

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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May 7, 2022 • 9min
2339: [Part 1] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals
Chris Guillebeau tells us how to write a life list. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2339: [Part 1] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life GoalsChris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-write-a-life-list 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

May 6, 2022 • 9min
2338: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships
Greg Audino shares his thoughts on loneliness.Episode 2338: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & RelationshipsGreg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/sorry-not-lonely-8390a06a4853 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

May 5, 2022 • 8min
2337: The Long Road of Falling Short by Bud Hennekes With Marc and Angel on Long Term Victories
Bud Hennekes of Marc and Angel talks about long-term victoriesEpisode 2337: The Long Road of Falling Short by Bud Hennekes With Marc and Angel on Long Term VictoriesMarc 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/2009/12/28/the-long-road-of-falling-short/ 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

May 4, 2022 • 8min
2336: The Happiness of Pursuit AND Bucket Lists by Andrew James on Making the Most Out of Life's Journey
Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares two short posts covering the happiness of pursuit and bucket listsEpisode 2336: The Happiness of Pursuit AND Bucket Lists by Andrew James on Making the Most Out of Life's JourneyEstablishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation.The original posts are located here: https://www.itsandrewjames.com/the-happiness-of-pursuit & https://www.itsandrewjames.com/bucket-lists 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

May 3, 2022 • 9min
2335: Ready For Change: Just Take the First Step by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress helps you take the first step toward changeEpisode 2335: Ready For Change: Just Take the First Step by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in ProgressKrista 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/ready-change-take-first-step-unknown/ 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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May 2, 2022 • 9min
2334: How Minimalism Lights the Path to Vision by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Focusing on Meaning
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how minimalism lights the path to visionEpisode 2334: How Minimalism Lights the Path to Vision by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Focusing on MeaningAfter 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/minimalism-path-to-vision/ 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

May 1, 2022 • 8min
2333: Give Yourself A Hand: Reacting Less To The Stress In Your Life by Allison Carmen on Patience & Mindfulness
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on reacting less to the stress in your life.Episode 2333: Give Yourself A Hand: Reacting Less To The Stress In Your Life by Allison Carmen on Patience & MindfulnessAllison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing law, Allison transitioned her practice into business consulting, business coaching and life coaching. Today, Allison’s clients range from owners of multi-million dollar companies to artists, actors, writers, and parents. She's also the host of the podcast: 10 Minutes to Less Suffering.The original post is located here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/give-yourself-a-hand-reacting-less-to-the-stress-in-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 30, 2022 • 9min
2332: 6 Ways to Be Brave and True When Shyness Shuts You Down by Ingrid Y Helander
Ingrid Y. Helander tells you 6 ways to be brave and true when shyness shuts you downEpisode 2332: 6 Ways to Be Brave and True When Shyness Shuts You Down by Ingrid Y HelanderIngrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy.The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/6-ways-to-be-brave-when-shyness-shuts-you-down/ 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 29, 2022 • 12min
2331: The Lasting Benefits of Getting Comfortable with Discomfort by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim
Jay Harrington with Life and Whim talks about the value of getting comfortable with discomfortEpisode 2331: The Lasting Benefits of Getting Comfortable with Discomfort by Jay Harrington of Life and WhimJay 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/lasting-benbefits-of-getting-comfortable-with-discomfort 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 28, 2022 • 10min
2330: An Excerpt From Stop Living On Autopilot by Antonio Neves on Changing Your Life Trajectory
Antonio Neves shares an excerpt from his book Stop Living on AutopilotEpisode 2330: An Excerpt From Stop Living On Autopilot by Antonio Neves on Changing Your Life TrajectoryAntonio Neves is an award-winning journalist, world- renowned speaker and top success coach known for asking the tough questions that help people get unstuck. The author of four books including Stop Living On Autopilot: Take Responsibility for Your Life and Rediscover a Bolder, Happier You, Antonio is also the host of The Antonio Neves Show podcast where he reminds people that no matter where they stand today, their story is far from over.More about the book can be found here: https://theantonioneves.com/stop-living-on-autopilot-book/ 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