Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Nir Eyal informs us of what most people get wrong about willpower.Episode 1717: This is What Most People Get Wrong About Willpower by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Productivity & Positive HabitsNir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn).Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/about-willpower/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

Michael Mehlberg shares what life hack we can use to discover purpose.Episode 1716: What is a Purpose? The Ultimate Life Hack for the Lifehacker by Michael Mehlberg on How To Find Your PurposeMichael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.The original post is located here:https://www.moderndavinci.net/blog/2019/6/5/an-obvious-life-hack-nobody-seems-toVisit 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

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares one reason that you're making your life harder and busier than necessary.Episode 1715: One Big Reason Your Life Is Harder (And Busier) Than It Has To Be by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Slow DownMarc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, 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.Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon.The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2016/02/17/your-life-is-harder-and-busier-than-it-has-to-be/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

Adi Redzic encourages us not to miss the forest for the trees.Episode 1714: Don't Miss the Forest for the Trees by Adi Redzic on How To Pursue An Authentic & Meaningful LifeAdi 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/2019/1/23/dont-miss-the-forest-for-the-treesVisit 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

Adam M. Lowenstein encourages to ask ourselves whether we're working on self-improvement or self-indulgence.Episode 1713: Are you working on Self-Improvement or Self-Indulgence? by Adam M. Lowenstein on Finding A Balanced LifeAdam M. Lowenstein is the author of Reframe the Day. He spent eight years working in American government and politics, most recently as a speechwriter and strategic communications advisor in the United States Senate. Today, Adam lives in London with his partner, Erin, and writes frequently about politics, work, and life. Visit his website, see his latest work, and subscribe to his newsletter, “Reframe Your Inbox,” at www.adaml.blog.The original post is located here:https://www.adaml.blog/life-and-news/are-you-working-on-self-improvement-or-self-indulgenceVisit 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

Julie Morgenstern discusses how to attain micro-bursts of self-care.Episode 1712: Micro-Bursts of Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on How To Make A Consistent Self Care RoutineJulie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world - by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized.The original post is located here:https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/1/21/micro-bursts-of-self-careVisit 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

Isaac Morehouse reminds us to slam the door behind us.Episode 1711: Remember to Slam the Door Behind You by Isaac Morehouse on How To Pursue A Meaningful LifeIsaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach.The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2016/02/25/remember-to-slam-the-door-behind-you/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

Casey Petz encourages you to reflect on the best thing that happened to you today.Episode 1710: Simple Question - What's the Best Thing That Happened to You Today? by Casey Petz with Life And WhimCasey works with Entrepreneurs, Leadership Teams, and Family Businesses as a Leadership Coach. He helps leaders get clarity on their unique abilities and then get focused on putting their talents to use while also creating more freedom in their personal life. He is also a recovering elementary school teacher, but is also known to friends and acquaintances as an executive at the family business, a public school grant manager, a small business owner, a public servant, a union representative, a non-profit board chairman, a candy salesman, and an expert chaos creator. But most of all, Casey is an entrepreneur, that works with entrepreneurs.The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/whats-the-best-thing-that-happened-todayVisit 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

Ingrid Y Helander shares what areas of life we're avoiding and how to confront them head on.Episode 1709: 6 Life Areas You’re Avoiding: And 4 Ways to Face Them Head On by Ingrid Y Helander on Overcoming AvoidanceIngrid 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-life-areas-youre-avoiding-and-4-ways-to-stop/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher reminds us of what happens if you aim only for perfection.Episode 1708: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on How To Strive for Progress & Personal DevelopmentJames Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/achieve-perfection/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices