Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development & Self-Improvement
3,246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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596: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness - Zen Habits
July 29, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesLeo 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. Episode 596: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness - Zen Habits (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/interpersonal Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
595: Closing Your Interests Opens More Interesting Opportunities: The Power of Diligence in Creative a Remarkable Life by Cal Newport
July 28, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesCal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, a...
594: The First Step Toward an Awesome Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar
July 27, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesNo 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 and soul. Episode 594: The First Step Toward an Awesome Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The original post is located here: https://nosideba...
593: Productivity Advice for the Weird - Part 3 by Ramit Sethi of IWT
July 26, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren B...
592: Productivity Advice for the Weird - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of IWT
July 25, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutesRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren B...
591: Productivity Advice for the Weird - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
July 24, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article and pictured next to Warren Buffett ...
590: Out of Time and The Arrogance of the Middle Class by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle and the Let's Know Things Podcast
July 23, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesColin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-hand...
589: You've Got Your Goals and Your Habits But What About Your Habit Goals by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog
July 22, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesKalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. Episode 589: You've Got Your Goals and Your Habits But What About Your Habit Goals by Kalen Bruce...
588: On Not Falling Into Temptation by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
July 21, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesJoshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about th...
587: Ask These Questions to Reframe Your Perspective on Life by Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine
July 20, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesThomas 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 creating a food product based on taste, that also happened to be good for you. In October 2016, Bilyeu and his wife, Lisa, started Impact Theory with a long-form interview talk show, hosted by Tom. You can find more info at: http://ImpactTheory.com...
586: Being a Savage by Steve Pavlina
July 19, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesSteve 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 expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Ma...
585: Three Morning Habits of Highly Productive People by Sid Savara with Good Life Zen
July 18, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesMary 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 awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 585: Three Morning Habits of Highly Productive People b...
584: A Simple Guide to Keeping Your Counters Clutter-Free by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesLeo 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. Episode 584: A Simple Guide to Keeping Your Counters Clutter-Free by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Professional Organizer Decluttering). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/a-simple-guide-to-keeping-your-counters-clutter-free Please Rate & Review the Sh...
583: 7 Sexy Character Traits of Happy People by Ken Wert - Marc and Angel Hack Life
July 16, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesMarc 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 decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. The...
582: The Only Remedy for FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
July 15, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesCourtney 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 that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, ...
581: 10 Quotes for Habit Changes by Tammy Strobel
July 14, 2017 07:00 - 13 minutesTammy 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, writing, and a roundup of happy links on the blog. Episode 581: 10 Quotes for Habit Changes by Tammy Strobel (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://www.rowdykittens.com/2017/07/tenquote...
580: Dangerous Ideas: Getting Started is Overrated by Cal Newport
July 13, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesCal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, a...
579: Minimalism at Fifty: What It Means to Me by Jennifer Tritt with No Sidebar
July 12, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesNo 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 and soul. Episode 579: Minimalism at Fifty: What It Means to Me by Jennifer Tritt with No Sidebar (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/...
578: What Road Is Your Life On & We Are All Japanese by Leon Logothetis
July 11, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutes2 posts from Leon Logothetis - on your life's path and realizing we are all one. Episode 578: What Road Is Your Life On & We Are All Japanese by Leon Logothetis (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 inspirational movie...
577: 10 Reasons to Escape Excessive Consumerism by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
July 10, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesJoshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about th...
576: This 7 Step Morning Routine Helped Me Build a Billion Dollar Brand by Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine
July 09, 2017 07:00 - 13 minutesThomas 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 creating a food product based on taste, that also happened to be good for you. In October 2016, Bilyeu and his wife, Lisa, started Impact Theory with a long-form interview talk show, hosted by Tom. You can find more info at: http://ImpactTheory.com...
575: Low-Stress Ways to Move House and Declutter Your Life by Annabel Candy with Zen Habits
July 08, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesLeo 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. Episode 575: Low-Stress Ways to Move House and Declutter Your Life by Annabel Candy with Zen Habits (Minimalism Tips for Moving). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/low-stress-ways-to-move-house-and-declutter-your-life Please Rate & Review the Show!...
574: How to Meditate Daily by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
July 07, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesLeo 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. Episode 574: How to Meditate Daily by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/meditate Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
573: Audiobook Excerpts from The Minimalists
July 06, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesJoshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus are The Minimalists and 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. Episode 573: Audiobook Excerpts from The Minimalists (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimalists.com/books P...
