Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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 (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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 was really impor...

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 Hard Thing You Must Start Doing (To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy) - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff - MarcAndAngel.com. Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recog...

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 Hard Thing You Must Start Doing (To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy) - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel. Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recogn...

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 Habits & Personal Growth). 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 r...

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 Advice). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to wri...

2 posts from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist all about clutter and decluttering. Episode 675: 7 5-Minute Decluttering Projects You Can Accomplish Today & Definition of Clutter (Swedish Death Cleaning & Minimizing). 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 i...

Steve Pavlina shares his very own personal accountability system. Episode 674: Your Personal Accountability System by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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...

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 Life Zen (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 grown-up son...

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 Your Life to Solid Gold - Part 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Mindfulness & 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 engin...

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 Your Life to Solid Gold - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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 e...

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 Successful People - Part 2 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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 actua...

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 Successful People - Part 1 by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Optimize Living Daily). 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 wo...

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 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 distra...

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 Ann deSaussure with Cait Flanders (The Meditative Practice of Being Aware in the Present Moment). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tosse...

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 Newport of The Study Hacks Blog (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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...

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 Self-Discipline Habit - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Stop Procrastination - Motivating You). 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 c...

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 Self-Discipline Habit - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Building Habits for a Happier Life). 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...

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 Angel Chernoff of Marc & Angel (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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 person...

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 the Mexican Fisherman by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Audio Parable). 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...

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 Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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...

Steve Pavlina answers a reader's question about his motivation to pursue personal development. Episode 660: Ask Steve - Why Grow by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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...

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 Habits by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Mindfulness & Happiness). Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and bu...

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 2 by Mr. Money Mustache (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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 scienc...

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 by Mr. Money Mustache (Mindfulness & 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 C...

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 Transform Your Life - Pt 2 by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindfulness). 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...