Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Colin Wright shares an excerpt from his book Come Back Frayed. Episode 623: More Sense in Motion by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Simple Living & Minimalism). Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook. The original posts are located here: http://exilelifestyle.com/sense-motion Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Aug 20178min

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how and why you should take time to reflect. Episode 622: 5 Powerful Reasons to Make Reflection a Daily Habit & How To Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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/5-powerful-reasons-to-make-reflection-a-daily-habit-and-how-to-do-it Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Aug 20178min

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar talks about the importance of decisions in your life. Episode 621: Are You Making Good Decisions by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/good-decisions Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Aug 20179min

Steve Pavlina shares why you have the right to be wrong. Episode 620: You Have the Right to be Wrong by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/07/you-have-the-right-to-be-wrong Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Aug 20179min

Guest author Dori Cameron with Becoming Minimalist shares 5 myths that encourage excess spending. Episode 619: 5 Myths That Encourage Excess Spending by Dori Cameron with Becoming Minimalist (Saving Money & Debt Free). Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/myths-that-cause-overspending Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Aug 20178min

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares 3 strategies to boost confidence and feel good about yourself. Episode 618: 3 Strategies to Boost Confidence & Feel Good About Yourself by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Social Psychology & Health). 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/boost-confidence-and-self-esteem 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

20 Aug 20179min

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares how to step forward when you're scared to death. Episode 617: 5 Ways to Step Forward When You're Scared to Death by Marc Chernoff - Marc and Angel Hack Life (Tips to Face Your Fears). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. Their first book, “1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently“ is a focused collection of short, concise tips and reflections on the little things that make a huge difference in our daily lives. It’s available online at: marcandangel.com/book and on Amazon. The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/04/10/5-ways-to-step-forward-when-youre-scared 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

19 Aug 201710min

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares what weakest link theory is and how it applies to time management. Episode 616: Monday Master Class: Apply Weakest Link Theory to Time Management by Cal Newport (Productivity & Efficiency). 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/2007/07/23/monday-master-class-apply-weakest-link-theory-to-time-management Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Aug 20179min