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 7, 2019 • 10min
1123: Minimalism Isn't a Numbers Game by Cait Flanders on How to Start A Minimalist Life
Cait Flanders shares why minimalism isn't a numbers game.Episode 1123: Minimalism Isn't a Numbers Game by Cait Flanders on How to Start A Minimalist LifeCait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week.The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2015/03/23/minimalism-isnt-a-numbers-game/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 6, 2019 • 9min
1122: The Power of Focusing On What You Can Control by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly on Positive Habits
Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly shares the power of focusing on what you can control.Episode 1122: The Power of Focusing On What You Can Control by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly on Positive HabitsJ.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate.The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/the-power-of-focusing-on-what-you-can-control/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2019 • 8min
1121: Three Easy Steps You Can Take to Dramatically Reduce Your Stress by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares three easy steps you can take to dramatically reduce your stress.Episode 1121: Three Easy Steps You Can Take to Dramatically Reduce Your Stress by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be RichRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more.Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich.He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000.The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-stress/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2019 • 9min
1120: Addicted to Certainty by Allison Carmen of The Gift of Maybe on Resiliency
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on being addicted to certainty.Episode 1120: Addicted to Certainty by Allison Carmen of The Gift of Maybe on ResiliencyAllison 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/2012/01/03/addicted-to-certainty/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2019 • 9min
1119: Creating Check Points for Living Well by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Rational Minimalism
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares his thoughts on creating check points for living well.Episode 1119: Creating Check Points for Living Well by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Rational MinimalismAfter 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/creating-check-points/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 2, 2019 • 9min
1118: Forming New Habits: Train to be an Amateur, Not an Expert by Nir Eyal & Charles Wang of Nir And Far
Nir Eyal and Charles Wang share their thoughts on forming new habits by training to be an amateur, not an expert.Episode 1118: Forming New Habits: Train to be an Amateur, Not an Expert by Nir Eyal & Charles Wang of Nir And FarNir 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/2012/02/train-to-be-amateur-not-expert.htmlVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2019 • 9min
1117: Four Times When You Need To Do Absolutely Nothing by James Altucher on New Year's Resolutions
James Altucher shares the four times when you need to do absolutely nothing.Episode 1117: Four Times When You Need To Do Absolutely Nothing by James Altucher on New Year's ResolutionsJames 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/2018/01/new-years-day/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2018 • 10min
1116: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 11 resolutions proven by science for a better you.Episode 1116: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of Becoming MinimalistJoshua 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/better-resolutions/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2018 • 10min
1115: [Part 2] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Self Improvement
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on regular revolutions. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1115: [Part 2] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Self ImprovementColin 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/regular-revolutions/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com12 Months of Guided Simplicity: oldpodcast.com/learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2018 • 10min
1114: [Part 1] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on regular revolutions. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1114: [Part 1] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal DevelopmentColin 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/regular-revolutions/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com12 Months of Guided Simplicity: oldpodcast.com/learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