572: 30 Life Lessons from 30 Years by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists Podcast
July 05, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutesJoshua 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. Episode 572: 30 Life Lessons from 30 Years by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists Podcast (Simple Living & Minimalism). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimalists.c...
571: Waves of Acceptance by Jessie Chaplain of Appalachian State University
July 04, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesJessie Chaplain of Appalachian State University shares her story of anxiety and panic. Episode 571: Waves of Acceptance by Jessie Chaplain of Appalachian State University (Mindful Living & Simplicity). The original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/panic Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
570: Regrets of the Living. More Important Than Regrets of the Dying & Give Yourself Permission To Do This
July 03, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesJames Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. Episode 570: Regrets of the Living. More Important Than Regrets of the Dying & Give Yourself Permission To D...
569: Parenting: Who Is It Really For And Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values by Derek Sivers
July 02, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesDerek 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 TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks. Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories. Episode 569: Parenting: Who Is It Really For And Ac...
568: Awareness and Resistance by Steve Pavlina
July 01, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesSteve 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 expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Ma...
567: How to Deal with a Vulnerability Hangover - Part 2 by Kristin Wong
June 30, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutesKristin 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 freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done. Kristin is a self-professed mon...
566: How to Deal with a Vulnerability Hangover - Part 1 by Kristin Wong
June 29, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesKristin 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 freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done. Kristin is a self-professed mon...
565: 7 Reasons You Struggle with Happiness by Angel Chernoff of Marc & Angel
June 28, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesMarc 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 decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. The...
564: Do You Know the First 7 Signs of Emotional Meltdown by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
June 27, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesMary 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 awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 564: Do You Know the First 7 Signs of Emotional Meltdow...
563: Success - An Excerpt from the Book Essential: Essays by The Minimalists by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
June 26, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesJoshua 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. Episode 563: Success - An Excerpt from the Book Essential: Essays by The Minimalists by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimali...
562: Audiobook Excerpt from The Minimalists
June 25, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesJoshua 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. Episode 562: Audiobook Excerpt from The Minimalists (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimalists.com/books Get one of The Minimalists...
561: Nearly Free Kids Toys that Keep on Giving by Mr. Money Mustache
June 24, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesMr. 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 early 2000s. Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expens...
560: The Contribution Chapter from the Audiobook Essential: Essays by The Minimalists
June 23, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesJoshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus are The Minimalists and 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. Episode 560: The Contribution Chapter from the Audiobook Essential: Essays by The Minimalists (Simple Living & Minimalism). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http:...
559: The Zen Habits Guide to Letting Go of Attachments by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
June 22, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesLeo 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. Episode 559: The Zen Habits Guide to Letting Go of Attachments by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/attachments Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
558: 10 Tiny Steps to Take Towards Your Tiny Wardrobe by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
June 21, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesCourtney 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 that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, ...
557: 5 Ways to be Thrifty Without Being Lame by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
June 20, 2017 07:00 - 13 minutesColin Wright, a professional author and international speaker, co-founded a publishing company, and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, ...
556: How to See Past Your Mountain of Stuff to a Place Called Enough by Katie Tallo with Rowdy Kittens
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesTammy 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, writing, and a roundup of happy links on the blog. Episode 556: How to See Past Your Mountain of Stuff to a Place Called Enough by Katie Tallo with Rowdy Kittens (Mindful Living & Simplicity). The original post is l...
555: What If We Only Bought the Stuff We Loved from Budgets Are Sexy
June 18, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesJ. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He also has a podcast: M.O.N.E.Y. He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later! Episode 555: What If We Only Bought the Stuff We Loved from...
554: How to Increase Your Entire Family's Productivity by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog
June 17, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesKalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. Episode 554: How to Increase Your Entire Family's Productivity by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog ...
553: How to Complain Less by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
June 16, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesJoshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about th...
552: Case Study: How Could We Save This Ridiculously Overloaded Grind by Cal Newport
June 15, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesCal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, a...
551: How to Make Your Own Luck - Part 2 by Mark Manson
June 14, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesMark 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 out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural is...
550: How to Make Your Own Luck - Part 1 by Mark Manson
June 13, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesMark 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 out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural is...
549: Socially Challenged & Are You Free by Leon Logothetis
June 12, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesLeon 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 inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. His journey is chronicled in the Netflix documentary series The Kindness Diaries. In December 2016, he released his book: Live, Love, Explore. Episode 549: Sociall...
548: Secret Scents of Success by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
June 11, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesRamit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article and pictured next to Warren Buffett ...
547: Social Drag by Steve Pavlina
June 10, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesSteve 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 expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Ma...