Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 strategies for owning less Episode 2363: 10 Ways to Own Less by Courtney Carver on Strategies For Minimizing and Improving Spending 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 didn’t matter at all. In t...
May 30, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a practical guide to discern the voices in our lives Episode 2362: A Practical Guide to Discern the Voices in Our Lives by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Advice from Others 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, t...
May 29, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how to identify what keeps us distracted and stagnant. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2361: [Part 2] Identifying the Twitch That’s Keeping Us Distracted and Stagnant in Life 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. I...
May 29, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how to identify what keeps us distracted and stagnant. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2360: [Part 1] Identifying the Twitch That’s Keeping Us Distracted and Stagnant in Life 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. I...
May 28, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares the real reason that you're always tired. Episode 2359: The Real Reason That You're Always Tired by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back on How to Have More Energy Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything chang...
May 27, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rachael Kable shares 6 signs that you might need more mindfulness in your life Episode 2358: 6 Signs You Might Need More Mindfulness In Your Life by Rachael Kable on Signs That You're Stressed Out Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live more mindfully in fun, simple and meaningful ways. With a Bachelor of Psychol...
May 26, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about dreams versus fantasies Episode 2357: On Chasing Rainbows - Dreams vs Fantasies by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue 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 life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line ...
May 25, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Terry Toh talks about the value of failing deeply instead of widely Episode 2356: Why We Need to Fail More Deeply, Not Widely by Terry Toh of Talk to Terry on Learning From Failures As a certified coach practitioner, Terry’s job is to help you be aware of your beliefs and behaviour so that you can shape them to live the life you want. By giving you a safe space to express your thoughts, he will help you re-examine your life with fresh eyes and help you figure out how to make it feel exciting and...
May 24, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Karen Liszewski shares 4 steps to decluttering your schedule Episode 2355: 4 Steps To Decluttering Your Schedule And Stop Being So Busy by Karen Liszewski Karen lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian and a Public Affairs Intern at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. One of her proudest moments as a writer so far has been inte...
May 23, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Cain of Raptitude shares the alternative to thinking all the time. Episode 2354: The Alternative to Thinking All the Time by David Cain of Raptitude on Meditation Practice & Mindfulness Routines 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 fo...
May 22, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jennifer of Simply Fiercely gives you a tip for moving forward when you feel stuck in life Episode 2353: When You Feel Stuck in Life, This Tip Will Help You Move Forward by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely 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...
May 21, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog puts into question everything we thought we knew about productivity Episode 2352: Dangerous Ideas: What If Everything We Thought Was True About Productivity Was Wrong By Cal Newport 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 foundat...
May 20, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be talks about the power of belief Episode 2351: No Light Can Be Hidden by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on the Power of Belief 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/no-light-can-be-hidden/ Visit Me Online at ...
May 19, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely helps you differentiate between good and bad busyness Episode 2350: Busy: When is it a Good Thing by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Staying Mindful While Busy 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 from the ...
May 18, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dominic Zijlstra of Traverse shares 4 steps to learning quicker and retaining more Episode 2349: These 4 Steps Will Help You Learn Quicker and Retain More by Dominic Zijlstra Traverse is an in-browser app that uses spaced repetition, interleaving, and visual concept mapping to optimize how you learn. Improve your memory, problem-solving skills, and understanding in as little as 3 minutes per day. The original post can be found here: https://traverse.link/meta-learning/4-steps-to-learn-quicker-an...
May 17, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks how to be a minimalist when you love stuff Episode 2348: How to Be a Minimalist When You Love Stuff by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity Balance Through Simplicity is a blog dedicated to helping you declutter your home, simplify life and live intentionally. It provides practical tips and easy-to-follow guidance to help you create a meaningful life you love. Check out the blog if you’re looking to create more time, space and freedom ...
May 16, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Manson shares 3 important life skills nobody ever taught you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2347: [Part 2] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally 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,...
May 15, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Manson shares 3 important life skills nobody ever taught you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2346: [Part 1] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally 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,...
May 14, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Karl Staib of DigToFly discusses how to develop your emotional intelligence Episode 2345: Digging a Little Deeper to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly 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...
May 13, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar talks about the value of a "do nothing" day Episode 2344: How a “Do Nothing” Day Changed My Life by Hilary Barnett of No Sidebar on Designing a Simple Life 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 hear...
May 12, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mariette Jansen of Dr. Destress shares two short posts covering internal vs. external frames, and how to prevent anxiety attacks Episode 2343: Do You Have Internal or External Frame of Reference AND 7 Tips For Preventing Anxiety Attacks by Mariette Jansen Mariette Jansen, Ph.D., started a successful international corporate career with a Ph.D. in Communication Science at Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands. After the birth of her first child, she retrained and worked as a psychotherapist...
May 11, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Barker shares an excerpt from his book Plays Well With Others Episode 2342: An Excerpt from the Book "Plays Well With Others" by Eric Barker From the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree comes a cure-all for our increasing emotional distance and loneliness—a smart, surprising, and thoroughly entertaining guide to help build better friendships, reignite love, and get closer to others, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially anxio...
May 10, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emma Scheib of Becoming Minimalist shares 3 things you really need for essential minimalist living Episode 2341: Essential Minimalist Living: The 3 Things You Really Need by Emma Scheib With 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 ...
May 09, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Guillebeau tells us how to write a life list. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2340: [Part 2] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals 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 pe...
May 08, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Guillebeau tells us how to write a life list. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2339: [Part 1] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals 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 pe...
May 07, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Audino shares his thoughts on loneliness. Episode 2338: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships Greg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Ja...
May 06, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bud Hennekes of Marc and Angel talks about long-term victories Episode 2337: The Long Road of Falling Short by Bud Hennekes With Marc and Angel on Long Term Victories Marc and Angel Chernoff are 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 writing about and teaching proven strategies for ...
May 05, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares two short posts covering the happiness of pursuit and bucket lists Episode 2336: The Happiness of Pursuit AND Bucket Lists by Andrew James on Making the Most Out of Life's Journey Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation. The original posts are located here: https://www.itsandr...
May 04, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress helps you take the first step toward change Episode 2335: Ready For Change: Just Take the First Step 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...
May 03, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how minimalism lights the path to vision Episode 2334: How Minimalism Lights the Path to Vision by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Focusing on Meaning 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...
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