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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 3476: Benjamin Hardy, PhD, explores the transformative power of deep desire and immediate action. Drawing from the movie Gattaca and Socrates’ lesson on wisdom, he emphasizes that true success comes from an unwavering commitment to one’s goals. Instead of waiting for the "perfect" moment or external motivation, he urges readers to put everything into the opportunities at hand because the only time to start living fully is now. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/mind-cafe/2-quotes-that-will-reshape-your-approach-to-life-194ce05586fd Quotes to ponder: "You want to know how I did it? This is how I did it, Anton: I never saved anything for the swim back." "When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you desired that breath of air, then you shall have it." "There is no tomorrow to remember if we don’t do something today." Episode references: The Power of Starting Something Stupid: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Starting-Something-Stupid/dp/1609070097 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Tammi 11min

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 3475: The article by Tyler Tervooren discusses the power of decision automation in reducing mental fatigue and improving productivity. By streamlining routine choices, individuals can conserve cognitive energy for more important decisions. Practical strategies, such as creating personal policies and simplifying daily habits, help optimize decision-making and enhance overall efficiency. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Every decision you make throughout the day takes energy, and the more decisions you make, the more exhausted you become." "By automating small, repetitive choices, you free up mental bandwidth for the decisions that truly matter." "A well-designed system for decision-making helps you focus on what’s important without getting bogged down by the trivial." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Tammi 10min

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 3474: Tyler Tervooren explores how automating small decisions can free up mental energy for life's bigger challenges. By creating routines and systems for repetitive choices, you conserve willpower, reduce stress, and maintain focus on what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Your willpower is a finite resource that gets depleted as you use it throughout the day." "When you create systems that handle repetitive choices for you, you’re freeing your mind to focus on what truly matters." "Automation doesn’t remove decisions from your life; it simply streamlines the unimportant ones." Episode references: The Paradox of Choice: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696 Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Tammi 11min

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 3473: Jennifer Coyle explores how being a responsible consumer isn’t just about what you buy - it’s about making choices that align with your values. She highlights the impact of mindful purchasing on sustainability, personal well-being, and the planet. Discover simple shifts that lead to more intentional living and a healthier relationship with material goods. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/responsible-consumer/ Quotes to ponder: "Being a responsible consumer means making choices that align with your values, rather than being driven by convenience or impulse." "Every purchase we make sends a message about the kind of world we want to live in." "When we consume with intention, we bring more meaning into our lives and reduce unnecessary waste." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Tammi 9min

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 3472: Kristena Eden explores how embracing this paradox can lead to personal growth, resilience, and peace. By retraining our brains, shifting our thought patterns, and rewriting the stories we tell ourselves, we can break free from negativity and take control of our lives, one small step at a time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://corelivingessentials.com/life-is-a-paradox/ Quotes to ponder: "Life is a paradox, it is good and bad, it is fun and hard, it is filled with joy and sadness, it is incredibly overwhelming and sacred." "If we can’t take responsibility for it, we do not have the power to improve it." "Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Tammi 10min

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 3471: Aligning your goals with your emotions makes them more meaningful, while building systems for consistency ensures long-term success. Chalene Johnson shares how to set goals that truly fulfill you and create habits that make follow-through effortless. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/why-you-should-incorporate-your-feelings-into-your-goal-setting/ & https://www.chalenejohnson.com/how-to-stay-consistent/ Quotes to ponder: "Success isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it." "Consistency is built on small, repeatable actions that align with your goals." "Chasing a goal that doesn’t align with your emotions can leave you feeling empty, even when you succeed." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Tammi 10min

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 3470: Carl Pullein challenges the traditional approach to productivity, arguing that doing more doesn’t necessarily mean achieving more. To-do lists often create unnecessary busyness, prioritizing low-value tasks over meaningful progress. By shifting focus from activities to desired outcomes, you can eliminate distractions, work more efficiently, and accomplish more in less time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/do-you-have-productivity-the-wrong-way-round/7/4/2021 Quotes to ponder: "To-do lists also change the way you think about your work. You get caught up in activities and not the outcomes you are trying to achieve." "If you want to achieve more in less time, stop thinking activity and start thinking objectives." "Instead of adding all your actionable emails individually into your to-do list, create a folder to hold actionable emails and have one task in your to-do list called 'Clear my actionable email folder.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Tammi 9min

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 3469: Fear is a survival mechanism, but as David Cain explains, it often misfires in modern life, clouding our judgment and leading to unnecessary avoidance. Discover how to recognize fear's role, challenge its assumptions, and reclaim your capacity for clear decision-making. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2014/06/fear-is-your-mind-at-its-dumbest/ Quotes to ponder: “Fear is your mind at its dumbest; it exaggerates dangers, distorts facts, and convinces you that retreat is the only safe option.” “Most of what we fear in life isn’t lethal, it’s discomfort, embarrassment, or temporary failure.” “Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to disregard its bad advice.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Tammi 9min