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 11, 2018 • 8min
913: The Right Time is Right Now by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares a motivational post: the right time is right now.Episode 913: The Right Time is Right Now by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Above & Beyond Typical Motivational Advice).Courtney 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/the-right-time-is-right-nowVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2018 • 10min
912: How to Work While You're Dealing with Depression by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong opens up and shares how to work while you're dealing with depression.Episode 912: How to Work While You're Dealing with Depression by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com (The Productivity Paradox).Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior.Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done.Kristin is a self-professed money geek and is slated to publish a book about personal finance in March of 2018.The original post is located here: https://www.thewildwong.com/working-with-depressionVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2018 • 10min
911: 4 Steps to Conquering Your To Do List & Beating Stress by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares the 4 steps to conquering your to-do list and beating stress.Episode 911: 4 Steps to Conquering Your To Do List & Beating Stress by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People (The Daily List).Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning.The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/stressVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 8, 2018 • 10min
910: Embarrass Yourself And Worry Serves No Useful Purpose by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha
2 posts from Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha, on social anxiety and worry.Episode 910: Embarrass Yourself And Worry Serves No Useful Purpose by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha (Anxiety & Panic Attacks).Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.The original posts are located here:https://tinybuddha.com/blog/do-happy-embarrass-yourselfhttps://tinybuddha.com/blog/worry-serves-no-useful-purpose-2Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 7, 2018 • 11min
909: Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use by Ryan Holiday of RyanHoliday.net
New author for the show: Ryan Holiday shares why stoicism is a practical philosophy you can actually use.Episode 909: Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use by Ryan Holiday of RyanHoliday.net.Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist whose creative agency, Brass Check, has advised Google, TASER, and Complex as well as bestselling authors like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, and Neil Strauss. He is the author of six books and started his blog around 10 years ago to help his journey in self-education.The original post is located here: https://ryanholiday.net/stoicism-a-practical-philosophy-you-can-actually-useVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 6, 2018 • 7min
908: This is a Really Weird Thing That People Do by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares something really weird that people do (and what we should do instead).Episode 908: This is a Really Weird Thing That People Do by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Empowering Others to Achieve).Ramit 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 been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as 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 20,000.The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/this-is-a-really-weird-thing-that-people-doVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 5, 2018 • 10min
907: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Community & A Simple Guide to Overcoming Obstacles by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens
2 shorter posts from Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens, with 5 ways to connect with your community and a simple guide to overcoming obstacles.Episode 907: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Community & A Simple Guide to Overcoming Obstacles by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens.Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every week, she shares new photos, writing, and a roundup of happy links on the blog.The original posts are located here:https://www.rowdykittens.com/blog/2010/02/5-ways-to-connect-with-your-communityhttps://www.rowdykittens.com/blog/2011/03/obstaclesVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2018 • 9min
906: How to Build Confidence Without Being a Jerk by Felicia Spahr with Roman Fitness Systems
Felicia Spahr with Roman Fitness Systems shares how to build confidence without being a jerk.Episode 906: How to Build Confidence Without Being a Jerk by Felicia Spahr with Roman Fitness Systems (Self Empowerment).RFS originally began as a personal training company servicing the NYC Metro area back in 2003. Through that company, Roman coached everyone from professional athletes to actors to regular folks. In 2009, John Romaniello started the site to more conveniently merge his love of fitness and writing. While it was “just a blog” at first, it quickly became much, much more. Slowly but surely, writing articles, blog posts and books became the priority. Today, RFS continues to be one of the most respected sites for high quality fitness and lifestyle information around.The original post is located here: http://romanfitnesssystems.com/articles/how-to-build-confidenceVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3, 2018 • 8min
905: [Part 2] 7 Tips to Embrace Your Success (& Stop Feeling Like a Fraud) by Ellen Bard - Good Life Zen
Ellen Bard with Good Life Zen shares 7 tips to embrace your success (and stop feeling like a fraud). This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 905: [Part 2] 7 Tips to Embrace Your Success (& Stop Feeling Like a Fraud) by Ellen Bard - Good Life Zen (Imposter Syndrome).Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses.The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/embrace-your-successVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2018 • 8min
904: [Part 1] 7 Tips to Embrace Your Success (& Stop Feeling Like a Fraud) by Ellen Bard - Good Life Zen
Ellen Bard with Good Life Zen shares 7 tips to embrace your success (and stop feeling like a fraud). This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 904: [Part 1] 7 Tips to Embrace Your Success (& Stop Feeling Like a Fraud) by Ellen Bard - Good Life Zen (Happiness & Confidence).Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses.The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/embrace-your-successVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
