Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 reasons why we don't stick to things and how to follow through. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 760: 10 Reasons Why We Don't Stick to Things - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Why We Put Off Tasks & Procrastinate). 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/wiggleroom Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cain shares the danger of convenience. Episode 759: The Danger of Convenience by David Cain of Raptitude (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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: http://www.raptitude.com/2017/11/the-danger-of-convenience Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares his take on mentoring and how you can benefit from it. Episode 758: Mentoring by Steve Pavlina (Career Advice). 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/mentoring Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares the best way to get ahead in your career. Episode 757: Find a Mentor to Get Ahead in Your Career by Chris Reining (Career Advice). Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/mentor Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cait Flanders narrates an excerpt from her much anticipated book: The Year of Less. Episode 756: An Excerpt from the Book - The Year of Less by Cait Flanders (Shopping Ban, Binging & Relationships with Self Improvement). 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. Learn more and find her book here: http://caitflanders.com Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong narrates her own article on quitting. Episode 755: Sometimes You Have to Quit by Kristin Wong (Mindfulness & Happiness). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done. Kristin is a self-professed money geek and is slated to publish a book about personal finance in March of 2018. The original post is located here: https://www.thewildwong.com/sometimes-you-have-to-quit Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTube star Amy Lee of Vagabond Youth narrates a post from Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life. Episode 754: 5 Things to Stop Doing & Start Doing for Yourself by Angel Chernoff of Marc & Angel Narrated by Amy Lee - Vagabond Youth. Amy Lee is a 23 year old Korean vlogger born and bred in Los Angeles. Vagabond Youth is a modern upbeat fashion, beauty, & lifestyle channel aimed towards inspiring young people creatively. If you love fashion and personal development, her channel is the place to be: http://youtube.com/vagabondyouth The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/02/06/5-things-to-stop-doing-and-start-doing Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTube star Jenn Im of Clothes Encounters narrates a post from Courtney Carver with a little guide for more comfort and joy. Episode 753: A Little Guide for More Comfort and Joy by Courtney Carver - Be More With Less Narrated by Jenn Im of Clothes Encounters. Jenn Im is the life and style superstar whose digital influence spans all social media, including her wildly popular YouTube Channel, “Clothes Encounters.” The debut collection of “Eggie,” her recently released fashion line of inclusive and affordable everyday staples, sold out in mere minutes—as did her capsule collections with Colourpop and Mejuri. Find Jenn on YouTube: http://youtube.com/clothesencounters See Jenn recording this episode: https://youtu.be/1w9l4tBp9Vw?t=13m17s The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/more Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New author to the show Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch narrates his own article for you, inspired in part by Seth Godin. Episode 752: Refusing a Gift From Your Past Self by Anthony Ongaro - Break the Twitch (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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: http://www.breakthetwitch.com/gift-past-self Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 posts: one from Derek Sivers and one from Tom Bilyeu, both covering ways to improve your life. Episode 751: Unlikely Places and Untangled Goals by Derek Sivers And 3 Signs You Need to Change Your Life by Tom Bilyeu with Success. Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks. Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories. Thomas Bilyeu is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing private company in North America on the Inc 5000 for 2014. He co-founded the company 2010 with a mission to end metabolic disease by creating a food product based on taste, that

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares pros and cons of bullet journaling and what he'd do to improve upon it. Episode 750: BuJo Pro: Thoughts on Adapting a Bullet Journal to a Hyper-Connected World by Cal Newport (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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/2017/12/15/bujopro-thoughts-on-adapting-bullet-journal-to-a-hyper-connected-world Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn mo

Will Aylward with Tiny Buddha shares why presence is the best gift you'll ever give. Episode 749: Put Down Your Phone: Why Presence is the Best Gift You'll Ever Give by Will Aylward with Tiny Buddha (Distraction). 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/put-down-phone-presence-best-gift Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cait Flanders shares why she's taking back her evenings. Episode 748: Why I'm Taking Back My Evenings by Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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/2017/12/01/slow-evening-experiment Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares why intelligence, more than ignorance, is bliss. Episode 747: Intelligence is Bliss by Steve Pavlina (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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/2006/08/intelligence-is-bliss Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from Courtney Carver's new book: Soulful Simplicity. Episode 746: Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More by Courtney Carver (Slow 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 life and work so you can focus on what really mat

2 posts from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Christmas and receiving gifts. Episode 745: Giving the Gift of Christmas And Receiving Gifts from Others by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Holiday Gift Giving). 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 posts are located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/giving-the-gift-of-christm

David Cain shares the source of our anxieties and worries and what to do about it, plus a little experiment you can try. Episode 744: When You Can't Stop Looking Ahead, Look Backwards by David Cain of Raptitude (Mental Health - Anxiety and Worry). 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: http://www.raptitude.com/2017/08/look-backwards Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about the educational balance between thinking and intuition. Episode 743: Educational Balance by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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: http://exilelifestyle.com/educational-balance Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his guide to finding calm and being less frustrated. Episode 742: A Guide to Finding Calm & Being Less Frustrated by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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/unfrustrate Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares a super inspiring post about a man who created a fresh start. Episode 741: Do You Dream of a New Start Like This Guy Did by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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/dream-of-a-new-start Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices