Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2580: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing a...

Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 10 benefits of choosing experiences over things Episode 2579: 10 Benefits of Choosing Experiences Over Things by Rebecca Crespo Rebecca is a New York native living in Spain. She started her journey of minimal living 3 years ago, when she decided to leave the soul-sucking corporate world and fit only her essential items into a small red carry-on, to f...

Isaac Morehouse shares how to play basketball well. Episode 2578: How to Play Basketball Well by Isaac Morehouse Isaac Morehouse is the CEO of Crash, the career launch platform, and the founder of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always...

Benjamin Hardy shares 8 things every person should do before 8 A.M. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2577: [Part 2] 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M. 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 education, and formal e...

Benjamin Hardy shares 8 things every person should do before 8 A.M. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2576: [Part 1] 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M. 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 education, and formal e...

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares how he's able to get so much done in a short amount of time. Episode 2575: Fixed-Schedule Productivity by Cal Newport 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 graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the winter blues Episode 2574: What Those Winter Blues Can Teach You About True Happiness by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/winter-blues/   ...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue compares the heart, head and gut Episode 2573: Head, Heart or Gut. Which One's Right? By Helene Massicotte 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. No more, no less. She chose...

Tynan talks about how to be patient and decisive Episode 2572: Patient and Decisive 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 York Times Be...

Rose Lounsbury shares 3 ways that owning less stuff makes her life easier Episode 2571: 3 Ways Owning Less Stuff Makes My Life Easier by Rose Lounsbury Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their mi...

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares New Year's resolutions for spoonies. Episode 2570: New Year's Resolutions For Spoonies by Melani Schweder Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternat...

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares how to create habits that stick with minimum effort and maximum results. Episode 2569: How to Create Habits That Stick - with Minimum Effort and Maximum Results by Paula Pant Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor...

Allison Carmen asks if you are on an emotional rollercoaster every day Episode 2568: Are You On An Emotional Rollercoaster Every Day? by Allison Carmen 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 focusing on real estate, corporate, merge...

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on the meaning of life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2567: [Part 2] The Meaning of Life is a Ham Sandwich 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-develo...

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on the meaning of life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2566: [Part 1] The Meaning of Life is a Ham Sandwich 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-develo...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares 5 reasons you should be willing to make mistakes Episode 2565: Give Perfectionism Its Walking Papers: Five Reasons You Should Be Willing to Make Mistakes by Laura Stack Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, In...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about how to prepare for chaos Episode 2564: How to Prepare For Chaos by Cylon George 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 of his blog is to help busy people thrive in the...

Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar encourages you to stop trying to conform to the molds of other minimalists Episode 2563: Why You Should Stop Trying to Conform to the Molds of other Minimalists by Cheryl Smith 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. Th...

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares the "don't own stuff you can't fix" plan for life Episode 2562: The "Don’t Own Stuff You Can’t Fix" Plan for Life by Tyler Tervooren Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original p...

Adi Redzic on why focusing on the positives will make you a happier person. Episode 2561: Focusing On The Positives Will Make You A Happier Person by Adi Redzic 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 growth...

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on what complaining does to your brain and your happiness & how to stay positive in the face of a dreaded situation. Episode 2560: What Complaining Does To Your Brain AND Stay Positive in the Face of a Dreaded Situation by Stella Grizont Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are ded...

Emily Guy Birken talks about why window shopping will make you happier Episode 2559: Why Window Shopping Will Actually Make You Happier by Emily Guy Birken PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogge...

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely tells you how to overcome 3 common roadblocks to simplicity Episode 2558: 3 Common Roadblocks to Simplicity (And How to Get Through Them) by Emma Scheib Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1...

Lauren McNeill of Introvert Dear talks about the importance of your needs Episode 2557: Your Needs Are Just as Important as Everyone Else’s by Lauren McNeill Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an ex...

James Altucher asks what disguises you wear Episode 2556: What Disguises Do You Wear? 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 The Huffington P...