Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares how to let your purpose find you. Episode 1044: How to Let Your Purpose Find 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/purpose Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Erin Blaskie where she shares her thoughts on reflection and enjoying downtime. Episode 1043: Yes, More Please AND Don't Have It All Figured Out by Erin Blaskie Erin Blaskie has helped numerous businesses come online, establish their web presence and create community. Erin’s primary expertise is in creating solid systems and processes for businesses but she also leads clients to leverage the power of the Internet to nurture community, create culture and inspire change. She is a TEDx speaker and a Google Certified Speaker and speaks all around the world. The original posts are located here: http://erinblaskie.com/yes-more-please/ http://erinblaskie.com/dont-have-it-all-figured-out/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal shares how to stay informed without losing your mind. Episode 1042: How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Mind by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far 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 attended The Stanford Graduate Sc

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to set smaller goals. Episode 1041: Set Smaller Goals: Impress Friends, Get Girls, Lose Weight 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/set-smaller-goals-impress-f

Tynan shares his thoughts on happiness and satisfaction. Episode 1040: Happiness and Satisfaction 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/satisfaction Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Courtney Carver of Be More With Less where she shares how to kill inner clutter and how to get back to what you love. Episode 1039: Kill Inner Clutter Before it Kills You AND How to Get Back to What You Love by Courtney Carver of BeMoreWithLess 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

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares the art of community building. Episode 1038: The Art of Community Building by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens 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/2010/07/community Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on setting posteriorities. Episode 1037: Setting Posteriorities 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/2004/11/setting-posteriorities/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the way to find your deeper purpose. Episode 1036: To Find Your Deeper Purpose, Listen 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/listen/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neghar Fonooni shares 4 steps to find freedom. Episode 1035: 4 Steps to Freedom From the Story Line by Neghar Fonooni Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years, served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Air Force, has been writing since she was eight years old, and birthed a witty and hilarious baby boy ten years ago. Her central focus is to help empower women through strength and bring wild and warm energy wherever she goes. The original post is located here: http://www.negharfonooni.com/4-steps-personal-freedom/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. Episode 1034: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson 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 mi

Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. Episode 1033: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson 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 mi

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares his thoughts on living a meaningful life. Episode 1032: Of Course It's Unreasonable, Dummy 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 post is located here: https://www.theminimalists.com/unreasonable/ 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 one daily gratitude ritual that will change the way you think by. Episode 1031: One Daily Gratitude Ritual that Will Change the Way You Think by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel 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/2016/06/22/on

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog discusses doing what it takes versus taking what you already know how to do. Episode 1030: Doing What it Takes Versus Taking What You Already Know How to Do by Cal Newport 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. The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2014/11/04/doing-what-it-takes-versus-taking-what-you-already-know-how-to-do/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

Chloe Kunstler with Tiny Buddha shares a reason to feel less anxious during times of transition. Episode 1029: A Reason to Feel Less Anxious During Times of Transition by Chloe Kunstler with Tiny Buddha (Anxiety & Optimism) Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/a-reason-to-feel-less-anxious-during-times-of-transition/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Holiday shares how to practice the stoic art of negative visualization. Episode 1028: Practice The Stoic Art of Negative Visualization by Ryan Holiday (Stoicism & Planning for Success & Discipline) Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist whose creative agency, Brass Check, has advised Google, TASER, and Complex as well as bestselling authors like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, and Neil Strauss. He is the author of six books and started his blog around 10 years ago to help his journey in self-education. The original post is located here: https://ryanholiday.net/practice-the-stoic-art-of-negative-visualization/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares lessons for life that he learned from his first marathon. Episode 1027: 12 Lessons for Life from My First Marathon by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism & Inspiration) 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/12-lessons-for-life-fro

Chris Guillebeau shares how to fall down and get back up again. Episode 1026: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau (Perserverance & Overcoming Fear & Growing Stronger) 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/how-to-fall-down-and-get-back-up-again/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choic

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares three places to put away the smartphone. Episode 1025: Three Places To Put Away The Smartphone by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch (Mindfulness Practice & Minimalism) 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/three-places-to-put-away-the-smartphone/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices