

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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Sep 2, 2019 • 12min
1361: Living For Yourself & Not Others by Aileen Xu of Lavendaire on Self Help & Being True to Yourself
Aileen Xu of Lavendaire shares her thoughts on living for yourself and not others. Episode 1361: Living For Yourself & Not Others by Aileen Xu of Lavendaire on Self Help & Being True to Yourself Aileen Xu is a content creator, entrepreneur and artist of life. She is the founder of Lavendaire, a resource for lifestyle design and personal growth. You can find out more about Aileen via her podcast, YouTube, Instagram, and website. The original post is located here: https://oldpodcast.com/1361Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2019 • 10min
1360: Other Ways I'm Decluttering My Life (and Mind) by Cait Flanders on Minimalism & Simple Living with Less
Cait Flanders shares other ways she's decluttering her life and mind. Episode 1360: Other Ways I'm Decluttering My Life (and Mind) by Cait Flanders on Minimalism & Simple Living with Less Cait Flanders is an author, podcaster, and traveller from a beautiful island in British Columbia, Canada. For the past eight years, you could say she's been on a journey of less. Less debt. Less clutter. Less consumerism. Etc. She recently wrote a self-help memoir that documents some of what she has experienced and discovered. The Year of Less came out in January 2018 and became a Wall Street Journal bestseller. The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2014/08/13/other-ways-im-decluttering-my-life-and-mind/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2019 • 9min
1359: My History of Stalking by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Social Networking Advantages & Issues
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his history of stalking. Episode 1359: My History of Stalking by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Social Networking Advantages & Issues Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs.Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else.He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook. The original post is located here: https://exilelifestyle.com/history-stalking/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2019 • 9min
1358: You Will Die Momentarily by Ira Israel on Inspiration for A Better Life & Gratitude & Gratefulness
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on inspiration for a better life. Episode 1358: You Will Die Momentarily by Ira Israel on Inspiration for A Better Life & Gratitude & Gratefulness Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/you-will-die-momentarily/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2019 • 9min
1357: 7 Things That Shouldn't Impress Us Anymore by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism & Simple Living
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 things that shouldn't impress us anymore. Episode 1357: 7 Things That Shouldn't Impress Us Anymore by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism & Simple Living Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/not-impressive/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2019 • 7min
1356: How to Consume Social Media Mindfully by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Facebook & Instagram Addiction
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares how to consume social media mindfully. Episode 1356: How to Consume Social Media Mindfully by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Facebook & Instagram Addiction Jennifer 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/consume-social-media-mindfully/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2019 • 10min
1355: 9 Ways to Overcome Facebook Addiction by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Social Media Reduction
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 9 ways to overcome facebook addiction. Episode 1355: 9 Ways to Overcome Facebook Addiction by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Social Media Reduction After 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/book The original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/facebook-addiction/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2019 • 11min
1354: Take the Red Pill: Embrace Minimalism AND Establishing Deeper Connections by Joshua & Ryan of The Minimalists
2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists sharing their thoughts on embracing minimalism and establishing deeper connections. Episode 1354: Take the Red Pill: Embrace Minimalism AND Establishing Deeper Connections by Joshua & Ryan of The Minimalists Joshua 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/redpill/ & http://www.theminimalists.com/connection/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2019 • 9min
1353: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment by Conquering Debt by Claire Wilde with Everthrive on Paring Down Possessions
Claire Wilde with Everthrive shares how to find freedom and fulfillment by conquering debt. Episode 1353: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment by Conquering Debt by Claire Wilde with Everthrive on Paring Down Possessions Ali Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment of today's society. Through words and photos, she brings awareness to the importance of living simply, healthfully, and authentically. Life can be better lived when we disconnect from distraction, slow down, and focus on what is truly important. In addition to managing and contributing to Everthrive, she also helps others create compelling content for websites, campaigns, and social media ventures through The Media Acorn. The original post is located here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2017/8/12/finding-freedom-and-fulfillment-by-conquering-debtVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2019 • 8min
1352: How Can We Change Our Perspective In A Difficult Situation? by Allison Carmen on How To Be Optimistic
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on how we can change our perspective in a difficult situation. Episode 1352: How Can We Change Our Perspective In A Difficult Situation? by Allison Carmen on How To Be Optimistic Allison 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/how-can-we-change-our-perspective-in-a-difficult-situation/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


