3051: A Minimalist, a Japanese Cowboy, and an Arrogant American Walk into a Museum AND Is This What You’ve Been Waiting for Your Entire Life? by Joshua Fields Millburn
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 3051: Discover the profound insights on confidence versus arrogance as we explore an encounter at the Getty Museum. The story contrasts a self-assured Japanese cowboy, embodying genuine confidence, with an arrogant American tourist, revealing how true confidence shines through in demeanor and humility, while arrogance crumbles under scrutiny. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.theminimalists.com/confidence/ & http://www.theminimalists.com/question/ Quotes to ponder: "Confidence holds up under scrutiny, whereas arrogance fractures with the slightest crack." "I knew that my younger self - although proud of the money and ostensible success of the corporate world—wouldn’t approve of what I’d become." Episode references: The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich: https://www.amazon.com/Solace-Open-Spaces-Gretel-Ehrlich/dp/0140081135 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Jan 202410min
3050: My Experience with Mental Health - Anxiety by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind on Buddhist Advice
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 3050: Kylee Lessard's candid exploration of anxiety sheds light on its prevalence and personal impact, offering practical strategies for managing it. Her insights, bolstered by lessons from a Buddhist nun and personal coping mechanisms, provide valuable guidance for navigating life's anxious moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ablueskymind.com/blog/mental-health-anxiety Quotes to ponder: "Accept non-permanence and change. Security is an illusion." Episode references: When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Hard Times by Pema Chodron: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1611803438 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Jan 20249min
3049: Getting Back On the Fitness Wagon by Mark Fisher on Muscle Memory and Health Goals
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 3049: Explore the common challenges of maintaining a fitness routine with Mark Fisher's insightful article. Fisher delves into the realities of fitness journeys, debunking the myth of a linear path and addressing the unnecessary shame associated with fitness breaks. His experiences and advice offer encouragement and strategies to get back on track, emphasizing that setbacks are normal and manageable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markfisherfitness.com/getting-back-on-the-fitness-wagon/ Quotes to ponder: "The journey to optimal health and hotness isn’t linear. The universe moves in spirals. Two steps forward are generally followed by one step back." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Jan 202410min
3048: You Don’t Find Your Passion in Reflection, It Finds You in Action by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Doing What You Love
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 3048: Dr. Kelly Flanagan of DrKellyFlanagan.com shares a powerful message about discovering passion through action, not reflection. Highlighting his son Aidan's experiences and his own journey, Flanagan emphasizes that engaging in life's activities, rather than waiting to find one's passion, is the key to a meaningful existence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/you-dont-find-your-passion-in-reflection-it-finds-you-in-action/ Quotes to ponder: "You don’t find your passion and then start living; you start living and then, eventually, you get a glimpse of your passion in the rearview mirror." "A passion isn’t bliss; it’s something you’re so extravagantly fond of doing you’d be willing to suffer for it if necessary." "We don’t find our passions in reflection; they find us in action." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Jan 202411min
3047: Five Things I Need to Heal From Trauma and Anxiety by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Self-Help
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 3047: Emma Scheib of SimpleSlowLovely.com shares her personal journey of healing from trauma and anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging her struggles and outlines methods like medication, talk therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and embracing a slower pace of life as key elements in her path to recovery. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://simpleslowlovely.com/five-things-i-need-to-heal-from-trauma-and-anxiety/ Quotes to ponder: "Anxiety is just a symptom of something else, something deeper." "I believe that eventually, being more mindful of each movement, activity, and word, could become the default I operate from." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Jan 202411min
3046: 10 Helpful Ways to Overcome Adversity in Life by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple on Getting Through Dark Times
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 3046: Rebecca Crespo of MinimalismMadeSimple.com explores effective strategies for overcoming adversity, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging difficulties, seeking support, and developing resilience. Her insights provide practical steps to navigate life's challenges and emerge stronger. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/overcome-adversity/ Quotes to ponder: "Believe in yourself. Remember that you're capable of handling whatever comes your way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Jan 202412min
3045: How to Combat Your Morning Self (And My Morning Ritual) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on the Power of Routines
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 3045: Kalen Bruce of MoneyMiniBlog.com shares valuable insights on transforming into a morning person. His article details a practical morning ritual and effective strategies like committing to one simple task upon waking, which can dramatically improve morning productivity and overall daily energy. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/productivity/combat-your-morning-self-and-my-morning-ritual/ Quotes to ponder: "My night self goes to sleep thinking about all of the great and productive things I’m going to do in the morning." 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
17 Jan 20249min
3044: How You See Changes Everything - Mindset Really Matters by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress
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 3044: Krista O’Reilly Davi-Dagui of a LifeInProgress.ca highlights the profound impact of mindset on one's life. She explains that mindset, shaped by core beliefs, influences thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. Krista emphasizes that adopting a positive mindset can lead to longer life, increased resilience, better stress management, more joy in activities, and a reduction in fear and competition. She advocates for a perspective that embraces learning from every experience, understanding the worth of oneself and others, and recognizing the control one has over personal happiness. The post underscores the idea that a shift in mindset can transform one's approach to life, fostering a more fulfilled and content existence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/mindset-matters/ Quotes to ponder: "Mindset is the window through which you view the world, yourself, and your experiences." "A positive view of ageing will add an average 8 years to your life." "How you see changes everything. Mindset really matters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Jan 20249min
