

Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship
Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.
Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship.Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life.Whether you're aiming to advance your career, boost productivity, or delve into entrepreneurship, Optimal Work Daily offers practical advice and inspiration. Each episode focuses on work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools needed to thrive professionally. Dan's engaging narration and the podcast's insightful content make it an essential daily listen for those dedicated to career growth and success.This podcast is designed for those passionate about work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on enhancing your work performance, advancing your career, and exploring entrepreneurship. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster productivity and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship in achieving your goals.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Apr 22, 2023 • 9min
934: When Fear is Stopping You From Pursuing Meaningful Work by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about what to do when fear is stopping you from pursuing meaningful workEpisode 934: When Fear is Stopping You From Pursuing Meaningful Work by Leo BabautaLeo 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: http://zenhabits.net/fearfulVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2023 • 8min
933: "Woo" Your Employees by Karl Staib
Karl Staib of Dig to Fly tells you how to "woo" your employeesEpisode 933: "Woo" Your Employees by Karl StaibKarl 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 wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family.The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/woo-your-employees/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2023 • 8min
932: 5 Valid Reasons to Be a Quitter by Joanne Clark
Joanne Clark with Tinny Buddha shares 5 valid reasons to be a quitterEpisode 932: 5 Valid Reasons to Be a Quitter by Joanne ClarkTiny 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 and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaofficial), or subscribe to the blog at http://tinybuddha.com/email-list/. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, which is available on Amazon.The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-valid-reasons-to-be-a-quitter/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2023 • 10min
931: Hustling For Money: How Do I Determine the Best Side Gig? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock
Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money talk about how to determine the best side gig for youEpisode 931: Hustling For Money: How Do I Determine the Best Side Gig? by Vicki Cook and Amy BlacklockThe co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017.They've both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities.They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women.The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/hustling-money-side-gig-for-extra-cash/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2023 • 8min
930: Shutting Down The Food Company I Never Started by Margo Aaron
Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about shutting down the food company she never startedEpisode 930: Shutting Down The Food Company I Never Started by Margo AaronMargo 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.The original post is located here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/entrepreneurship/shutting-down-the-food-company-i-never-started/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2023 • 9min
929: It's Time For Everyone to Redefine Work by Marc Bilodeau
Marc Bilodeau talks about the importance of redefining workEpisode 929: It's Time For Everyone to Redefine Work by Marc BilodeauMarc Bilodeau started his blog to become a better writer, however, it has evolved into a place where he shares personal thoughts, experiences, and words of subjective wisdom. He is not an expert or certified in any of the subject matter, but hopes that his experiences and thoughts may help others by invoking internal thinking, or inspire others to try new things.The original post is located here: https://www.marcbilodeau.com/redefine-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2023 • 9min
928: How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace by Christopher Dollard
Christopher Dollard with The Gottman Institute talks about how to give effective feedback in the workplaceEpisode 928: How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace by Christopher DollardThe Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.Want to improve your marriage in 60 seconds or less? Over 40 years of research with thousands of couples has proven a simple fact: small things often can create big changes over time. Got a minute? Sign up for The Gottman Institute's Marriage Minute at http://OLDPodcast.com/marriageThe original post is located here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/effective-feedback-workplace/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2023 • 9min
927: Entrepreneurs: Declutter for Positive Energy by Jenny Lee
Jenny Lee of Hello Brio helps entrepreneurs declutter and create more positive energyEpisode 927: Entrepreneurs: Declutter for Positive Energy by Jenny LeeHello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog.It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the way, and now it’s a place for you to find abundant creativity through digital simplicity and mind minimalism.They love:
Simplicity—digital and physical
Digital planning
Journaling
Self-care
Building our second brains (Personal Knowledge Management)
Mindfulness + meditation
Hand-Lettering
Lifelong learning
Everything you find there is filtered through an intentional living lens.By decluttering your home, mind, calendar, and soul, you will have a solid foundation to rebuild your mindset so that you can uncover your life’s full potential.You can find them here on YouTubeThe original post is located here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/decluttering-for-entrepreneurs Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 9min
926: How Hard Do I Actually Work by Tynan
Tynan talks about how hard he actually worksEpisode 926: How Hard Do I Actually Work by TynanTynan 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 of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist.Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room.The original post is located here: https://tynan.com/hardwork/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 9min
925: Family and Work - A Balancing Act by Ryan Larson
Ryan Larson of First Line Fin talks about balancing family and workEpisode 925: Family and Work - A Balancing Act by Ryan LarsonRyan Larson is the principal Investment Advisor Representative and Founder of FirstLine Financial, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ryan recognizes the importance of growing and preserving the assets accumulated for retirement and the need for reallocating those assets in transition from the working years to the retirement years. Focused on the unique needs of retirees and transitioning Boomers, Ryan employs a host of time-tested strategies utilizing both securities and insurance offerings. Ryan’s personal mission is to protect one’s life savings from unnecessary risks from market fluctuations and avoid fees and when ever possible, create tax efficiencies.The original post is located here: https://firstlinefin.com/family-and-work-a-balancing-act/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


