Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1310:Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute delves into the essential brain-based traits that earmark high-potential individuals for success. With insights from neuroscientist Kevin Ochsner, Comaford illuminates how focus, learning, personal insight, and social skills not only define but can also be developed in future leaders, offering a roadmap for personal and professional growth.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/want-to-be-promoted-cultivate-these-4-traits/Quotes to ponder:"Focus has two parts: executive, or selective attention, what we choose to pay attention to and zoom in on mentally, and second it’s essential to be able to zoom out and see relationships between things, to understand context.""Learning swiftly and retaining learning is key in today’s speedy workplace.""Personal ability is two-fold. First it means the individual demonstrates knowing themselves, being clear on their motives, their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats."Episode references:Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322Power Your Tribe by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Tribe-Resilient-Turbulent/dp/1260108775Smart Tribes by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/SmartTribes-Teams-Become-Brilliant-Together/dp/159184648XRules for Renegades by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Renegades-Money-Career-Individuality-ebook/dp/B001B681T4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1309:Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely.com debunks the myth that having a career is incompatible with slow living. She offers insightful tips for integrating a slower pace of life without sacrificing professional success. Emma's personal journey from a dream job to embracing a fulfilling, slower lifestyle underscores the possibility of achieving both career goals and personal well-being.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleslowlovely.com/when-you-want-a-career-and-a-slower-pace-of-life/Quotes to ponder:"Pursuing both a career and slow living doesn’t need to be mutually exclusive.""When you say YES to your career, you automatically say NO to something else.""We live in an age where we CAN pursue a career and make money on our own terms." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jeff Cornwall discusses a 'bottom-up' approach to business growth, emphasizing planning and financial discipline. Using his daughter and son-in-law's business, Harpeth Painting, as an example, he highlights the importance of balancing entrepreneurial pursuits with personal life. Cornwall touches on the necessity of knowing the size and financial targets of a business to meet personal and family goals, advocating for a thoughtful approach to growth.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1307:Kristin Wong, in collaboration with Get Rich Slowly.org, presents practical strategies for individuals feeling stuck in unsatisfactory jobs. Wong explores options like transitioning to a new role, making adjustments within your current job, the power of open communication, and the transformative effect of changing one's perspective. Her insights offer hope and actionable steps for those seeking fulfillment and balance in their professional lives.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/4-signs-youre-over-your-job-5-things-you-can-do-about-it/Quotes to ponder:"Easing in might mean finding part-time work somewhere else until you can let go of your job completely.""Can your feeling stuck be remedied by working from home? Would you be happier with a different schedule?""I used to work in retail - I chose, this time, to change my way of thinking, because I liked the work I was doing, and I had to think about providing for my young family at the time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1306:Kristin Wong provides a candid exploration of the discontentment many feel in their jobs and offers practical steps for change. Wong draws on personal anecdotes and studies to highlight four key indicators of job dissatisfaction and begins to navigate the complex journey of finding fulfillment beyond the constraints of an unsatisfying role.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/4-signs-youre-over-your-job-5-things-you-can-do-about-it/Quotes to ponder:"You know you have to let go, but letting go is scary. You could land in a better spot, or you could meet your ruin.""If getting fired doesn't sound too bad, it's probably time to let go of that cliff.""It's a terrible feeling: the desire to move forward when your current situation is holding you back." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta discusses the paralyzing effect of deep uncertainty in pursuing meaningful work, emphasizing the importance of embracing uncertainty as a driving force for action. He compares it to the unpredictability of love and highlights the need to train oneself to navigate through uncertainties with love.

Entrepreneur Stephen Warley discusses how to increase earnings by valuing your time, calculating your true hourly rate, and implementing five productivity hacks. These hacks include focusing on valuable tasks, avoiding multitasking, organizing efficiently, limiting email use, and starting a side business for passive income.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1303:Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster.com offers invaluable advice for those standing at the crossroads of their career paths. She delves into the crucial aspects of aligning career choices with personal interests, educational commitments, work-life balance, career development opportunities, and the job market's reality. Her guidance is aimed at helping individuals make informed decisions that lead to both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2022/08/04/5-things-to-consider-before-choosing-a-career/Quotes to ponder:"Some people believe that you should consider money when choosing a career. While this may be true to an extent, you don’t want to ignore your interests.""Statistics also indicate that employees who work more than 55 hours weekly are at risk of developing stroke and coronary heart disease.""It would be unpleasant to invest your time, money, and hopes into a career that’s in low demand."Episode references:The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): https://www.bls.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1302:Laura Coe's enlightening piece for Tiny Buddha delves into the concept of emotional junk food, revealing how negative thought patterns, much like unhealthy eating habits, can weigh us down. By sharing her personal journey towards recognizing and replacing her toxic thoughts with positive affirmations, Coe offers a powerful roadmap to emotional well-being and fulfillment.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-weighing-emotional-junk-food/Quotes to ponder:"Worry, stress, anxiety, guilt, shame, and fear are the potato chips, processed foods, and chocolate cake of our emotional life.""A thought - a single sentence - stood in the way of the life I desired.""With these simple sentences, I changed my career and found the passion in my life that I really craved."Episode references:Emotional Obesity: A Philosophical Guide to Lighten Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Obesity-Philosophical-Guide-Lighten/dp/1619613077 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Loper discusses his transformative experience with the Cold Shower Challenge, highlighting how embracing discomfort led to remarkable personal and professional growth. By sharing his journey, he challenges listeners to try it for themselves to unlock new levels of hustle, productivity, and success.