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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Aug 4, 2019 • 9min
1332: Fear: How to Face It, Conquer It & Find Freedom by Chris Reining on Public Speaking & Anxiety
Chris Reining shares his thoughts on fear and how to face it, conquer it and find freedom. Episode 1332: Fear: How to Face It, Conquer It & Find Freedom by Chris Reining on Public Speaking & Anxiety Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/fear-how-to-face-it-conquer-it-find-freedom/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2019 • 8min
1331: Million-Dollar Mantra #1 - Stop Worrying About What Other People Think by Chalene Johnson on Optimism
Chalene Johnson shares why you should stop worrying about what other people think. Episode 1331: Million-Dollar Mantra #1 - Stop Worrying About What Other People Think by Chalene Johnson on Optimism Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same. The original post is located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/million-dollar-mantra-1-stop-worrying-about-what-other-people-think/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2019 • 8min
1330: Retrograde by Briana Harry of YeMash on Dealing with Depression & Mindfulness Personal Growth
Brianna Harry of YeMash shares her thoughts on dealing with sadness. Episode 1330: Retrograde by Briana Harry of YeMash on Dealing with Depression & Mindfulness Personal Growth YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and living as your honest self. The original post is located here: http://www.yemash.com/blog/retrogradeVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1, 2019 • 11min
1329: Habits by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on New Habit Formation Techniques
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on habits. Episode 1329: Habits by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on New Habit Formation Techniques 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/habits/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2019 • 9min
1328: Creating and Living by Your Own List of Values by Chris Guillebeau on Life Priorities & Personal Growth
Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on creating and living by your own list of values. Episode 1328: Creating and Living by Your Own List of Values by Chris Guillebeau on Life Priorities & Personal Growth Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/creating-and-living-by-your-own-list-of-values/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2019 • 8min
1327: Life as a Game by Isaac Morehouse on Personal Growth
Isaac Morehouse shares his thoughts on life as a game.Episode 1327: Life as a Game by Isaac Morehouse on Personal GrowthIsaac 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/2013/01/22/life-as-a-game/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2019 • 10min
1326: 3 Hard Truths About Simple Living by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Positives & Negatives of Minimalism
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 3 hard truths about simple living.Episode 1326: 3 Hard Truths About Simple Living by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Positives & Negatives of MinimalismJennifer 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/3-hard-truths-about-simple-living/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2019 • 10min
1325: Sometimes You Have to Move Back in Order to Move Forward by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim
Jay and Heather Harrington share why sometimes you have to move back to move forward.Episode 1325: Sometimes You Have to Move Back in Order to Move Forward 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/sometimes-you-have-to-move-back-in-order-to-move-forwardVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2019 • 9min
1324: On the Pleasures and Sorrows of Life Without Screens by Cal Newport of Study Hacks Blog on Digital Minimalism
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the pleasures and sorrows of life without screens.Episode 1324: On the Pleasures and Sorrows of Life Without Screens by Cal Newport of Study Hacks Blog on Digital MinimalismCal 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: http://www.calnewport.com/blog/2019/05/31/on-the-pleasures-and-sorrows-of-life-without-screens/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2019 • 8min
1323: How To Use Newton's Third Law To Make Habits Last Longer by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Momentum
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares how to use Newton's Third Law to make habits last longer.Episode 1323: How To Use Newton's Third Law To Make Habits Last Longer by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on MomentumAfter 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/newtons-third-law/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
