Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Tynan shares how he creates plans that can't fail. Episode 1008: Plans Which Can't Fail by Tynan of Tynan.com (Personal Development & Self Help for Productivity & Happiness). 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/cantfail Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.

Justin shares some big announcements and answers listener questions. Episode 1007: Big Announcements, Questions & Answers, and Checking in with Justin. Check out our new shows (simply search for them in your favorite podcast app): Date Us Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace Thank you to all the contributors who have kept me going for over 1000 episodes! To contribute (even $1/month helps!), visit: OLDPodcast.com/help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chalene Johnson takes over this special episode. Episode 1006: Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show & Build Your Tribe Podcasts Takes Over Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lee Dumas takes over this special episode. Episode 1005: John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs On Fire Takes Over John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create teh life you've always dreamed of.  Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff take over this special episode. 1004: Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life Take Over Marc and Angel Chernoff are 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. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. Their first book, “1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently“ is a focused collection of short, concise tips and reflections on the little things that make a huge difference in our daily lives. It’s available online at: marcandangel.com/book and on Amazon. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Howes of The School of Greatness podcast takes over this special episode. Episode 1003: Lewis Howes of The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes Podcast Takes Over Lewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, author, and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men's National Handball Team athlete. Lewis hosts The School of Greatness podcast, which has received millions of downloads since it launched in 2013. His newest book, The School of Greatness, provides a framework for achieving real, sustainable, repeatable success. You get the tools, knowledge, and actionable resources to take your vision and turn it into a reality. Lewis was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Learn more at LewisHowes.com or follow him on social media @lewishowes Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show has taken over this special episode. Thank you Jordan for taking time to do this! Episode 1002: Jordan Harbinger of The Jordan Harbinger Show Takes Over Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as The Larry King of podcasting, is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications & social dynamics expert. You can find out more aobut him and his podcast here: jordanharbinger.com/podcast and here: advancedhumandynamics.com/LevelOne Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists has taken over this special episode. The Minimalists were the first authors to give me approval to narrate their content back in 2015. I owe them much more than this special episode. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing this tale! Episode 1001: Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalism Documentary Takes Over 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. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm here, in text form. Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists has taken over this special episode. The Minimalists were the first authors to give me approval to narrate their content back in 2015. I owe them much more than this special episode. The truth is, I didn't understand this piece that Josh read. Then I heard it three more times. I still didn't really follow. I'm simply not used to this style of writing. After narrating a thousand episodes, I'm familiar with something entirely different. After the 5th time, it started coming together, and Josh does a nice job explaining that at the beginning. This an episode I'll revisit. Thank you, Joshua, for taking the time and for being a friend. Episode 1000: Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists Podcast Takes Over. 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

Jennifer with Cait Flanders shares what it really means to do what you love. Episode 999: What It Really Means to Do What You Love by Jennifer with CaitFlanders.com (Follow Your Passion & Pursuing Dreams) 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/2016/10/24/do-what-you-love/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elana Miller with Good Life Zen shares how to open to joy in everyday life. Episode 998: How to Open to Joy in Everyday Life by Elana Miller with Good Life Zen (Finding Happiness & Being Happier & Joyful) Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/joy-in-everyday-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Cal Newport as he shares his thoughts on transitioning to digital minimalism and why action is overrated. Episode 997: Some Thoughts on Transitioning to Digital Minimalism AND Dangerous Ideas: Action is Overrated by Cal Newport (Life) 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 posts are located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2016/12/21/some-thoughts-on-transitioning-to-digital-minimalism/ http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/07/dangerous-

Nir Eyal shares why the way you think about willpower is hurting you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 996: [Part 2] The Way You Think About Willpower Is Hurting You by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far (Developing Self Discipline) 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 Refr

Nir Eyal shares why the way you think about willpower is hurting you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 995: [Part 1] The Way You Think About Willpower Is Hurting You by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far (Building Habits & Discipline) 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 Re

Heather Avery with Tiny Buddha shares why we are enough and we don't need to be perfect. Episode 994: We Are Enough and We Don't Need to Be Perfect by Heather Avery with Tiny Buddha (Overcoming Fear & Personal Growth) 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/we-are-enough-and-we-dont-need-to-be-perfect/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares why you should jump while you can. Episode 993: Jump While You Can by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (How to Start with Minimalism Living Practices & Focus) 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/jump/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Le

Mark Manson shares how to grow from your pain. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 992: [Part 2] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson (Thriving when Dealing with Adversity & Appreciation for Life) 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

Mark Manson shares how to grow from your pain. Episode 991: [Part 1] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson (Surviving Trauma & Growing Stronger & Overcoming Depression) 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 th

Ali Cornish with Break The Twitch shares why we should bring back boredom. Episode 990: Why We Should Bring Back Boredom by Ali Cornish with Break The Twitch (Minimalism Narration & Lifestyle Design) 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/bring-back-boredom/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on rest and recovery. Episode 989: Rest and Recovery by Chris Guillebeau (Productivity & Personal Growth & Spoken Edition of the Best Inspiring Blogs). 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/rest-and-recovery/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm