Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

J.D. Roth of Money Boss shares his thoughts on taking control of time and life. Episode 1055: Taking Control of Time and Life by JD Roth of Money Boss J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By be...

Chalene Johnson of Build Your Tribe shares simple tips to eliminate self-doubt and boost confidence. Episode 1054: Eliminate Self-Doubt and Boost Confidence with these Simple Tips by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster w...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on the subjectivity of time. Episode 1053: The Subjectivity of Time by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle 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 votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin...

Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares his thoughts on the missing element to achieving your goals and expanding your potential. Episode 1052: The Missing Element to Achieving Your Goals and Expanding Your Potential by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, M...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares her thoughts on why being perfect is too expensive. Episode 1051: Perfect Is Too Expensive by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that...

Benjamin Hardy shares how to make quantum leaps personally and professionally. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1050: [Part 2] How To Make Quantum Leaps Personally and Professionally by Benjamin Hardy 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-directed ed...

Benjamin Hardy shares how to make quantum leaps personally and professionally. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1049: [Part 1] How To Make Quantum Leaps Personally and Professionally by Benjamin Hardy 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-directed ed...

2 posts from Leon Logothetis where he shares his thoughts on the friendly kind of army and surrounding yourself with good people. Episode 1048: The Friendly Kind of Army & Keeping Good Company: Why You Should Surround Yourself with Good People 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 c...

T.K. Coleman shares why you shouldn't be afraid of hard work. Episode 1047: Don't Be Afraid of Hard Work by TK Coleman of Office Hours 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-round, so he's used to being called chees...

Zoe Kim with No Sidebar shares helpful tips when you're stuck on getting started. Episode 1046: Helpful Tips When You're Stuck on Getting Started by Zoe Kim with No Sidebar 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. They want to help you let go of dis...

James Altucher shares the one thing you really do need. Episode 1045: The One Thing You Really Do Need by James Altucher 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 is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares how to let your purpose find you. Episode 1044: How to Let Your Purpose Find You by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission...

2 short posts from Erin Blaskie where she shares her thoughts on reflection and enjoying downtime. Episode 1043: Yes, More Please AND Don't Have It All Figured Out by Erin Blaskie Erin Blaskie has helped numerous businesses come online, establish their web presence and create community. Erin’s primary expertise is in creating solid systems and processes for businesses but she also leads clients to...

Nir Eyal shares how to stay informed without losing your mind. Episode 1042: How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Mind by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the...

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to set smaller goals. Episode 1041: Set Smaller Goals: Impress Friends, Get Girls, Lose Weight by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: m...

Tynan shares his thoughts on happiness and satisfaction. Episode 1040: Happiness and Satisfaction by Tynan 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, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New...

2 short posts from Courtney Carver of Be More With Less where she shares how to kill inner clutter and how to get back to what you love. Episode 1039: Kill Inner Clutter Before it Kills You AND How to Get Back to What You Love by Courtney Carver of BeMoreWithLess 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...

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares the art of community building. Episode 1038: The Art of Community Building by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every...

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on setting posteriorities. Episode 1037: Setting Posteriorities by Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad ra...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the way to find your deeper purpose. Episode 1036: To Find Your Deeper Purpose, Listen by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits 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 happiness. The original post is loca...

Neghar Fonooni shares 4 steps to find freedom. Episode 1035: 4 Steps to Freedom From the Story Line by Neghar Fonooni Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal traine...

Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. Episode 1034: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, se...

Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. Episode 1033: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, se...

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares his thoughts on living a meaningful life. Episode 1032: Of Course It's Unreasonable, Dummy by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall St...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares one daily gratitude ritual that will change the way you think by. Episode 1031: One Daily Gratitude Ritual that Will Change the Way You Think by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel 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 recognized by Fo...