

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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Jun 8, 2021 • 8min
2006: The Beauty of Spring Cleaning by Sean Ogle with Exile Lifestyle on Ways to Declutter Your Life
Sean Ogle of Exile Lifestyle talks about decluttering your life with spring cleaning.Episode 2006: The Beauty of Spring Cleaning by Sean Ogle with Exile Lifestyle on Ways to Declutter Your LifeColin 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/beauty-spring-cleaning/ 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

Jun 7, 2021 • 12min
2005: Downsizing Early in Life - What You Need to Know by Jen Rao with The Simplicity Habit
Jen Rao of The Simplicity Habit tells you what you need to know about downsizing early in life.Episode 2005: Downsizing Early in Life - What You Need to Know by Jen Rao with The Simplicity HabitJulianna is a professional declutterer and writer at The Simplicity Habit. She writes to encourage and inspire women who want to simplify their homes and livesThe original post is located here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/downsizing-early-in-life/ 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

Jun 6, 2021 • 9min
2004: This Probably Isn't For You by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Dealing with Critics & Criticism
Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on dealing with critics and criticismEpisode 2004: This Probably Isn't For You by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Dealing with Critics & CriticismJoshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana.The original post can be found here:https://www.theminimalists.com/this/ Every Hello Tushy bidet attachment comes with a 60-day risk-free guarantee and a 12-month warranty. Go to HelloTushy.com/OLD to get 10% off plus free shipping!Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/groupInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2021 • 8min
2003: What to Do About Those People Who Sidetracked Your Life by Chris Guillebeau on Finding Your Greatness
Chris Guillebeau tells us what to do about those people who sidetracked our livesEpisode 2003: What to Do About Those People Who Sidetracked Your Life by Chris Guillebeau on Finding Your GreatnessChris 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/what-to-do-about-those-people/ Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!If you are ready for the best WiFi ever, you can get it today from NETGEAR and never worry about WiFi again. Check out Orbi WiFi 6 at Netgear.com/bestWiFiInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 9min
2002: 7 Things to Do When You are Really Sad by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Simplifying Your Happiness
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares seven things to do when you're really sad.Episode 2002: 7 Things to Do When You are Really Sad by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Simplifying Your HappinessCourtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage.Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters.The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/sad/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 2021 • 13min
2001: You're Okay by Mark Manson on Dealing with Social Anxiety & Depression
Announcement: Follow or Subscribe to our newest podcast - La Vida Óptima wherever you get your audio!Mark Manson reminds us that no matter what's going on, we're still okay.Episode 2001: You're Okay by Mark Manson on Dealing with Social Anxiety & DepressionMark 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/youre-okay Trivia Star has thousands of 5-star reviews in the Apple store and is the #1 Trivia game on the App store. Download it today to challenge yourself!Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2021 • 11min
2000: Four Things Procrastinators Need to Learn by David Cain of Raptitude
See me record the intro upside down: https://oldpodcast.com/2000David Cain of Raptitude narrates today's episode, and shares four things procrastinators need to learn.Episode 2000: Four Things Procrastinators Need to Learn by David Cain of RaptitudeDavid Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time.The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2018/04/four-things-procrastinators-need-to-learn/ Heal and cleanse your face with Green Tech skincare. Born in nature, perfected through science. Receive 20% off your first purchase of The Good. Go to calderalab.com and use discount code OLD at checkoutPlease Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2021 • 11min
1999: The Healing Power of Loving Kindness by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on The Mindfullness Movement
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild talks about the healing power of loving kindness.Episode 1999: The Healing Power of Loving Kindness by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on The Mindfulness MovementMelani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology.The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/the-healing-power-of-loving-kindness Get your SoulCycle at-home bike TODAY by visiting MySoulCycleBike.com/old, and use promo code OLD to get a free pair of at-home select cycling shoes with your purchase.Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2021 • 12min
1998: My Buy Nothing Year: How I Bought NO Clothing for a Year & 5 Things I Learned by Kyle Kowalski of Sloww
Kyle Kowalski of Sloww talks about what he learned by not buying any clothing for a year.Episode 1998: My Buy Nothing Year: How I Bought NO Clothing for a Year & 5 Things I Learned by Kyle Kowalski of SlowwKyle Kowalski, the human behind Sloww, is a corporate dropout turned solopreneur who found and created his life purpose after an existential crisis―synthesizing the world’s wisdom to awaken and actualize the art of living. His crisis was the beginning of the end of my glorification of busy and unconscious consumption—and the beginning of his awakening to intentional livingThe original post is located here: https://www.sloww.co/buy-nothing-year/ 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

May 30, 2021 • 10min
1997: The Things That Get in the Way of Doing by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Procrastination and Productivity
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about the things that get in the way of doing.Episode 1997: The Things That Get in the Way of Doing by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Procrastination and ProductivityLeo 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/hurdles Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Get 3 months free once you run your first payroll with our link: Gusto.com/OLDPlease Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/groupInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


