

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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Dec 24, 2021 • 11min
2205: What We Can Learn from Christmas Eve by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Holidays & Appreciation
Jeff Goins of Goins Writer tells us what we can learn from Christmas EveEpisode 2205: What We Can Learn from Christmas Eve by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Holidays & AppreciationJeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work.The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/christmas-eve/ 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

Dec 23, 2021 • 11min
2204: Your 200 Year Plan: Your Legacy by Joel of 5AM Joel on Leaving A Positive Impact on the World
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about the value of your legacyEpisode 2204: Your 200 Year Plan: Your Legacy by Joel of 5AM Joel on Leaving A Positive Impact on the WorldJoel is a 35-year old living in Los Angeles with his wife and their dog. He was born and raised in Australia and moved to the US when he was 22. About 4 years ago he started getting up every morning at 5am. It started as one of those 30 day challenges, but after the challenge was over, Joel never stopped. He started noticing major improvements in his work, health, relationships and happiness in life. Joel sends out a short daily message at 5am each morning. He writes about happiness, positivity and learning to be a better human.The original post is located here: https://5amjoel.com/legacy/ 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

Dec 22, 2021 • 9min
2203: My Morning Routine Isn’t Guru Approved - And That’s What Makes it Perfect for Me by Ramit Sethi of IWT
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks about how perfect it is that his morning routine is not guru-approvedEpisode 2203: My Morning Routine Isn’t Guru Approved - And That’s What Makes it Perfect for Me by Ramit Sethi of IWTRamit Sethi wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich.He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article and pictured next to Warren Buffett Forbes Magazine, and have been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/morning-routine/ 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

Dec 21, 2021 • 10min
2202: The Dangers of Self-Improvement: Why Most New Year's Resolutions Don't Work by Vironika Tugaleva
Vironika Tugaleva talks about the dangers of self-improvementEpisode 2202: The Dangers of Self-Improvement: Why Most New Year's Resolutions Don't Work by Vironika TugalevaVironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and performing spoken word, and planning arts-related events.The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/dangers-self-improvement-new-years-resolutions/ 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

Dec 20, 2021 • 12min
2201: Six Ways To Use Minimalism To Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle by Jenny Lee of HelloBrio on A Minimalist Lifestyle
Jenny Lee of Hello Brio shares 6 ways to use minimalism to support a zero waste lifestyleEpisode 2201: Six Ways To Use Minimalism To Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle by Jenny Lee of HelloBrio on A Minimalist LifestyleHello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog.It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the way, and now it’s a place for you to find abundant creativity through digital simplicity and mind minimalism.They love:
Simplicity—digital and physical
Digital planning
Journaling
Self-care
Building our second brains (Personal Knowledge Management)
Mindfulness + meditation
Hand-Lettering
Lifelong learning
Everything you find there is filtered through an intentional living lens.By decluttering your home, mind, calendar, and soul, you will have a solid foundation to rebuild your mindset so that you can uncover your life’s full potential.You can find them here on YouTubeThe original post is located here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/minimalism-zero-waste 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

Dec 19, 2021 • 10min
2200: Why Is It So Hard to Exit a Bad Situation by Isaac Morehouse of Office Hours on Personal Growth
Isaac Morehouse shares why it's so hard to exit a bad situation.Episode 2200: Why Is It So Hard to Exit a Bad Situation by Isaac Morehouse of Office Hours on Personal GrowthIsaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach.If you're looking for another daily dash of motivation, join The Daily Job Hunt email from Crash, founded by Isaac Morehouse himself. The Daily Job Hunt teaches how to stand out to land job interviews, empower your entrepreneurial mindset, and stay stoked to grow your career. Head to crash.co and join for free. The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/03/03/why-is-it-so-hard-to-exit-a-bad-situation/ 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

Dec 18, 2021 • 11min
2199: The Most High Leverage Habit by Jillian Johnsrud on Challenging Situations & Helpful Perspectives
Jillian Johnsrud shares the most high leverage habitEpisode 2199: The Most High Leverage Habit by Jillian Johnsrud on Challenging Situations & Helpful PerspectivesFifteen years ago when Jillian and her husband Adam were married, they had $55,000 in debt (credit card, student loans, and medical debt). They also had big dreams. They wanted to take mini-retirements. They wanted to travel the world. And they wanted to adopt.They wanted financial freedom: to never worry about having the money to put food on the table or pay the bills again. She grew up poor, and never ever wanted to feel that way again.In the last 15 years, they paid off all their debt, traveled to 27 counties, lived abroad for 4 years, took 5 mini-retirements, adopted 4 kids (plus had 2 biological kids!). They paid cash for their very first home and bought 2 rental properties that they fixed up themselves. They have served on boards of nonprofits, mentored kids from tough situations, and volunteered in all sorts of roles.At 32, she became financially independent. Now it's her mission to help others build a life that perfectly lines up with their values, passion and purpose.The original post is located here: https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/the-most-high-leverage-habit/ 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

Dec 17, 2021 • 9min
2198: Three Confidence Builders You're Missing If You Collapse Under Stress by Ingrid Y Helander
Ingrid Y. Helander shares 3 confidence builders you're missing if you collapse under stressEpisode 2198: Three Confidence Builders You're Missing If You Collapse Under Stress by Ingrid Y HelanderIngrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy.The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/three-confidence-builders-youre-missing-if-you-collapse-under-stress/ 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

Dec 16, 2021 • 11min
2197: Upping Your Vibe by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Creating Positive Energy & Optimism
Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about upping your vibeEpisode 2197: Upping Your Vibe by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Creating Positive Energy & OptimismPrior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. She was a Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer before turning the lens from professional assessments to personal ones and began helping her clients optimize their well-being, especially in times of transition or when striving toward new wellness goals. She also teaches and facilitates online offerings based on her wellness methodology that include practices such as writing and meditation.The original post is located here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2021/8/1/upping-your-vibe 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

Dec 15, 2021 • 8min
2196: Joy: The Magic Ingredient by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Positivity & Being More Optimistic
Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy talks about joy and why it's the magic ingredientEpisode 2196: Joy: The Magic Ingredient by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Positivity & Being More OptimisticEllen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you.The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/the-magic-ingredient/ 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


