Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares why the emptiness of sports is most felt in victory.   Episode 1388: The Emptiness of Sports is Most Felt in Victory by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Pursuing Passions  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/emptiness/ Visit Me Onlin

David Cain of Raptitude shares why there is no right decision.  Episode 1387: There Is No Right Decision by David Cain of Raptitude on How To Make Well Informed Decisions Quickly  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.  The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2018/07/right-decision/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares one life hack every high achieving entrepreneur should know.  Episode 1386: One Life Hack Every High Achieving Entrepreneur Should Know by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Purpose  Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.  The original post is located here: https://www.moderndavinci.net/blog/2018/7/10/one-life-hack-every-high-achieving-entrepreneur-should-know Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T.K. Coleman shares 6 questions that will keep you intellectually honest. Episode 1385: 6 Questions That Will Keep You Intellectually Honest by TK Coleman on How to Pursue Self Improvement 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/2016/03/03/6-questions-that-will-keep-you-intellectually-honest Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares what happens when you take full responsibility of your life.   Episode 1384: What Happens When You Take Full Responsibility of Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Accountability  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/@benjaminhardy/what-happens-when-you-take-full-responsibility-of-your-life-691a282f0687 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on writing the truth when in doubt.  Episode 1383: When in Doubt, Write the Truth by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on How To Tell The Truth  Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was nominated as a UCLA Exceptional Physician.  The original post is located here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/the-truth/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares a good place to start if you are a beginner minimalist.   Episode 1382: Beginner Minimalist? This is a Good Place to Start by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Simple Living  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 l

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy shares her thoughts on optimism being a choice.   Episode 1381: Optimism: It's a Choice by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on How To Be More Positive Minded  Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you.   The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/optimism/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 5 ways to use your journal for self care.  Episode 1380: 5 Ways to Use Your Journal For Self Care by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on Best Personal Development Practices  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/5-ways-to-use-your-journal-for-self-care/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares how a few thoughts that will help you do hard things.  Episode 1379: Do Hard Things. These Thoughts Will Help by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui on Self-Growth & Challenging Yourself  Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up anyway. Krista will help you figure out how. She has a new Seasonal Mindfulness Journal available here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/52-mondays/  The original post is located here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/do-hard-things/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on finding a new way to react to problems.  Episode 1378: Finding A New Way To React To Problems by Allison Carmen on Compassion & Dealing with Anger and Emotion  Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing law, Allison transitioned her practice into business consulting, business coaching and life coaching. Today, Allison’s clients range from owners of multi-million dollar companies to artists, actors, writers, and parents. She's also the host of the podcast: 10 Minutes to Less Suffering.  The original post is located here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/finding-a-new-way-to-react-to-problems/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares the real reason that you're always tired.   Episode 1377: The Real Reason That You're Always Tired by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back on How to Have More Energy  Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything changed. Once he'd taken back control of his life, he realized that his gusto - that lightly glowing ember inside all of us - was just waiting to be reignited, waiting for torch to touch coals and set it ablaze. He believes the same thing is possible for you, no matter how far gone you are.   The original post is located here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/the-real-reason-that-youre-always-tired/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book The Power of Vital Force: Fuel Your Energy, Purpose, and Performance with Ancient Secrets of Breath by Rajshree Patel  Episode 1376: An Excerpt from The Power of Vital Force: Fuel Your Energy, Purpose, and Performance by Rajshree Patel  Rajshree Patel is a mind and meditation expert and an international self-awareness coach, trainer, and speaker. Over the last 30 years, she has taught hundreds of thousands of people in more than 35 countries the power of meditation, mindfulness, breath work, and other ancient tools for accessing the innate source of energy, creativity, and fulfillment within.  Learn more about the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Vital-Force-Performance-Meditation/dp/1401956319 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares 8 lessons to remember when traveling.   Episode 1375: 8 Lessons to Remember When Traveling by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on How To Have Inspired Travel  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/8-lessons-to-remember-when-traveling/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan shares his thoughts on brain training.  Episode 1374: Brain Training by Tynan  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/brain-training 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 how he disappoints people and how you can too.  Episode 1373: How I Disappoint People (And How You Can Too) 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-i-disappoint-people Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on how to deal with major disruptions to your routine.  Episode 1372: How to Deal With Major Disruptions to Your Routine by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Habit Formation  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: http://zenhabits.net/how-to-deal-with-major-disruptions-to-your-routine Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Aardema with No Sidebar shares five ways to transform your stress into something better.  Episode 1371: Five Ways to Transform Your Stress Into Something Better by Heather Aardema with No Sidebar on Healthy Living 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/stress-into-something-better/ 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 their thoughts on slowing down your life through the magic of first moments.   Episode 1370: Slow Down Your Life Through the Magic of First Moments by Jay & Heather Harrington of LifeAndWhim  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/slow-life-magic-first-moments Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having a cup of tea with the grim reaper.  Episode 1369: A Cup of Tea With the Grim Reaper by Steve Pavlina on How To Live A Life of Greatness & Achieve Your Potential  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/2005/05/a-cup-of-tea-with-the-grim-reaper/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a