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Karl Staib of Dig to Fly talks about why you should take longer vacationsEpisode 1152: Why You Should Take Longer Vacations by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on How to Not Think About Work on VacationKarl 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/why-you-should-take-longer-vacations/ 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

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to stop being a workaholicEpisode 1151: How to Stop Being a Workaholic by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Being Present and Taking BreaksLeo 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/how-to-stop-being-a-workaholicVisit 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

Aubrey Daniels reminds us that relationships do matter in businessEpisode 1150: Who Cares? Relationships Do Matter in Business by Aubrey Daniels on Supporting Employees and CoworkersAubrey is a thought leader and expert on management, leadership, safety and workplace issues. For the past 40 years, he has been dedicated to helping people and organizations apply the laws of human behavior to optimize performance. His company, Aubrey Daniels International, provides leadership development expertise and behavioral technology to improve your business and its culture. Regardless of your organization’s industry, improving your business performance requires your employees to do some things more often, some less often, and some differently. ADI's mission is to support you in accomplishing that quickly and efficiently. They help you optimize your company’s business metrics, work culture, and safety performance through positive, practical approaches grounded in the science of behavior and engineered to ensure long-term sustainability. Their evidence-based approach—proven in great companies worldwide—improves performance at all levels of your organization by identifying and motivating the behaviors that power your business. They meet you where you are, accelerate your path to success, and transfer our behavioral expertise to ensure lasting change. The original post can be found here: https://www.aubreydaniels.com/blog/who-cares-relationships-do-matter-in-businessVisit 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

Josh Brown with Neil Patel talks about 5 ways to turn your unhappy customer into a valuable resource. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1149: [Part 2] 5 Ways to Turn Your Unhappy Customer into a Valuable Resource by Josh Brown with Neil PatelNeil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/unhappy-customers-into-resource/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

Josh Brown with Neil Patel talks about 5 ways to turn your unhappy customer into a valuable resource. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1148: [Part 1] 5 Ways to Turn Your Unhappy Customer into a Valuable Resource by Josh Brown with Neil PatelNeil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/unhappy-customers-into-resource/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

Cal Newport discourages you from quitting your job if you're nervous about itEpisode 1147: If You’re Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, Don’t Do It by Cal Newport on Considering Career ChangesCal 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://calnewport.com/if-youre-nervous-about-quitting-your-boring-job-dont-do-it/ 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

Erica Layne with No Sidebar talks about 7 ways that productivity is failing youEpisode 1146: 7 Ways Productivity Is Failing You by Erica Layne with NoSidebar on The Drawbacks of Staying BusyNo Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off–to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/productivity/ 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

Joshua Becker, author and founder of Becoming Minimalist, discusses 8 reasons why keeping a journal can help you reach your goals. He shares the benefits of journaling, including clarity in goal-setting, self-reflection, and finding inspiration. Becker also provides practical tips on getting started and highlights his minimalist resources.

Steve Pavlina talks about loving your customersEpisode 1144: Love Your Customers by Steve Pavlina on Appreciating Customers and Co-WorkersSteve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/09/love-your-customers/ 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

Molly Fletcher talks about the value of your personal mission statementEpisode 1143: Why Your Personal Mission Statement Matters by Molly Fletcher on Bringing Your Personal Values to WorkToo many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in.She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. A popular keynote speaker, she shares the unconventional techniques that helped her thrive as one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur.The original post is located here: https://mollyfletcher.com/personal-mission-statement/ 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