Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

John Lee Dumas takes over this special episode. Episode 1005: John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs On Fire Takes Over John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP y...

Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff take over this special episode. 1004: Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life Take Over Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they...

Lewis Howes of The School of Greatness podcast takes over this special episode. Episode 1003: Lewis Howes of The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes Podcast Takes Over Lewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, author, and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men's National Handball Team athlete. Lewi...

Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show has taken over this special episode. Thank you Jordan for taking time to do this! Episode 1002: Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show Takes Over Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as The Larry King of podcasting, is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications & social dynamics expert. You can find out more aobut hi...

Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists has taken over this special episode. The Minimalists were the first authors to give me approval to narrate their content back in 2015. I owe them much more than this special episode. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing this tale! Episode 1001: Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalism Documentary Takes Over Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful l...

I'm here, in text form. Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists has taken over this special episode. The Minimalists were the first authors to give me approval to narrate their content back in 2015. I owe them much more than this special episode. The truth is, I didn't understand this piece that Josh read. Then I heard it three more times. I still didn't really follow. I'm simply not used to thi...

Jennifer with Cait Flanders shares what it really means to do what you love. Episode 999: What It Really Means to Do What You Love by Jennifer with CaitFlanders.com (Follow Your Passion & Pursuing Dreams) Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-yea...

Elana Miller with Good Life Zen shares how to open to joy in everyday life. Episode 998: How to Open to Joy in Everyday Life by Elana Miller with Good Life Zen (Finding Happiness & Being Happier & Joyful) Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grow...

2 short posts from Cal Newport as he shares his thoughts on transitioning to digital minimalism and why action is overrated. Episode 997: Some Thoughts on Transitioning to Digital Minimalism AND Dangerous Ideas: Action is Overrated by Cal Newport (Life) Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He pr...

Nir Eyal shares why the way you think about willpower is hurting you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 996: [Part 2] The Way You Think About Willpower Is Hurting You by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far (Developing Self Discipline) 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 Technolo...

Nir Eyal shares why the way you think about willpower is hurting you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 995: [Part 1] The Way You Think About Willpower Is Hurting You by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far (Building Habits & Discipline) 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 Techno...

Heather Avery with Tiny Buddha shares why we are enough and we don't need to be perfect. Episode 994: We Are Enough and We Don't Need to Be Perfect by Heather Avery with Tiny Buddha (Overcoming Fear & Personal Growth) Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares why you should jump while you can. Episode 993: Jump While You Can by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (How to Start with Minimalism Living Practices & Focus) 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 important purs...

Mark Manson shares how to grow from your pain. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 992: [Part 2] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson (Thriving when Dealing with Adversity & Appreciation for Life) 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 h...

Mark Manson shares how to grow from your pain. Episode 991: [Part 1] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson (Surviving Trauma & Growing Stronger & Overcoming Depression) 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...

Ali Cornish with Break The Twitch shares why we should bring back boredom. Episode 990: Why We Should Bring Back Boredom by Ali Cornish with Break The Twitch (Minimalism Narration & Lifestyle Design) 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 intentional action. It turned out, this Twitc...

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on rest and recovery. Episode 989: Rest and Recovery by Chris Guillebeau (Productivity & Personal Growth & Spoken Edition of the Best Inspiring Blogs). Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summ...

Marc of Marc & Angel Hack Life shares a story about advice that saved a life. Episode 988: That Advice Saved My Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel (Productivity Techniques & Improving Mental Focus) Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal developmen...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to come back from a setback. Episode 987: Coming Back From a Setback by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Conquering Self Doubt & Find Gratitude & Mindfulness) 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,...

Benjamin Hardy shares why planning to fail is your key to success. Episode 986: How Planning to Fail is Your Key to Success by Benjamin Hardy (Implementation Intentions & Creating New Triggers). 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 educ...

Steve Pavlina shares why you should test to failure. Episode 985: Testing to Failure by Steve Pavlina (Overcoming Fear Based Thinking & Improving Your Life with New Challenges) 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 tha...

Erin Blaskie shares the science behind positive thinking and intentions. Episode 984: Act As If and the Science Behind Positive Thinking and Intentions by Erin Blaskie (Optimism & Improving Discipline) 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...

2 shorter posts from Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle, on the good and bad of mastery and living in different places. Episode 983: Mastery is a Double-Edged Sword AND Costs of Living by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Location Independence) 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 m...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares why the more we know, the more we also realize how much more there is that we don't know. Episode 982: The Wisdom Paradox by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue (Comfortable with Uncertainty & Ask the Right Question) Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search...

Guest author Lauren Kelly: Weathering The Storm. Episode 981: Weathering The Storm by Lauren Kelly with OLD Podcast (Overcoming Depression & Be Optimistic in Difficult Times) Lauren Kelly is a19 year old yoga-doing, sun-shine loving, soul-searching, love-spreading Irish girl. The original post is located here: http://oldpodcast.com/weathering-storm Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more abou...