Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Benjamin Hardy shares why you should be planning for 2019, not 2018. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1480: [Part 1] Why You Should be Planning for 2019, Not 2018. by Benjamin Hardy on Plan for Continuous Growth Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-...

T.K. Coleman on easy work is hard work smartly applied. Episode 1479: Easy Work Is Hard Work Smartly Applied by TK Coleman on Spending Time & Energy on the Right Things in Life T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year...

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares her thoughts on healing the post-holiday blues. Episode 1478: Healing the Post-Holiday Hangover Blues by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Finding Happiness After Christmas Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In...

Mia of She Dreams All Day shares mindset hacks that will change your life. Episode 1477: Mindset Hacks That Will Change Your Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day on A Path To Personal Growth She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dream...

David Cain of Raptitude shares his thoughts on your life is always just beginning. Episode 1476: Your Life is Always Just Beginning by David Cain of Raptitude on The Experience of Being Alive David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal huma...

Rachel Macy Stafford with Marc and Angel Hack Life shares one surprisingly simple choice that will change your life. Episode 1475: One Surprisingly Simple Choice that Will Change Your Life by Rachel Macy Stafford of Marc And Angel on Love Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been rec...

2 short posts from Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People where he shares his thoughts on the pursuit of happiness and finding your joy. Episode 1474: The Pursuit of Happiness AND Finding Your Joy by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on Be Happy Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and...

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on how a simple holiday starts. Episode 1473: A Simple Holiday Starts With This by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Simplifying The Holidays No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work....

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share their thoughts on embracing life's limitations to unlock life's promise. Episode 1472: Embrace Life's Limitations to Unlock Life's Promise by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Find Purpose Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City,...

Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on down time. Episode 1471: Down Time by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on How To Overcome Laziness & Appreciate Life Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation...

Adi Redzic shares his thoughts on why you should change. Episode 1470: Why Should You Change? by Adi Redzic on Personal Transformation & How to Accept Change in Life Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and g...

Katrina Norman of The Mom Chronicle shares how our minds cling to familiar narratives. Episode 1469: Hello Anxiety, Let’s Talk: How Our Minds Cling to Familiar Narratives by Katrina Norman of The Mom Chronicle Katrina Norman is on a journey to discover herself a little more every day. One of the tools to help her get there is how she interacts with the little people that emerged from within her. S...

2 short posts from James Altucher on how to be rich & give and you receive. Episode 1468: How to be Rich - THE PUSH AND Give and You Receive by James Altucher on How To Pursue Happiness James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and...

Brian Tracy shares his thoughts on living without limits. Episode 1467: Living Without Limits by Brian Tracy on How To Achieve Your Potential & Pursue Big Dreams Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and semin...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 12 simple ideas to spread holiday cheer this week. Episode 1466: 12 Simple Ideas to Spread Holiday Cheer This Week by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Christmas Spirit Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more im...

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares 7 steps to help you actually reach your goals. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1465: [Part 2] 7 Steps to Help You Actually Reach Your Goals by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Setting SMART Goals Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, reduc...

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares 7 steps to help you actually reach your goals. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1464: [Part 1] 7 Steps to Help You Actually Reach Your Goals by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on New Year's Resolutions Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you save more, live more, re...

2 posts from Leon Logothetis where he shares his thoughts on using both your heart and mind for success AND gift giving in the modern world. Episode 1463: Using Both your Heart and your Mind for Success AND Gift Giving in the Modern World by Leon Logothetis Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city o...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on high-temperature searches. Episode 1462: High-Temperature Searches by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Problem Solving & Creative Thinking Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the v...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the four habits that form habits. Episode 1461: The Four Habits that Form Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Steps to Better Routines Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happine...

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares how an early failure jumpstarted his intentional living journey. Episode 1460: How An Early Failure Jumpstarted My Intentional Living Journey by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Simplicity After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intention...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to let go of the guilt of letting go. Episode 1459: How to Let Go of the Guilt of Letting Go by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Minimalism & Freedom Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what wa...

2 short posts from Kacie Main where she shares her thoughts on finding a positive perspective in life. Episode 1458: The Moment AND The Gift by Kacie Main on Finding A Positive Perspective In Life & How to find Gratitude Kacie Main's affinity for writing started as a child, writing arguably overly emotional letters to family, friends, and boyfriends, and even an anonymous poem to a widowed neighbo...

Tynan shares his thoughts on being not that kind of person. Episode 1457: Not That Kind of Person by Tynan on Setting Realistic Goals & Forming New Habits for Success Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, con...

Allison Carmen asks if you are on an emotional rollercoaster every day? Episode 1456: Are You On An Emotional Rollercoaster Every Day? by Allison Carmen on How To Create Positive Emotions Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focus...