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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-Improvement1129: How to Stop Killing Dreams by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Pursuing Your Passions
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to stop killing dreams. Episode 1129: How to Stop Killing Dreams by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1128: Learning to Savor the Firsts and the Lasts by Britt with No Sidebar on Intentional Living
Britt with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on learning to savor the firsts and the lasts. Episode 1128: Learning to Savor the Firsts and the Lasts by Britt with…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1127: Four Antidotes to Procrastination by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Getting Things Done
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares four antidotes to procrastination. Episode 1127: Four Antidotes to Procrastination by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Getting…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1126: 3 Great Ways to Force Yourself to Be More Grateful (and a Lot Happier) by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 3 great ways to force yourself to be more grateful and a lot happier. Episode 1126: 3 Great Ways to Force…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1125: Why You're Afraid to Commit to Your Goals by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why you're afraid to commit to your goals. Episode 1125: Why You're Afraid to Commit to Your Goals by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1124: Self-Discipline: Willpower by Steve Pavlina on Creating Habits to Achieve Success
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts self-discipline and willpower. Episode 1124: Self-Discipline: Willpower by Steve Pavlina on Creating Habits to Achieve…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1123: Minimalism Isn't a Numbers Game by Cait Flanders on How to Start A Minimalist Life
Cait Flanders shares why minimalism isn't a numbers game. Episode 1123: Minimalism Isn't a Numbers Game by Cait Flanders on How to Start A Minimalist Life Cait…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1122: The Power of Focusing On What You Can Control by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly on Positive Habits
Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly shares the power of focusing on what you can control. Episode 1122: The Power of Focusing On What You Can Control by Kristin…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1121: Three Easy Steps You Can Take to Dramatically Reduce Your Stress by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares three easy steps you can take to dramatically reduce your stress. Episode 1121: Three Easy Steps You Can Take…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1120: Addicted to Certainty by Allison Carmen of The Gift of Maybe on Resiliency
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on being addicted to certainty. Episode 1120: Addicted to Certainty by Allison Carmen of The Gift of Maybe on Resiliency…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1119: Creating Check Points for Living Well by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Rational Minimalism
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares his thoughts on creating check points for living well. Episode 1119: Creating Check Points for Living Well by Anthony…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1118: Forming New Habits: Train to be an Amateur, Not an Expert by Nir Eyal & Charles Wang of Nir And Far
Nir Eyal and Charles Wang share their thoughts on forming new habits by training to be an amateur, not an expert. Episode 1118: Forming New Habits: Train to be…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1117: Four Times When You Need To Do Absolutely Nothing by James Altucher on New Year's Resolutions
James Altucher shares the four times when you need to do absolutely nothing. Episode 1117: Four Times When You Need To Do Absolutely Nothing by James Altucher…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1116: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 11 resolutions proven by science for a better you. Episode 1116: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1115: [Part 2] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Self Improvement
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on regular revolutions. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1115: [Part 2] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1114: [Part 1] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on regular revolutions. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1114: [Part 1] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1113: Why Is It So Hard to Exit a Bad Situation? by Isaac Morehouse of Office Hours on Self Help
Isaac Morehouse shares why it's so hard to exit a bad situation. Episode 1113: Why Is It So Hard to Exit a Bad Situation? by Isaac Morehouse of Office Hours on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1112: Glory Days by Chris Guillebeau on Adventure & Living Your Best Life
Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on glory days. Episode 1112: Glory Days by Chris Guillebeau on Adventure & Living Your Best Life Chris Guillebeau is a New…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1111: 3 Ways People Become Stuck, Undeveloped, and Unsuccessful by Benjamin Hardy on Self Improvement
Benjamin Hardy shares 3 ways people become stuck, undeveloped, and unsuccessful. Episode 1111: 3 Ways People Become Stuck, Undeveloped, and Unsuccessful by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1110: Why I Listen to Christmas Music Every Day by TK Coleman of Office Hours on Happiness
T.K. Coleman shares why he listens to Christmas music every day. Episode 1110: Why I Listen to Christmas Music Every Day by TK Coleman of Office Hours on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1109: Chasing Perfection by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Minimalism & Happiness
