048: How to Maintain Not Quite Daily Habits by Steve Pavlina

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 3599: Kerri Richardson reveals how the fear of missing out (FOMO) robs us of joy by distracting us from the present and leading us to make choices that don’t align with our true desires. By tuning in to what genuinely fulfills us, we can break free from external pressures, ditch unnecessary comparisons, and start living life on our own terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerririchardson.com/make-fomo-a-no-go/ Quotes to ponder: "If you’re spending your time worrying that someone, somewhere else is having a better time than you, you’re actually missing out on the best time ever: The here and now; the present moment." "Use social media for its intended purpose: to share, not compare." "Plug more into life instead of the Internet. Then you, too, will have some cool things to share online." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Maj 9min

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 3598: Jenn Granneman offers a powerful call to action for introverts ready to step into a fuller version of themselves. By embracing solitude, emotional honesty, and small but bold steps, she illustrates how meaningful change is possible without compromising one’s quiet nature. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-change-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Change doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic to be life-changing." "You don’t have to become someone else to change your life, you just have to become more of who you really are." "Being alone gives you the time and space to hear your inner voice, the one that is often drowned out by the noise of the world." Episode references: Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153 The Highly Sensitive Person: https://hsperson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Maj 10min

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 3597: Dr. Benjamin Hardy challenges the belief in a "fixed" personality, explaining how trauma, lack of peak experiences, and cultural myths about identity can leave us emotionally and mentally frozen. By healing past wounds, seeking transformative experiences, and embracing change, we can continually evolve into new, more fulfilled versions of ourselves. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/do-you-have-a-frozen-personality-if-so-here-are-3-possible-reasons-ef949c0464c0 Quotes to ponder: "Your memory can get stuck, and then you get stuck." "You need to stop living in the past. This isn’t easy. Eventually, you can get to the point where you see the past experience as the past." "Personality is DEVELOPED. And it never has to stop developing." Episode references: The Power of Moments: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Moments-Certain-Experiences-Extraordinary/dp/1501147765 The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Maj 11min

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 3596: Steve Pavlina challenges readers to shift their mindset from dependency on external authority to self-reliance, urging them to trust their intuition and life experience over conventional expert advice. He also introduces the concept of the “optimism ratio” as a personal barometer for growth, emphasizing how cultivating more optimistic thoughts can directly shape reality and accelerate personal development. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/06/trust-yourself-not-the-experts/ & https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/02/whats-your-optimism-ratio/ Quotes to ponder: "Your own reasoning ability is vastly more important than the consensus of expert opinion." "If you blindly follow the advice of experts, you’ll never learn to think for yourself." "When your optimism ratio is positive, it means you’re giving more energy to what you want than to what you don’t want." Episode references: Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 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

13 Maj 10min

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 3595: Joshua Becker highlights one transformative habit that requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum impact: watching less television. By cutting back on screen time, we gain more hours for meaningful connection, creativity, and healthier routines, an intentional shift that leads to deeper satisfaction and personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/watch-less/ Quotes to ponder: "Life change can be hard - really hard." "Television is a self-propagating habit. It promotes its own self-interests by boldly declaring the Best New Show, Most Watched Network, Can’t Miss Episode, or Game of the Year." "Not only are the negative effects of TV detrimental to our lives, the opportunity cost is great." Episode references: Journal of Economic Psychology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-economic-psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maj 11min

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 3594: Lori Deschene challenges the idea that experts always know best by reminding us that personal decisions often require self-trust, not outside validation. Through relatable stories and psychological insight, she highlights how relying too heavily on authority figures can obscure our inner wisdom and hinder authentic decision-making. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/there-is-no-expert-on-you/ Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes in looking for emotional back up, we give our power away, and oftentimes to people who know far less about what we need than we think." "The experts don’t have all the answers. Sometimes there aren’t any absolute answers." "We want there to be far more absolutes than there are, and we don’t want to have to carry the weight of our choices alone." Episode references: Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior: https://www.amazon.com/Sway-Irresistible-Pull-Irrational-Behavior/dp/0385524382 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Maj 10min

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 3593: Sam from Financial Samurai dismantles the myth that remodeling guarantees a return on investment, explaining that most renovations recoup only about 65% of their cost. He emphasizes that true profit comes from expansion, not remodeling, and encourages homeowners to remodel for personal enjoyment rather than profit, unless increasing livable square footage is the goal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/does-remodeling-pay-off-make-money/ Quotes to ponder: "Almost all property remodeling does not recoup the cost spent remodeling based on national averages." "Remodeling is a lifestyle choice with generally negative returns." "Increase the livable square footage of the home, and you increase the home’s selling price. It’s that simple." Episode references: 2023 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling Magazine: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2023/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Maj 12min

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 3592: Michael Blankenship challenges the idea that joy should be reserved for leisure by showing how embracing fun, even during life’s messiest, most mundane moments, can transform your entire experience. By replacing judgment with curiosity and light-heartedness, you're not avoiding responsibility, you're reclaiming joy as your most powerful, practical tool for everyday living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/the-life-changing-power-of-having-fun-a-thought-experiment/ Quotes to ponder: “It’s hard to be fully present and have fun when a part of you is getting lost in a mental maze.” “You’re too busy thinking negative thoughts to enjoy the good, the bad, or the shit-stained!” “When fun flourishes, judgment dies.” Episode references: Tiny Buddha: https://tinybuddha.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Maj 9min