Optimal Living Daily
2,854 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 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. 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.
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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...
546: 9 Big Benefits of a Small Home
June 09, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesPTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. Episode 546: 9 Big Benefits of a Small Home (Simple Living & Minimalism). The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/benefits-smaller-home Pl...
545: A List of 30 Day Challenges You Can Start Today by James Altucher
June 08, 2017 07:00 - 11 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 545: A List of 30 Day Challenges You Can Start Today by James Altucher (Developing Habits & Personal...
544: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 3 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
June 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 544: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 3 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Lifestyle Design Habits to Create Your Ideal Life). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-incredible-power-of-contentment Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Lear...
543: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
June 06, 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 543: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-incredible-power-of-contentment Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com...
542: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
June 05, 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 542: The Incredible Power of Contentment - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-incredible-power-of-contentment Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about y...
541: What My Dogs Are Teaching Me About Slow Living by Cait Flanders
June 04, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesCait 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. Episode 541: What My Dogs Are Teaching Me About Slow Living by Cait Flanders (Simplicity & Minimalism). The original post is located here: http://caitflanders.com/2017/05/29/dogs-teaching-me-about-slow-living Please Rate & Review the S...
540: How to Answer "What Do You Do?" by Kristin Wong
June 03, 2017 07:00 - 13 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...
539: Rate Your Three Dimensions of Optimism by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
June 02, 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 539: Rate Your Three Dimensions of Optimism by Mary Jak...
538: Create Your Masterpiece by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
June 01, 2017 07:00 - 12 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 538: Create Your Masterpiece by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Productivity - How to Stay Focused & Be Productive). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.themin...
537: 9 Ways to Feel Less Stress When Life Gets Crazy Busy - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel
May 31, 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...
536: 9 Ways to Feel Less Stress When Life Gets Crazy Busy - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel
May 30, 2017 07:00 - 11 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...
535: Minimalism is for Everyone by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
May 29, 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, ...
534: The Best & Less-Than-Best Motivations for Learning by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
May 28, 2017 07:00 - 10 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 534: The Best & Less-Than-Best Motivations for Learning by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Motivation & Inspiration for your Life). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/enthused-learning Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast....
533: 5 Signs You Need a Technology Detox by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
May 27, 2017 07:00 - 11 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...
532: Deep Habits: Use Index Cards to Accelerate Important Projects by Cal Newport of Study Hacks
May 26, 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...
531: Diversify Your Identity - Part 2 by Mark Manson
May 25, 2017 07:00 - 11 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...
530: Diversify Your Identity - Part 1 by Mark Manson
May 24, 2017 07:00 - 8 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...
529: Feeble Excuses by Steve Pavlina
May 23, 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...
528: How to Become Less Uptight in Two Minutes by David Cain of Raptitude
May 22, 2017 07:00 - 9 minutesDavid 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 and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. Episode 528: How to Become Less Uptight in Two Minutes by David Cain of ...
527: 9 Reasons Why Bad Time Management is Holding You Back by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog
May 21, 2017 07:00 - 12 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 527: 9 Reasons Why Bad Time Management is Holding You Back by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini B...
526: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for Yet Another Job by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money
May 20, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesPTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. Episode 526: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for Yet Another Job by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money (Career Advice). The original post is loca...
525: Pay Attention: 5 Ways to Focus in Everyday Life And Today, You Are Not Alone by Leon Logothetis - Happier in Hollywood
May 19, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutes2 posts from Leon Logothetis - one about focusing and the other on bullying. Episode 525: Pay Attention: 5 Ways to Focus in Everyday Life And Today, You Are Not Alone by Leon Logothetis - Happier in Hollywood. 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 t...
524: It's Time to Embrace Slow Technology by Cait Flanders
May 18, 2017 07:00 - 13 minutesCait 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. Episode 524: It's Time to Embrace Slow Technology by Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism). The original post is located here: http://caitflanders.com/2017/05/01/slow-technology-experiment Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me O...
