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 17, 2020 • 10min
1558: Focus and the Role of Reflective Thinking by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Be More Productive
Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on focus and the role of reflective thinking.Episode 1558: Focus and the Role of Reflective Thinking by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Be More ProductiveLaura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times.The original post is located here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/07/focus-and-the-role-of-reflective-thinking/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2020 • 9min
1557: A Minimalist, a Japanese Cowboy, and an Arrogant American Walk into a Museum AND Is This What You’ve Been Waiting for Your Entire Life?
2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on confidence and expectations.Episode 1557: A Minimalist, a Japanese Cowboy, and an Arrogant American Walk into a Museum AND Is This What You’ve Been Waiting for Your Entire Life?Joshua 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 posts are located here:http://www.theminimalists.com/confidence/ & http://www.theminimalists.com/question/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2020 • 10min
1556: The Case For Independent Thinking by Ali Cornish with WantLess on How To Remove Digital Distractions & Be Present
Ali Cornish with Want Less shares the case for independent thinking.Episode 1556: The Case For Independent Thinking by Ali Cornish with WantLess on How To Remove Digital Distractions & Be PresentClaire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism.The original post is located here: http://www.wantless.co.uk/index.php/2017/08/20/case-independent-thinking/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2020 • 11min
1555: Your Obstacles Are Not Holding You Back by TK Coleman on How To Find Motivation for Continuous Improvement
T.K. Coleman shares why your obstacles are not holding you back.Episode 1555: Your Obstacles Are Not Holding You Back by TK Coleman on How To Find Motivation for Continuous ImprovementT.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Learn more about him at TKColeman.com.The original post is located here: http://tkcoleman.com/2016/11/19/your-obstacles-are-not-holding-you-back/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2020 • 10min
1554: 8 Life-Changing Quotes from Inspirational Authors by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Motivation
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share 8 life-changing quotes from inspirational authors.Episode 1554: 8 Life-Changing Quotes from Inspirational Authors by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on MotivationJay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life.The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/8-life-changing-quotes-inspirational-authorsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2020 • 10min
1553: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com on Personal Growth Pursuit
Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how adults learn.Episode 1553: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com on Personal Growth PursuitMichael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.The original post is located here:https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/12/8/how-adults-learnVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2020 • 9min
1552: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive Person
Tynan on being happy with the best possible option.Episode 1552: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive PersonTynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist.Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room.The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/bestpossibleVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2020 • 8min
1551: Shaving Cuts: What's Our Default Response? AND On Mortality by Neghar Fonooni on How to Be More Mindful
2 posts from Neghar Fonooni on default responses and mortality.Episode 1551: Shaving Cuts: What's Our Default Response? AND On Mortality by Neghar Fonooni on How to Be More MindfulNeghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years, served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Air Force, has been writing since she was eight years old, and birthed a witty and hilarious baby boy ten years ago. Her central focus is to help empower women through strength and bring wild and warm energy wherever she goes.The original posts are located here: http://www.negharfonooni.com/shaving-cuts/ & http://www.negharfonooni.com//?s=mortalityVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 9, 2020 • 9min
1550: Minimalism: The Lean Life by Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on Benefits of Becoming A Minimalist on Health & Finances
Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on minimalism, the lean life.Episode 1550: Minimalism: The Lean Life by Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on Benefits of Becoming A Minimalist on Health & FinancesLeo 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://mnmlist.com/leanVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2020 • 10min
1549: Self-Discovery Is a Kind of Self-Respect by Vironika Tugaleva on How To Listen To Yourself & Meditative Practices
Vironika Tugaleva on self-discovery being a kind of self-respect.Episode 1549: Self-Discovery Is a Kind of Self-Respect by Vironika Tugaleva on How To Listen To Yourself & Meditative PracticesVironika 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/self-discovery-self-respect/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
