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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development & Self-Improvement

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Join 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.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...

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846: The Dirty Little Secret About Motivation by Nia Shanks

April 05, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes

Nia Shanks shares the dirty little secret about motivation. Episode 846: The Dirty Little Secret About Motivation by Nia Shanks (Purpose Driven Living & Setting Goals). Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show--the podcast dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals and become the most awesom...

845: The Path to True Freedom And There Are No Guarantees by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People

April 04, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

2 shorter articles from Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on the path to freedom and guarantees in life. Episode 845: The Path to True Freedom And There Are No Guarantees by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People. 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 thrive in th...

844: 7 Ways to Instantly Have a Better Day by Neghar Fonooni

April 03, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes

Neghar Fonooni shares 7 ways to instantly have a better day. Episode 844: 7 Ways to Instantly Have a Better Day by Neghar Fonooni (Healthy Living, Fitness & Happiness). Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years, served ...

843: How to Change the World by Rethinking Your Perspective by Tammy Strobel of RowdyKittens.com

April 02, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares how to change the world by rethinking your perspective. Episode 843: How to Change the World by Rethinking Your Perspective by Tammy Strobel of RodwyKittens.com (Slow Living). 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 week, she shares new photos, w...

842: Surf, Sand, and Digital Sabbaticals by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle

April 01, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle: "Extremes are easy, but balance is difficult." Episode 842: Surf, Sand, and Digital Sabbaticals by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Balanced Living & Simplicity). 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 c...

841: How to be Happy by Cal Newport

March 31, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares the research behind happiness. Episode 841: How to be Happy by Cal Newport (Setting Goals & Seeking the Flow State). Cal 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 wr...

840: Fake Outrage: Dealing with Criticism by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of TheMinimalists.com

March 30, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists share how they deal with criticism and fake outrage. Episode 840: Fake Outrage: Dealing with Criticism by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of TheMinimalists.com. 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 ...

839: 7 Ways to Adventure-ize your Next Vacation by Leon Logothetis

March 29, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes

Leon Logothetis shares 7 ways to "adventure-ize" your next vacation and save money at the same time. Episode 839: 7 Ways to Adventure-ize your Next Vacation by Leon Logothetis (Affordable Travel & Being Spontaneous - Travelling). Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life chan...

838: Push, Push, Push. Expanding Your Comfort Zone And After 15 Years of Practice by Derek Sivers

March 28, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes

Two posts from Derek Sivers on personal growth and improvement. Episode 838: Push, Push, Push. Expanding Your Comfort Zone And After 15 Years of Practice by Derek Sivers (Personal Growth). 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 education. He is a frequen...

837: You Can't Read, Watch and Do Everything by Cait Flanders

March 27, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

Cait Flanders shares why she stopped using Pinterest, Pocket, and bookmarks. Episode 837: You Can't Read, Watch and Do Everything by Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism - Escaping Pinterest & More). 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 is located h...

836: 7 Life-Changing Perspectives to Overcome Your Family's Obsession with Stuff by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

March 26, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 life-changing perspectives to overcome your family's obsession with stuff. Episode 836: 7 Life-Changing Perspectives to Overcome Your Family's Obsession with Stuff by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist. 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 Ne...

835: 3 Mental Upgrades That Will Propel You to Achievement - 2 by Tom Bilyeu & Success Magazine

March 25, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes

Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine shares 3 mental upgrades that will propel you to achievement. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 835: 3 Mental Upgrades That Will Propel You to Achievement - 2 by Tom Bilyeu & Success Magazine (Insecurity & Performance). Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by ...

834: 3 Mental Upgrades That Will Propel You to Achievement - Part 1 by Tom Bilyeu with Success.com

March 24, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes

Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine shares 3 mental upgrades that will propel you to achievement. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 834: 3 Mental Upgrades That Will Propel You to Achievement - Part 1 by Tom Bilyeu with Success.com (Dealing with Criticism). Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by...

833: Embrace the New by Steve Pavlina

March 23, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

Steve Pavlina shares his "embrace the new" heuristic. Episode 833: Embrace the New by Steve Pavlina (Personal Growth & Self Development). 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 spirit...

832: 9 Subtle Lies We All Tell Ourselves - Part 2 by Mark Manson

March 22, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes

Mark Manson shares 9 subtle lies we all tell ourselves. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 832: 9 Subtle Lies We All Tell Ourselves - Part 2 by Mark Manson (Worthiness & Success). 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...

831: 9 Subtle Lies We All Tell Ourselves - Part 1 by Mark Manson

March 21, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes

Mark Manson shares 9 subtle lies we all tell ourselves. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 831: 9 Subtle Lies We All Tell Ourselves - Part 1 by Mark Manson (Happiness & Expectations). 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 co...

