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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…
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- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2689: How to Keep Going by Greg Audino
Greg Audino shares his thoughts on how to keep going. Episode 2689: How to Keep Going by Greg Audino Greg Audino is a writer, advice columnist, and certified…
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2688: That Busy, Huh? What Are You Avoiding? by Helene Massicotte
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue asks what you are avoiding. Episode 2688: That Busy, Huh? What Are You Avoiding? by Helene Massicotte Helene Massicotte…
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2687: How to Find Peace Living With a Packrat by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to find peace living with a packrat Episode 2687: How to Find Peace Living With a Packrat by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta…
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2686: How to Overcome Shame and Self-Doubt as a Highly Sensitive Person by Brooke Nielsen
Brooke Nielsen with Highly Sensitive Refuge talks about how to overcome shame and self-doubt Episode 2686: How to Overcome Shame and Self-Doubt as a Highly…
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2685: [Part 2] Prescription For a Bad Mood by Eric Teplitz
Eric Teplitz writes you a prescription for a bad mood. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2685: [Part 2] Prescription For a Bad Mood by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz has…
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2684: [Part 1] Prescription For a Bad Mood by Eric Teplitz
Eric Teplitz writes you a prescription for a bad mood. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2684: [Part 1] Prescription For a Bad Mood by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz has…
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2683: I Just Spent $700 on New Clothes as a Minimalist by The Barefoot Minimalists
The Barefoot Minimalists talk about spending $700 on new clothes Episode 2683: I Just Spent $700 on New Clothes as a Minimalist by The Barefoot Minimalists The…
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2682: It Is Time To Start Acting Like A Wealthy Person by Ross Perez
Ross Perez of The Finance Twins talks about the value in acting like a wealthy person. Episode 2682: It Is Time To Start Acting Like A Wealthy Person by Ross…
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2681: Three Steps To Show Up for Your Life by Shawna Scafe
Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares three steps to show up for your life. Episode 2681: Three Steps To Show Up for Your Life by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe…
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2680: Envisioned by Colin Wright
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on envisioning your ideal lifestyle. Episode 2680: Envisioned by Colin Wright Colin Wright is a…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2679: Do What Works, Not What’s Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and Our Fear of Reality-Based Planning by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog tells you to do what works, not what's satisfying Episode 2679: Do What Works, Not What’s Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and…
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2678: Why Beating Yourself Up Is Keeping You Stuck in Place by Erica Layne
Erica Layne talks about why beating yourself up is keeping you stuck in place Episode 2678: Why Beating Yourself Up Is Keeping You Stuck in Place by Erica…
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2677: To Have Freedom In Your Life, Stop Avoiding This One Thing by Benjamin Hardy
Benjamin Hardy tells you how to get freedom in your life Episode 2677: To Have Freedom In Your Life, Stop Avoiding This One Thing by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin…
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2676: Creating Space in Times of Transition by Kathy Robinson
Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about creating space in times of transition Episode 2676: Creating Space in Times of Transition by Kathy Robinson Prior…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2675: How to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home by Amanda Brownlow
Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares how to create a cozy minimalist home Episode 2675: How to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home by Amanda Brownlow Amanda is…
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2674: Using the Past to Reconnect in the Present by Kristine Klussman
Kristine Klussman tells us how we can use the past to reconnect in the present. Episode 2674: Using the Past to Reconnect in the Present by Kristine Klussman…
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2673: [Part 2] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having fun in the pit of despair. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 2673: [Part 2] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve…
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2672: [Part 1] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having fun in the pit of despair. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2672: [Part 1] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve…
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2671: 7 Habits that Are Making You Miserable by Marc Chernoff
Marc Chernoff shares 7 habits that are making you miserable Episode 2671: 7 Habits that Are Making You Miserable by Marc Chernoff Marc and Angel Chernoff are…
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2670: How To Quiet The Mind And Unlock Your Inner Treasure by Richard Paterson
Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich helps you quiet your mind and unlock your inner treasure Episode 2670: How To Quiet The Mind And Unlock Your Inner…
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2669: How To Be Good Enough At Anything In 20 Hours by Terry Toh
Terry Toh teaches you how to be good enough at anything in 20 hours Episode 2669: How To Be Good Enough At Anything In 20 Hours by Terry Toh As a certified…
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2668: How I Turned Things Around When My Life Was a Mess by Jen Hayes
Jen Hayes shares how she turned her life around Episode 2668: How I Turned Things Around When My Life Was a Mess by Jen Hayes A few years ago, Jen and her…
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2667: The Myth of the Someday/Maybe Life by Rose Lounsbury
Rose Lounsbury talks about the myth of the "Someday/Maybe" life Episode 2667: The Myth of the Someday/Maybe Life by Rose Lounsbury Rose Lounsbury is a keynote…
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2666: The Spiral of Successful Habits by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the spiral of successful habits. Episode 2666: The Spiral of Successful Habits by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits…
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2665: Living Eyes and Heart Wide Open by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on living eyes and heart wide open. Episode 2665: Living Eyes and Heart Wide Open by Krista…
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2664: 5 Ways That Gratitude Can Change Your Life by Melani Schweder
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares 5 ways that gratitude can change your life. Episode 2664: 5 Ways That Gratitude Can Change Your Life by Melani…
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2663: How to Complain Less by Joshua Becker
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells you how to complain less Episode 2663: How to Complain Less by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker and his family decided to…
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2662: The Small But Soul-Crushing Word You’re Using Every Day by Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the soul-crushing word you're using every day Episode 2662: The Small But Soul-Crushing Word You’re Using Every Day by…
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2661: [Part 2] Do These 5 Things When Social Anxiety Has Your Tongue by Roxana Alexandru
Roxana Alexandru with Introvert Dear shares 5 ways of combatting social anxiety. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2661: [Part 2] Do These 5 Things When Social…
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2660: [Part 1] Do These 5 Things When Social Anxiety Has Your Tongue by Roxana Alexandru
Roxana Alexandru with Introvert Dear shares 5 ways of combatting social anxiety. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2660: [Part 1] Do These 5 Things When Social…
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2659: Minimalism: Making it Just Right (For You) by Colleen Valles
Colleen Valles with No Sidebar talks about making minimalism work for you Episode 2659: Minimalism: Making it Just Right (For You) by Colleen Valles No Sidebar…
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2658: Getting Rich Is About Willpower: Why Give Up When You Can Keep On Going by Sam of Financial Samurai
Sam of Financial Samurai insists that getting rich is about willpower. Episode 2658: Getting Rich Is About Willpower: Why Give Up When You Can Keep On Going by…
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2657: Lessons on Coping With Limitations From an Old Dog and a Wild Cat by Vironika Tugaleva
Vironika Tugaleva shares lessons on coping with limitations from an old dog and a wild cat. Episode 2657: Lessons on Coping With Limitations From an Old Dog…
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2656: How To Reclaim Your Time and Live With Intention AND Connect With the Meaning In Your Life by Kristine Klussman
2 posts from Kristine Klussman on how to reclaim your time and live with intention & how to connect with the meaning in your life. Episode 2656: How To Reclaim…
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2655: Sentimentality is the Enemy of Evolution by Colin Wright
Colin Wright talks about the downfall of sentimentality Episode 2655: Sentimentality is the Enemy of Evolution by Colin Wright Colin Wright, a professional…
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2654: Sacrifice by Tynan
Tynan talks about sacrifice Episode 2654: Sacrifice by Tynan Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making…
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2653: Reset Your Internal Filter AND Time to Embrace Change by Rosalyn Palmer
Rosalyn Palmer shares two short posts covering how to reset your internal filter and embrace change Episode 2653: Reset Your Internal Filter AND Time to…
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2652: Adulting 101: Mental Health Needs For Young Adults by Sara Stanizai
Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy discusses mental health needs for young adults Episode 2652: Adulting 101: Mental Health Needs For Young Adults by Sara…
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2651: Nobody Will Remember Your Stuff When You Die. But Hopefully, They’ll Remember You by Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward talks about being remembered after you die Episode 2651: Nobody Will Remember Your Stuff When You Die. But…
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2650: When Friends' "Help" Hurts by Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman
Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman with Luvze on when friends' “help” hurts. Episode 2650: When Friends' "Help" Hurts by Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman Luvze was founded on the…
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2649: [Part 2] On Transforming the Judgmental Mind: Stories From 7 Days of Silence by Dr. Elana Miller
