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Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity & Entrepreneurship

2,165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 181 ratings

Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship.
Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life.
Whether you're aiming to advance your career, boost productivity, or delve into entrepreneurship, Optimal Work Daily offers practical advice and inspiration. Each episode focuses on work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools needed to thrive professionally. Dan's engaging narration and the podcast's insightful content make it an essential daily listen for those dedicated to career growth and success.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on enhancing your work performance, advancing your career, and exploring entrepreneurship. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster productivity and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship in achieving your goals.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...

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Episodes

114: How to Become a Freelance Writer with No Experience - Part 1 by Kristin Wong

May 11, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MB

Kristin Wong has made writing her full-time job! Find how out how. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 114: How to Become a Freelance Writer with No Experience - Part 1 by Kristin Wong (High-Income Business Writing: Freelance). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere...

113: How to Balance Your Freelance Career with a Full-Time Job by Ben Luthi with PT Money

May 10, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

Ben Luthi, with PT Money, shares how to balance your freelance career with a full-time job. Episode 113: How to Balance Your Freelance Career with a Full-Time Job by Ben Luthi with PT Money (Freelance Transformation). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He ...

112: How to Find Your Amazing Work by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

May 09, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MB

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to find your amazing work. Episode 112: How to Find Your Amazing Work by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Work Life Balance). Leo 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:  and

111: What Philz Coffee Can Teach Us About Product Design by Ryan Hoover

May 08, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB

Ryan Hoover shares how tactics from Philz Coffee can teach us about better product design. Episode 111: What Philz Coffee Can Teach Us About Product Design by Ryan Hoover (Business Ideas & Marketing). Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-For...

110: How to Network with Busy People - Part 2 of Part 3 by Steve Pavlina

May 05, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MB

Steve Pavlina has a 12-part series on how to network with busy people! Here's the second half of Part 3. Episode 110: How to Network with Busy People - Part 2 of Part 3 by Steve Pavlina (Online Business). Steve 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 ...

109: How to Network with Busy People - Part 1 of Part 3 by Steve Pavlina

May 04, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MB

Steve Pavlina has a 12-part series on how to network with busy people! Here's the first half of Part 3. Episode 109: How to Network with Busy People - Part 1 of Part 3 by Steve Pavlina (Side Hustles). Steve 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...

108: Do 5-Star Work by Nick Loper of The Side Hustle Show Podcast

May 03, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MB

Nick Loper talks about the importance of doing 5-star work. Episode 108: Do 5-Star Work by Nick Loper of The Side Hustle Show Podcast (Efficiency & Productivity). Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the ni...

107: 5 Lessons on Being a More Productive Writer (Plus Tips You Can Steal) - Part 2 by Neil Patel

May 02, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MB

Neil Patel shares the best ways to become a more productive writer. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 107: 5 Lessons on Being a More Productive Writer (Plus Tips You Can Steal) - Part 2 by Neil Patel (How to Write Good Blog Posts). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entr...

106: 5 Lessons on Being a More Productive Writer (Plus Tips You Can Steal) - Part 1 by Neil Patel

May 01, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MB

Neil Patel shares the best ways to become a more productive writer. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 106: 5 Lessons on Being a More Productive Writer (Plus Tips You Can Steal) - Part 1 by Neil Patel (How to Write Your Own Book). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrep...

105: How to Network with Busy People - Pt 2 by Steve Pavlina

April 28, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

Steve Pavlina has a 12-part series on how to network with busy people! Here's Part 2. Episode 105: How to Network with Busy People - Pt 2 by Steve Pavlina (Side Hustles). Steve 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 produc...

104: How to Network with Busy People - Pt 1 by Steve Pavlina

April 27, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Steve Pavlina has a 12-part series on how to network with busy people! Here's Part 1. Episode 104: How to Network with Busy People - Pt 1 by Steve Pavlina (How to Contact Influencers - Social Networking with Celebrities). Steve 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 ...

103: How I Freed Myself from the Wrong Business Model (& Doubled My Money Because Of It) by Laura Roeder

April 26, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MB

Guest author Laura Roeder with My Wife Quit Her Job shares how she freed herself from the wrong business model. Episode 103: How I Freed Myself from the Wrong Business Model (& Doubled My Money Because Of It) by Laura Roeder (Info Products). Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had ...

102: The Power of Staying Flexible and Embracing Gray Space by Laura Williams with EOFire

April 25, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

Guest author Laura Williams shares the importance of staying flexible and gray space when starting up. Episode 102: The Power of Staying Flexible and Embracing Gray Space by Laura Williams with EOFire (Work Life Balance). Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire, she has uncovered new passions. Her most recent: ...

101: What Triggers the Best Word of Mouth Marketing by Jonah Berger with Nir Eyal

April 24, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

Guest author Jonah Berger shares some tips on what triggers the best word of mouth marketing. Episode 101: What Triggers the Best Word of Mouth Marketing by Jonah Berger with Nir Eyal (How to Create Content that Goes Viral). Nir 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 Sch...

100: How to Hire a Programmer to Make Your Ideas Happen - Part 2 by Derek Sivers

April 21, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

Derek Sivers has some great tips on how to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 100: How to Hire a Programmer to Make Your Ideas Happen - Part 2 by Derek Sivers (Product Design & Marketing). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable tru...

099: How to Hire a Programmer to Make Your Ideas Happen - Part 1 by Derek Sivers

April 20, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MB

Derek Sivers has some great tips on how to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 99: How to Hire a Programmer to Make Your Ideas Happen - Part 1 by Derek Sivers (Outsourcing & Hiring Online for your Biz). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a c...

098: Coding Simplicity: How to Avoid Feature Creep in Your Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

April 19, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares what feature creep is, and how to avoid it. Episode 98: Coding Simplicity: How to Avoid Feature Creep in Your Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Product Design & Marketing). Leo 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:  and

097: I Hate Bloggers Who Waste Their Time on Stats by Ramit Sethi

April 18, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MB

Ramit Sethi vents about bloggers who spend time focusing on everything except the one thing that truly matters. Episode 97: I Hate Bloggers Who Waste Their Time on Stats by Ramit Sethi (Efficiency & Productivity). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit 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...

096: Short on Time? 6 Ways to Improve Your Side Hustle Energy by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation

April 17, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

Nick Loper shares some ways that startups can make the best use of their time. Episode 96: Short on Time? 6 Ways to Improve Your Side Hustle Energy by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation (Productivity for StartUps). Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant...

095: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making Money from Instagram - Part 2 by Neil Patel

April 14, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Neil Patel shares the best ways to make money from Instagram. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 95: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making Money from Instagram - Part 2 by Neil Patel (Passive Income & Business Ideas). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine sa...

094: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making Money from Instagram Pt1 by Neil Patel

April 13, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MB

Neil Patel shares the best ways to make money from Instagram. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 94: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making Money from Instagram Pt1 by Neil Patel (Social Media Marketing). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created ...

093: Why Every Business Needs a Duct Tape Entrepreneur by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job

April 12, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job has a motivational post about focusing on the right things and shipping your product. Episode 93: Why Every Business Needs a Duct Tape Entrepreneur by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job (Ship Your Product ASAP). Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife...

092: How Accountability Can Change Everything by Kate Erickson of EOFire

April 11, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Kate Erickson talks about the importance of an accountability partner, along with tips on how to set one up and how to structure the call. Episode 92: How Accountability Can Change Everything by Kate Erickson of EOFire (Setting Up an Accountability Partner or Mastermind). Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire...

091: What Do You Do When Someone 'Steals' Your Amazing Idea by Nir Eyal

April 10, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MB

Nir Eyal reflects on a time when his story was published by the New York Times before he finished. Episode 91: What Do You Do When Someone 'Steals' Your Amazing Idea by Nir Eyal (Social Media Marketing). Nir 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 t...

090: Show Me Your Battle Scars by Steve Pavlina

April 07, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MB

Sometimes we all need a little kick to get moving. Steve Pavlina brings the motivation again in this post. Episode 90: Show Me Your Battle Scars by Steve Pavlina (Personal Development & Self-Help - Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners). Steve 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 au...

089: The Secret to Running a Successful Kickstarter Campaign from PT Money

April 06, 2017 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MB

Ever thought about launching a Kickstarter campaign? First, hear how Jackson Robinson did it! Episode 89: The Secret to Running a Successful Kickstarter Campaign from PT Money (How to Start Up with Crowdfunding - Crowd Fund). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2...

088: The Philosophy of Great Customer Service - Part 2 by Derek Sivers

April 05, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

Derek Sivers credits the success of his business to great customer service. Hear how he did it. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 88: The Philosophy of Great Customer Service - Part 2 by Derek Sivers (Product Design & Marketing). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust ...

087: The Philosophy of Great Customer Service - Part 1 by Derek Sivers

April 04, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MB

Derek Sivers credits the success of his business to great customer service. Hear how he did it. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 87: The Philosophy of Great Customer Service - Part 1 by Derek Sivers (Online Business). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music e...

086: Nostalgia: A Product Designer's Secret Weapon by Ryan Hoover

April 03, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MB

Ryan Hoover shares how nostalgia is a product designer's secret weapon (with examples). Episode 86: Nostalgia: A Product Designer's Secret Weapon by Ryan Hoover (Product Design & Marketing). Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Produ...

085: Self-Publish the Bestseller Inside of You: A How-To - Part 2 by James Altucher

March 31, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

James Altucher shares arguments for self-publishing and how to do it. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 85: Self-Publish the Bestseller Inside of You: A How-To - Part 2 by James Altucher (Use Amazon CreateSpace to Publish eBooks). James 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, TechCru...

084: Self-Publish the Bestseller Inside of You: A How-To - Part 1 by James Altucher

March 30, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

James Altucher shares arguments for self-publishing and how to do it. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 84: Self-Publish the Bestseller Inside of You: A How-To - Part 1 by James Altucher (A Guide to Publishing a Book on Your Own). James 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, TechCru...

083: Top 10 Productivity Hacks - Overview by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

March 29, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his top 10 productivity hacks for getting things done. Episode 83: Top 10 Productivity Hacks - Overview by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Efficiency & Productivity). Leo 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:  and

082: The Myth of the Great Idea by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

March 28, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

Ramit Sethi shares a common pitfall for aspiring entrepreneurs and what to do about it. Episode 82: The Myth of the Great Idea by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Product Design & Marketing). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit 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,...

081: Girl Scouts Are Better Hustlers Than Cub Scouts - And What It Means For Your Business by Nick Loper - The Side Hustle Show

March 27, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MB

Nick Loper shares why girl scouts are better hustlers than cub scouts, and how we can learn from it. Episode 81: Girl Scouts Are Better Hustlers Than Cub Scouts - And What It Means For Your Business by Nick Loper - The Side Hustle Show. Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to wo...

080: How to Get 128 New Email Subscribers Per Day - Part 2 by Neil Patel

March 24, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MB

Neil Patel shares the best way to build your email list. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 80: How to Get 128 New Email Subscribers Per Day - Part 2 by Neil Patel (ClickFunnels - Funnel Tips & Tricks - Digital Marketers). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur M...

079: How to Get 128 New Email Subscribers Per Day - Part 1 by Neil Patel

March 23, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MB

Neil Patel shares the best way to build your email list. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 79: How to Get 128 New Email Subscribers Per Day - Part 1 by Neil Patel (Email Marketing - Lead Magnets, Optin Forms, & More). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magaz...

078: What Type of Entrepreneur Do You Want To Be by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job

March 22, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job talks about the different kinds of entrepreneurs. Episode 78: What Type of Entrepreneur Do You Want To Be by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job (Side Hustles). Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to suppl...

