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 3220: Discover the empowering perspective from Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui on choosing happiness regardless of life's conditions. Embrace the radical decision to be happy now, breaking away from shame and embracing our inherent worth. Krista invites you to challenge the myths that hold you back and find joy in the present moment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/be-happy-now/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness is a choice for most of us, much of the time." "I don’t always feel happy. Sometimes I feel afraid, horribly anxious, deeply depressed. And yet, I believe happiness is still my choice." "We’ve torn down the ramshackle walls that blocked our spirits from the light and now they begin to sprout and thrive." Episode references: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Jun 20249min

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 3219: Leo Babauta encourages us to embrace minimalism by letting go of possessions that burden us emotionally and physically in "How to Let Go of Possessions." He delves into the emotional challenges and rationalizes the benefits of a clutter-free existence, aiming to simplify our attachment to material things. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mnmlist.com/how-to-let-go-of-possessions & https://mnmlist.com/stop-making-it-complicated Quotes to ponder: "Letting go can be an amazing release, and when you do, you’ll feel liberated and light." "You might also notice that the first two are associated with the past, the second two are associated with the future, and only the last deals with the present." "Focus on living now, in the present. And when you do that, you realize you don’t need any of these possessions." Episode references: Becoming Minimalist: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/letting-go-of-clothes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Jun 202410min

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 3218: Benjamin Hardy's concise article on personal development delves into mastering your subconscious to significantly enhance clarity and creativity. Through a routine practiced before sleep and upon waking, Hardy presents a powerful method to align your subconscious desires with conscious achievements, promising a profound transformation in personal and professional realms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/this-10-minute-routine-will-increase-your-clarity-and-creativity-fa32b219cecd Quotes to ponder: "Your subconscious mind works continuously, while you are awake, and while you sleep.” - Napoleon Hill "Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious." - Thomas Edison “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” - Albert Einstein Episode references: "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Jun 202412min

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 3217: Discover how ESI from ESIMoney.com strategizes the concept of 'Margin of Safety' for a robust early retirement plan. This episode explores the necessity of financial buffers to manage unexpected expenses and ensure a stable, stress-free retirement. Learn to secure your financial future by understanding the risks and implementing multiple safeguards. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://esimoney.com/key-early-retirement-margin-safety/ Quotes to ponder: "Expect the unexpected when it comes to money emergencies." "In early retirement, it's crucial to have several significant margins of safety." "Our current annual budget is $85k. As you might imagine, that affords us a pretty high standard of living." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Jun 202411min

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 3216: Joshua Becker explores the profound realization that true, lasting happiness doesn’t stem from fleeting pleasures, but from living purposefully and selflessly. His insights in "Pursuing a Richer, Fuller Level of Happiness - Part 2" illuminate how daily acts of giving and purpose not only enrich our lives but also ground us in a deeper sense of fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/richer-happiness/ Quotes to ponder: "There’s just this wonderful feeling to know that you’ve put your whole heart into something and lived your day to the fullest." "Even relationships, ultimately, cannot determine our happiness." "Sometimes happiness is hard and messy. Sometimes it feels like achy legs or sheer exhaustion." Episode references: The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Jun 202411min

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 3215: Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist.com shares a compelling story of Jason and his family, who found that adopting a child from foster care profoundly changed their understanding of happiness. Through their challenges and new perspectives, they discovered that deep, meaningful happiness comes not from material pursuits but from fulfilling a significant purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/richer-happiness/ Quotes to ponder: "You know what’s weird? Maybe the hardest part is everything I have been forced to confront about myself through all this: struggles I thought I had overcome in my life and lessons that I didn’t think I had left to learn." "I am happier. But it’s hard to describe. I would say that I now have a deeper, richer view of happiness than I had before." Episode references: USA Today article on the American Dream: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/07/04/american-dream/11122015/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Jun 202411min

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 3214: Delve into the powerful mental foundations of success with Marc Chernoff's exploration of the nine essential beliefs shared by highly successful individuals. These principles are not just theoretical but are actively practiced by achievers to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and dictate their own life courses. Tune in to understand how adopting these beliefs can profoundly change your approach to personal and professional hurdles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/12/26/9-beliefs-you-need-to-succeed-at-anything/ Quotes to ponder: "The problems I face are opportunities." "What's important is creating value." "I am 100% responsible for my life." Episode references: Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 Eat That Frog!: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227 Personal Development for Smart People: https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Development-Smart-People-Irrefutable/dp/1401922767 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Jun 202410min

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 3213: Anthony Ongaro of BreakTheTwitch.com delves into the subconscious habits that distract us daily, identified as "Twitches". He explains how these small, impulsive actions - like compulsively checking social media or making unnecessary online purchases can cumulatively sap our attention and derail our productivity. Ongaro offers insights into how confronting these discomforts head-on can lead to personal growth and reclaim our focus, ultimately enriching our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/common-twitches/ Quotes to ponder: "Every day, there were small things I’d do that I often didn’t even realize were happening. And although small, I couldn’t help but notice the compounding effect those small things were making in my life." "The immediate, enthusiastic, 'Yes!' to commitments I didn’t have the time or space for because at some deep level, not being liked is uncomfortable." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jun 202413min