830: The Only Thing You Need to Get Good At by David Cain of Raptitude

March 20, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

David Cain of Raptitude shares the only thing you need to get good at (with help from the Stoics). Episode 830: The Only Thing You Need to Get Good At by David Cain of Raptitude (Stoicism - Improving Your Life & Stoic Personal Growth). 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 ...

829: The Fear of Missing Out by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar

March 19, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares how to deal with FOMO: the fear of missing out. Episode 829: The Fear of Missing Out by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (FOMO & Intentional Living). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart an...

828: How to be Calm by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

March 18, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to be calm. Episode 828: How to be Calm by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Calming & Peaceful Personality). 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: https://zenhabits.net/becalm Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices....

827: Self Help

March 17, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 10 habits you must quit to be happy. Episode 827: 10 Habits You Must Quit to Be Happy by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Happiness is Here & Happier Times). Marc and Angel Chernoff are 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, they’ve spent the past d...

826: I Want to Punch Perfection in the Face by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

March 16, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares her and friends' struggles with perfectionism. Episode 826: I Want to Punch Perfection in the Face by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Expectation & Freedom). 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 most by getting rid of everything...

825: These are the Moments We're Missing by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch

March 15, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares why it's important to show up and be present for the small, passing moments in our lives. Episode 825: These are the Moments We're Missing by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch (Mindfulness, Consciousness, Being Present). 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 s...

824: 4 Things a Wise Man Taught Me About Making the Most of This Short Life by Natashia Larkin with Tiny Buddha

March 14, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes

Natashia Larkin with Tiny Buddha shares 4 things a wise man taught her about making the most of this short life. Episode 824: 4 Things a Wise Man Taught Me About Making the Most of This Short Life by Natashia Larkin with Tiny Buddha (Carpe Diem). Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now availabl...

823: Mediocrity is a Virus. Here's How to Banish It From Your Life by Benjamin Hardy

March 13, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes

Benjamin Hardy shares how to banish mediocrity from your life. Episode 823: Mediocrity is a Virus. Here's How to Banish It From Your Life by Benjamin Hardy (Willpower Doesn't Work - Consistency). 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 differences of "wantrepre...

822: 7 Benefits of Practicing Detachment from S.T.U.F.F. by Tony Teegarden with Good Life Zen

March 12, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes

Tony Teegarden with Good Life Zen shares 7 benefits of practicing detachment from your possessions. Episode 822: 7 Benefits of Practicing Detachment from S.T.U.F.F. by Tony Teegarden with Good Life Zen (Emotional Freedom). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarde...

821: The Low Information Diet - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache

March 11, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes

Mr. Money Mustache shares why he adheres to a low information diet. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 821: The Low Information Diet - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Personal Development & Happiness). Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and earl...

820: The Low Information Diet - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache

March 10, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Mr. Money Mustache shares why he adheres to a low information diet. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 820: The Low Information Diet - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Perception of Risk & Productivity). Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and ear...

819: Chocolate Chip Waffles by Elle Sloboda with Appalachian State University Communication Course with Dr. Chris Patti

March 09, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Elle Sloboda from Dr. Chris Patti's class at Appalachian State University shares a lesson in creativity. Episode 819: Chocolate Chip Waffles by Elle Sloboda with Appalachian State University (Communication Course with Dr. Chris Patti). The original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/waffles Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

818: Growing in Love by Alex Curry from Appalachian State University Communication Course with Dr. Chris Patti

March 08, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes

Alex Curry from Dr. Chris Patti's class at Appalachian State University shares how he's grown in love. Episode 818: Growing in Love by Alex Curry from Appalachian State University (Communication Course with Dr. Chris Patti). The original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/growing Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

817: How to be a Gentleman and a Scholar by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle

March 07, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares how to be both a gentleman and a scholar. Episode 817: How to be a Gentleman and a Scholar by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Personal Development Advice & Learning). 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 thin...

816: The Einstein Principle: Accomplish More By Doing Less by Cal Newport

March 06, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares how to accomplish more by doing less. Episode 816: The Einstein Principle: Accomplish More By Doing Less by Cal Newport (Lifestyle Improvement - Albert Einstein). Cal 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 o...

815: Reasons I Don't Own a TV by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists

March 05, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares why he doesn't own a TV. Episode 815: Reasons I Don't Own a TV by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Minimalism & Creative Pursuits). 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 po...

814: The Art of Love: How I Came to an Innermost Life by Diana Lorence with Rowdy Kittens

March 04, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Guest author Diana Lorence with Rowdy Kittens shares how she came to an innermost life. Episode 814: The Art of Love: How I Came to an Innermost Life by Diana Lorence with Rowdy Kittens (Simple Living & Learning). 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 week, she shares new photos, w...

813: Live Like There's No Tomorrow. One Day There Won't Be by Alex Papanikolaou with Leon Logothetis

March 03, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes

Alex Papanikolaou with Leon Logothetis shares an inspirational story for the new year. Episode 813: Live Like There's No Tomorrow. One Day There Won't Be by Alex Papanikolaou with Leon Logothetis. Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspiratio...

812: Are Your Daily Actions Working For You or Against You by Anthony Ongaro with Cait Flanders

March 02, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Guest author Anthony Ongaro with Cait Flanders shares how he keeps forward momentum. Episode 812: Are Your Daily Actions Working For You or Against You by Anthony Ongaro with Cait Flanders (Habits & Growth). 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 is locate...

811: The Meaning of Life - Part 3 by Derek Sivers

March 01, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes

Derek Sivers' talk on the meaning of life narrated for you. This is Part 3 of 3. Episode 811: The Meaning of Life - Part 3 by Derek Sivers (Fixed Mindset & Growth Mindset). 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 education. He is a frequent speaker at the...

810: The Meaning of Life - Part 2 by Derek Sivers

February 28, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes

Derek Sivers' talk on the meaning of life narrated for you. This is Part 2 of 3. Episode 810: The Meaning of Life - Part 2 by Derek Sivers (Life's Purpose & Perspective). 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 education. He is a frequent speaker at the T...

809: The Meaning of Life - Part 1 by Derek Sivers

February 27, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes

Derek Sivers' talk on the meaning of life narrated for you. This is Part 1 of 3. Episode 809: The Meaning of Life - Part 1 by Derek Sivers (Purposeful Living & Changing Routines). 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 education. He is a frequent speaker...

808: The Life Cycle of a Minimalist by Lori Lippincott with Becoming Minimalist

February 26, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Lori Lippincott with Becoming Minimalist shares the life cycle and different stages of minimalism. Episode 808: The Life Cycle of a Minimalist by Lori Lippincott with Becoming Minimalist (Decluttering & Organization). 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 Wa...

807: How Do You Measure Your Life - Part 2 by Mark Manson

February 25, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes

Mark Manson shares a better way to measure your life. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 807: How Do You Measure Your Life - Part 2 by Mark Manson (Life's Purpose & Perspective). 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....

806: How Do You Measure Your Life - Part 1 by Mark Manson

February 24, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Mark Manson shares a better way to measure your life. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 806: How Do You Measure Your Life - Part 1 by Mark Manson (Measuring Success and Happiness & Meaning). 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 thousan...

805: Your Predisposition is Not Your Future by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

February 23, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares how to take control of your future. Episode 805: Your Predisposition is Not Your Future by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Breaking Tendencies & Personality Traits). 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...

804: The Gentle Art of Self-Control by David Cain of Raptitude

February 22, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

David Cain shares a simpler guide for self-control. Episode 804: The Gentle Art of Self-Control by David Cain of Raptitude (Self Discipline & Strength of Character). 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 rather quickly a...

803: Living Congruently - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina

February 21, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes

Steve Pavlina shares how to live your life congruently. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 803: Living Congruently - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Taking Action & Consistent Habits). 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 produ...

802: Living Congruently - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina

February 20, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes

Steve Pavlina shares how to live your life congruently. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 802: Living Congruently - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Goal Setting & Self Awareness & Mindfulness). 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, inclu...

801: Minimalist Do-Over: Seven Things I'd Do Differently by Britt with No Sidebar

February 19, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Britt with No Sidebar shares seven things she'd do differently with minimalism if she were starting over. Episode 801: Minimalist Do-Over: Seven Things I'd Do Differently by Britt with No Sidebar (Purging & Organizing for Beginners). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn d...

800: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

February 18, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 6 questions to ask yourself to get the most out of life. Episode 800: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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: https://zenhabits.net...

799: Too Much To Do Not Enough Time by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

February 17, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes

Too much to do, but not enough time? Hear Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts about it. Episode 799: Too Much To Do Not Enough Time by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Prioritizing Tasks - Your To Do List & Getting Things Done). 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: htt...

798: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 3 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

February 16, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 12 things successful people do differently. This is Part 3 of 3. Episode 798: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 3 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Improve Your Life). Marc and Angel Chernoff are 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...

797: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life

February 15, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 12 things successful people do differently. This is Part 2 of 3. Episode 797: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Quick Tips to Live Better). Marc and Angel Chernoff are 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 ...

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