Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Allison Carmen asks if you are on an emotional rollercoaster every day Episode 2568: Are You On An Emotional Rollercoaster Every Day? by Allison Carmen 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/are-you-on-an-emotional-rollercoaster-everyday/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on the meaning of life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2567: [Part 2] The Meaning of Life is a Ham Sandwich 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 hi

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on the meaning of life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2566: [Part 1] The Meaning of Life is a Ham Sandwich 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 hi

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares 5 reasons you should be willing to make mistakes Episode 2565: Give Perfectionism Its Walking Papers: Five Reasons You Should Be Willing to Make Mistakes by Laura Stack Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/12/give-perfecti

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about how to prepare for chaos Episode 2564: How to Prepare For Chaos by Cylon George 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-to-prepare-for-chaos  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar encourages you to stop trying to conform to the molds of other minimalists Episode 2563: Why You Should Stop Trying to Conform to the Molds of other Minimalists by Cheryl Smith 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/conform-to-the-molds/ Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Download it for free at Zocdoc.com/OPTIMAL Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares the "don't own stuff you can't fix" plan for life Episode 2562: The "Don’t Own Stuff You Can’t Fix" Plan for Life by Tyler Tervooren Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/fix-it-yourself/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adi Redzic on why focusing on the positives will make you a happier person. Episode 2561: Focusing On The Positives Will Make You A Happier Person by Adi Redzic Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth. The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2018/6/30/focusing-on-the-positives-will-make-you-a-happier-person Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on what complaining does to your brain and your happiness & how to stay positive in the face of a dreaded situation. Episode 2560: What Complaining Does To Your Brain AND Stay Positive in the Face of a Dreaded Situation by Stella Grizont Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She studied Economics at Columbia University's Barnard College and was one of the first 150 people to earn a Masters in the Applied Positive Psychology (aka the science of happiness) from the University of Pennsylvania. She now lives in New Jersey with her husband and toddler, who continue to teach her what life is all about. The original post is located here: https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2015/9/23/what-complaining-does-to-your-brain-and-your-happiness.html & https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2014/12/3/how-to-stay-positive-in-the-face-of-a-dreaded-situation.html Visit

Emily Guy Birken talks about why window shopping will make you happier Episode 2559: Why Window Shopping Will Actually Make You Happier by Emily Guy Birken PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/window-shopping  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely tells you how to overcome 3 common roadblocks to simplicity Episode 2558: 3 Common Roadblocks to Simplicity (And How to Get Through Them) by Emma Scheib Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Emma has been on a journey towards a slower simpler and more intentional way of living since her second daughter was born a few years ago. She has learned lots along the way and loves passing on these lessons. The original post is located here: https://simpleslowlovely.com/roadblocks-to-simplicity/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren McNeill of Introvert Dear talks about the importance of your needs Episode 2557: Your Needs Are Just as Important as Everyone Else’s by Lauren McNeill Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert’s world. In true introvert form, she wrote her blog anonymously for almost two years. Jenn had no desire to be in the spotlight. And she had no idea her little blog would become this! Now, with the help of “quiet ones” around the world, she is on a mission: to let introverts everywhere know it’s okay to be who they are. The original post is located here: https://introvertdear.com/news/sensitive-introverts-your-needs-are-important/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on t

James Altucher asks what disguises you wear Episode 2556: What Disguises Do You Wear? By James Altucher 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/what-disguises-do-you-wear/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alyssa Wolff of Your Unbusy Life shares two short posts about sustainable minimalism for your family and what to do before you declutter Episode 2555: Sustainable Minimalism For Your Family AND Don't Declutter Until You Do This by Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life Alyssa Wolff is the founder of Your Unbusy Life. She is a minimalism junkie, God follower, introvert, perpetual bookworm, and mom of 5. Her passion is helping introverted mothers get life simplicity in their stuff and schedules. The original posts are located here: https://yourunbusylife.com/sustainable-minimalism/ & https://yourunbusylife.com/dont-declutter-till-this/  4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/old  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Y. Helander tells you how to embrace the one you love even when it's tough Episode 2554: 5 Steps To Embrace The One You Love Even When It’s Tough by Ingrid Y. Helander Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy. The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/5-steps-to-embrace-the-one-you-love/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares how to stop being disappointed. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 2553: [Part 2] How to Stop Being Disappointed 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/2012/07/how-to-stop-being-disappointed/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad

Steve Pavlina shares how to stop being disappointed. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2552: [Part 1] How to Stop Being Disappointed 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/2012/07/how-to-stop-being-disappointed/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about why getting started is overrated Episode 2551: Dangerous Ideas: Getting Started is Overrated 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: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2008/06/27/dangerous-ideas-getting-started-is-overrated/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your

Colin Wright reflects on his personal growth since moving back to the USA Episode 2550: Valuable Frictions by Colin Wright A professional author and international speaker, Colin 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/valuable-frictions Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue tells us what her blog has taught her about fear Episode 2549: What This Blog Has Taught Me About Fear by Helene Massicotte 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/2014/7/8/what-this-blog-has-taught-me-about-fear  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices