Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development & Self-Improvement
3,246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin award-winning audiobook narrator 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 blog posts from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering a wide array of topics such as 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.
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1446: Mindful Happiness by Ira Israel on How To Create A Positive Environment to Be Happy
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutesIra Israel shares his thoughts on mindful happiness. Episode 1446: Mindful Happiness by Ira Israel on How To Create A Positive Environment to Be Happy 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, mus...
1445: Are You Plateau'd Without Realizing It? AND Anything Is Possible If You Pay The Price by Benjamin Hardy
November 25, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes2 short posts from Benjamin Hardy where he shares if you are pleateau'd without realizing it and that anything is possible if you pay the price. Episode 1445: Are You Plateau'd Without Realizing It? AND Anything Is Possible If You Pay The Price by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin 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. ...
1444: The Road to HAPPY Begins With This by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on How to Find Happiness
November 24, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutesKrista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares what the road to happy begins with. Episode 1444: The Road to HAPPY Begins With This by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on How to Find Happiness Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You...
1443: The Full Dishwasher Effect: How Most People Cost Themselves Time by Matt Plummer of Zarvana on Productivity
November 23, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutesMatt Plummer of Zarvana shares how most people cost themselves time. Episode 1443: The Full Dishwasher Effect: How Most People Cost Matt Plummer is the founder and CEO of Zarvana, an online platform that helps professionals excel in work and life by identifying research-backed behaviors to incorporate into their lives and then helping them habify them. Matt writes articles on research-based sustainable ways to boost professional's performance on the Zarvana blog, Harvard Business Review, and ...
1442: What Veterans with PTSD Can Teach You About Overcoming Fear by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Therapy
November 22, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutesElana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares what veterans with PTSD can teach you about overcoming fear. Episode 1442: What Veterans with PTSD Can Teach You About Overcoming Fear by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Therapy Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a...
1441: Ramit's Hall of Shame by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on How To Use Failure to Be Successful
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutesRamit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares his Hall of Shame. Episode 1441: Ramit's Hall of Shame by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on How To Use Failure to Be Successful 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, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing h...
1440: How To Get Inspired: 4 Easy Hacks To Try by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Inspiration & Motivation to Succeed
November 20, 2019 08:00 - 8 minutesMia of She Dreams All Day shares how to get inspired and 4 easy hacks to try. Episode 1440: How To Get Inspired: 4 Easy Hacks To Try by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Inspiration & Motivation to Succeed She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers. The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-get-inspi...
1439: Get Rid of Half of Your Stuff by Tynan on How To Start With Minimalism & Simple Living for A Better Life
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutesTynan shares his thoughts on getting rid of half of your stuff. Episode 1439: Get Rid of Half of Your Stuff by Tynan on How To Start With Minimalism & Simple Living for A Better Life Tynan 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 Bestselle...
1438: How to Make a Damn Decision AND 3 Reasons to Seek Other POVs by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
November 18, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists sharing their thoughts on how to make a damn decision and 3 reasons to seek other POVs. Episode 1438: How to Make a Damn Decision AND 3 Reasons to Seek Other POVs by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus 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, W...
1437: [Part 2] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina on Turning Stress Into Fun & How To Take Risks
November 17, 2019 08:00 - 8 minutesSteve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having fun in the pit of despair. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 1437: [Part 2] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina on Turning Stress Into Fun & How To Take Risks 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 ra...
1436: [Part 1] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina on Dispassionate Detachment & Challenging Lessons
November 16, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutesSteve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having fun in the pit of despair. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 1436: [Part 1] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina on Dispassionate Detachment & Challenging Lessons 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...
1435: The Miracle of the Self-Compassion Habit by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Practice Daily Self-Care
November 15, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutesLeo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the miracle of the self-compassion habit. Episode 1435: The Miracle of the Self-Compassion Habit by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Practice Daily Self-Care 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: http://zenhabits.net/self-hugs Visit Me On...
1434: Why You Do What You Do AND On Beginning Again by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Mindfulness
November 14, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes2 short posts from Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People where he shares why you do what you do and on beginning again. Episode 1434: Why You Do What You Do AND On Beginning Again by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Mindfulness Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy ...
1433: Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on How To Practice Empathy
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutesJay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share their thoughts on practicing an attitude of gratitude. Episode 1433: Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on How To Practice Empathy Jay 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 li...
1432: How to Minimize Holiday Stress by Chalene Johnson on Lowering Stressful Situations for Thanksgiving & Christmas
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutesChalene Johnson shares how to minimize holiday stress. Episode 1432: How to Minimize Holiday Stress by Chalene Johnson on Lowering Stressful Situations for Thanksgiving & Christmas 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 t...
1431: Avoid Holiday Overwhelm by Saying No to Almost Everything by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Minimalism
November 11, 2019 08:48 - 12 minutesCourtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to avoid holiday overwhelm by saying no to almost everything. Episode 1431: Avoid Holiday Overwhelm by Saying No to Almost Everything by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Minimalism Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered mo...
1430: Allow Space to Screw It Up by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Minimalism & Personal Reflection
November 10, 2019 08:00 - 8 minutesAnthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares his thoughts on allowing space to screw it up. Episode 1430: Allow Space to Screw It Up by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Minimalism & Personal Reflection 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 u...
1429: How to Declutter Slowly & Easily (Without the Stress) by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Minimalism & Simple
November 09, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutesKalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout shares how to declutter slowly & easily without the stress. Episode 1429: How to Declutter Slowly & Easily (Without the Stress) by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Minimalism & Simple Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults into the...
1428: 7 Little Ways to Make Life Simpler by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Simple Living & Mental Freedom
November 08, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutesMarc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 little ways to make life simpler. Episode 1428: 7 Little Ways to Make Life Simpler by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Simple Living & Mental Freedom Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, th...
1427: The Meaning of the Season AND Bring Back Christmas by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Happy Holidays
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes2 short posts from Ali Cornish of Everthrive where she shares her thoughts the meaning of the season and bringing back Christmas. Episode 1427: The Meaning of the Season AND Bring Back Christmas by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Happy Holidays 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 li...
1426: How to Follow Your Heart Even Though You're Scared by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie on Courage
November 06, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutesIrene Elias of Self Love Junkie shares how to follow your heart even though you're scared. Episode 1426: How to Follow Your Heart Even Though You're Scared by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie on Courage Irene Elias is a professional certified life coach, and a co-author in the best selling series, Adventures in Manifesting, Soulful Relationships. Her mission at Self Love Junkie is to help you become happier and confident with who you are so you can experience greater love and a healthier, j...
1425: An Excerpt from You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha on Navigating Change & How To Develop Resilience
November 05, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutesAn excerpt from You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha. Episode 1425: An Excerpt from You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha on Navigating Change & How To Develop Resilience Neil Pasricha is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Book of Awesome series, which has been published in 10 countries, spent over 5 years on bestseller lists, and sold over a million copies. Pasricha is a Harvard MBA, one of the most popular TED speakers of all time, and today serves as Director of The Institute for Global...
1424: Owning Less is Great. Wanting Less is Better & Don't Just Declutter, De-own by Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist
November 04, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes2 short posts from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist where he shares why owning less is great, but wanting less is better and don't declutter, rather de-own. Episode 1424: Owning Less is Great. Wanting Less is Better & Don't Just Declutter, De-own by Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist 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 ...
1423: Transcendence by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How To Find Deeper Meaning in Life
November 03, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesColin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on transcendence. Episode 1423: Transcendence by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How To Find Deeper Meaning in Life 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 consum...
1422: An Intro to Intentional Living: 7 Things You Need to Know by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on How to Be More Mindful
November 02, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesJennifer of Simply Fiercely shares an intro to intentional living. Episode 1422: An Intro to Intentional Living: 7 Things You Need to Know by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on How to Be More Mindful 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 cre...
1421: Limitations by Adi Redzic on How to Understand and Overcome Life Challenges
November 01, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesAdi Redzic shares his thoughts on limitations. Episode 1421: Limitations by Adi Redzic on How to Understand and Overcome Life Challenges Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth. The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2019/4/10/limitations Visit Me Online at OLDP...
1420: A Dialogue With My Inner Skeptic on Kissing Frogs by TK Coleman on Choosing To Be Happy & Personal Improvement
October 31, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesT.K. Coleman shares a dialogue with his inner skeptic on kissing frogs. Episode 1420: A Dialogue With My Inner Skeptic on Kissing Frogs by TK Coleman on Choosing To Be Happy & Personal Improvement T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in th...
1419: The Art of the Quit by Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage on How to Live with Intention
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesKyle Mast of True Hourly Wage shares the art of the quit. Episode 1419: The Art of the Quit by Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage on How to Live with Intention Kyle Mast is a husband, father, financial planner, real estate investor, and lover of good conversations over coffee. He lives just south of Portland, Oregon. He launched True Hourly Wage to be able to help more people than he is able to serve individually in his financial planning practice. His hope is that you are able to find at least ...
1418: 4 Ways to Cope With Negative Emotions by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on How to Deal with Negativity
October 29, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesElana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares 4 ways to cope with negative emotions. Episode 1418: 4 Ways to Cope With Negative Emotions by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on How to Deal with Negativity Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha O...
1417: You Are the Greatest Story Ever Told by David Cain of Raptitude on Mindfulness & Motivation
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesDavid Cain of Raptitude shares why you are the greatest story ever told. Episode 1417: You Are the Greatest Story Ever Told by David Cain of Raptitude on Mindfulness & Motivation David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience r...
1416: [Part 2] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Self Improvement
October 27, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesMark Manson shares his thoughts on the disease of more. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1416: [Part 2] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Self Improvement Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched...
1415: [Part 1] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Benefits of Simple Living
October 26, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesMark Manson shares his thoughts on the disease of more. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1415: [Part 1] The Disease of More by Mark Manson on Benefits of Simple Living Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he...
1414: This One Question Will Make Every Decision In Your Life Easier by Benjamin Hardy on How to Improve Every Day
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesBenjamin Hardy shares one question that will make every decision in your life easier. Episode 1414: This One Question Will Make Every Decision In Your Life Easier by Benjamin Hardy on How to Improve Every Day Benjamin 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 difference...
1413: Hard Times: Overcoming Adversity by Brian Tracy on How To Work Through Difficult Times
October 24, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesBrian Tracy shares his thoughts on overcoming adversity. Episode 1413: Hard Times: Overcoming Adversity by Brian Tracy on How To Work Through Difficult Times Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar le...
1412: Sometimes Life Sucks and You Choose Joy Anyway by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Happiness
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesKrista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares her thoughts on how sometimes life sucks and you choose joy anyway. Episode 1412: Sometimes Life Sucks and You Choose Joy Anyway by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Happiness Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message ca...
1411: An Excerpt from Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life by Darren J. Gold
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesAn excerpt from the book Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life. Episode 1411: An Excerpt from Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life by Darren J. Gold Darren Gold is a Managing Partner at The Trium Group where he is one of the world's leading executive coaches and advisors to CEOs and leadership teams of many of the most well-known organizations. Darren trained as a lawyer, worked at McKinsey & Co., was a par...
1410: A Life of Peacefulness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How to Solve Problems & Find Peace
October 21, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesLeo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on a life of peacefulness. Episode 1410: A Life of Peacefulness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How to Solve Problems & Find Peace 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: http://zenhabits.net/peacefulness Visit Me Online at OLD...
1409: The Joy Of Giving by Allison Carmen on Selflessness & How to Help Others In Times of Need
October 20, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesAllison Carmen shares her thoughts on the joy of giving. Episode 1409: The Joy Of Giving by Allison Carmen on Selflessness & How to Help Others In Times of Need 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 transiti...
1408: A Reflection On My 30 Day Writing Challenge by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on How To Set Goals
October 19, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesKatie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares a reflection on her 30 day writing challenge. Episode 1408: A Reflection On My 30 Day Writing Challenge by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on How To Set Goals Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guilt and shame over parts of her that she thought were unworthy. By her late-20s, she found herself passionless and riddled with anxiety - and sh...
1407: Principles I Live By by Tynan on How to Build Successful Habits
October 18, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesTynan shares the principles he lives by. Episode 1407: Principles I Live By by Tynan on How to Build Successful Habits Tynan 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...
1406: Self-Discipline by Steve Pavlina
October 17, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesSteve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-discipline. Episode 1406: Self-Discipline by Steve Pavlina 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 productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an...
1405: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Noticing Life
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesCylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares his thoughts on the extraordinary power of savoring your life. Episode 1405: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Noticing Life Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people t...
1404: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on How to Live with Curiosity
October 15, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesNir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 1404: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on How to Live with Curiosity 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 Institu...
1403: Getting Lost in the Twitterverse and other Misadventures by Dusti Arab with Rowdy Kittens on How to Digital Detox
October 14, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesDusti Arab with Rowdy Kittens shares her thoughts on getting lost in the twitterverse and other misadventures. Episode 1403: Getting Lost in the Twitterverse and other Misadventures by Dusti Arab with Rowdy Kittens on How to Digital Detox Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every wee...
1402: [Part 2] What Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life (and Finances) by Cait Flanders on Decreasing Social Media Use
October 13, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesCait Flanders shares what consumes your mind controls your life and finances. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1402: [Part 2] What Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life (and Finances) by Cait Flanders on Decreasing Social Media Use Cait 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...
1401: [Part 1] What Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life (and Finances) by Cait Flanders on Digital Detox
October 12, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesCait Flanders shares what consumes your mind controls your life and finances. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1401: [Part 1] What Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life (and Finances) by Cait Flanders on Digital Detox Cait 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...
1400: The One Learning Technique That Scared The S**t Out of Bruce Lee by James Altucher on Training the Body & Brain
October 11, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutesJames Altucher shares the one learning technique that scared the s**t out of Bruce Lee. Episode 1400: The One Learning Technique That Scared The S**t Out of Bruce Lee by James Altucher on Training the Body & Brain 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 ...
1399: Dealing with Anxiety: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
October 10, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesRamit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to stop feeling overwhelmed. Episode 1399: Dealing with Anxiety: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich 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, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and...
1398: 7 Ways to Make the Most of your Life by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Living In The Moment
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesRachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 7 ways to make the most of your life. Episode 1398: 7 Ways to Make the Most of your Life by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Living In The Moment Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ou...
1397: Personal Responsibility and Showing Up by Chris Guillebeau on How To Take Ownership of Your Life
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesChris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on personal responsibility and showing up. Episode 1397: Personal Responsibility and Showing Up by Chris Guillebeau on How To Take Ownership of Your Life 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, rem...