Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Our first post ever from Leon Logothetis, the creator of The Kindness Diaries documentary on Netflix. Episode 448: Be Careful What You Wish For by Leon Logothetis of The Kindness Diaries Netflix Documentary Series (Compassion). Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. His journey is chronicled in the Netflix documentary series The Kindness Diaries. In December 2016, he released his book: Live, Love, Explore. The original post is located here: http://www.leonlogothetis.com/be-careful-what-you-wish-for 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

3 Mar 20179min

Scott Alan Turner shares 4 life hacks that will help you save an hour each week. Episode 447: 4 Life Hacks to Gain an Extra Hour of Your Life Back Each Week by Scott Alan Turner (Motivation & Productivity). Scott Alan Turner is the author of the best-selling book 99 Minute Millionaire - The Simplest and Easiest Book Ever on Getting Started Investing and Retiring Rock Star Rich, available on Amazon. He’s been featured on Forbes.com, US News and World Report, Money, and Business Insider. As an early retiree Scott now spends his time helping other people get out of debt faster, save more money, and retire rich. Scott provides sound financial advice mixed in with healthy doses of humor, sarcasm, inspiration, and donut references. He also plays guitar in a rock-n-roll band. The original post is located here: https://scottalanturner.com/4-life-hacks-gain-extra-hour-life-back-week Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Mar 20178min

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana. Episode 446: Life's Most Dangerous Question, What Is Your Mission, & Too Much Branding These Days by The Minimalists (Audiobooks). The Minimalists' Book "Essential" can be found here: http://www.theminimalists.com/books Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Mar 20179min

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. Episode 445: 5 Ways to be Gloriously Present in the Moments of Your Precious Life by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Meditation). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/5-ways-gloriously-present-moments-precious-life 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

28 Feb 201710min

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana. Episode 444: Everything I Own: My 288 Things by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Counting Your Possessions & Stuff Helps). The original post is located here: http://www.theminimalists.com/288 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

27 Feb 201710min

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. Episode 443: Confessions of an Aspiring Minimalist by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (How to Get Started with Minimalism). The original post is located here: http://bemorewithless.com/confessions-of-an-aspiring-minimalist 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

26 Feb 20179min

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. Episode 442: The Face Everything Technique: Why Avoiding Difficulties Doesn't Work by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Procrastination). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/face-everything 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

25 Feb 20179min

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. Episode 441: On Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport of the Study Hacks Blog (Being a Minimalist - Decluttering Your Computer & Phone). The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2016/12/18/on-digital-minimalism 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

24 Feb 201714min