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares her thoughts on chasing perfection. Episode 1109: Chasing Perfection by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1108: The Best Christmas Gift Ever: Finding Blessings in Challenges by Emmanuel Dagher with Tiny Buddha
Emmanuel Dagher with Tiny Buddha shares the best Christmas gift ever. Episode 1108: The Best Christmas Gift Ever: Finding Blessings in Challenges by Emmanuel…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1107: They're All Just a Bunch of Hippies by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists
Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists shares why they aren't just a bunch of hippies. Episode 1107: They're All Just a Bunch of Hippies…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1106: Gratitude Comes From Noticing Your Life, Not From Thinking About It by David Cain of Raptitude
David Cain of Raptitude shares why gratitude comes from noticing your life, not from thinking about it. Episode 1106: Gratitude Comes From Noticing Your Life…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1105: The Difference Between Experiments and Goals: How to Balance Spontaneity with the Focused Pursuit of Fame
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares the difference between experiments and goals and how to balance spontaneity with the focused pursuit of fame…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1104: A Gentle Warrior's Guide to Navigating the New World by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares a gentle warrior's guide to navigating the new world. Episode 1104: A Gentle Warrior's Guide to Navigating the New…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1103: 5 Questions to Simplify Your Life During the Holidays by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Living
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits asks 5 questions to simplify your life during the holidays. Episode 1103: 5 Questions to Simplify Your Life During the Holidays by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1102: Why Confidence is the Key to a Simple Life by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism
Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why confidence is the key to a simple life. Episode 1102: Why Confidence is the Key to a Simple Life by Melissa…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1101: Making the Biggest Decisions by Tynan on Decision Making Skills & Resilience
Tynan shares his thoughts on making the biggest decisions. Episode 1101: Making the Biggest Decisions by Tynan on Decision Making Skills & Resilience Tynan was…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1100: 9 Ways to Become an Optimist by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on How to be Happy
Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 9 ways to become an optimist. Episode 1100: 9 Ways to Become an Optimist by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1099: On Suffering and Surfing by Dr. Chris Patti of Appalachian State University
Dr. Chris Patti shares his thoughts on suffering and surfing. Episode 1099: On Suffering and Surfing by Dr. Chris Patti of Appalachian State University Dr…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1098: Finding Quality Information in a Sea of Rubbish by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Clarity
Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares his thoughts on finding quality information in a sea of rubbish. Episode 1098: Finding Quality Information in a Sea…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1097: It's Not All About Money: 5 Ways to Redefine Success by Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha on Happiness
Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha shares 5 ways to redefine success. Episode 1097: It's Not All About Money: 5 Ways to Redefine Success by Skylar Liberty…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1096: The Greatest Pleasures In Life & What Is The Most Important Factor In Being Happy? by James Altucher on Happiness
2 short posts from James Altucher where he shares the greatest pleasures in life and the most important factor to be happy. Episode 1096: The Greatest…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1095: Falling into Minimalism: How I Became an Accidental Minimalist by Farnoosh Brock with Becoming Minimalist
Farnoosh Brock with Becoming Minimalist shares how she became an accidental minimalist. Episode 1095: Falling into Minimalism: How I Became an Accidental…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1094: [Part 2] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina on New Year's Resolutions
Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-acceptance versus personal growth. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 1094: [Part 2] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1093: [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 1093: [Part 1] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1092: Why We Need Suffering by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on Developing Resilience
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why we need suffering. Episode 1092: Why We Need Suffering by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1091: The Problem With Chasing Your Dreams by Greg Audino on Personal Development
Greg Audino shares his thoughts the problem with chasing your dreams. Episode 1091: The Problem With Chasing Your Dreams by Greg Audino on Personal Development…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1090: An Excerpt from 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life by Maria Leonard Olsen on Personal Growth
An excerpt from the book 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life by Maria Leonard Olsen. Episode 1090: An Excerpt from 50 After 50: Reframing the…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1089: Do You Know How To Tell Your Story? By Chalene Johnson on Finding Your Passion
