

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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Oct 21, 2022 • 10min
2527: How to Lose Your Mind Responsibly by David Cain
David Cain of Raptitude tells you how to lose your mind responsiblyEpisode 2527: How to Lose Your Mind Responsibly by David CainDavid 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/2016/10/how-to-lose-your-mind-responsibly/ 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

Oct 20, 2022 • 10min
2526: 10 Signs Your Life is Too Busy by Amy Brinton
Amy Brinton with No Sidebar shares 10 signs that your life is too busyEpisode 2526: 10 Signs Your Life is Too Busy by Amy BrintonNo 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/busy/ 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

Oct 19, 2022 • 11min
2525: Is Reality Objective or Subjective? by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina talks about whether reality is objective or subjectiveEpisode 2525: Is Reality Objective or Subjective? by Steve PavlinaSteve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2017/10/is-reality-objective-or-subjective/ 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

Oct 18, 2022 • 13min
2524: Which of These 8 Types of Smart Are You? by NeuroGym Team
The NeuroGym Team asks which type of intelligence you haveEpisode 2524: Which of These 8 Types of Smart Are You? by NeuroGym TeamNeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.The original post is located here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/which-of-these-8-types-of-smart-are-you/ 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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Oct 17, 2022 • 11min
2523: A Better (And More Ethical) Approach to Decluttering Your Home by Emma Scheib
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely shares a better and more ethical approach to decluttering your homeEpisode 2523: A Better (And More Ethical) Approach to Decluttering Your Home 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/mindfully-decluttering-your-home/ 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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Oct 16, 2022 • 11min
2522: The Lord of The Rings Guide To Getting Sh** Done by Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares The Lord of The Rings guide to getting sh** done. Episode 2522: The Lord of The Rings Guide To Getting Sh** Done by Steve KambSteve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn't until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes.He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game?And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born!The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-lord-of-the-rings-guide-to-getting-sh-done/ 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

Oct 16, 2022 • 9min
2521: High-Temperature Searches by Colin Wright
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on high-temperature searches.Episode 2521: High-Temperature Searches by Colin WrightColin 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 is located here: https://exilelifestyle.com/hightemperature-searches/ 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

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Oct 15, 2022 • 13min
2520: I Decided to Fully Live Each Messy and Beautiful Day by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress talks about living fully each dayEpisode 2520: I Decided to Fully Live Each Messy and Beautiful Day by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-DiguiKrista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up anyway. Krista will help you figure out how. She has a new Seasonal Mindfulness Journal available here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/52-mondays/The original post is located here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/decide-to-live/ 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

Oct 14, 2022 • 11min
2519: Nightmares of a Perfectionist by Joshua Fields Millburn
Joshua Fields Millburn shares nightmares of a perfectionistEpisode 2519: Nightmares of a Perfectionist by Joshua Fields MillburnJoshua 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 is located here: http://www.theminimalists.com/perfectionistVisit 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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Oct 13, 2022 • 9min
2518: How To Get Habits Back On Track After Time Off by Anthony Ongaro
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch helps you get your habits back on track after time offEpisode 2518: How To Get Habits Back On Track After Time Off by Anthony OngaroAfter years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more.Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters.Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/bookThe original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/habits-back-on-track/ 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