Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Brianna Harry of YeMash encourages us to let it all crash down. Episode 1736: Let It All Crash Down by Briana Harry of YeMash on Finding The Light in Dark Times & Rebuilding Life YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and living as your honest self. Your Morning Message is your daily dose of positive intention setting every weekday. For less than five minutes per episode, be left with messages and themes to set you up each day to be better than you were the day before. The original post is located here: http://www.yemash.com/writers-corner/let-it-all-crash-down Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares 5 steps necessary to develop a new habit. Episode 1735: 7 Steps to Developing a New Habit by Brian Tracy on How to Change Your Life Through Small Steps Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/seven-steps-to-developing-a-new-habit/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.co

Chris Guillebeau offers us some introspective thoughts about our own mortality. Episode 1734: Chasing Daylight: Some Thoughts on Mortality by Chris Guillebeau on Living An Intentional Life Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/chasing-daylight-some-thoughts-on-mortality/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising 

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch tells us why we should all live the portfolio life. Episode 1733: Why We Should All Live The Portfolio Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Pursuing Your Passions After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more. Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters. Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/book The original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/portfolio-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less tells us why it's necessary to simplify our lives due to three reasons. Episode 1732: 3 Dire Reasons to Simplify Your Life by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Minimalism for Money & Health 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 simplif

Greg Audino encourages us to assess the negative aspects of having high potential. Episode 1731: The Horrifying Potential of Potential by Greg Audino on Finding Happiness versus Fulfilling Talent Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to share new insight, Audino uses humor and a variety of PG-13 examples to offer a refreshing and more relatable approach to self-development. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. Greg's videos, as well as information about becoming a life coaching client of his, can be found at gregaudino.com. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/the-horrifying-potential-of-potential-ddecfc3c2822 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the sh

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares the value of fasting from anything and how we can start. Episode 1730: The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Discipline 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. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/fasting/ Visit Me O

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild reminds us that it's okay to admit when we're not okay. Episode 1729: It's Okay To Admit You're Not Okay by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Self-Acceptance Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/its-okay-to-admit-youre-not-okay Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits discusses what we can do each week to keep our affairs in order. Episode 1728: Life Laundry Day: Get Your Affairs in Order Each Week to Clear Your Mind by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits 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. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/life-laundry-day-get-your-affairs-in-order-each-week-to-clear-your-mind Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan reflects on "average" people. Episode 1727: Average People by Tynan on How To Pursue Excellence & Overcoming A Fixed Mindset Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/average Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily L

Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about how to build intentional habits. Episode 1726: Simple Living: Building Intentional Habits by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Slowing Down & Creating Space Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time where we are inundated with the message of instant gratification; where success is defined by numbers and accolades, and social media has begun to define how we live our lives, She desires to build a space and create a culture that shows another way---a more simple and slow approach to life. The original post is located here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl/simple-living-building-intentional-habits Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.adverti

Catherine Beard of Simply Fiercely notifies us of 3 ways that mindfulness simplifies life. Episode 1725: 3 Ways Mindfulness Simplifies Life by Catherine Beard with SimplyFiercely on Minimalism & Simple Living Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love. The original post is located here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/3-ways-mindfulness-simplifies-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T.K. Coleman informs us of why taking action is necessary. Episode 1724: Action is Necessary, So Make it Count by TK Coleman on Intentional Living & Critical Thinking T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Learn more about him at TKColeman.com. The original post is located here: http://tkcoleman.com/2016/06/06/action-is-necessary-so-make-it-count/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about how we can release negative energy before it becomes all consuming. Episode 1723: How to Release Negative Energy Before It Overwhelms You by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/how-to-release-negative-energy-before-it-overwhelms-you Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely discusses the urgent call for all of us to slow down. Episode 1722: The (Urgent) Call to Slow Down by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on How to Create Space in Everyday Life Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Emma has been on a journey towards a slower simpler and more intentional way of living since her second daughter was born a few years ago. She has learned lots along the way and loves passing on these lessons. The original post is located here: http://simpleslowlovely.com/the-urgent-call-to-slow-down/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co offers us a habit ladder we can follow to successfully develop a new routine. Episode 1721: The Habit Ladder: How To Make A New Routine Stick by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Habit Formation Techniques Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/habit-ladder/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod talks about resilience and how we can boost our own. Episode 1720: Three Sides to Resilience and How to Boost Yours with Mindfulness by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Meditation Dr Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues’ in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. The original post is located here: https://qedod.com/three-sides-resilience-boost/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares a very simple method for success. Episode 1719: Here is a Very Simple Method For Success by Benjamin Hardy on How To Set Big Goals & Change Your Mindset Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/here-is-a-very-simple-method-for-success-aeaca597eae2 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilan Ferdman of MindBender.co shares how to become more by living with less. Episode 1718: Becoming More By Living With Less: How A Minimalist Lifestyle Can Set You Free by Guy & Ilan Ferdman of MindBender Ilan & Guy Ferdman are the founders of Satori Prime. They happen to be blood brothers and real-life best friends. They coach people and companies all over the world in leadership, personal development, and spiritual growth. They've built multiple 7-figure businesses while maintaining a high-quality life, filled with lots of travel, family time, and unique personal growth experiences. Teaching others how to have it all in every area of life, is their heart's work. The original post is located here: https://mindbender.co/how-a-minimalist-lifestyle-can-set-you-free/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal informs us of what most people get wrong about willpower. Episode 1717: This is What Most People Get Wrong About Willpower by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Productivity & Positive Habits Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by Linke