523: Do You Struggle to Perform Under Pressure by Alison Breen
May 17, 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 523: Do You Struggle to Perform Under Pressure by Aliso...
522: The Anger Iceberg by Kyle Benson of Gottman.com
May 16, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutesThe Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to t...
521: Sentimentality is the Enemy by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
May 15, 2017 07:00 - 9 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, ...
520: Weekend Edition: Happy Mother's Day by Mr. Money Mustache
May 14, 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...
519: How to Encourage Loved Ones to Simplify their Lives And You Have Paid Enough by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
May 13, 2017 07:00 - 11 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, ...
518: 5 Core Skills Your Life Depends On by Angel Chernoff of Marc & Angel Hack Life
May 12, 2017 07:00 - 11 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...
517: An Excerpt from the Passion Chapter of The Minimalists Essential Audiobook
May 11, 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 517: An Excerpt from the Passion Chapter of The Minimalists Essential Audiobook (Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimali...
516: Monk Mind: How to Increase Your Focus by Leo Babauta
May 10, 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 516: Monk Mind: How to Increase Your Focus by Leo Babauta (Meditation & Mindfulness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/focus Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
515: Here's to All of You Trying to Make the Most of a Bad Situation by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
May 09, 2017 07:00 - 9 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...
514: Why I'm Scaling Back on Social Media by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens
May 08, 2017 07:00 - 8 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 514: Why I'm Scaling Back on Social Media by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens (How to Minimize Facebook, Twitter & Instagram). The original post is located he...
513: If You're Busy You're Doing Something Wrong: The Surprisingly Relaxed Lives of Elite Achievers by Cal Newport
May 07, 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...
512: 20 Paradoxes That Are True by Mark Manson
May 06, 2017 07:00 - 12 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...
511: The Forge of Life by Steve Pavlina
May 05, 2017 07:00 - 11 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...
510: Maybe You Don't Have a Problem by David Cain of Raptitude
May 04, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutesDavid 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 and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. Episode 510: Maybe You Don't Have a Problem by David Cain of Raptitude (...
509: 7 Ways to Simplify Your Life by Tess Marshall - The Bold Life with Be More With Less
May 03, 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, ...
508: The Downside of Work Life Balance by James Clear
May 02, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesJames Clear is an author and photographer. He writes about behavioral psychology, habit formation, and performance improvement. His work has been covered by dozens of major media outlets including CBS, Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, TIME Magazine, and more. He studies successful people across a wide range of disciplines--entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and more--to uncover the habits and routines that make these people the best at what they do. Then, he shares what he learns in his popular ...
507: Jealousy & Suffering by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
May 01, 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 507: Jealousy & Suffering by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Meditation & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/jealousy Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Lea...
506: 7 Things You Should Stop Expecting from Others by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com
April 30, 2017 07:00 - 14 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...
505: The Meaning of Life is a Ham Sandwich by Mark Manson
April 29, 2017 07:00 - 13 minutesMark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. In 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 cu...
504: An Excerpt from The Kindness Diaries by Leon Logothetis of The Netflix Series
April 28, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesLeon Logothetis narrates an excerpt from his book, The Kindness Diaries, which became a series on Netflix. Episode 504: An Excerpt from The Kindness Diaries by Leon Logothetis of The Netflix Series (Autobiographical Book Clip - Living on Less). 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 ra...
503: Being Happy Equals Being Happy by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy
April 27, 2017 07:00 - 8 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 503: Being Happy Equals Being Happy by J. Money of ...
502: Why Grow Thicker Skin is Bad Advice by Kristin Wong
April 26, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutesKristin Wong of TheWildWong.com was laid off in 2013. She took on some freelancing gigs to earn extra cash while she searched for a new, full-time job and over time, her freelancing gigs increased. She started writing for sites that she loved reading and produced videos for new clients. Her side gigs began to bring in more income than any potential full-time jobs. She launched a blog all about frugal living and created The Wild Wong to share more about her career, her finances, and all the ad...