Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2010 Seth Godin unpacks how advertising is shifting from expensive, mass-market magazine placements to undervalued, highly targeted web ads, and why that disconnect still shapes your online experience. He reveals how outdated habits in measuri...

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1994: Tyler Tervooren shares how massive businesses often start as small side projects, highlighting how Craig Newmark quietly grew Craigslist while still working a full-time job. By focusing on existing skills and starting with a simple idea,...

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1989: Mikey Rox shares practical, hard-earned advice for building a sustainable freelance career, from treating your work like a real company to mastering taxes, automation, and specialization. With insights from experienced entrepreneurs and...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1988: Terrence Kennedy explores how neuroplasticity, visualization, emotional conditioning, and strategic silence can rewire the brain for greater achievement. By intentionally shaping your thoughts and daily mental habits, you can train your...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1987: Michael Mehlberg explores why purpose, not surface-level productivity tweaks, is the real force behind sustained focus and meaningful success. Through a relatable 4 a.m. wake-up call and a powerful “100 Years Exercise,” he shows how clar...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1986: Lisa Jeffs challenges the idea that success requires sacrifice, revealing how joy, authenticity, and self-expression are powerful drivers of both impact and income. She explains why having fun in your business and showing up fully as you...