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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik 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 articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like 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…
Episodes
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2809: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com on Personal Growth Pursuit
Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how adults learn. Episode 2809: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with…
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2808: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive Person
Tynan on being happy with the best possible option. Episode 2808: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive…
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2807: The Passage of Time by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Being Present in Each Moment
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about the passage of time Episode 2807: The Passage of Time by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Being Present in Each…
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2806: Live an Interesting Life (Not Just a Happy One) by Mike of This Evergreen Home on Making Good Life Choices
Mike of This EverGreen Home talks about why you should live an interesting life, not just a happy one Episode 2806: Live an Interesting Life (Not Just a Happy…
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2805: Simple Living Isn’t Complicated. Modern Life Just Makes It Sound Like It Is by Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward talks about how easy it is to live a simple life Episode 2805: Simple Living Isn’t Complicated. Modern Life Just…
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2804: Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Accepting Bad Feelings
Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about why it's ok to feel bad about certain things Episode 2804: Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things by Dr. Lisa Firestone…
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2803: How to Develop a Positive Outlook on Life by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple
Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple talks about how to develop a positive outlook on life Episode 2803: How to Develop a Positive Outlook on Life by…
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2802: The Importance of Job Satisfaction in Pursuit of Early Retirement by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad
Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how important it is to be satisfied with our work as we plan to retire early. Episode 2802: The Importance of…
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2801: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins on Contribution and Ethics as a Business Owner
Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares one incredible way to make a difference Episode 2801: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins on Contribution…
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2800: Mind Over Matter - The Freeing Nature of Thinking About "Losing Everything" by Helene Massicotte
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about how freeing it can be to lose everything Episode 2800: Mind Over Matter - The Freeing Nature of Thinking About…
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2799: Peak Experience and the True You by Richard Paterson on Being Present With Your Experiences
Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about peak experiences Episode 2799: Peak Experience and the True You by Richard Paterson on Being Present…
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2798: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai on How to Stick to Habits
Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy gives you advice for habit change Episode 2798: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai on How to…
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2797: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Nir Eyal on the Benefits of Pain and Discomfort
Nir Eyal talks about getting comfortable with discomfort Episode 2797: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Nir Eyal on the Benefits of Pain and…
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2796: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel on Understanding Your Drives
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2796: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel on Understanding Your Drives Since 2011, Ira…
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2795: 5 Challenges of Being a Minimalist by Victoria Brauer with No Sidebar on Focusing On What's Needed
Victoria Brauer with No Sidebar talks about 5 challenges of being a minimalist Episode 2795: 5 Challenges of Being a Minimalist by Victoria Brauer with No…
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2794: Here's To More Mindful Relationships by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Being Intentional with Loved Ones
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild emphasizes the value of mindful relationships. Episode 2794: Here's To More Mindful Relationships by Melani Schweder of A…
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2793: [Part 2] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina on Self Improvement
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-acceptance versus personal growth. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 2793: [Part 2] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by…
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2792: [Part 1] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina on Self Improvement
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-acceptance versus personal growth. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2792: [Part 1] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by…
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2791: If You’re Busy, You’re Doing Something Wrong: The Surprisingly Relaxed Lives of Elite Achievers by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about how being busy doesn't always lead to better results Episode 2791: If You’re Busy, You’re Doing Something…
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2790: Why You Can’t Stop Thoughts, But You Can Stop Suffering by Richard Paterson on How to Manage Overthinking
Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on why you can't stop thoughts, but you can stop suffering Episode 2790: Why You Can’t Stop Thoughts, But You Can…
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2789: How My Personal Hairdresser Drama Led Me To Enlightenment by Rose Lounsbury
Rose Lounsbury on how she found enlightenment through her hairdresser Episode 2789: How My Personal Hairdresser Drama Led Me To Enlightenment by Rose Lounsbury…
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2788: 7 Things to Stop Worrying About Today by Marc Chernoff on Reducing Your Anxiety
Marc Chernoff shares 7 things to stop worrying about Episode 2788: 7 Things to Stop Worrying About Today by Marc Chernoff on Reducing Your Anxiety Marc and…
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2787: The Exponential Benefits of Minimalism by Anthony Ongaro
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about the exponential benefits of minimalism. Episode 2787: The Exponential Benefits of Minimalism by Anthony Ongaro…
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2786: Making Peace with Your Body by Rachel Trotta on The Paradox of the Perfect Body
Rachel Trotta talks about the essential process of making peace with your body. Episode 2786: Making Peace with Your Body by Rachel Trotta on The Paradox of…
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2785: Meditation: Make It What You Want It To Be - A Personal Experience of Meditation by Amy Pawlukiewicz
Amy Pawlukiewicz with If It Brings You Joy shares a personal experience of meditation. Episode 2785: Meditation: Make It What You Want It To Be - A Personal…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2784: Three Mistakes. The Path to Success by James Altucher on How To Lead A Successful Life & Personal Growth
James Altucher shares his thoughts on the path to success. Episode 2784: Three Mistakes. The Path to Success by James Altucher on How To Lead A Successful Life…
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2783: How to Increase Your Entire Family’s Productivity by Kalen Bruce
Kalen Bruce talks about how to increase your family's productivity Episode 2783: How to Increase Your Entire Family’s Productivity by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce…
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2782: Transcending Imaginary Cages by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Breaking Free From Your Struggles
Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about transcending imaginary cages Episode 2782: Transcending Imaginary Cages by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on…
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2781: I've Spent My Whole Life Searching Desperately by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress talks about what she's been searching for her whole life Episode 2781: I've Spent My Whole Life Searching…
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2780: Why We Don’t Need to Try So Hard to Be Happy by Victoria Cox with Tiny Buddha
Victoria Cox with Tiny Buddha talks about why we don't need to try so hard to be happy Episode 2780: Why We Don’t Need to Try So Hard to Be Happy by Victoria…
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2779: 4 Ways to Tackle House Clutter by Kumiko on Minimizing and Strategies For Cleaning Your House
Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 4 ways to tackle house clutter Episode 2779: 4 Ways to Tackle House Clutter by Kumiko on Minimizing and Strategies For Cleaning…
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2778: When Should You Start Saving For Retirement by Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins
Francisco Maldonado of The Finance Twins tells you when you should start saving for retirement. Episode 2778: When Should You Start Saving For Retirement by…
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2777: You Don't Control The Outcomes Of Your Life, Principles Do. by Benjamin Hardy on Creating Healthy Habits
Benjamin Hardy shares why you don't control the outcomes of your life, principles do. Episode 2777: You Don't Control The Outcomes Of Your Life, Principles Do…
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2776: Solving Non-Existent Problems by Tynan on Doing More Deep & Focused Work & Productivity
Tynan shares his thoughts on solving non-existent problems. Episode 2776: Solving Non-Existent Problems by Tynan on Doing More Deep & Focused Work &…
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2775: Nobody Knows the Future, So Focus on What Doesn't Change AND Think Like a Bronze Medalist, Not Silver by Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers shares two short posts covering why we should focus on what doesn't change and how to think like a bronze medalist Episode 2775: Nobody Knows the…
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2774: A Plea by Margo Aaron on Personal Growth and Self-Reflection
Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks offers a plea for personal growth Episode 2774: A Plea by Margo Aaron Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory…
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2773: On Knowing What You Don’t Know by Cylon George on Humility and Open-Mindedness
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about knowing what you don't know Episode 2773: On Knowing What You Don’t Know by Cylon George Cylon…
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2772: “Name It to Tame It” - The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers by Dr. Lisa Firestone
Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how to understand your triggers Episode 2772: “Name It to Tame It” - The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers by Dr. Lisa…
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2771: Stuff - Your Biggest Time Thief (And How to Steal Back Your Time) by Emma Scheib
