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 1960: Julie Morgenstern shares how making time for hobbies isn't just a luxury, it’s essential for high-performing professionals facing burnout. By stepping away from the grind and embracing something purely for joy, we restore energy, ignite...

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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 1936: Jen Hayes challenges the polarizing debate around unpaid internships, spotlighting how privilege, not entitlement, often determines who can afford to work for free. She encourages a more nuanced conversation, urging society to address sy...