3808: Honoring Your Future Self by Steve Pavlina on Intentional Living

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 3814: Ali Cornish reflects on how the rush of the holidays can disconnect us from the deeper meaning of the season, urging us to slow down, let go of perfectionism, and focus on gratitude, kindness, and presence. Her gentle reminders call us back to the heart of Christmas, not in the decorations or to-do lists, but in cultivating peace and connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2016/11/21/the-meaning-of-the-season & http://everthrive.org/blog/2018/11/30/bring-back-christmas Quotes to ponder: "Peace doesn’t come from everything being perfect, it comes from knowing what matters most." "Christmas doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful." "We’re so busy trying to create a perfect holiday experience that we miss the experience altogether." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Nov 12min

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 3813: Cylon George explores how making a genuine commitment, not just setting intentions, can radically transform your progress toward personal goals. Through inspiring examples and practical insights, he shows how accountability, consistency, and small daily actions separate dreamers from doers. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/commit-to-your-goals Quotes to ponder: "Most people don’t fail because they lack desire, they fail because they lack commitment." "Successful people act regardless of how they feel." "It’s okay to not feel like doing something. But it’s not okay to let those feelings dictate your actions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Nov 8min

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 3812: Joshua Fields Millburn urges us to reclaim the true essence of the holidays by shifting our focus away from consumerism and toward connection, contribution, and presence. His five-step approach offers practical, heartfelt ways to simplify the season and deepen its meaning, making room for more joy, gratitude, and togetherness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/season/ Quotes to ponder: "The best present is presence." "Consumption is an unquenchable thirst." "Possessions can’t make up for lost time." Episode references: Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Nov 12min

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 3811: Courtney Carver offers a gentle yet powerful invitation to redefine how we approach the holidays by letting go of obligations, perfectionism, and pressure. Her practical advice helps listeners create a more meaningful, calm, and joyful season by focusing on what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/holiday-overwhelm/ Quotes to ponder: "Peace of mind, presence, and genuine connection make the season bright." "You don’t have to buy presents to show people you love them." "Simplifying is not about sacrifice, it’s about creating space for what matters most." Episode references: Soulful Simplicity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Soulful-Simplicity-How-Greatest-Things/dp/0143130684 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Nov 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 3810: David Cain explores the exhausting nature of constant overthinking and offers a simple, grounding alternative: deliberately noticing your immediate sensory experience. By redirecting attention from mental chatter to the present moment, you can reduce stress, sharpen awareness, and enjoy a richer, calmer way of being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2017/07/alternative-to-thinking-all-the-time/ Quotes to ponder: "Thinking is just one way to use the mind. We can also simply observe." "You don’t have to be generating thoughts all the time to be okay, or to be yourself." "It’s the noticing that changes everything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Nov 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 3809: Jeremy Jacobson explores whether early retirement still makes sense in today’s turbulent economy, revealing why he'd stick with the same plan despite market downturns. His reflections on the 4% rule, flexibility, and global lifestyle options offer practical reassurance for aspiring early retirees navigating uncertainty. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gocurrycracker.com/if-i-were-retiring-early-today/#more-15352 Quotes to ponder: “We must hope for the best and plan for the worst.” “Retiring when you are afraid is hard.” “The 4% rule has walked the walk and got stories to tell, and it is still here.” Episode references: Portfolio Visualizer: https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/ NewRetirement: https://www.newretirement.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Nov 12min

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 3807: Kerri Richardson explores the hidden motivations behind snap judgments and how they often reflect our own insecurities or unhealed wounds. By turning the mirror inward, we can use these reactions as powerful tools for self-awareness and growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerririchardson.com/are-you-quick-to-judge/ Quotes to ponder: "No one can make you feel anything without your permission." "By judging others, we are limiting our own possibilities." "A quick, charged reaction to anything is a sign that something more is going on there for you" Episode references: Maria Kang Official Website: https://www.mariakang.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Nov 9min