Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

Benjamin Hardy shares a simple method that removes all noise and distractionsEpisode 669: This (Simple) Method Removes All Noise and Distractions by Benjamin HardyBenjamin 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 entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children.The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/the-simplest-hack-to-being-productive-not-busy-57ac0715550a  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

Sarah Parker talks about the origin of her company, The Pretty PeachEpisode 668: Dreams Unfolding: The Pretty Peach by Sarah ParkerDanae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community.Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time where we are inundated with the message of instant gratification; where success is defined by numbers and accolades, and social media has begun to define how we live our lives, She desires to build a space and create a culture that shows another way—a more simple and slow approach to life.The original post is located here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl//dreams-unfolding-the-pretty-peach  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

Carl Pullein shares 5 ways fostering creativity at work benefits the businessEpisode 667: 5 Ways Fostering Creativity at Work Benefits the Business by Joe PetersCarl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses. His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational.The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/5-ways-fostering-creativity-at-work-benefits-the-business/15/4/2020  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

Michael Mehlberg shares two short posts covering how to solve project management and how to defeat hustle guiltEpisode 666: Project Management Solution? Keep It Simple Stupid AND How to Defeat Hustle Guilt by Michael MehlbergMichael 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 their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.The original posts are located here:https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/5/21/project-management-solution-keep-it-simple-stupid & https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/8/15/hustle-guilt  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

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 4 side hustle ideas that can earn you up to $50/dayEpisode 665: These 4 Side Hustles Can Earn You up to $50 per Day by KumikoKumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford.The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/how-to-make-money-on-the-side/  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

Laura of Women Who Money compares working full-time to working part-time while starting a business. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 664: [Part 2] Should I Work Full or Part-Time as I Build My Business by Laura of Women Who MoneyThe 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/work-full-or-part-time-while-building-business/  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

Laura of Women Who Money compares working full-time to working part-time while starting a business. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 663: [Part 1] Should I Work Full or Part-Time as I Build My Business by Laura of Women Who MoneyThe 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/work-full-or-part-time-while-building-business/  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

Jen Hayes talks about the value of unpaid internshipsEpisode 662: Unpaid Internships: Learning Opportunities or a Legal Form of Slavery? by Jen HayesA few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else.The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me/unpaid-internships-learning-opportunities-or-a-legal-form-of-slavery/  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

Deborah Shelby with Dig to Fly talks about how to create a better job for yourselfEpisode 661: How to Create a Better Job for Yourself by Deborah ShelbyKarl 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/how-to-create-a-better-job-for-yourself/  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

Adi Redzic helps you get better at delegating workEpisode 660: Why You Struggle to Delegate Work And What to Do About It by Adi RedzicAdi 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/2019/4/4/how-to-delegate  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Get a Knack bag today and stop worrying about how you look when carrying your life essentials. Use the code KnackOpt and for a limited time, get a free TSA-approved lock with purchase, just add the TSA lock to your cart with your Knack bag of choice and use the code KnackOpt at checkout to get it for free.Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices