

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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Mar 22, 2021 • 10min
173: Read This If You Are Hustling Hard But Not Seeing Results With Your Business by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job
Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job gives you some important information if you're hustling hard but not seeing results with your business.Episode 173: Read This If You Are Hustling Hard But Not Seeing Results With Your Business by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her JobSteve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.comThe original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/hustling-with-no-results/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

Mar 21, 2021 • 8min
172: [Part 2] The Biggest Mistake People Make in their Careers (and lives) by Benjamin Hardy on Building A Business
Benjamin Hardy shares the biggest mistake people make in their careers and lives. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 172: [Part 2] The Biggest Mistake People Make in their Careers (and lives) by Benjamin Hardy on Building A BusinessBenjamin 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/the-mission/the-biggest-mistake-people-make-in-their-careers-and-lives-b68bfe937a9d 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

Mar 20, 2021 • 8min
171: [Part 1] The Biggest Mistake People Make in their Careers (and lives) by Benjamin Hardy on Building A Business
Benjamin Hardy shares the biggest mistake people make in their careers and lives. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 171: [Part 1] The Biggest Mistake People Make in their Careers (and lives) by Benjamin Hardy on Building A BusinessBenjamin 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/the-mission/the-biggest-mistake-people-make-in-their-careers-and-lives-b68bfe937a9d 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

Mar 19, 2021 • 8min
170: The Mindset of Business Achievement by Michael Mehlberg on Results Based Entrepreneurial Thinking
Michael Mehlberg talks about the mindset of business achievement.Episode 170: The Mindset of Business Achievement by Michael Mehlberg on Results Based Entrepreneurial ThinkingMichael 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 post is located here:https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/3/5/the-mindset-of-business-achievement 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

Mar 18, 2021 • 9min
169: Three Steps for Completing Large Projects by Cal Newport on Setting New Habits & Project Management
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog offers three steps for completing large projects.Episode 169: Three Steps for Completing Large Projects by Cal Newport on Setting New Habits & Project ManagementCal 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 a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/20/three-steps-for-completing-large-projects/ 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

Mar 17, 2021 • 10min
168: Overnight Success, Year Three by Chris Guillebeau on Consistent Work to Create A Successful Business
Chris Guillebeau talks about the illusion of overnight success.Episode 168: Overnight Success, Year Three by Chris Guillebeau on Consistent Work to Create A Successful BusinessChris 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 people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/overnight-success-year-three/ 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

Mar 16, 2021 • 7min
167: Big Catalog Equals Infinite Specialty Shops AND Business is Creative by Derek Sivers on Business Best Practices
Derek Sivers shares two short posts covering the creativity involved in business and the fact that a big catalog equals infinite specialty shops.Episode 167: Big Catalog Equals Infinite Specialty Shops AND Business is Creative by Derek Sivers on Business Best PracticesOriginally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education.He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks.Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories.The original post is located here: https://sive.rs/prism & https://sive.rs/bizriff 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

Mar 15, 2021 • 9min
166: Girl Scouts Are Better Hustlers Than Cub Scouts - And What It Means For Your Business by Nick Loper
Nick Loper tells you what Girl Scouts can teach you about your business.Episode 166: Girl Scouts Are Better Hustlers Than Cub Scouts - And What It Means For Your Business by Nick LoperNick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too.The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/girl-scouts-vs-cub-scouts/ 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

Mar 14, 2021 • 11min
165: The Best Advice Ever To A Teenage Daughter Who Needs To Make Money by James Altucher on Starting A Business
James Altucher shares the best possible advice for a teen daughter who wants to make money.Episode 165: The Best Advice Ever To A Teenage Daughter Who Needs To Make Money by James Altucher on Starting A BusinessJames Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/teenage-daughter-money/ 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

Mar 13, 2021 • 10min
164: How to Strategically And Instantly Plant Yourself in Other People's Minds by Joe Fier of Evergreen Profits
Joe Fier of Evergreen Profits teaches you how to plant yourself in other people's minds.Episode 164: How to Strategically And Instantly Plant Yourself in Other People's Minds by Joe Fier of Evergreen ProfitsJoe Fier & Matt Wolfe are the co-founders of Evergreen Profits and absolutely LOVE showing people how simple it really is to get seen online in competitive industries. They get pumped up to share their system of driving targeted traffic that turns into leads and sales to business owners who want to scale (but have failed in the past). They aren't an agency (they're pretty much the anti-agency).They started in business together 13 years ago and haven't stopped learning, testing, and scaling since.They also started their podcasting career in 2010 and it's been their passion ever since. Now they have a fast growing digital marketing podcast called Hustle and Flowchart. It gives listeners an opportunity to learn uncommon ways to live and work that allow for a happier and more profitable life.Today, Matt & Joe focus on growing their show, putting a ton of free value into the world, and investing and advising in digital businesses and podcasts.The original post can be found here: https://evergreenprofits.com/mind-control-how-instantly-plant-yourself-in-peoples-minds/ 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


