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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
2629: 7 Signs You’re Highly Sensitive by Luis Congdon
Luis Congdon with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 7 signs that you're highly sensitive Episode 2629: 7 Signs You’re Highly Sensitive by Luis Congdon Co-founders…
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2628: Why Giving Up Control is Giving In to Joy by Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about why giving up control is giving in to joy Episode 2628: Why Giving Up Control is Giving In to Joy by Dr. Kelly Flanagan Clinical…
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2627: 5 Steps to Overcoming Regret by Cheryl Smith
Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar shares 5 steps to overcoming regrets Episode 2627: 5 Steps to Overcoming Regret by Cheryl Smith No Sidebar was created by Brian…
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2626: How to Interact with an Introvert by Amanda Gardner
Amanda Gardner with Introvert Dear shares how to interact with an introvert. Episode 2626: How to Interact with an Introvert by Amanda Gardner Jenn Granneman…
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2625: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson
Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2625: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time…
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2624: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson
Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2624: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time…
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2623: What Old People Know by Barbara Wagner
Barbara Wagner with Budgets Are Sexy talks about the wisdom of old people Episode 2623: What Old People Know by Barbara Wagner J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive…
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2622: 9 Unconventional Habits of Extraordinary Success by Marc Chernoff
Marc Chernoff shares 9 unconventional habits of extraordinary success Episode 2622: 9 Unconventional Habits of Extraordinary Success by Marc Chernoff Marc and…
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2621: Making Yourself Proud, Happy and Grateful by Eric Teplitz
Eric Teplitz talks about how to make yourself proud, happy and grateful Episode 2621: Making Yourself Proud, Happy and Grateful by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz…
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2620: How to Overcome Overwhelm by Kacey Rae
Kacey Rae helps you overcome overwhelm Episode 2620: How to Overcome Overwhelm by Kacey Rae Kacey is a mother of 3, a wanderer, hippie, and a gypsy at heart…
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2619: No, You Aren’t Crazy. Clutter is Linked to Anxiety by Emma Scheib
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely talks about how clutter is linked to anxiety Episode 2619: No, You Aren’t Crazy. Clutter is Linked to Anxiety by Emma Scheib…
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2618: One Simple Hack to Stop Screwing Yourself Over by Nia Shanks
Nia Shanks shares one simple hack to stop screwing yourself over. Episode 2618: One Simple Hack to Stop Screwing Yourself Over by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks is a…
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2617: So What Is Resilience And Why Is It So Important To Have In Our Daily Lives? by Allison Carmen
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on the importance of resilience in our daily lives. Episode 2617: So What Is Resilience And Why Is It So Important To Have…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2616: Tips to Attract What You Want in Life with the Law of Attraction by Ellen Burgan
Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy shares tips to attract what you want in life with the law of attraction. Episode 2616: Tips to Attract What You Want in…
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2615: On All the Sentimental Stuff and Clutter by Courtney Carver
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less talks about all the sentimental stuff and clutter Episode 2615: On All the Sentimental Stuff and Clutter by Courtney…
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2614: Why You Shouldn’t Optimize Your Life by Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli talks about why you shouldn't optimize your life Episode 2614: Why You Shouldn’t Optimize Your Life by Nick Maggiulli The goal of Of Dollars And…
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2613: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares one incredible way to make a difference Episode 2613: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is the…
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2612: How To Create An Action Plan by Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy shares how to create an action plan Episode 2612: How To Create An Action Plan by Brian Tracy Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your…
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2611: How Simplifying Your Home Can Teach You Who You Are by Shawna Scafe
Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose talks about the value of simplifying your home Episode 2611: How Simplifying Your Home Can Teach You Who You Are by Shawna…
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2610: 9 Things That Cost You Surprisingly More Than You Think by Jeffrey Trull
Jeffrey Trull with PT Money reminds us of 9 things that cost more than we might think they do. Episode 2610: 9 Things That Cost You Surprisingly More Than You…
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2609: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares his thoughts on the extraordinary power of savoring your life. Episode 2609: The Extraordinary Power of…
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2608: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 2608: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal Nir Eyal writes, consults…
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2607: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his take on luck vs. skill. Episode 2607: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an…
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2606: Responsibility: Not Apologizing When You Succeed Or Complaining When You Fail by Benjamin Hardy
Benjamin Hardy talks about taking responsibility for success and failure Episode 2606: Responsibility: Not Apologizing When You Succeed Or Complaining When You…
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2605: New Year’s Resolutions That Stick by Anthony Ongaro
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about New Year's resolutions Episode 2605: New Year’s Resolutions That Stick by Anthony Ongaro After years of impulse…
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2604: Challenges and Comfort Zones by Ryan Larson
Ryan Larson of First Line Fin talks about challenges and comfort zones Episode 2604: Challenges and Comfort Zones by Ryan Larson Ryan Larson is the principal…
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2603: 9 Things We Should Never Minimize by Lisa Avellan
Lisa Avellan with Becoming Minimalist shares 9 things we should never minimize Episode 2603: 9 Things We Should Never Minimize by Lisa Avellan Joshua Becker…
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2602: When Reconciliation is Impossible: Settling for Personal Peace by Keith Wilson
Keith Wilson shares his thoughts on settling for personal peace when reconciliation is impossible Episode 2602: When Reconciliation is Impossible: Settling for…
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2601: [Part 2] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the most important skill to master. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 2601: [Part 2] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo…
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2600: [Part 1] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the most important skill to master. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2600: [Part 1] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo…
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2599: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You’re Wasting Time by Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene with Tiny Buddha helps you through feelings of purposelessness Episode 2599: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You’re Wasting Time by Lori…
