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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Jul 15, 2020 • 9min
1678: 3 Ways to Sit with Wonder by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Get Grounded in Gratitude
Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life shares 3 ways to sit with wonder.Episode 1678: 3 Ways to Sit with Wonder by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Get Grounded in GratitudeDanae 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/3-ways-to-sit-with-wonderVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2020 • 10min
1677: The Courage Crutch AND Have We Lost Our Tolerance For a Little Boredom? by Cal Newport
2 short posts from Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the courage crutch and if we have lost our tolerance for a little boredom.Episode 1677: The Courage Crutch AND Have We Lost Our Tolerance For a Little Boredom? by Cal NewportCal 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 posts are located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2013/06/26/the-courage-crutch-a-remarkable-life-requires-you-to-overcome-mediocrity-not-fear/ & http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/02/04/have-we-lost-our-tolerance-for-a-little-boredom/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2020 • 10min
1676: You are the Creator of Your Life by Shira Gura on How To Live A Deliberate Lifestyle & Mindfulness Practice
Shira Gura shares her thoughts on you being the creator of your life.Episode 1676: You are the Creator of Your Life by Shira Gura on How To Live A Deliberate Lifestyle & Mindfulness PracticeShira Gura is on a mission to create an emotionally healthy world. Through her coaching services and self-awareness tools, she helps moms and wives understand and regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors so they can feel calm, free and in control, and positively impact those around them.The original post is located here: https://shiragura.com/you-are-the-creator-of-your-life/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2020 • 10min
1675: 9 Things To Do Every Sunday For An Amazing Week by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Personal Productivity
Mia of She Dreams All Day shares 9 things to do every Sunday for an amazing week.Episode 1675: 9 Things To Do Every Sunday For An Amazing Week by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Personal ProductivityShe Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers.The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/things-to-do-every-sunday/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2020 • 10min
1674: Our Everloving Quest to Control Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Work Through Anxiety
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on our everloving quest to control our lives.Episode 1674: Our Everloving Quest to Control Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Work Through AnxietyLeo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/controllerVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2020 • 9min
1673: Moonlit Bubbles, Spooky Mangroves and Sleeping Iguanas by Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream
Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream shares a story of moonlit bubbles, spooky mangroves and sleeping iguanas.Episode 1673: Moonlit Bubbles, Spooky Mangroves and Sleeping Iguanas by Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour CreamBradley Charbonneau's dad died in 2015 and it was as if, for the first time, that he realized we were mortal and had only this life to live. Unless you're a cat, but he wasn't a cat and he wasn't living the life he thought that he was supposed to live. Since then, he's been writing. Every Single Day. Bradley's now published 12 books, closed down the company he founded (and realized he hated), and moved his family to Europe. It doesn't cost him energy, it provides him with energy. Every Single Day. It all started with a single decision to write every day. When are you going to start living the life you were meant to live?The original post is located here: https://passthesourcream.com/moonlit-bubbles-spooky-mangroves-and-sleeping-iguanas/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2020 • 8min
1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life Planning
Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod shares 4 easy steps to finding your purpose.Episode 1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life PlanningDr. Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr. Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues’ in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them.The original post is located here: https://qedod.com/4-steps-finding-purpose/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2020 • 11min
1671: Stop Chasing, Start Feeling by Ilan Ferdman of MindBender on Setting Goals & Choosing To Be Happy
Ilan Ferdman, co-founder of Satori Prime, discusses the shift from chasing external goals to internal fulfillment. He emphasizes focusing on feelings over achievements for happiness and success, sharing personal experiences and insights on the transformation.
Jul 7, 2020 • 9min
1670: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Around the Campfire by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on how summer's most magical moments happen around the campfire.Episode 1670: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Around the Campfire by Jay & Heather 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/summers-magical-moments-happen-around-campfireVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2020 • 9min
1669: Connecting Through Simplicity AND Are You Living Your Highest, Best Life? by Kristine Klussman on Simple Living
2 posts from Kristine Klussman on connecting through simplicity and living your highest, best life.Episode 1669: Connecting Through Simplicity AND Are You Living Your Highest, Best Life? by Kristine Klussman on Simple LivingKristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifiting, and humbling. She found so many of those going through life-threatening illness were - sometimes for the first time in their lives - absolutely clear what truly mattered to them: authenticity and connection. In 2016, she founded a non-profit to focus full-time on trying to understand, explain and teach what she now believes is the single most meaningful and rewarding aspect of our existence.The original posts are located here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/connecting-through-simplicity/ & https://www.kristineklussman.com/living-highest-best-life/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