Chalene Johnson of Build Your Tribe asks if you know how to tell your story. Episode 1089: Do You Know How To Tell Your Story? By Chalene Johnson on Finding…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1088: How We Spend Our Days by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal Development
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares his thoughts on how we spend our days. Episode 1088: How We Spend Our Days by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1087: Finding Hope In The New Year by Allison Carmen on Being Happy & Optimistic
Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on finding hope in the new year. Episode 1087: Finding Hope In The New Year by Allison Carmen on Being Happy & Optimistic…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1086: Weekend Edition: The Magic of Thinking Big by Mr. Money Mustache on How to Be More Positive
Mr. Money Mustache shares the magic of thinking big. Episode 1086: Weekend Edition: The Magic of Thinking Big by Mr. Money Mustache on How to Be More Positive…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1085: The ONE Critical Thing Holding You Back From Happiness by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares the ONE critical thing holding you back from happiness. Episode 1085: The ONE Critical Thing Holding You Back From…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1084: An Excerpt from A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron
An excerpt from the book A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron Episode 1084: An Excerpt from A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron After many…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1083: How You Get There by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Building Community
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on building community. Episode 1083: How You Get There by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Building…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1082: Getting Over Your Fear of Missing Out by Nir Eyal and Stuart Luman of Nir And Far on Improving Happiness
Nir Eyal and Stuart Luman share their thoughts on getting over your fear of missing out. Episode 1082: Getting Over Your Fear of Missing Out by Nir Eyal and…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1081: Want a Happier Version of You? Avoid The Obligation Creep by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Simple Living
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares why you should avoid the obligation creep if you want a happier version of you. Episode 1081: Want a Happier Version…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1080: If You Think You Can Do Better, Then Go Do It by T.K. Coleman of Office Hours on Personal Development
T.K. Coleman shares why if you think you can do better, then you should go do it. Episode 1080: If You Think You Can Do Better, Then Go Do It by T.K. Coleman…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1079: 7 Little Habits That Can Change Your Life, and How to Form Them by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 7 little habits that can change your life and how to form them. Episode 1079: 7 Little Habits That Can Change Your Life, and…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1078: Want to Make Better Decisions? Get Some Skin in the Game by Isaac Morehouse on Personal Growth
Isaac Morehouse shares how to make better decisions. Episode 1078: Want to Make Better Decisions? Get Some Skin in the Game by Isaac Morehouse on Personal…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1077: You Love What You Invest Yourself In by Benjamin Hardy on Building Habits & the MGTOW Lifestyle
Benjamin Hardy shares how you love what you invest yourself in. Episode 1077: You Love What You Invest Yourself In by Benjamin Hardy on Building Habits & the…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1076: How We're Manipulated To Rant About Stuff We Know Nothing About by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how we're manipulated to rant about stuff we know nothing about. Episode 1076: How We're Manipulated To Rant…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1075: Monday Master Class: How to Use Time Arbitrage to Maximize Your Productivity Profit by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares how to use time arbitrage to maximize your productivity profit. Episode 1075: Monday Master Class: How to Use Time…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1074: The Little Guide to Starting Small by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Simple Living
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares her little guide to starting small. Episode 1074: The Little Guide to Starting Small by Courtney Carver of Be More…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1073: [Part 2] The Longest Day of My Life by Matt Madeiro with Rowdy Kittens on Mental Freedom
Matt Madeiro with Rowdy Kittens shares the longest day of his life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1073: [Part 2] The Longest Day of My Life by Matt Madeiro with…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1072: [Part 1] The Longest Day of My Life by Matt Madeiro with Rowdy Kittens on Minimalism
Matt Madeiro with Rowdy Kittens shares the longest day of his life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1072: [Part 1] The Longest Day of My Life by Matt Madeiro with…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1071: Further Adventures in My War on Stuff by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Self Help
J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly shares his adventures in his war on stuff. Episode 1071: Further Adventures in My War on Stuff by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1070: All the Things You Don't Need by Chris Guillebeau on Personal Development
Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on all the things you don't need. Episode 1070: All the Things You Don't Need by Chris Guillebeau on Personal Development…