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on transforming the judgmental mind. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2649: [Part 2] On Transforming the…
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2648: [Part 1] On Transforming the Judgmental Mind: Stories From 7 Days of Silence by Dr. Elana Miller
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on transforming the judgmental mind. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2648: [Part 1] On Transforming the…
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2647: Think of Your Choices as Effects, Not Causes by David Cain
David Cain of Raptitude gives you a new way of thinking about your choices Episode 2647: Think of Your Choices as Effects, Not Causes by David Cain David Cain…
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2646: 8 Things You Forgot to Be Grateful For by Marc Chernoff
Marc Chernoff shares 8 things you forgot to be grateful for Episode 2646: 8 Things You Forgot to Be Grateful For by Marc Chernoff Marc and Angel Chernoff are…
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2645: Planning Ahead Is the Key to Living With More Spontaneity by Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal talks about how you need to plan ahead to have spontaneity Episode 2645: Planning Ahead Is the Key to Living With More Spontaneity by Nir Eyal Nir…
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2644: Yes, How You See Yourself is Holding You Back by Jill Coleman
Jill Coleman talks about the importance of how you see yourself Episode 2644: Yes, How You See Yourself is Holding You Back by Jill Coleman Jill Coleman is a…
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2643: 8 Interesting Minimalism Tips I Learned While Moving Home by Rachael Kable
Rachael Kable shares 8 minimalism tips she learned while moving home Episode 2643: 8 Interesting Minimalism Tips I Learned While Moving Home by Rachael Kable…
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2642: The Cold Hard Truth About Blue Light And Your Sleep by Melani Schweder
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares the cold hard truth about blue light and your sleep. Episode 2642: The Cold Hard Truth About Blue Light And Your…
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2641: 8 Ways To Create More Time In Your Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day
Mia of She Dreams All Day shares 8 ways to create more time in your life. Episode 2641: 8 Ways To Create More Time In Your Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day…
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2640: 7 Alternative Ways to Evaluate Your Life Every Day by Chris Guillebeau
Chris Guillebeau shares 7 alternative ways to evaluate your life every day. Episode 2640: 7 Alternative Ways to Evaluate Your Life Every Day by Chris…
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2639: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work? by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about the work required to become exceptional Episode 2639: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of…
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2638: Why We Have Heroes (And How to Become Your Own) by Nia Shanks
Nia Shanks tells you how to become your own hero Episode 2638: Why We Have Heroes (And How to Become Your Own) by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks is a writer and coach…
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2637: [Part 2] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything As Quickly As Possible by James Altucher
James Altucher helps you learn and master anything as quickly as possible. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2637: [Part 2] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything…
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2636: [Part 1] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything As Quickly As Possible by James Altucher
James Altucher helps you learn and master anything as quickly as possible. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2636: [Part 1] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything…
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2635: Where Do I Start Decluttering? by Rachel Jones
Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism helps you begin the decluttering process Episode 2635: Where Do I Start Decluttering? by Rachel Jones Rachel started her…
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2634: What Savings Goals Should You Focus On First by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock
Vicki and Amy of Women Who Money tell us what savings goals should be focused on first. Episode 2634: What Savings Goals Should You Focus On First by Vicki…
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2633: 5 Ways to Use Your Journal For Self Care by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 5 ways to use your journal for self care. Episode 2633: 5 Ways to Use Your Journal For Self Care by Jennifer of…
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2632: Do Hard Things. These Thoughts Will Help by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares how a few thoughts that will help you do hard things. Episode 2632: Do Hard Things. These Thoughts Will…
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2631: If You Are Looking for Reasons to Be Happy, You’ll Probably Find Them by Joshua Becker
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells you how to find happiness Episode 2631: If You Are Looking for Reasons to Be Happy, You’ll Probably Find Them by…
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2630: The Key to Loving Yourself, Other People, and Life by Christina Lopes
Christina Lopes with Tiny Buddha shares the key to loving yourself, other people, and life Episode 2630: The Key to Loving Yourself, Other People, and Life by…