

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 12, 2020 • 7min
1767: How To Create Blank Space In Your Life by Felicia Renee on Intentional Living for A Simpler Lifestyle
Felicia Renee tells us what we can do to create necessary blank space in our lives.Episode 1767: How To Create Blank Space In Your Life by Felicia Renee on Intentional Living for A Simpler LifestyleFelicia Renee is a self-proclaimed minimalist that is constantly changing the narrative because living an intentional and minimalist lifestyle doesn't have to be boring. Check out her blog where she writes about buying less, decluttering, and more at: https://www.thefeliciarenee.comThe original post is located here:https://www.thefeliciarenee.com/minimal-mondays-001/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2020 • 9min
1766: What Would You Do If You Had All The Money In The World by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important
Margo Aaron of That Seems Important asks us what we'd do if we had all the money in the world.Episode 1766: What Would You Do If You Had All The Money In The World by Margo Aaron of That Seems ImportantMargo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a Daywalker.The original posts are located here:https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/psychology/what-would-you-do-if-you-had-all-the-money-in-the-world/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2020 • 9min
1765: Invest in Yourself: Rebuilding Your Routine by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Build New Habits
Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life tells us to invest in ourselves by rebuilding our routines.Episode 1765: Invest in Yourself: Rebuilding Your Routine by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Build New HabitsDanae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community.Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time where we are inundated with the message of instant gratification; where success is defined by numbers and accolades, and social media has begun to define how we live our lives, She desires to build a space and create a culture that shows another way---a more simple and slow approach to life.The original post is located here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl/invest-in-yourself-rebuilding-your-routinePlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2020 • 11min
1764: Moving Toward A Positive Psychiatry: The Zen Psychiatry Manifesto by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry talks about how to move towards a positive psychiatry.Episode 1764: Moving Toward A Positive Psychiatry: The Zen Psychiatry Manifesto by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen PsychiatryElana 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/moving-toward-a-positive-psychiatry/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2020 • 9min
1763: I Disagree with the Second Agreement and I Hope You Take It Personally by TK Coleman on Being Open-Minded
T.K. Coleman disagrees with the Second Agreement and wants you to take it personally.Episode 1763: I Disagree with the Second Agreement and I Hope You Take It Personally by TK Coleman on Being Open-MindedT.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Learn more about him at TKColeman.com.The original post is located here: http://tkcoleman.com/2013/08/11/i-disagree-with-the-second-agreement-and-i-hope-you-take-it-personally/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2020 • 9min
1762: Fake It Till You Make It: Your Life Matters by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui on A Life In Progress
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress encourages us to fake it until we make it.Episode 1762: Fake It Till You Make It: Your Life Matters by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui on 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/fake-it-till-make-it/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2020 • 8min
1761: Clarify Your Priorities With These Two Simple Questions by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild gives us two questions we can ask ourselves to help clarify our priorities.Episode 1761: Clarify Your Priorities With These Two Simple Questions by Melani Schweder of A Brighter WildMelani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology.The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/clarify-your-priorities-with-these-two-simple-questionsPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2020 • 9min
1760: An Excerpt from the Book Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve Glaveski
Steve Glaveski shares an excerpt from his book titled Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best LifeEpisode 1760: An Excerpt from the Book Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve GlaveskiSteve Glaveski's mission is to unlock the latent potential of organisations and people to create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives.He is CEO and Co-Founder of Collective Campus, an corporate innovation and startup accelerator based in Melbourne, Australia with clients across the world.He is the author of the current Wiley book, Employee to Entrepreneur, which is available in bookstores around the world, and previously self-published two books, including an Amazon bestseller.Steve co-founded Lemonade Stand - a children's entrepreneurship program, hosts the Apple Podcast charting Future Squared, is a founding investor in Konkrete, a blockchain-enabled share registry and is a contributor to Harvard Business Review.When he's not working, he can be found in the gym, at a heavy metal concert, hiking in the mountains whilst listening to the Joe Rogan Experience, riding his motorbike (or skateboard), reading a book, or doing an occasional bit of what barely qualifies as standup comedy!More about the book can be found here: https://www.timerichbook.com/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 4, 2020 • 9min
1759: What We Really Miss About The Things We Let Go by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch tells us what we really miss about the things we let go.Episode 1759: What We Really Miss About The Things We Let Go by Anthony Ongaro of Break The TwitchAfter 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/let-go/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 3, 2020 • 8min
1758: The Deep Reset by Cal Newport on Humbling Experiences & Authenticity
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog tells us about what he calls "the deep reset".Episode 1758: The Deep Reset by Cal Newport on Humbling Experiences & AuthenticityCal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2020/05/14/the-deep-reset/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


