Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Luise Jorgensen guest-posts on Cait Flanders' site with her personal experience of paring down. Episode 640: The Unconscious Urge to Shop by Luise Jorgensen with Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here: http://caitflanders.com/2017/08/30/unconscious-urge-to-shop Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Sep 20178min

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares 3 principles to help you overcome life challenges. Episode 639: Overcome Life Challenges with These 3 Powerful Principles by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindful Living & Simplicity). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/comfort-stretch-and-stress-3-important-principles-of-self-development Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Sep 20179min

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares tips for talking to people. Episode 638: Help! My Mind Goes Blank When I Talk to People: How to Talk to People by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich. Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/help-my-mind-goes-blank-when-i-talk-to-people Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Sep 201710min

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a better way to build habits. Episode 637: The Habit Action List by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness & Happiness). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/action Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Sep 20178min

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares reasons why it might be best to stick to your job. Episode 636: If You're Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, Don't Do It by Cal Newport of the Study Hacks Blog (Career Advice). Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/26/if-youre-nervous-about-quitting-your-boring-job-dont-do-it Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Sep 20178min

Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine shares his story of stopping his chase of money. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 635: I Stopped Chasing Money - Here's What Happened - Part 2 by Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine (Mindfulness & Happiness). Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by creating a food product based on taste, that also happened to be good for you. In October 2016, Bilyeu and his wife, Lisa, started Impact Theory with a long-form interview talk show, hosted by Tom. You can find more info at: http://ImpactTheory.com The original post is located here: http://www.success.com/blog/i-stopped-chasing-money-heres-what-happened Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Sep 20178min

Tom Bilyeu with Success Magazine shares his story of stopping his chase of money. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 634: I Stopped Chasing Money - Here's What Happened - Part 1 by Tom Bilyeu (Mindful Living & Simplicity). Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by creating a food product based on taste, that also happened to be good for you. In October 2016, Bilyeu and his wife, Lisa, started Impact Theory with a long-form interview talk show, hosted by Tom. You can find more info at: http://ImpactTheory.com The original post is located here: http://www.success.com/blog/i-stopped-chasing-money-heres-what-happened Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Sep 20178min

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to deal with sentimental stuff and clutter. Episode 633: On All the Sentimental Stuff/Clutter - Courtney Carver (Simple Living & Minimalism). Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/heartstuff Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Sep 20178min