Optimal Living Daily
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078: The Tragedy of Missing Out and Inhabit the Moment by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
February 27, 2016 08:00 - 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. 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 - 15 minutesOptimal 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 - 13 minutesOptimal 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 - 12 minutesOptimal 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 - 9 minutesOptimal 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 - 10 minutesThe 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: http://www.theminimali...
072: Trying to Pursue Many Different Directions at Once and Get Specific by Derek Sivers
February 21, 2016 08:00 - 10 minutesDerek 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 - 10 minutesOptimal 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 - 12 minutesOptimal 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 - 11 minutesOptimal 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 - 11 minutesRetired 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 - 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...
066: I Was Not a Minimalist Until I Was by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
February 15, 2016 08:00 - 10 minutesThe 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 - 12 minutesDerek 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 - 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. 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 - 14 minutesRamit 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 - 11 minutesA 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 - 11 minutesAuthor 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 - 11 minutesAn 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 - 9 minutesThe 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: http://www.theminimalists.com...
058: What If You Didn't Need Money or Attention and Compass In Your Gut by Derek Sivers
February 07, 2016 08:00 - 10 minutesOriginally 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 - 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. 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 - 13 minutesMrs. Money Mustache is, quite obviously, the wife of Mr. Money Mustache. She created a spin-off: http://mrsmoneymustache.com. 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 ...
055: Learning to Fly by Steve Pavlina
February 04, 2016 08:00 - 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...
054: A Simple Six Step System for Eliminating Food Cravings by Ben Greenfield Fitness
February 03, 2016 08:00 - 15 minutesAuthor 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 - 17 minutesTony 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 - 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. 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 - 11 minutesOptimal 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 - 16 minutesOptimal 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. Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
049: Unleash Your Inner Hasselhoff for Greater Riches by Mr. Money Mustache
January 29, 2016 08:00 - 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...
048: How to Maintain Not Quite Daily Habits by Steve Pavlina
January 28, 2016 08:00 - 12 minutesOne 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 - 12 minutesA 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...
046: Practicing Non-Judgment and Letting Go of Judging People by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
January 26, 2016 08:00 - 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. Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 46: Practicing Non-Judgment and Letting Go of Judging People by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Curb Judgmental Behavior). The original posts are located here: ht...
045: The Burden of Ownership by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
January 25, 2016 08:00 - 11 minutesA 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...
044: Why I Gave Away My Company to Charity And No More Yes. It's Either HELL YEAH! or No by Derek Sivers of Sivers.org
January 24, 2016 08:00 - 18 minutesOriginally 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...
043: 10 Ways a Month Without Alcohol Gave Me a Lifetime of Healthy Habits by James Swanwick with EliteDaily.com
January 23, 2016 08:00 - 13 minutesJames Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, TV host, speaker, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN, and host of The James Swanwick Show podcast. He is the creator of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, which helps people reduce or quit alcohol, and creator of the blue-blocking glasses "Swannies" by Swanwick Sleep, which improve your sleep. Swanwick has interviewed celebrities including Brad Pitt, Angelia Jolie, George Clooney, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Episode 43: 10 Ways a M...
042: To Achieve Greatness, You Must First Acknowledge That You Suck by Mr Money Moustache of MrMoneyMustache Dot Com
January 22, 2016 08:00 - 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...
041: How to Speak in Public with Confidence and Be On Top of Your Game by Mary Jaksch
January 21, 2016 08:00 - 13 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 41: How to Speak in Public with Confidence and Be On To...
040: The Mindfulness Guide for the Super Busy: How to Live Life to the Fullest by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
January 20, 2016 08:00 - 14 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 40: The Mindfulness Guide for the Super Busy: How to Live Life to the Fullest by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabi...
039: A Minimalist's Thoughts on Diet by Joshua Fields Millburn of TheMinimalists.com
January 19, 2016 08:00 - 13 minutesThe 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 39: A Minimalist's Thoughts on Diet by Joshua Fields Millburn of TheMinimalists.com (How This Minimalist Eats, Sleeps, and Works Out). The original posts are located here: http://w...
038: Happiness First, Then Everything Else by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com
January 18, 2016 08:00 - 12 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 38: Happiness First, Then Everything Else by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com (Becoming and Staying Happy). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on...
037: On Failing Gracefully by Colin Wright of ExileLifestyle.com
January 17, 2016 08:00 - 11 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 37: On Failing Gracefully by Colin Wright of ExileLifestyle.com (Why Failure and Losing is a Must for Personal Development and Growth). Colin is 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 minima...
036: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mister Money Mustache of MrMoneyMustache.com
January 16, 2016 08:00 - 12 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 36: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mister Money Mustache of MrMoneyMustache.com (How to Retire Earlier). 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 var...
035: 10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
January 15, 2016 08:00 - 14 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 35: 10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (How and Why to Wake Up on Time). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://ze...
034: Letting Go of Sentimental Items by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
January 14, 2016 08:00 - 12 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 34: Letting Go of Sentimental Items by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (How to Get Rid of Meaningful Stuff and Junk). 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 Po...
033: How to Stop Complaining by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com
January 13, 2016 08:00 - 14 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 33: How to Stop Complaining by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com (Overcoming Negativity and Assuming Total Responsibility). 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 au...
032: Great News - Early Retirement Doesn't Mean You'll Stop Working by Mr. Money Mustache of MrMoneyMustache.com
January 12, 2016 08:00 - 15 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...
031: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Budget by Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net
January 11, 2016 08:00 - 14 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 31: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Budget by Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net (Plus a Free Budgeting Excel Spreadsheet as a Gift). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: h...
030: Financial Freedom: 5 Difficult Steps to Get Out of Debt, Create a Simple Budget, Plan for the Future, and Regain Control of Your Finances
January 10, 2016 08:00 - 18 minutesThe 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 30: Financial Freedom: 5 Difficult Steps to Get Out of Debt, Create a Simple Budget, Plan for the Future, and Regain Control of Your Finances by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nic...
029: 2 Mental Blocks to Making Money by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com
January 09, 2016 08:00 - 13 minutesOptimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 29: 2 Mental Blocks to Making Money by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com (Providing Value to Generate Income). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs ...