Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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 3479: Briana Harry explores the struggle of confronting and disarming the ego, especially when it resists criticism and personal growth. She reflects on how insecurity can fuel defensiveness, particularly in creative pursuits, and emphasizes the importance of self-honesty, openness to feedback, and doing the work to improve. True confidence isn’t about avoiding critique, it’s about embracing it as a tool for growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.yemash.com/writers-corner/the-big-bad-ego Quotes to ponder: "I’ve found that I don’t like to be challenged. Which is kind of bad considering as people we should want the other people around us to challenge us in a way that makes us better, right?" "Your ego is only a big bad monster because it feels the need to protect you from the pain of not being good enough." "When you know you haven’t put your all into your work, and when you go to show it off and people don’t like it, the pain is not in you not being good enough, it is in you not doing enough." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Jan 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 3478: Vironika Tugaleva challenges the conventional notion of free will, arguing that our choices are deeply influenced by subconscious beliefs, past experiences, and societal conditioning. She explores how self-awareness can help us recognize these hidden forces and reclaim a more conscious sense of agency. By understanding the limits of free will, we can cultivate compassion for ourselves and others, fostering personal growth and deeper connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.vironika.org/the-truth-about-free-will/ Quotes to ponder: "The choices we make are not made in a vacuum. They are shaped by our past, our conditioning, our subconscious programming." "When we judge ourselves or others harshly, we assume that people act with full awareness and control but how often is that really the case?" "Understanding the limits of free will isn’t about giving up; it’s about waking up to what truly drives us, so we can choose with greater clarity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 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 3477: Sarah Von Bargen challenges the conventional definition of success, encouraging you to create your own based on what truly makes you happy. By questioning societal expectations and defining success in personal terms whether it’s financial stability, meaningful relationships, or simply getting enough sleep you make it both more attainable and fulfilling. Once you clarify your vision, small, intentional steps can bring it to life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2017/01/how-to-define-success-for-yourself.html Quotes to ponder: "If you can’t name it, you can’t claim it." "When we actually, literally define what ‘success’ looks like to us, surprise! It’s a lot easier to feel successful." "Once you know what success looks like for you, take a few tiny, doable steps to get closer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jan 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 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 10min