3809: If I Were Retiring Early Today by Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker on Financial Freedom

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 3808: Steve Pavlina shares how envisioning an honorable future self became a guiding force in transforming his life from chaos to character. Rather than forcing change through willpower, he illustrates how emotional alignment with a future version of yourself can create deeper motivation and clarity in daily decision-making. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2020/02/honoring-your-future-self/ Quotes to ponder: "When you make important decisions, think about which direction would honor your future self." "When you create a vision of your future self that feels good to you, you won’t want to betray that vision. You’ll want to move towards it." "This desire to honor your future self enables you to commit to bigger challenges and expect that you’ll follow through." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Nov 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 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

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 3806: Colin Wright challenges the deeply rooted scarcity mindset by exploring how abundance can be redefined through intentional living and self-awareness. By reframing our relationship with limitation, he reveals how we can reclaim control, make more meaningful choices, and find richness in constraints rather than fear. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://exilelifestyle.com/reclaiming-scarcity-mentality Quotes to ponder: "Try not to take anything for granted, be it money or notoriety or relationships." "Consistency of work and income is never a sure thing." "Why wrap your life around things, when they could disappear just as easily as they arrived?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Nov 9min