Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on the meaning of life. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2566: [Part 1] The Meaning of Life is a Ham Sandwich by Mark MansonMark 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/the-meaning-of-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

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares 5 reasons you should be willing to make mistakesEpisode 2565: Give Perfectionism Its Walking Papers: Five Reasons You Should Be Willing to Make Mistakes by Laura StackLaura 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: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/12/give-perfectionism-its-walking-papers-five-reasons-you-should-be-willing-to-make-mistakes/ 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

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about how to prepare for chaosEpisode 2564: How to Prepare For Chaos by Cylon GeorgeCylon 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/how-to-prepare-for-chaos 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

Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar encourages you to stop trying to conform to the molds of other minimalistsEpisode 2563: Why You Should Stop Trying to Conform to the Molds of other Minimalists by Cheryl SmithNo Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off–to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/conform-to-the-molds/Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Download it for free at Zocdoc.com/OPTIMALVisit 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

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares the "don't own stuff you can't fix" plan for lifeEpisode 2562: The "Don’t Own Stuff You Can’t Fix" Plan for Life by Tyler TervoorenTyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent.The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/fix-it-yourself/  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

Adi Redzic on why focusing on the positives will make you a happier person.Episode 2561: Focusing On The Positives Will Make You A Happier Person by Adi RedzicAdi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth.The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2018/6/30/focusing-on-the-positives-will-make-you-a-happier-personVisit 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

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on what complaining does to your brain and your happiness & how to stay positive in the face of a dreaded situation.Episode 2560: What Complaining Does To Your Brain AND Stay Positive in the Face of a Dreaded Situation by Stella GrizontStella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She studied Economics at Columbia University's Barnard College and was one of the first 150 people to earn a Masters in the Applied Positive Psychology (aka the science of happiness) from the University of Pennsylvania. She now lives in New Jersey with her husband and toddler, who continue to teach her what life is all about.The original post is located here:https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2015/9/23/what-complaining-does-to-your-brain-and-your-happiness.html & https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2014/12/3/how-to-stay-positive-in-the-face-of-a-dreaded-situation.htmlVisit 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

Emily Guy Birken talks about why window shopping will make you happierEpisode 2559: Why Window Shopping Will Actually Make You Happier by Emily Guy BirkenPTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds.The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/window-shopping 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

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely tells you how to overcome 3 common roadblocks to simplicityEpisode 2558: 3 Common Roadblocks to Simplicity (And How to Get Through Them) by Emma ScheibEmma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park.Emma has been on a journey towards a slower simpler and more intentional way of living since her second daughter was born a few years ago. She has learned lots along the way and loves passing on these lessons.The original post is located here:https://simpleslowlovely.com/roadblocks-to-simplicity/  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

Lauren McNeill of Introvert Dear talks about the importance of your needsEpisode 2557: Your Needs Are Just as Important as Everyone Else’s by Lauren McNeillJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert’s world.In true introvert form, she wrote her blog anonymously for almost two years. Jenn had no desire to be in the spotlight. And she had no idea her little blog would become this! Now, with the help of “quiet ones” around the world, she is on a mission: to let introverts everywhere know it’s okay to be who they are.The original post is located here: https://introvertdear.com/news/sensitive-introverts-your-needs-are-important/  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