Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. Episode 516: Monk Mind: How to Increase Your Focus by Leo Babauta (Meditation & Mindfulness). The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/focus Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Maj 20178min

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. Episode 515: Here's to All of You Trying to Make the Most of a Bad Situation by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Mindful Living). The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/bad-situation Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maj 20178min

Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every week, she shares new photos, writing, and a roundup of happy links on the blog. Episode 514: Why I'm Scaling Back on Social Media by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens (How to Minimize Facebook, Twitter & Instagram). The original post is located here: http://www.rowdykittens.com/2016/12/socialmedia Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Maj 20177min

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. Episode 513: If You're Busy You're Doing Something Wrong: The Surprisingly Relaxed Lives of Elite Achievers by Cal Newport (Practice). The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2011/11/11/if-youre-busy-youre-doing-something-wrong-the-surprisingly-relaxed-lives-of-elite-achievers Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Maj 201710min

Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well. That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month. Episode 512: 20 Paradoxes That Are True by Mark Manson (Personal Growth & Happiness). The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/paradoxes-that-are-true Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Take my demographic survey to enter into bonus raffles: http://OLDPodcast.com/survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Maj 201711min

Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. Episode 511: The Forge of Life by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2015/06/the-forge-of-life Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Maj 201710min

David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. Episode 510: Maybe You Don't Have a Problem by David Cain of Raptitude (Simple Living & Gratitude). The original post is located here: http://www.raptitude.com/2016/12/maybe-you-dont-have-a-problem Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Maj 20179min

Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. Episode 509: 7 Ways to Simplify Your Life by Tess Marshall - The Bold Life with Be More With Less (Simple Living & Minimalism). The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/7-ways-to-simplify-your-life Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Maj 20178min