Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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 324: What Near Death Research Reveals About the Purpose of Life from Good Life Zen (Happiness & Gratitude). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/what-near-death-research-reveals-about-the-purpose-of-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

30 Okt 201610min

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. Episode 323: Why Saying You Want Change is Not Enough by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Developing Habits & Self-Discipline). The original post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/do 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

29 Okt 201610min

Tara Meyer-Robson is a Mind-Body-Life Translator, which means that she can understand why you have the pain or disease you do, and help you to translate your body's language into a specific plan to help you heal, end negative patterns, and break free of old limitations to create the life you desire. She is the author of The Flow Method: 40 Days to Total Life Transformation. Episode 322: The Flow Method: 40 Days to Total Life Transformation - A Book Excerpt by Tara Meyer-Robson (Developing Habits). You can find her book and learn more about her here: http://TaraMeyerRobson.com 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 Okt 20169min

Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web. Episode 321: The Only Thing That Matters And Celebrate Awesome by Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt (Personal Development). The original posts are located here: http://ryanhoover.me/post/35519973395/the-only-thing-that-matters http://ryanhoover.me/post/36462354158/celebrate-awesome 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 Okt 201610min

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 320: A Guide to Practical Contentment - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Recovery from Trying to be Happy All the Time). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/contentment 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 Okt 20169min

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 319: A Guide to Practical Contentment - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Finding Mastery of Happiness Begins in the Heart). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/contentment 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 Okt 20168min

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus are The Minimalists and 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 318: This Probably Isn't For You by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists (Simple Living & Minimalism). The original post is located here: http://www.theminimalists.com/this Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Okt 20166min

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. Episode 317: Productivity 101 - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Personal Development & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2009/04/productivity-101 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 Okt 20169min