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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 3744: Jeff Goins shares how discovering your true calling isn’t about a single lightning-bolt moment but a journey of exploration, experimentation, and listening to what resonates most with you. He emphasizes that clarity comes through action, not waiting, and that your passion often emerges from persistence, curiosity, and serving others. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/calling/ Quotes to ponder: "Your calling is not a destination. It’s more like a path." "Clarity comes with action." "You don’t just find your calling, you build it." Episode references: The Art of Work: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Work-Jeff-Goins/dp/0718022076 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Sep 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 3743: Tynan shares a personal exploration of how cultivating calm transforms both productivity and quality of life. He explains why calmness allows sharper decision-making, reduces wasted energy, and creates a deeper sense of control and presence in everyday moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://tynan.com/calm Quotes to ponder: "Calm is a very important state to be in, and it’s worth cultivating." "Calm allows you to take in more information, process it, and make better decisions." "When you are calm, you conserve energy and reduce the amount of effort necessary to live your life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Sep 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 3742: Chris Guillebeau challenges the dismissive phrase “welcome to the real world,” showing how it’s often used to stifle creativity, independence, and unconventional choices. Instead, he invites readers to reject limiting beliefs, embrace the present, and pursue the “living world,” where freedom, meaning, and purpose are found in truly being alive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/welcome-to-the-real-world/ Quotes to ponder: “Please note: the real world is not reality. It is not defined by facts. It is determined by the collective perception of unremarkably average people.” “The best years of our lives are neither behind us nor ahead of us. They are RIGHT NOW, so we’d better take advantage of them.” “Some of us have not given up on the unrealistic. Some of us have taken the red pill. Some of us don’t want the things in the real world.” Episode references: The Hero’s Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work: https://www.amazon.com/Heros-Journey-Joseph-Campbell/dp/1577314042 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Sep 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 3741: Courtney Carver shares practical advice for building a capsule wardrobe that suits your lifestyle, reduces decision fatigue, and makes room for your favorite pieces. By setting your own rules, letting go of fear, and focusing on what really matters, you create more time, space, and joy in your daily life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/caspule-wardrobe Quotes to ponder: "Having it all doesn’t require owning it all." "Ignore the trends, the advertising, and everyone who looks like you think you should look, and be happy in your clothes." "Once you’ve created your capsule wardrobe, you won’t need extra time to get ready in the morning, and you won’t be spending time shopping online, or in dressing rooms." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Sep 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 3740: Angelina Lee explores how subtle mindset shifts can create space for more happiness without needing to change your entire life. By letting go of rigid labels, recognizing that choices aren't always final, and learning to say 'no' with intention, she offers a compassionate yet practical path to greater peace and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/shifting-your-perspective/ Quotes to ponder: "We don’t necessarily need to alter our circumstances in order to promote happiness as much as we need to adjust our perception of those circumstances." "If we decide to venture out of the expected and our efforts fail, we can make the changes necessary in order to inspire new growth." "By saying ‘yes’ to everyone else, I was saying ‘no’ to myself." Episode references: Exploring Plan Be: https://exploringplanbe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Sep 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 3739: Michael Mehlberg reminds us that real progress comes down to just two essentials: knowing clearly where we’re headed and eliminating distractions along the way. By defining a vivid vision of success and planning ahead for obstacles, we create a focused path toward what matters most. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2019/8/24/the-only-two-things-you-need-to-focus-on-what-matters Quotes to ponder: "Your answer to this question is your direction, your moonlight on the water." "When exhaustion strikes and burnout sets in, look to this light." "Find your moonlight and avoid distractions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Sep 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 3738: Michael Mehlberg shares a vivid story of helping baby sea turtles reach the ocean, using it as a powerful metaphor for how distractions pull us away from our most important goals. Just like turtles drawn to artificial lights instead of the moon, we risk losing focus and missing opportunities unless we learn to recognize and follow what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2019/8/24/the-only-two-things-you-need-to-focus-on-what-matters Quotes to ponder: "All the times I had miffed things up. It all made me realize that so many of my failures had happened because either I a) didn’t know where I was going or b) had some distraction beckoning me the in the wrong direction." "Allow these distractions to command your attention and you’ll end up wandering in the wrong direction, lost on the proverbial beach, in danger of being eaten alive." "Even one distraction is too many. So you have to focus on what matters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Sep 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 3737: Colin Wright explores the subtle ways our financial habits shape our choices, opportunities, and sense of freedom. He reveals how aligning money with personal values, not just accumulation, creates a more intentional, fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/dollars-sense/ Quotes to ponder: "Money is not inherently good or bad, but the way we earn and spend it has repercussions." "When our dollars align with our values, they amplify the kind of life we want to live." "Freedom doesn’t come from how much we make, but from how wisely we use what we have." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Sep 9min