Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

David Cain of Raptitude shares the only thing you need to get good at (with help from the Stoics). Episode 830: The Only Thing You Need to Get Good At by David Cain of Raptitude (Stoicism - Improving Your Life & Stoic Personal Growth). 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 alw...

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares how to deal with FOMO: the fear of missing out. Episode 829: The Fear of Missing Out by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (FOMO & Intentional Living). 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...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to be calm. Episode 828: How to be Calm by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Calming & Peaceful Personality). 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 located here:...

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 10 habits you must quit to be happy. Episode 827: 10 Habits You Must Quit to Be Happy by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Happiness is Here & Happier Times). 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 per...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares her and friends' struggles with perfectionism. Episode 826: I Want to Punch Perfection in the Face by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Expectation & 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...

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares why it's important to show up and be present for the small, passing moments in our lives. Episode 825: These are the Moments We're Missing by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch (Mindfulness, Consciousness, Being Present). After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physi...

Natashia Larkin with Tiny Buddha shares 4 things a wise man taught her about making the most of this short life. Episode 824: 4 Things a Wise Man Taught Me About Making the Most of This Short Life by Natashia Larkin with Tiny Buddha (Carpe Diem). 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. He...

Benjamin Hardy shares how to banish mediocrity from your life. Episode 823: Mediocrity is a Virus. Here's How to Banish It From Your Life by Benjamin Hardy (Willpower Doesn't Work - Consistency). 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 edu...

Tony Teegarden with Good Life Zen shares 7 benefits of practicing detachment from your possessions. Episode 822: 7 Benefits of Practicing Detachment from S.T.U.F.F. by Tony Teegarden with Good Life Zen (Emotional Freedom). 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 th...

Mr. Money Mustache shares why he adheres to a low information diet. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 821: The Low Information Diet - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Personal Development & Happiness). Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then wor...

Mr. Money Mustache shares why he adheres to a low information diet. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 820: The Low Information Diet - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Perception of Risk & Productivity). Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then wo...

Elle Sloboda from Dr. Chris Patti's class at Appalachian State University shares a lesson in creativity. Episode 819: Chocolate Chip Waffles by Elle Sloboda with Appalachian State University (Communication Course with Dr. Chris Patti). The original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/waffles Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Curry from Dr. Chris Patti's class at Appalachian State University shares how he's grown in love. Episode 818: Growing in Love by Alex Curry from Appalachian State University (Communication Course with Dr. Chris Patti). The original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/growing Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares how to be both a gentleman and a scholar. Episode 817: How to be a Gentleman and a Scholar by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Personal Development Advice & Learning). 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 determin...

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares how to accomplish more by doing less. Episode 816: The Einstein Principle: Accomplish More By Doing Less by Cal Newport (Lifestyle Improvement - Albert Einstein). Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph. D. from MIT in 2009 and...

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares why he doesn't own a TV. Episode 815: Reasons I Don't Own a TV by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Minimalism & Creative Pursuits). 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, W...

Guest author Diana Lorence with Rowdy Kittens shares how she came to an innermost life. Episode 814: The Art of Love: How I Came to an Innermost Life by Diana Lorence with Rowdy Kittens (Simple Living & Learning). 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 sha...

Alex Papanikolaou with Leon Logothetis shares an inspirational story for the new year. Episode 813: Live Like There's No Tomorrow. One Day There Won't Be by Alex Papanikolaou with 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 of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed....

Guest author Anthony Ongaro with Cait Flanders shares how he keeps forward momentum. Episode 812: Are Your Daily Actions Working For You or Against You by Anthony Ongaro with Cait Flanders (Habits & Growth). 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-...

Derek Sivers' talk on the meaning of life narrated for you. This is Part 3 of 3. Episode 811: The Meaning of Life - Part 3 by Derek Sivers (Fixed Mindset & Growth Mindset). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22...

Derek Sivers' talk on the meaning of life narrated for you. This is Part 2 of 3. Episode 810: The Meaning of Life - Part 2 by Derek Sivers (Life's Purpose & Perspective). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M,...

Derek Sivers' talk on the meaning of life narrated for you. This is Part 1 of 3. Episode 809: The Meaning of Life - Part 1 by Derek Sivers (Purposeful Living & Changing Routines). Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby...

Lori Lippincott with Becoming Minimalist shares the life cycle and different stages of minimalism. Episode 808: The Life Cycle of a Minimalist by Lori Lippincott with Becoming Minimalist (Decluttering & Organization). 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 imp...

Mark Manson shares a better way to measure your life. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 807: How Do You Measure Your Life - Part 2 by Mark Manson (Life's Purpose & Perspective). 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...

Mark Manson shares a better way to measure your life. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 806: How Do You Measure Your Life - Part 1 by Mark Manson (Measuring Success and Happiness & Meaning). 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 busine...