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2598: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai
Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy gives you advice for habit change Episode 2598: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai Prospect…
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2597: How Perfectionism Perpetuates Stress by Rachael Kable
Rachael Kable talks about how perfectionism perpetuates stress Episode 2597: How Perfectionism Perpetuates Stress by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant…
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2596: This is KEY to Crafting the Life You Want by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares the key to crafting the life you want Episode 2596: This is KEY to Crafting the Life You Want by Krista…
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2595: The Two Biggest Myths of Minimalism by Regina Wong
Regina Wong with No Sidebar shares the two biggest myths about minimalism Episode 2595: The Two Biggest Myths of Minimalism by Regina Wong No Sidebar was…
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2594: Why "I Don't Have Time" is a Big Fat Lie by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares why “I don't have time” is a big fat lie. Episode 2594: Why "I Don't Have Time" is a Big Fat Lie by Steve Kamb of Nerd…
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2593: The Belief That Is Stunting an Entire Generation by Ali Cornish
Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares the belief that is stunting an entire generation. Episode 2593: The Belief That Is Stunting an Entire Generation by Ali…
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2592: The Art of The Hard Part by David Cain of Raptitude
David Cain of Raptitude shares the art of the hard part. Episode 2592: The Art of The Hard Part by David Cain of Raptitude David Cain is a writer and…
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2591: Parenting: Who Is It Really For AND Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values by Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers shares two short posts covering who parenting is for and how our true values are revealed Episode 2591: Parenting: Who Is It Really For AND…
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2590: [Part 2] 7 Things I Learned About Life That I Learned From Surfing by Elana Miller
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares what surfing taught her about life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2590: [Part 2] 7 Things I Learned About Life That I…
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2589: [Part 1] 7 Things I Learned About Life That I Learned From Surfing by Elana Miller
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares what surfing taught her about life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2589: [Part 1] 7 Things I Learned About Life That I…
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2588: Why You Might Hate Christmas (And How to Love it Again) by Emma Scheib
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely talks about how to love Christmas again Episode 2588: Why You Might Hate Christmas (And How to Love it Again) by Emma Scheib…
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2587: Six Types of Minimalists by Shawna Scafe
Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose discusses the six types of minimalists Episode 2587: Six Types of Minimalists by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe is a mom of three…
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2586: The Real Reason Why You're Always Broke by Jen Hayes
Jen Hayes shares the real reason why you're always broke Episode 2586: The Real Reason Why You're Always Broke by Jen Hayes A few years ago, Jen and her…
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2585: Why You Do What You Do AND On Beginning Again by Cylon George
2 short posts from Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People where he shares why you do what you do and on beginning again. Episode 2585: Why You Do…
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2584: Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude by Jay & Heather Harrington
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share their thoughts on practicing an attitude of gratitude. Episode 2584: Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude by…
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2583: The Only Remedy for FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) by Courtney Carver
Courtney Carver shares the only remedy for FOMO Episode 2583: The Only Remedy for FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) by Courtney Carver Courtney Carver was stopped in…
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2582: Life is Like Riding a Bicycle by the NeuroGym Team
The NeuroGym Team compares life to riding a bicycle Episode 2582: Life is Like Riding a Bicycle by the NeuroGym Team NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven…
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2581: Teach People How to Treat You by Jill Coleman
Jill Coleman helps you teach people how to treat you Episode 2581: Teach People How to Treat You by Jill Coleman Jill Coleman is a fitness instructor and…
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2580: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2580: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in…
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2579: 10 Benefits of Choosing Experiences Over Things by Rebecca Crespo
Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 10 benefits of choosing experiences over things Episode 2579: 10 Benefits of Choosing Experiences Over Things…
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2578: How to Play Basketball Well by Isaac Morehouse
Isaac Morehouse shares how to play basketball well. Episode 2578: How to Play Basketball Well by Isaac Morehouse Isaac Morehouse is the CEO of Crash, the…
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2577: [Part 2] 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M. by Benjamin Hardy
Benjamin Hardy shares 8 things every person should do before 8 A.M. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2577: [Part 2] 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M…
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2576: [Part 1] 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M. by Benjamin Hardy
Benjamin Hardy shares 8 things every person should do before 8 A.M. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2576: [Part 1] 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M…
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2575: Fixed-Schedule Productivity by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares how he's able to get so much done in a short amount of time. Episode 2575: Fixed-Schedule Productivity by Cal…
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2574: What Those Winter Blues Can Teach You About True Happiness by Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the winter blues Episode 2574: What Those Winter Blues Can Teach You About True Happiness by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is…
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2573: Head, Heart or Gut. Which One's Right? By Helene Massicotte
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue compares the heart, head and gut Episode 2573: Head, Heart or Gut. Which One's Right? By Helene Massicotte Helene…
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2572: Patient and Decisive by Tynan
Tynan talks about how to be patient and decisive Episode 2572: Patient and Decisive by Tynan Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time…
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2571: 3 Ways Owning Less Stuff Makes My Life Easier by Rose Lounsbury
Rose Lounsbury shares 3 ways that owning less stuff makes her life easier Episode 2571: 3 Ways Owning Less Stuff Makes My Life Easier by Rose Lounsbury Rose…
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2570: New Year's Resolutions For Spoonies by Melani Schweder
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares New Year's resolutions for spoonies. Episode 2570: New Year's Resolutions For Spoonies by Melani Schweder Melani…