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely talks about how having a lot of stuff takes time away from you Episode 2771: Stuff - Your Biggest Time Thief (And How to…
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2770: A Year Without Dating by Colin Wright
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle gathers his thoughts after spending a year without dating. Episode 2770: A Year Without Dating by Colin Wright Colin Wright is…
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2769: [Part 2] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by Mark Manson
Mark Manson tells us how we can remain patient in an impatient world. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2769: [Part 2] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by…
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2768: [Part 1] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by Mark Manson
Mark Manson tells us how we can remain patient in an impatient world. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2768: [Part 1] How to Be Patient in an Impatient World by…
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2767: Triage by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina talks about the triage of life Episode 2767: Triage by Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal…
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2766: You Might Be a Perfectionist by Sara Stanizai
Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy warns you about why you might be a perfectionist Episode 2766: You Might Be a Perfectionist by Sara Stanizai Prospect Therapy…
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2765: Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Lakshmi Mani
Lakshmi Mani with Nir Eyal talks about why you make terrible life choices Episode 2765: Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Lakshmi…
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2764: Top Tips for Understanding Different Critical Wellness Dimensions by DIYActive
The DIYActive team share the top tips for understanding different critical wellness dimensions Episode 2764: Top Tips for Understanding Different Critical…
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2763: When Minimalism Seems Unreachable by Lynnette Sheppard
Lynnette Sheppard with No Sidebar talks about what to do when minimalism seems unreachable Episode 2763: When Minimalism Seems Unreachable by Lynnette Sheppard…
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2762: These Are the Bare Essentials, and They Produce Extraordinary Results by Nia Shanks
Nia Shanks shares her thoughts on the bare essentials that produce extraordinary results. Episode 2762: These Are the Bare Essentials, and They Produce…
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2761: Letting Go Of The Thoughts That Make Us Worry by Allison Carmen
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on letting go of the thoughts that make us worry. Episode 2761: Letting Go Of The Thoughts That Make Us Worry by Allison…
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2760: Qualifications by Chris Guillebeau
Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on qualifications. Episode 1218: Qualifications by Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non Conformity Chris Guillebeau is a New…
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2759: Maybe You Don’t Have a Problem by David Cain
David Cain of Raptitude suggests that you might not have a problem Episode 2759: Maybe You Don’t Have a Problem by David Cain David Cain is a writer and…
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2758: [Part 2] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes to Drastically Improve Your Life by Michael Mehlberg
Michael Mehlberg shares 3 immediate mindset changes to drastically improve your life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2758: [Part 2] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes…
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2757: [Part 1] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes to Drastically Improve Your Life by Michael Mehlberg
Michael Mehlberg shares 3 immediate mindset changes to drastically improve your life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2757: [Part 1] 3 Immediate Mindset Changes…
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2756: I Doubted Everything in My Life by James Altucher
James Altucher talks about doubting everything in his life Episode 2756: I Doubted Everything in My Life by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge…
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2755: Owning Less is the Best Storage Solution by Amanda Brownlow
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about why owning less is the best storage solution Amanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see…
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2754: Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back by Scott Spann
Scott Spann with Financial Finesse asks if your money beliefs are holding you back. Episode 2754: Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back by Scott Spann After…
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2753: On the Pleasures and Sorrows of Life Without Screens by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the pleasures and sorrows of life without screens. Episode 2753: On the Pleasures and Sorrows of…
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2752: How To Use Newton's Third Law To Make Habits Last Longer by Anthony Ongaro
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares how to use Newton's Third Law to make habits last longer. Episode 2752: How To Use Newton's Third Law To Make Habits…
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2751: 10 Unconventional Habits to Live Distraction-Less by Joshua Becker
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 unconventional habits to live distraction-less Episode 2751: 10 Unconventional Habits to Live Distraction-Less…
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2750: How to Create Time for Self-Care Without Feeling Guilty by Ellen Burgan
Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you how to create time for self-care without feeling guilty Episode 2750: How to Create Time for Self-Care Without…