Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares a reflection on her 30 day writing challenge.  Episode 1408: A Reflection On My 30 Day Writing Challenge by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on How To Set Goals  Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guilt and shame over parts of her that she thought were unworthy. By her late-20s, she found herself passionless and riddled with anxiety - and she knew she needed a change. Instead of creating a multi-layered plan on how to attain more peace, she started small - with a walking meditation practice. Those 15 minutes of strolling in silence down a tree-lined residential street led her to where she is today - facing her fears of imperfection and doing it anyway.   The original post is located here: http://moreofwhatmattersblog.com/30-day-writing-challenge/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan shares the principles he lives by.  Episode 1407: Principles I Live By by Tynan on How to Build Successful Habits  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/principles Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-discipline.  Episode 1406: Self-Discipline by Steve Pavlina  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.  The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/06/self-discipline/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares his thoughts on the extraordinary power of savoring your life.  Episode 1405: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Noticing Life  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/savoring Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices.  Episode 1404: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on How to Live with Curiosity  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 LinkedIn). Nir atte

Dusti Arab with Rowdy Kittens shares her thoughts on getting lost in the twitterverse and other misadventures.  Episode 1403: Getting Lost in the Twitterverse and other Misadventures by Dusti Arab with Rowdy Kittens on How to Digital Detox  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.  The original post is located here: https://www.rowdykittens.com/blog/2011/06/gettinglost Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cait Flanders shares what consumes your mind controls your life and finances. This is part 2 of 2.   Episode 1402: [Part 2] What Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life (and Finances) by Cait Flanders on Decreasing Social Media Use  Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week.  The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2015/09/14/what-consumes-your-mind-controls-your-life-and-finances/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cait Flanders shares what consumes your mind controls your life and finances. This is part 1 of 2.   Episode 1401: [Part 1] What Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life (and Finances) by Cait Flanders on Digital Detox  Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week.  The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2015/09/14/what-consumes-your-mind-controls-your-life-and-finances/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares the one learning technique that scared the s**t out of Bruce Lee.   Episode 1400: The One Learning Technique That Scared The S**t Out of Bruce Lee by James Altucher on Training the Body & Brain  James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.  The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-one-learning-technique-that-scared-the-st-out-of-bruce-lee/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to stop feeling overwhelmed.   Episode 1399: Dealing with Anxiety: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich  Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000.  The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/anxiety-how-to-stop-f

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 7 ways to make the most of your life.   Episode 1398: 7 Ways to Make the Most of your Life by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Living In The Moment  Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ourselves. Using a whole-body, client-centered approach, her passion is to: support you with listening to your own internal wisdom, assist you with connecting to what you really want and help to empower you in taking steps toward achieving your goals.   The original post is located here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/7-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on personal responsibility and showing up.  Episode 1397: Personal Responsibility and Showing Up by Chris Guillebeau on How To Take Ownership of Your 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/personal-responsibility-and-showing-up/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad c

Brian Gardner with No Sidebar shares his thoughts on minimalism in the real world.  Episode 1396: Minimalism in the Real World: A Life without Sidebars by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar on Simple Living Benefits  No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.  The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/life-without-sidebars/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share the magic of early morning.  Episode 1395: The Magic of Early Morning by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on How to Become An Early Riser Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life.   The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/magic-early-morning Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares her thoughts on dealing with conflict.  Episode 1394: Dealing with Conflict - Time Is On Your Side by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on How To Be Patient  Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore.   The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2014/2/7/dealing-with-conflict Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 6 things you should love about your life.   Episode 1393: 6 Things You Should Love About Your Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on How To Be Happier  Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon.  The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/03/04/6-things-you-should-lo

Kristine Klussman asks how meaningful is your life.   Episode 1392: How Meaningful Is Your Life? by Kristine Klussman on How to Find Meaning and Passion in Life  Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifting, and humbling. She found so many of those going through life-threatening illness were - sometimes for the first time in their lives - absolutely clear what truly mattered to them: authenticity and connection. In 2016, she founded a non-profit to focus full-time on trying to understand, explain and teach what she now believes is the single most meaningful and rewarding aspect of our existence.   The original post is located here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/how-meaningful-is-your-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about y

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 10 helpful habit guidelines.  Episode 1391: 10 Helpful Habit Guidelines by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on How to Improve Self Discipline  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 book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/book  The original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/habit-guidelines/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on surface tension.  Episode 1390: Surface Tension by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How to Acquire Deep Knowledge & Communicate Effectively  Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook.  The original post is located here: https://exilelifestyle.com/surface-tension/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on life and learning from failure.  Episode 1389: Life Is An Acquired Taste AND Resolving to Learn from Failure by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists  Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana.  The original posts are located here: http://www.theminimalists.com/coffee/ & http://www.theminimalists.com/failure/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices