and Where to Spend Your Attention

David Cain of Raptitude talks why busyness is a kind of debt Episode 2107: Busyness is a Kind of Debt by David Cain of Raptitude on How and Where to Spend Your Attention 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 ...

Sep 17, 202110 minEp. 2107

2106: Why You Don’t Need A Peaceful Mind To Experience Peace by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich

Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about why you don't need a peaceful mind to experience peace Episode 2106: Why You Don’t Need A Peaceful Mind To Experience Peace by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich Richard is an ex-monk, meditation teacher, transformational coach and author of two books, “Kick The Thinking Habit” and “Awaken The Happy You.” After almost four decades of spiritual exploration and self-discovery, it’s now his passion to share with others some of the s...

Sep 16, 202111 minEp. 2106

2105: The Happiest Moments of Vacation May Not Be What You Think by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim

Jay Harrington of Life and Whim reminds us that the happiest moments of vacation may not be what you think they are Episode 2105: The Happiest Moments of Vacation May Not Be What You Think 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 in pur...

Sep 15, 202112 minEp. 2105

2104: Why It’s So Hard To Settle Debts Of Gratitude by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Showing Appreciation

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about why it's so hard to settle debts of gratitude Episode 2104: Why It’s So Hard To Settle Debts Of Gratitude by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Showing Appreciation Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate l...

Sep 14, 20219 minEp. 2104

2103: The Decision Filter: How To Reduce Daily Decision Fatigue by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how to reduce daily decision fatigue Episode 2103: The Decision Filter: How To Reduce Daily Decision Fatigue 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...

Sep 13, 20219 minEp. 2103

2102: You Love What You Invest Yourself In by Benjamin Hardy on Building Habits & the MGTOW Lifestyle

Benjamin Hardy shares how you love what you invest yourself in. Episode 2102: You Love What You Invest Yourself In by Benjamin Hardy on Building Habits & the MGTOW Lifestyle 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 ent...

Sep 12, 20219 minEp. 2102

2101: 8 Tips for Waking Up Early & Conquering the Alarm Clock by Loren Pinilis of Goins Writer

Loren Pinilis of Goins Writer shares 8 tips for waking up early and conquering the alarm clock Episode 2101: 8 Tips for Waking Up Early & Conquering the Alarm Clock by Loren Pinilis of Goins Writer 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/wake-up-early/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interest...

Sep 11, 20219 minEp. 2101

2100: How To Stay Motivated: 3 Simple Tricks To Hack Motivation by Arthur of The Art of Living

Arthur of The Art of Living teaches us some simple tricks for staying motivated Episode 2100: How To Stay Motivated: 3 Simple Tricks To Hack Motivation by Arthur of The Art of Living Arthur believes that everyone deserves a chance at a long, happy, prosperous life. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Some levers to get there are hard to pull. Others may always be impossible. But one thing we can do; one lever we can pull to equalize opportunities, no matter who or where people are, is educa...

Sep 10, 20218 minEp. 2100

2099: How to Get Better Feedback at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Asking For Constructive Criticism

Karl Staib of DigToFly discusses how to get better feedback at work Episode 2099: How to Get Better Feedback at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Asking For Constructive Criticism 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 Antoni...

Sep 09, 202110 minEp. 2099

2098: 3 Emotions That Will Help You Grow by Shirley of Daring Living on Embracing Difficult Feelings

Shirley Huang of Daring Living shares 3 emotions that will help you grow Episode 2098: 3 Emotions That Will Help You Grow by Shirley of Daring Living on Embracing Difficult Feelings 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/emotions-that-will-help-you-grow/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show...

Sep 08, 202111 minEp. 2098

2097: An Excerpt From the Book Super Quitter: Fail Your Way to Happiness by Rachele Voigt on Waiting Vs. Wasting Time

Rachele Voigt shares an excerpt from her book Super Quitter: Fail Your Way to Happiness Episode 2097: An Excerpt From the Book Super Quitter: Fail Your Way to Happiness by Rachele Voigt on Waiting Vs. Wasting Time Rachele Voigt is the Host of the Rachele Radio Podcast, Author of Super Quitter and Online Educator, Coach and Speaker in topics such as Manifestation, Minimalism and Career Fulfillment. Prior to being an entrepreneur, Rachele worked in various recruiting, training and development and ...

Sep 07, 202110 minEp. 2097

2096: Challenge: Declutter Your World in 10 Days by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on a 10-Day Transformation

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less gives you a challenge to declutter your world in 10 days Episode 2096: Challenge: Declutter Your World in 10 Days by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on a 10-Day Transformation 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 rid of eve...

Sep 06, 202112 minEp. 2096

2095: Why I No Longer Mind Losing an Argument by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge talks about why he no longer minds losing an argument Episode 2095: Why I No Longer Mind Losing an Argument by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages. The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/how-to-invest-the-dale-ca...

Sep 05, 202110 minEp. 2095

2094: [Part 2] How To Be Productive When Working From Home by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Ideas For Working From Home

Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to be more productive when working from home. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2094: [Part 2] How To Be Productive When Working From Home by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Ideas For Working From Home She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers. The original post is located here: https://shed...

Sep 04, 20217 minEp. 2094
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