

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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Apr 19, 2023 • 11min
2733: [Part 2] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff
Marc Chernoff shares 5 ways to turn your life around at any age. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2733: [Part 2] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc ChernoffMarc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace.The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006.Their first book, “1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently“ is a focused collection of short, concise tips and reflections on the little things that make a huge difference in our daily lives. It’s available online at: marcandangel.com/book and on Amazon.The original post is located here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2016/01/20/5-timeless-ways-to-turn-your-life-around-at-any-age/ 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

Apr 18, 2023 • 10min
2732: [Part 1] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff
Marc Chernoff shares 5 ways to turn your life around at any age. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2732: [Part 1] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc ChernoffMarc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace.The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006.Their first book, “1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently“ is a focused collection of short, concise tips and reflections on the little things that make a huge difference in our daily lives. It’s available online at: marcandangel.com/book and on Amazon.The original post is located here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2016/01/20/5-timeless-ways-to-turn-your-life-around-at-any-age/ 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

Apr 17, 2023 • 9min
2731: 10 Simple Ways Decluttering Can Improve Your Life by Rebecca Crespo
Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 10 benefits of declutteringEpisode 2731: 10 Simple Ways Decluttering Can Improve Your Life by Rebecca CrespoRebecca is a New York native living in Spain. She started her journey of minimal living 3 years ago, when she decided to leave the soul-sucking corporate world and fit only her essential items into a small red carry-on, to fulfill her lifelong dream of traveling the world. Within those 3 years she learned that experiences are her vessels, and to be more intentional with the life she leads. Rebecca hopes her blog inspires you to explore your own journey of minimal living, one that is not defined by others, but rather a journey that is defined by one person and one person only - YOU.The original post is located here: https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/how-decluttering-can-improve-your-life/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

Apr 16, 2023 • 11min
2730: Why You Must Start Investing Now by Barbara Friedberg
Barbara Friedberg with Good Financial Cents tells you why you must start investing right away.Episode 2730: Why You Must Start Investing Now by Barbara FriedbergJeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur.The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/why-you-must-start-investing-now/ 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

Apr 16, 2023 • 10min
2729: Stimulation and How I Learned to Love Dishwashing by Tynan
Tynan shares his thoughts on stimulation and how he learned to love dishwashing.Episode 2729: Stimulation and How I Learned to Love Dishwashing by TynanTynan 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/stimulate 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

Apr 15, 2023 • 9min
2728: I Am Awake by Dr. Elana Miller
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on difficult times.Episode 2728: I Am Awake by Dr. Elana MillerElana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was nominated as a UCLA Exceptional Physician.The original post is located here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/i-am-awake/ 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

Apr 14, 2023 • 10min
2727: Why We Have Regret by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about why we have regretEpisode 2727: Why We Have Regret by Leo BabautaLeo 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/regret/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

Apr 13, 2023 • 9min
2726: Anxiety is Your Imagination? A Psychologist Explains by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis
Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers talks about whether or not anxiety is in your imaginationEpisode 2726: Anxiety is Your Imagination? A Psychologist Explains by Dr. Allison Niebes-DavisDr. Allison Niebes-Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Dr. Allison Answers, a website designed to simplify psychology to help you live a healthy and meaningful life. She finds a balance between the science and the practical, making her content completely relevant to your daily life. Her favorite buzzwords include courage, authenticity, gratitude, and intentionality. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University, and prior to that, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. The original post is located here: https://drallisonanswers.com/blog/anxiety-is-your-imagination/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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Apr 12, 2023 • 11min
2725: How to Increase Your Productivity in Just 5 Minutes by Michael Blankenship
Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back helps you increase productivity in just 5 minutesEpisode 2725: How to Increase Your Productivity in Just 5 Minutes by Michael BlankenshipMichael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything changed. Once he'd taken back control of his life, he realized that his gusto - that lightly glowing ember inside all of us - was just waiting to be reignited, waiting for torch to touch coals and set it ablaze. He believes the same thing is possible for you, no matter how far gone you are.The original post is located here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/how-to-increase-your-productivity-in-just-5-minutes-even-if-you-woke-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the/ 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

Apr 11, 2023 • 9min
2724: Jurassic Park and When Good Intentions Go South by Greg Audino
Greg Audino talks about how to handle it when good intentions yield bad resultsEpisode 2724: Jurassic Park and When Good Intentions Go South by Greg AudinoGreg Audino is a writer, advice columnist, and certified life coach. He also serves as a producer and host in the OLD network. He started his career as an actor, and TV fanatics can find him with principal roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few.The original post is located here:https://medium.com/@gregglesaudino/jurassic-park-and-when-good-intentions-go-south-c8cd6587424cVisit 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