Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Carl Pullein warns us to not be prisoners to our excuses Episode 2405: Don't Be a Prisoner to Your Excuses by Carl Pullein on Personal Accountability and Accomplishing Your Goals Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helpi...

Donna Bond shares an excerpt from her book, Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You Episode 2404: An Excerpt From the Book Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You by Donna Bond Reclaim your authentic self with this illuminating memoir of personal transformation for women based on the practice of Spiritual Psychology. By integrating the wholeness of your Higher Self...

Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar talks about how to manage when others in your space don't live as minimalists Episode 2403: Man Overboard - When Others in Your Space are Not on Board with Minimalism by Cheryl Smith 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, a...

Courtney Carver shares her gentle warrior's guide to healthy travel. Episode 2402: A Gentle Warrior's Guide to Healthy Travel by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 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 important in her life. She dis...

Benjamin Hardy shares how to increase the volume of your brain and make optimal decisions. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2401: [Part 2] How to Increase the Volume of Your Brain and Make Optimal Decisions by Benjamin Hardy on Mindfulness 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...

Benjamin Hardy shares how to increase the volume of your brain and make optimal decisions. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2400: [Part 1] How to Increase the Volume of Your Brain and Make Optimal Decisions by Benjamin Hardy on Mindfulness 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...

Susan Combs shares an excerpt from her book Pancakes For Roger Episode 2399: An Excerpt From the Book "Pancakes For Roger" by Susan Combs on Slaying Personal Dragons In a world that can feel shaky and uncertain at times, one fact holds true: nobody gets anywhere alone. Susan L. Combs has learned that lesson many times over, and she’s held onto the advice that has guided her on her journey—one that...

Jay Harrington with Life and Whim shares 6 mistakes we all make, but hopefully only once Episode 2398: 6 Mistakes We All Make, But Hopefully Only Once by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script...

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co talks about the value of schema learning and how it can help you be more persuasive. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2397: [Part 2] Use Schema Learning to Be More Persuasive by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology 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,...

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co talks about the value of schema learning and how it can help you be more persuasive. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2396: [Part 1] Use Schema Learning to Be More Persuasive by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology 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,...

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism reminds you that your belongings should help you live in the present Episode 2395: Your Belongings Should Help You Live in the Present by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find content...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about lifestyle design and pursuing happiness Episode 2394: Dollars and Sense by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Lifestyle Design & Pursuing Happiness 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...

David Cain of Raptitude shares how to keep emotions from running your life. Episode 2393: How to Keep Emotions From Running Your Life by David Cain of Raptitude on Emotional Freedom & Meditation 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 always been human society and the internal h...

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise tells you how to feel your feelings Episode 2392: How to Feel Your Feelings by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Emotional Awareness Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes diffic...

Steve Pavlina talks about how to understand and increase your self-control Episode 2391: Discipline Ripples by Steve Pavlina on Understanding and Increasing Your Self-Control 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...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares the worst piece of advice she's ever received Episode 2390: The Worst Piece of Advice I Have Ever Received 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...

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 ways to stop hurting yourself Episode 2389: 7 Ways to Stop Hurting Yourself by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Getting Yourself Unstuck 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 the...

Kat Medina asks why you haven't followed your dreams yet Episode 2388: Big Dreams? What Are You Waiting For? By Kat Medina on Pursuing Goals and Following Your Heart As a child, Kat Medina wanted to be MacGyver when she grew up. Now, as the founder and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, she's become a well-traveled bookworm who finds creative solutions to entrepreneurial challenges wit...

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 6 things real minimalists always do Episode 2387: 6 Things Real Minimalists Always Do by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Being Committed to Minimalism 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 Twitch...

Brian Tracy talks about mastering human relationships Episode 2386: Mastering Human Relationships by Brian Tracy on The Law of Indirect Efforts & Building A Relationship Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks a...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on habits. Episode 2385: Habits by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on New Habit Formation Techniques 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's...

Julie Morgenstern talks about becoming a time realist Episode 2384: Become a Time Realist by Julie Morgenstern on Scheduling and Time Management Skills Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achie...

Allison Carmen shares two short posts covering finding patience for life's unanswered questions and why we can't stay positive Episode 2383: Finding Patience For Life's Unanswered Questions AND Why Can't We Stay Positive 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...

Michelle McQuaid with Live Happy asks if eleven minutes could change your life Episode 2382: Could Eleven Minutes Change Your Life by Michelle McQuaid of Live Happy Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.li...

Greg Audino talks about what things we miss and why. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2381: [Part 2] What Do You Miss by Greg Audino on Personal Reflection and Being Motivated by Love Instead of Fear Greg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also wr...