077: Entrepreneurial Blind Spots by Mary E. Marshall with EOFire

March 21, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MB

Guest author Mary E. Marshall on EOFire shares how to avoid entrepreneurial blind spots. Episode 77: Entrepreneurial Blind Spots by Mary E. Marshall with EOFire (Product Design & Marketing). Kate Erickson joined John Lee Dumas and the EOFire team in April 2013 as the Content Creator. Since then, she's grown to consider herself the overall Implementer of all things at EOFire. Over the past several years at EOFire, she has uncovered new passions. Her most recent: helping entrepreneurs create fr...

076: Getting Your Product Into the Habit Zone by Nir Eyal

March 20, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

Nir Eyal talks about getting your product into the habit zone, with examples. Episode 76: Getting Your Product Into the Habit Zone by Nir Eyal (Product Design & Marketing). Nir 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 ...

075: Is It Time to Stop Dabbling and Get Serious by Steve Pavlina

March 17, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MB

Steve Pavlina brings the motivation! Is it time for you to stop dabbling and get serious? Episode 75: Is It Time to Stop Dabbling and Get Serious by Steve Pavlina (Efficiency & Productivity). Steve 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 top...

074: 5 Lessons from an Etsy Entrepreneur by Kimberly Palmer & PT Money

March 16, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

Kimberly Palmer shares 5 lessons she's learned as an Easy entrepreneur. Episode 74: 5 Lessons from an Etsy Entrepreneur by Kimberly Palmer & PT Money (Social Media Marketing). PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conferenc...

073: Lessons in Productivity from Ralph Waldo Emerson by Brett McKay of The Art of Manliness with Zen Habits

March 15, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MB

Brett McKay of The Art of Manliness guest posts on Zen Habits with lessons in productivity. Episode 73: Lessons in Productivity from Ralph Waldo Emerson by Brett McKay of The Art of Manliness with Zen Habits (Be Productive). Leo 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:  and

072: On Greed and Speed by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich

March 14, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

Ramit Sethi shares some of the best advice you'll hear about starting up a business - on greed and speed. Episode 72: On Greed and Speed by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Efficiency & Productivity). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit 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, ...

071: How to Create Viral Content - Without Actually Writing It by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation & The Side Hustle Show

March 13, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

Nick Loper shares how to create viral content without actually writing it. Episode 71: How to Create Viral Content - Without Actually Writing It by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation & The Side Hustle Show (Blog). Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant ...

070: Does It Help to be Desperate And Should You Learn Programming? Yes by Derek Sivers

March 10, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MB

2 posts from Derek Sivers: does it help to be desperate, and his opinion on learning programming as an entrepreneur. Episode 70: Does It Help to be Desperate And Should You Learn Programming? Yes by Derek Sivers (Online Business). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable ...

069: The Ten Secrets of Podcasting (And What I've Learned) by James Altucher

March 09, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

James Altucher shares his ten secrets of a successful podcast and what he's learned through the process. Episode 69: The Ten Secrets of Podcasting (And What I've Learned) by James Altucher (Online Business). James 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 Huffi...

068: The 5 Kinds of Posts That Every Blog Needs (& How to Create Them) - Part 2 by Neil Patel

March 08, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MB

Neil Patel shares how to best craft your blog posts from maximum exposure. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 68: The 5 Kinds of Posts That Every Blog Needs (& How to Create Them) - Part 2 by Neil Patel (Online Business). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Ma...

067: The 5 Kinds of Posts That Every Blog Needs (& How to Create Them) - Part 1 by Neil Patel

March 07, 2017 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MB

Neil Patel shares how to best craft your blog posts from maximum exposure. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 67: The 5 Kinds of Posts That Every Blog Needs (& How to Create Them) - Part 1 by Neil Patel (Side Hustles). Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magaz...

066: Conditioning Yourself to Succeed by Steve Pavlina

March 06, 2017 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Steve Pavlina shares how to condition yourself to succeed. And a Happy Birthday to Lee. Episode 66: Conditioning Yourself to Succeed by Steve Pavlina (Efficiency & Productivity). Steve 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, includin...

065: Starting Your Own Business Does Not Have To Be Risky by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job

March 03, 2017 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares why and how your business doesn't have to be so risky. Episode 65: Starting Your Own Business Does Not Have To Be Risky by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job (Online Business). Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched ...

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