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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-Improvement709: What To Do When You're Careening Out of Control by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People
Cylon George shares what to do when you're careening out of control. Episode 709: What To Do When You're Careening Out of Control by Cylon George of Spiritual…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement708: A Lesson in Self-Worth by Allie Worsdale at Appalachian State University
Allie Worsdale from Dr. Chris Patti's class at Appalachian State University shares a lesson in self-worth. Episode 708: A Lesson in Self-Worth by Allie…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement707: How to Show Up for Your Life by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to show up for your life. Episode 707: How to Show Up for Your Life by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement706: How to Become a Bulletproof Public Speaker by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to become a bulletproof public speaker. Episode 706: How to Become a Bulletproof Public Speaker by Mary Jaksch of Good…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement705: A 7-Step Path to Enjoying Work by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a 7-step path to enjoying work. Episode 705: A 7-Step Path to Enjoying Work by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement704: King For Just One Day by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache talks about luxurious goods and experiences--we might be going about this the wrong way. Episode 704: King For Just One Day by Mr. Money…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement703: Learning to Let Go and Letting Go of Control by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists Podcast
2 posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists on learning to let go. Episode 703: Learning to Let Go and Letting Go of Control by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement702: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore by Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar
Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar shares what to do when you don't feel like yourself anymore. Episode 702: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement701: 10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares simple ways to live a less stressful life. Episode 701: 10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life by Leo Babauta of Zen…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement700: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With Worry (During the Most Stressful Time of my Entire Life) - Pt 2 - Money Mini Blog
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 effective techniques to deal with worry. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 700: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement699: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With Worry (During the Most Stressful Time of my Entire Life) - Part 1 by Kalen Bruce
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 effective techniques to deal with worry. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 699: 5 Effective Techniques I Used to Deal With…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement698: Fixed-Schedule Productivity: How I Accomplish a Large Amount of Work in a Small Number of Work Hours 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 698: Fixed-Schedule Productivity: How I…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement697: The Psychology Behind Clothing by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares the psychology behind clothing. Episode 697: The Psychology Behind Clothing by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong (Style &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement696: 10 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life in 10 Minutes by Cait Flanders
Cait Flanders shares 10 ways to declutter your digital life in 10 minutes. Episode 696: 10 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life in 10 Minutes by Cait Flanders…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement695: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You're Wasting Time by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha
Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha shares why thoughts of purposeless and fear are wasting your time. Episode 695: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You're Wasting…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement694: You Will Never Be Philosophically Fulfilled (and That's Okay) by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares why you'll never be philosophically fulfilled and what that's okay. Episode 694: You Will Never Be Philosophically…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement693: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When Everything Goes Wrong - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 ways to stay strong when everything goes wrong. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 693: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement692: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When Everything Goes Wrong - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 ways to stay strong when everything goes wrong. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 692: 7 Ways to Stay Strong When…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement691: Triage by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares how triage relates to task management. Episode 691: Triage by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). Steve Pavlina is widely…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement690: How to Find the Blessings Faster and Why it Matters by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to find the blessings faster and why it matters. Episode 690: How to Find the Blessings Faster and Why it…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement689: 5 Life-Giving Truths From Years of Living with Less by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 5 life-giving truths from years of living with less. Episode 689: 5 Life-Giving Truths From Years of Living with…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement688: The Secrets of Wellbeing Series - Part 4: Does More Choice Make Us Happier by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares the results of studies on choices and decision-making. Episode 688: The Secrets of Wellbeing Series - Part 4: Does More…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement687: How to Tell If You're a Complainypants by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares how to tell if you're a complainypants. Episode 687: How to Tell If You're a Complainypants by Mr. Money Mustache (Developing Habits…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement686: How to Walk Across a Parking Lot by David Cain of Raptitude
David Cain of Raptitude shares how to walk across a parking lot. Seriously! Episode 686: How to Walk Across a Parking Lot by David Cain of Raptitude…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement685: How I Learned to Believe in Myself by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how he learned to believe in himself. Episode 685: How I Learned to Believe in Myself by Ramit Sethi of I…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement684: 4 Simple Ways to Experience Daily Zen by Melani Schweder with No Sidebar
Melani Schweder with No Sidebar shares 4 simple ways to experience daily zen. Episode 684: 4 Simple Ways to Experience Daily Zen by Melani Schweder with No…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement683: You're Allowed to Change Your Mind (and Your Direction) by Nick True and Cait Flanders
Nick True guest posts on Cait Flanders' site with a story of changing his mind and direction. Episode 683: You're Allowed to Change Your Mind (and Your…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement682: Decluttering as Zen Meditation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to declutter as zen meditation. Episode 682: Decluttering as Zen Meditation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Simple Living &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement681: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport of Study Hacks
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his take on luck vs. skill. Episode 681: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport of Study Hacks (Confidence…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement680: Lessons from Love and Marriage by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares lessons from love and marriage. Episode 680: Lessons from Love and Marriage by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement679: One Hard Thing You Must Start Doing (To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy) - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff - MarcAndAngel.com
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares the one thing you must start doing to stop being your own worst enemy. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 679: One…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement678: One Hard Thing You Must Start Doing (To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy) - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares the one thing you must start doing to stop being your own worst enemy. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 678: One…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement677: Why This Way by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle
One of the most important questions you can ask yourself is: "Why?" - Colin Wright Episode 677: Why This Way by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Developing…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement676: A Guide to Switching Careers by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong
Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares her guide to switching careers. Episode 676: A Guide to Switching Careers by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong (Career…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement675: 7 5-Minute Decluttering Projects You Can Accomplish Today & Definition of Clutter
2 posts from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist all about clutter and decluttering. Episode 675: 7 5-Minute Decluttering Projects You Can Accomplish Today &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement674: Your Personal Accountability System by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina shares his very own personal accountability system. Episode 674: Your Personal Accountability System by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement673: 3 Surprising Reasons Winning is a Loser's Game by Laura Tong with Good Life Zen
Laura Tong with Good Life Zen shares reasons why winning is a loser's game. Episode 673: 3 Surprising Reasons Winning is a Loser's Game by Laura Tong with Good…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement672: What is Stoicism and How Can It Turn Your Life to Solid Gold - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares what Stoicism is and how it can turn your life to solid gold. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 672: What is Stoicism and How Can It Turn…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement671: What is Stoicism and How Can It Turn Your Life to Solid Gold - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares what Stoicism is and how it can turn your life to solid gold. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 671: What is Stoicism and How Can It Turn…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement670: How to Master the Habits of Successful People - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to master the habits of successful people. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 670: How to Master the Habits of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement669: How to Master the Habits of Successful People - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to master the habits of successful people. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 669: How to Master the Habits of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement668: The Truth About Minimalism: It's Not About Stuff by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar
Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares why minimalism isn't really about stuff. Episode 668: The Truth About Minimalism: It's Not About Stuff by Brian Gardner of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement667: On Paying Attention by Ann deSaussure with Cait Flanders
Anne deSaussure guest posts on Cait Flanders' site with a story of (not) being present or paying attention on a road trip. Episode 667: On Paying Attention by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement666: Approach Technology Like the Amish by Cal Newport of The Study Hacks Blog
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares why we should consider approaching technology like the Amish. Episode 666: Approach Technology Like the Amish by Cal…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement665: A Guide to Developing the Self-Discipline Habit - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his guide for developing the self-discipline habit. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 665: A Guide to Developing the…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement664: A Guide to Developing the Self-Discipline Habit - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his guide for developing the self-discipline habit. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 664: A Guide to Developing the…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement663: 7 Ways to Find Happiness Through Simplicity by Angel Chernoff of Marc & Angel
Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 ways to find happiness through simplicity. Episode 663: 7 Ways to Find Happiness Through Simplicity by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement662: 10 Meaningful Lessons from The Story of the Mexican Fisherman by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares meaningful lessons from the story of the Mexican fisherman. Episode 662: 10 Meaningful Lessons from The Story of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement661: Does It Spark Joy is the Wrong Decluttering Question by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist questions one of the tactics from Marie Kondo's book. Episode 661: Does It Spark Joy is the Wrong Decluttering Question by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement660: Ask Steve - Why Grow by Steve Pavlina
Steve Pavlina answers a reader's question about his motivation to pursue personal development. Episode 660: Ask Steve - Why Grow by Steve Pavlina (Developing…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement659: How to Change Every Part of Your Life with Tiny Habits by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog
Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares how to change every part of your life with tiny habits. Episode 659: How to Change Every Part of Your Life with Tiny…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement658: The Practical Benefits of Outrageous Optimism - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares the practical benefits of outrageous optimism. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 658: The Practical Benefits of Outrageous Optimism - Part…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement657: The Practical Benefits of Outrageous Optimism - Pt 1 by Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache shares the practical benefits of outrageous optimism. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 657: The Practical Benefits of Outrageous Optimism - Pt 1…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement656: How a Simple Loving-Kindness Meditation Can Transform Your Life - Pt 2 by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares all about loving-kindness meditation. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 656: How a Simple Loving-Kindness Meditation Can…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement655: How a Simple Loving-Kindness Meditation Can Transform Your Life - Part 1 by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares all about loving-kindness meditation. Episode 655: How a Simple Loving-Kindness Meditation Can Transform Your Life - Part 1…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement654: What Are You Really Buying by Sarah with Cait Flanders
Sarah of The Feminist Vegan guest-posts on Cait Flanders' site with her personal experience of a shopping ban. Episode 654: What Are You Really Buying by Sarah…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement653: The Art of Decluttering by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar
Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares simple tips to start decluttering right now. Episode 653: The Art of Decluttering by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (Simple…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement652: How Would You Help This Co-Worker by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich goes through a real-life work scenario and what he learned from it. Episode 652: How Would You Help This Co-Worker…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement651: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why Writing It Down Doesn't Actually Get It Done - 2 by Leo Babauta - Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to actually execute your to-do list. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 651: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement650: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why Writing It Down Doesn't Actually Get It Done - 1 by Leo Babauta - Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to actually execute your to-do list. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 650: How to Actually Execute Your To-Do List: Or Why…