

Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Justin Malik
Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life.Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development.This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with the tools needed for self-improvement and minimalism, transforming your life with every listen.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Mar 13, 2022 • 9min
2284: [Part 2] Shut Up and Be Patient by Mark Manson on Psychological Inertia & Emotional Habits
Mark Manson shares why you should shut up and be patient. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2284: [Part 2] Shut Up and Be Patient by Mark Manson on Psychological Inertia & Emotional HabitsMark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew.By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well.That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month.Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon.The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/be-patientVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2022 • 9min
2283: [Part 1] Shut Up and Be Patient by Mark Manson on Psychological Inertia & Emotional Habits
Mark Manson shares why you should shut up and be patient. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2283: [Part 1] Shut Up and Be Patient by Mark Manson on Psychological Inertia & Emotional HabitsMark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew.By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well.That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month.Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon.The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/be-patientVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022 • 11min
2282: Peace Is Your True Nature by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on Meditation
Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich reminds you that peace is your true natureEpisode 2282: Peace Is Your True Nature by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on MeditationRichard is an ex-monk, meditation teacher, transformational coach and author of two books, “Kick The Thinking Habit” and “Awaken The Happy You.”After almost four decades of spiritual exploration and self-discovery, it’s now his passion to share with others some of the spiritual nuggets he’s unearthed along the way.For the past 20 years, he’s been helping people find more peace, joy, and inner freedom—to wake up to a richer, deeper, more spiritually connected experience of life.The original post is located here: https://www.thinklessandgrowrich.com/peace-is-your-true-nature/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mar 10, 2022 • 11min
2281: Long-Term Thinking by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Cognitive Bias & Long Term Planning
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about long-term thinkingEpisode 2281: Long-Term Thinking by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Cognitive Bias & Long Term PlanningColin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs.Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else.He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook.The original post can be found here: https://exilelifestyle.com/long-term-thinking/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2022 • 9min
2280: What is the Difference - Healthy Control or Control Issues by Kacey Rae on Coping Mechanisms
Kacey Rae differentiates between healthy control and control issuesEpisode 2280: What is the Difference - Healthy Control or Control Issues by Kacey Rae on Coping MechanismsKacey is a mother of 3, a wanderer, hippie, and a gypsy at heart. Meditation has helped her find her way out of depressive episodes that have controlled her life, and has now given her a good handle on her anxiety. On her blog, she shares insights from her spiritual journey.The original post is located here: https://kaceyrae.com/?p=1849 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2022 • 10min
2279: Seven Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Your Happiness by Doctor Jenny Brockis on A Greater Sense Of Wellbeing
Dr. Jenny Brockis shares 7 quick and easy ways to boost your happinessEpisode 2279: Seven Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Your Happiness by Doctor Jenny Brockis on A Greater Sense Of Wellbeing Dr Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive.The original post is located here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2019/7/4/seven-easy-ways-boost-happiness/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mar 7, 2022 • 10min
2278: How I Got Digital Minimalism Right The Second Time Around by Leslie Watson with Becoming Minimalist
Leslie Watson of Becoming Minimalist talks about how she got digital minimalism right the second time aroundEpisode 2278: How I Got Digital Minimalism Right The Second Time Around by Leslie Watson with Becoming MinimalistJoshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.The original post can be found here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/digital-minimalism/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2022 • 7min
2277: Actionable Tips to Help You Wake Up Earlier by Shirley of Daring Living on Morning Motivation
Shirley Huang of Daring Living shares actionable tips to help you wake up earlierEpisode 2277: Actionable Tips to Help You Wake Up Earlier by Shirley of Daring Living on Morning MotivationShirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience.The original post is located here: https://daringliving.com/how-to-wake-up-earlier-habit/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2022 • 11min
2276: Owning Our Attention During Uncertainty by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal Growth
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch helps us own our attention during uncertaintyEpisode 2276: Owning Our Attention During Uncertainty by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal GrowthAfter years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more.Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters.Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/bookThe original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/uncertainty/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2022 • 9min
2275: Are You Positive About Positive Thinking? by Greg Audino on Optimism & Compassion
Greg Audino redefines positive thinkingEpisode 2275: Are You Positive About Positive Thinking? by Greg Audino on Optimism & CompassionGreg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. The original post is located here:https://medium.com/invisible-illness/are-you-positive-about-positive-thinking-ba7a70a2d44a Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


