3525: 5 Core Skills Your Life Depends On by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel on How to Improve Patience

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 3442: Benjamin Hardy emphasizes the power of taking full responsibility for both successes and failures. By owning your actions and choices, you unlock the ability to adapt, grow, and achieve specific outcomes without attaching your identity to results. This mindset enables consistent progress while fostering humility and gratitude for the journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/mature-people-don-t-apologize-when-they-succeed-nor-complain-when-they-fail-ad3a7d044ded Quotes to ponder: “The greatest form of maturity is at harvest time. This is when we must learn how to reap without complaint if the amounts are small and how to reap without apology if the amounts are big.” “It’s better to be an example of someone living a powerful life than to live small in order to make other people feel comfortable around you.” “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” Episode references: Strategic Coach: https://www.strategiccoach.com The Fifth Discipline: https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Discipline-Practice-Learning-Organization/dp/0385517254 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Dec 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 3441: Briana Harry reflects on the necessity of setting boundaries to protect personal happiness and growth. By honoring her past survival strategies and embracing thoughtful decision-making, she reclaims her energy, time, and body with purpose. Her insights offer practical guidance for nurturing self-love and maintaining meaningful relationships through healthy limits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.yemash.com/writers-corner/2021/12/22/boundaries-and-me Quotes to ponder: "To live life the way I want to takes thought, it means I have to be slow to act." "I don’t need to be right to be safe. I don’t need to agree or want what people around me want." "It doesn’t make me feel good, and it doesn’t make me a bad person to limit how much of it I listen to." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Dec 20248min

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 3440: Jenny Lee explores how the word "should" creates unnecessary pressure and internal conflict. Drawing on insights from Steven Handel, she advocates replacing "should" with "want" or "will" to cultivate a mindset of clarity, motivation, and actionable intent. By reevaluating obligations versus desires, you can create a more intentional and fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/stop-should Quotes to ponder: "When you find yourself saying 'I really should do (blank)' it reflects a deep internal conflict within yourself." "If it really matters to you, you'll make time for it." "Changing just one word, from 'should' to 'want,' can completely shift how we feel about something." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Dec 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 3439: Andy Traub outlines a powerful roadmap for launching your dream, from embracing early mornings to overcoming perfectionism and shipping your work. By taking consistent action, following a process, and practicing generosity, he emphasizes that anyone can transform their aspirations into tangible achievements. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/launch-dream/ Quotes to ponder: "Because it's not enough to dream; we must do the work." "The secret to not flaking out on your friends and family while still pursuing a dream is going to work before your world wakes up." "Perfection is a myth and more often an excuse to not ship." Episode references: Dave Ramsey resources: https://www.daveramsey.com Platform by Michael Hyatt: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Get-Noticed-Noisy-World/dp/159555503X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Dec 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 3438 Ryan Frederick highlights how our environment can serve as a powerful life hack, influencing longevity, health, and financial well-being. By choosing or modifying our place - whether through social connections, active lifestyles, or financial decisions - we can create habits that yield exponential benefits over time. Small tweaks to our surroundings can significantly enhance our quality of life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/place-as-a-life-hack Quotes to ponder: "Place has both direct and indirect impacts on a person’s life. The best place elevates the elements of well-being, including purpose, social connection, physical well-being, and financial well-being." "What starts as a small win or a minor setback accumulates into something much more." "It may be that the biggest life hack is hidden in plain sight, it’s your home." Episode references: Thinking Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555 The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Dec 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 3437: Joshua Becker explores the profound themes of Christmas love, joy, peace, hope, reconciliation, and goodwill emphasizing that the greatest gifts we can give are often the ones we most long to receive. Through acts of generosity, forgiveness, and intentional kindness, he reminds us how we can transform not just our holidays, but our lives, by embodying the true spirit of giving. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/giving-the-gift-of-christmas/ Quotes to ponder: “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” “The things we most want to receive are often the very things we should be giving first.” “See the good in others. Believe in their greatest potential. And encourage often.” Episode references: Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet": https://www.amazon.com/Prophet-Kahlil-Gibran/dp/0394404289 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Dec 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 3436: Krista O'Reilly Davi-Dagui reminds us that crafting a meaningful life begins with showing up and doing the work, even imperfectly. She challenges us to embrace small, deliberate actions, resist comparison, and find strength in the messy process of growth. This heartfelt message inspires intentional living, offering practical wisdom for building the life you truly want. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/the-life-you-want/ Quotes to ponder: "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." "Whatever it is that you most desire, do the work." "Practice. Work at your craft or pick away at your dreams. When you grow tired, learn to rest and not quit." Episode references: Bird by Bird: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016 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

24 Dec 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 3435: Mark Manson delves into the liberating realization that everyone is wrong about almost everything. He explores how embracing uncertainty and doubt can help us grow, fostering humility and resilience in a world full of contradictions and complexities. Discover why questioning your beliefs is essential for meaningful change and personal development. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/wrong-about-everything Quotes to ponder: "Certainty is the enemy of growth. It stifles the possibility of learning and discovery." "Understanding the limits of your knowledge is the first step to gaining real wisdom." "Admitting you're wrong isn't a weakness; it's an opportunity to be better." Episode references: Everything Is Fcked: A Book About Hope: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062888439 Skeptic Magazine: https://www.skeptic.com The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062457713 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Dec 202411min