Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the pleasures and sorrows of life without screens. Episode 2753: On the Pleasures and Sorrows of Life Without Screens 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 foundations of our digital age as...
May 07, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares how to use Newton's Third Law to make habits last longer. Episode 2752: How To Use Newton's Third Law To Make Habits Last Longer by Anthony Ongaro 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. Bre...
May 06, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 unconventional habits to live distraction-less Episode 2751: 10 Unconventional Habits to Live Distraction-Less by Joshua Becker 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 countless media intervie...
May 05, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you how to create time for self-care without feeling guilty Episode 2750: How to Create Time for Self-Care Without Feeling Guilty by Ellen Burgan 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. Ellen has a passion for bringing j...
May 04, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki Andersen with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 3 simple mindfulness practices for highly sensitive people Episode 2749: 3 Simple Mindfulness Practices for Highly Sensitive People by Nikki Andersen Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselve...
May 03, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alyssa Kelliher with Core Spirit shares a bad mood tool box Episode 2748: A Bad Mood Tool Box by Alyssa Kelliher Core Spirit’s mission is to help people find their path to personal freedom. They are a social platform aggregating diverse mediums of content, experts and practitioners, and online and offline events that bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and the modern world discoveries. The original post can be found here: https://corespirit.com/articles/a-bad-mood-tool-box-8cjnoz Visit Me Onli...
May 02, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about minimizing your lifestyle and reducing stress Episode 2747: How to Minimize Your Lifestyle and Reduce Stress by Rachel Jones 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 was that minimalism wasn’t the answer. But it i...
May 01, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mia of She Dreams All Day fills us in on how to not care what others think. Episode 2746: How To Not Care What Other People Think by Mia of She Dreams All Day 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://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-not-care-what-other-people-think/ Visit Me Online at O...
Apr 30, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Benjamin Hardy discusses some special parts of goal-setting that no one talks about. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2745: [Part 2] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy 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 "wantrepr...
Apr 30, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Benjamin Hardy discusses some special parts of goal-setting that no one talks about. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2744: [Part 1] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy 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 "wantrepr...
Apr 29, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Courtney Carver of Be More With Less talks about how to master the art of slowing down Episode 2743: How to Master the Art of Slowing Down by Courtney Carver 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 the end it all came do...
Apr 28, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about being too hard on oneself Episode 2742: Why Am I Always So Hard on Myself? by Kate Hesse When you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work routine into your life. And suddenly, living a life you love stops being a dream and becomes your everyday reality. There are three pillars i...
Apr 27, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about important life questions to ask yourself regularly Episode 2741: Why is This Fun? And Other Important Life Questions You Should Ask Yourself Regularly by Margo Aaron Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a Daywalker....
Apr 26, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Margareta Ackerman with Tiny Buddha talks about finding happiness in spite of past pain Episode 2740: We Can Be Happy Despite Pain From Our Past by Margareta Ackerman Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe to the blog. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creativ...
Apr 25, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 4 thoughtful questions to ask when decluttering Episode 2739: 4 Thoughtful Questions to Ask When Decluttering 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 creating a life you love. T...
Apr 24, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ross Enamait of Ross Training shares another vote for simplicity. Episode 2738: Another Vote For Simplicity by Ross Enamait Founded by Ross Enamait, RossTraining.com is dedicated to excellence and innovations in high performance conditioning, strength, and athletic development. His goal with the site is to provide a content-rich resource to assist with your development. As a long time trainer and boxing coach, Ross has dedicated his life to the development and improvement of athletes. He has bee...
Apr 23, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares what to do when life falls apart. Episode 2737: What to Do When Life Falls Apart by Cylon George Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The orig...
Apr 23, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists sharing their thoughts on location independence and why forever does not exist. Episode 2736: Is Location Independence BS? AND Forever Does Not Exist by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus 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 Journ...
Apr 22, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy tells you to do the best you can Episode 2735: Do The Best You Can, Dummy by J. Money J. Money is a 6'1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later–14 mil...
Apr 21, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Teplitz reminds you that you're always living your values Episode 2734: You Are Always Living Your Values by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz has had a lifelong fascination with human motivation, creativity, personal development, and living an inspired, rewarding, and positively impactful life. To this effect, he routinely undertakes challenging endeavors that intrigue him and impel him to grow. He has recorded an album of original songs and started his own record label to put it out into the worl...
Apr 20, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marc Chernoff shares 5 ways to turn your life around at any age. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2733: [Part 2] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff 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 stra...
Apr 19, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marc Chernoff shares 5 ways to turn your life around at any age. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2732: [Part 1] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff 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 stra...
Apr 18, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 10 benefits of decluttering Episode 2731: 10 Simple Ways Decluttering Can Improve Your Life by Rebecca Crespo Rebecca is a New York native living in Spain. She started her journey of minimal living 3 years ago, when she decided to leave the soul-sucking corporate world and fit only her essential items into a small red carry-on, to fulfill her lifelong dream of traveling the world. Within those 3 years she learned that experiences are her vessels, a...
Apr 17, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Barbara Friedberg with Good Financial Cents tells you why you must start investing right away. Episode 2730: Why You Must Start Investing Now by Barbara Friedberg Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is located...
Apr 16, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tynan shares his thoughts on stimulation and how he learned to love dishwashing. Episode 2729: Stimulation and How I Learned to Love Dishwashing by Tynan 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...
Apr 16, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on difficult times. Episode 2728: I Am Awake by Dr. Elana Miller Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the Universit...
Apr 15, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about why we have regret Episode 2727: Why We Have Regret by Leo Babauta 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 post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/regret/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast...
Apr 14, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers talks about whether or not anxiety is in your imagination Episode 2726: Anxiety is Your Imagination? A Psychologist Explains by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Dr. Allison Answers, a website designed to simplify psychology to help you live a healthy and meaningful life. She finds a balance between the science and the practical, making her content completely relevant to your da...
Apr 13, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back helps you increase productivity in just 5 minutes Episode 2725: How to Increase Your Productivity in Just 5 Minutes by Michael Blankenship 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 changed. Once he'd taken back control of hi...
Apr 12, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Audino talks about how to handle it when good intentions yield bad results Episode 2724: Jurassic Park and When Good Intentions Go South by Greg Audino Greg Audino is a writer, advice columnist, and certified life coach. He also serves as a producer and host in the OLD network. He started his career as an actor, and TV fanatics can find him with principal roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. The original post is located here: https://med...
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