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.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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096: The 20-Second Beast Mode Berserker Challenge by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
March 16, 2016 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBSteve Kamb of NerdFitness.com started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game? And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born! Episode 96: The 2...
095: Why Meditation Improves Brain Power by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
March 15, 2016 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBMary 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 95: Why Meditation Improves Brain Power by Mary Jaksch ...
094: Decluttering Mental Clutter by Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists
March 14, 2016 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBThe Minimalists (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. Episode 094: Decluttering Mental Clutter by Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists (A Different Kind of Meditation Practice for the Mind). The original post is located here:
093: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Freedom by Derek Sivers
March 13, 2016 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBDerek 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 93: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Freed...
092: The Elegant Secret to Self Discipline by David Cain of Raptitude
March 12, 2016 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBDavid Cain of Raptitude.com 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 and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. Episode 92: The Elegant Secret to Self Discipline by Da...
091: Fiscal Fitness: Eliminate Debt with 10 Successful Diet Principles by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
March 11, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBLeo 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 91: Fiscal Fitness: Eliminate Debt with 10 Successful Diet Principles by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Paying Off Your Loans). The original post is located here:
090: Career & Commitment by Steve Pavlina
March 10, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBSteve 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...
089: Real-Life Role Playing: What Is Your Profession by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
March 09, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBSteve Kamb of NerdFitness started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game? And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born! Episode 89: Real-Life...
088: Want to Establish a Good Habit? Use This Secret Mental Force by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
March 08, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBMary 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 88: Want to Establish a Good Habit? Use This Secret Men...
087: Minimalism, Doritos, & Heidi Klum by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
March 07, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBA professional author and international speaker, Colin co-founded a publishing company, and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eye...
086: Are You Future-Focused or Present-Focused? The Marshmallow Experiment by Derek Sivers
March 06, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBOriginally 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 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...
085: How to Deal With Your Family's Bad Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
March 05, 2016 19:30 - 7 minutes - 7 MBLeo 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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 85: How to Deal With Your Family's Bad Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Annoyance in Relationships, Dating, & Marriage). The original post is located here:
084: What a Year of Being Debt-Free Has Taught Me by Cait Flanders of Blonde On A Budget
March 04, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBCait 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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 84: What a Year of Being Debt-Free Has Taught Me by Cait Flanders of Blonde On A Budget (Lessons Learned After Debt). The...
083: Understanding Others by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists
March 03, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 83: Understanding Others by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists (Tolerance, Respect, Appreciation). 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. T...
082: Why I Work Out by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
March 02, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBSteve Kamb (Nerd Fitness) started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game? And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born! Episode 82: Why I Wor...
081: Why I Don't Want Stuff by Derek Sivers
March 01, 2016 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 81: Why I Don't Want Stuff by Derek Sivers (Don't Give Me Gifts for my Birthday or Christmas: Self Help Post for Minimalists). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a c...
080: Asking Friends & Family to Embrace Change by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists
February 29, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 080: Asking Friends & Family to Embrace Change by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists. 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 M...
079: Semi-Experts: Profit by Saving Us Time and There Are Always More Than 2 Options by Derek Sivers
February 28, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 79: Semi-Experts: Profit by Saving Us Time and There Are Always More Than 2 Options by Derek Sivers (Extra Income Ideas). 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 charit...
078: The Tragedy of Missing Out and Inhabit the Moment by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
February 27, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBLeo 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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 78: The Tragedy of Missing Out and Inhabit the Moment by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (FOMO, Vipassana & Breath Meditation). The original posts are located here:
077: How to Choose a Career That You'll Love by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
February 26, 2016 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 77: How to Choose a Career That You'll Love by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich (Scientific Approach to Fulfillment). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: m...
076: Complaining by Steve Pavlina
February 25, 2016 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 76: Complaining by Steve Pavlina (Inspiration, Motivation, & Self-Help to Stop Complaints & Stay Positive, Happy, & Focused). 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 ...
075: The Deadly Truth Behind Healthy Kosher Salt & Commercial Sea Salt: How to Tell If Your Salt is Refined by Ben Greenfield
February 24, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 75: The Deadly Truth Behind Healthy Kosher Salt & Commercial Sea Salt: How to Tell If Your Salt is Refined by Ben Greenfield. Author of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training“, Ben Greenfield’s balanced approach to fitness, nutrition and health comes from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wel...
074: Big Picturing by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
February 23, 2016 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 74: Big Picturing by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Money & Happiness: Where Your Self Worth & Self Esteem Come From?). A professional author and international speaker, Colin 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 o...
073: It's 8:33 a.m. Do You Know Where Your Productivity Is? and Not Busy, Focused by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Mins
February 22, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBThe Minimalists (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. Episode 073: It's 8:33 a.m. Do You Know Where Your Productivity Is? and Not Busy, Focused by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Mins. The original posts are located here: and !
072: Trying to Pursue Many Different Directions at Once and Get Specific by Derek Sivers
February 21, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBDerek Sivers, originally a professional musician and circus clown, 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 categorie...
071: What You Need to Know Before Starting a New Habit by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
February 20, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 71: What You Need to Know Before Starting a New Habit by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Self-Help Post for Productivity). 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...
070: How a Beggar in Grenada Uses Data to Optimize Donations by Ramit Sethi of IWTYTBR
February 19, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 70: How a Beggar in Grenada Uses Data to Optimize Donations by Ramit Sethi of IWTYTBR (Similar to Pareto's 80-20 Principle). Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: mone...
069: A Guide to Practical Compassion by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
February 18, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 69: A Guide to Practical Compassion by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Show Empathy, Gratitude, Grace, and Sympathy for a Happy & Healthy Life of Kindness). 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 o...
068: Having The Talk with a Current or Potential Mate by Mr. Money Mustache
February 17, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBRetired at age 30, Mr. Money Mustache 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 expensive than most o...
067: Whatever You Fear You Must Face by Steve Pavlina
February 16, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBSteve 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...
066: I Was Not a Minimalist Until I Was by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
February 15, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBThe Minimalists (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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 66: I Was Not a Minimalist Until I Was by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Mi...
065: How to Change or Build Your Career and Seeking Inspiration by Derek Sivers
February 14, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBDerek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998 after being a professional musician and circus clown. 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...
064: Mindful Simplicity: Decluttering, Cleaning & Leaving No Trace by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
February 13, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBLeo 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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 64: Mindful Simplicity: Decluttering, Cleaning & Leaving No Trace by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Meditation While Working). The original post is located here:
063: How to Make Expensive Purchases by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
February 12, 2016 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBRamit wants to use money to say YES instead of saying “no” to spending on everything. 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 For...
062: Minimalism Explained by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
February 11, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBA professional author and international speaker, Colin co-founded a publishing company, and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eye...
061: Ben Greenfield's Sauna Workout (The Exact Workout I Do Every Morning) by Ben Greenfield Fitness
February 10, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBAuthor of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training“, Ben Greenfield’s balanced approach to fitness, nutrition and health comes from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. In 2008, Ben was nominated by the NSCA as America’s top personal trainer, and in 2013 and 2014, Ben was voted as one of the top 100 most influential individuals in health and fitness. A frequent contributor to health and ...
060: How to Get Back Into Shape Painlessly by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
February 09, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBAn authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author, Mary Jaksch 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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal developm...
059: Killing Home Internet is the Most Productive Thing I've Ever Done by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
February 08, 2016 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBThe Minimalists (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. Episode 59: Killing Home Internet is the Most Productive Thing I've Ever Done by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists. The original post is located here: and !
058: What If You Didn't Need Money or Attention and Compass In Your Gut by Derek Sivers
February 07, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBOriginally 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 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 categorie...
057: Unconventional Productivity by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
February 06, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBLeo 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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 57: Unconventional Productivity by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Meditation Training & Being More Productive with your Tasks). The original post is located here:
056: The Secret Life of Frugality by Mrs. Money Mustache of MrMoneyMustache.com
February 05, 2016 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBMrs. Money Mustache is, quite obviously, the wife of Mr. Money Mustache. She created a spin-off: . 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 early 2000s. Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was...
055: Learning to Fly by Steve Pavlina
February 04, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBSteve 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...
054: A Simple Six Step System for Eliminating Food Cravings by Ben Greenfield Fitness
February 03, 2016 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBAuthor of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training“, Ben Greenfield’s balanced approach to fitness, nutrition and health comes from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. In 2008, Ben was nominated by the NSCA as America’s top personal trainer, and in 2013 and 2014, Ben was voted as one of the top 100 most influential individuals in health and fitness. A frequent contributor to health and ...
053: Relax in a Minute: 10 Steps to Instant Calm (An Excerpt) by Tony Wrighton
February 02, 2016 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBTony has been a presenter on Sky Sports since 2006. He is a regular on Sky Sports News HQ, and also the regular presenter of Golfing World. He hosts a roster of other sports on Sky Sports channels 1-5. Tony is also a personal development author and presenter, known for his work on Zestology. He has three books published with Virgin Books in 12 languages and is one of the country's foremost experts on NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). He is the host of top-rated podcast Zestology, interviewi...
052: A Simpler Family Life: Starting Life Anew With Our 6 Kids by Leo Babauta with The Minimalists
February 01, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBJoshua 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. 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 amazi...
051: Quit Quirks When Working With Others and My Favorite Fable by Derek Sivers
January 31, 2016 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 51: Quit Quirks When Working With Others and My Favorite Fable by Derek Sivers (The Design of Everyday Things). 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...
050: Lucid Dreaming: A Tool Like Meditation for Increased Productivity, Less Anxiety, More Happiness, and Better Sleep
January 30, 2016 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 50: Lucid Dreaming: A Tool Like Meditation for Increased Productivity, Less Anxiety, More Happiness, and Better Sleep.
049: Unleash Your Inner Hasselhoff for Greater Riches by Mr. Money Mustache
January 29, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBMr. 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...
048: How to Maintain Not Quite Daily Habits by Steve Pavlina
January 28, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBOne of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, Steve Pavlina attracts 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 Magazine, The Guardian, and countless othe...
047: Balance of Attraction: Simple Thoughts on Dating for Men and Women by Crew Spence with The Minimalists
January 27, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBA dating coach since 2006, Crew Spence specializes in helping men and woman take a healthy, balanced approach toward meaningful dating. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his girlfriend, Kate, and their dog, Alfie. 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, Mon...