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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Jan 9, 2020 • 11min
1490: Peak-End Rule: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal & Lakshmi Mani with Nir And Far on Memories
Nir Eyal & Lakshmi Mani share why you make terrible life choices.Episode 1490: Peak-End Rule: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal & Lakshmi Mani with Nir And Far on MemoriesNir 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/2018/04/peak-end-rule.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2020 • 11min
1489: How To Live Your Actual Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on How To Deal with Discomfort
Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares how to live your actual life.Episode 1489: How To Live Your Actual Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on How To Deal with DiscomfortShawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions about why we have so much, do so much, work so much and we feel so restless and overwhelmed. Shawna is trying to live life on purpose, set dreams and goals for herself as a mom, wife and woman and she is trying to share it openly with everyone.The original post is located here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/discomfort/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 7, 2020 • 8min
1488: Think Long Term to Make Good Decisions by Tynan on How To Improve Critical Thinking Skills for a Better Life
Tynan shares his thoughts on thinking long term to make good decisions.Episode 1488: Think Long Term to Make Good Decisions by Tynan on How To Improve Critical Thinking Skills for a Better LifeTynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist.Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room.The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/longtermVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 6, 2020 • 10min
1487: How Defining My Core Values Changed My Life by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on How To Decide What's Important
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares how defining her core values changed her life.Episode 1487: How Defining My Core Values Changed My Life by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on How To Decide What's ImportantJennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love.The original post is located here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/values/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2020 • 9min
1486: Is Location Independence Bulls***? AND Forever Does Not Exist by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists sharing their thoughts on location independence and why forever does not exist.Episode 1486: Is Location Independence Bulls***? AND Forever Does Not Exist by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan NicodemusJoshua 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 posts are located here:http://www.theminimalists.com/location/ & http://www.theminimalists.com/forever/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2020 • 8min
1485: Nomophobia and the Dream of Productivity: Four Steps Toward Independence by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro
Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares four steps toward independence.Episode 1485: Nomophobia and the Dream of Productivity: Four Steps Toward Independence by Laura Stack of The Productivity ProLaura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times.The original post is located here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2018/01/nomophobia-and-the-dream-of-productivity-four-steps-toward-independence/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2020 • 10min
1484: How to Create a Plan Today to Maximize Tomorrow by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Success Planning
Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares how to create a plan today to maximize tomorrow.Episode 1484: How to Create a Plan Today to Maximize Tomorrow by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Success PlanningMichael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci 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/2015/7/20/how-to-create-a-plan-today-to-maximize-tomorrowVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 2, 2020 • 9min
1483: Why Pursue Personal Growth at All? by Steve Pavlina on How To Start A Conscious Growth Mindset
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on why you should pursue personal growth.Episode 1483: Why Pursue Personal Growth at All? by Steve Pavlina on How To Start A Conscious Growth MindsetSteve 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://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2004/11/why-pursue-personal-growth-at-all/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2020 • 9min
1482: An Excerpt from Thank You, Cancer by Logan Sneed on How To Cultivate Self-Belief
An excerpt from the book Thank You, Cancer by Logan Sneed.Episode 1482: An Excerpt from Thank You, Cancer by Logan Sneed on How To Cultivate Self-BeliefFor more advice on self-belief, you can find Thank You, Cancer on Amazon.Logan Sneed is a brain cancer survivor and entrepreneur whose online business generated a six-figure income before his 21st birthday. A stage-4 cancer diagnosis didn’t derail Logan’s desire to reinvent himself every day and pursue the dreams he wasn’t ready to give up. Today, Logan is an inspirational public speaker, social media influencer, ketogenic diet expert, and a best-self coach with a passion for personal transformation.Learn more about the book here: LoganSneed.comVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2019 • 10min
1481: [Part 2] Why You Should be Planning for 2019, Not 2018. by Benjamin Hardy on How To Create A Growth Mindset
Benjamin Hardy shares why you should be planning for 2019, not 2018. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1481: [Part 2] Why You Should be Planning for 2019, Not 2018. by Benjamin Hardy on How To Create A Growth MindsetBenjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children.The original post is located here:https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/why-you-should-be-planning-for-2019-not-2018-c2d856e23a01Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
