Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Kat Medina asks why you haven't followed your dreams yet Episode 2388: Big Dreams? What Are You Waiting For? By Kat Medina on Pursuing Goals and Following Your Heart As a child, Kat Medina wanted to be MacGyver when she grew up. Now, as the founder and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, she's become a well-traveled bookworm who finds creative solutions to entrepreneurial challenges with the resourcefulness of a figurative shoelace, paperclip, and bubblegum. Her forthcoming book, The Joys of Jet Lag, explores the most valuable lessons she's learned during the process and shares the keys to creating a life of adventure through an openhearted approach to living. These insights, when embodied and applied, have the potential to transform the ordinary to the extraordinary and craft unbridled joy and fulfillment, no matter where you are. The original post is located here: https://www.katmedina.com/article?id=whywait  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 6 things real minimalists always do Episode 2387: 6 Things Real Minimalists Always Do by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Being Committed to 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/real-minimalist/   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

Brian Tracy talks about mastering human relationships Episode 2386: Mastering Human Relationships by Brian Tracy on The Law of Indirect Efforts & Building A Relationship Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/mastering-human-relationships/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Opt

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on habits. Episode 2385: Habits by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on New Habit Formation Techniques 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: https://exilelifestyle.com/habits/ 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

Julie Morgenstern talks about becoming a time realist Episode 2384: Become a Time Realist by Julie Morgenstern on Scheduling and Time Management Skills Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world - by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized. The original post is located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/7/7/become-a-time-realist  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more

Allison Carmen shares two short posts covering finding patience for life's unanswered questions and why we can't stay positive Episode 2383: Finding Patience For Life's Unanswered Questions AND Why Can't We Stay Positive 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 posts are located here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/finding-patience-for-lifes-unanswered-questions/ & http://www.allisoncarmen.com/why-cant-we-stay-positive/   Visit Me On

Michelle McQuaid with Live Happy asks if eleven minutes could change your life Episode 2382: Could Eleven Minutes Change Your Life by Michelle McQuaid of Live Happy Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com/could-eleven-minutes-change-your-life/  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

Greg Audino talks about what things we miss and why. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2381: [Part 2] What Do You Miss by Greg Audino on Personal Reflection and Being Motivated by Love Instead of Fear Greg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Jane the Virgin to name a few.  The original post is located here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/what-do-you-miss-c4bf17c2c95f   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

Greg Audino talks about what things we miss and why. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2380: [Part 1] What Do You Miss by Greg Audino on Personal Reflection and Being Motivated by Love Instead of Fear Greg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Jane the Virgin to name a few.  The original post is located here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/what-do-you-miss-c4bf17c2c95f   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

Claire Wilde of Becoming Minimalist shares 8 simple strategies for when you're struggling to declutter Episode 2379: 8 Simple Strategies For When You’re Struggling to Declutter by Claire Wilde with Becoming Minimalist 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 can be found here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/declutter-strategies/  Visit

Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com or call: 614-568-3643 Episode 2378: Q&A – How to Build Better Habits – Starting New Habits & Breaking Bad Habits. 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

Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares four lessons motorcycles taught him about focus. Episode 2377: Four Lessons Motorcycles Taught Me About Focus by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Clarity & Vision 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/2015/6/6/four-lessons-motorcycles-taught-me-about-focus 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

James Altucher talks about the lies we tell ourselves to be liked Episode 2376: Lies We Tell Ourselves to Be Liked by James Altucher on Being Your True Self 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/lies-we-tell-ourselves-to-be-liked/   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

Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers talks about how to stop procrastinating Episode 2375: How to Stop Procrastinating: A Psychologist’s Trick for Tackling “I’ll Do It Later" by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Dr. Allison Answers, a website designed to simplify psychology to help you live a healthy and meaningful life. She finds a balance between the science and the practical, making her content completely relevant to your daily life. Her favorite buzzwords include courage, authenticity, gratitude, and intentionality. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University, and prior to that, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma.  The original post is located here: https://drallisonanswers.com/productivity/how-to-stop-procrastinating/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn

Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly shares 5 habits you need to master your fears and leap into a new life Episode 2374: 5 Habits You Need To Master Your Fears And Leap Into A New Life by Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly Daneika is an artist, confidence coach, recovering people-pleaser, and the founder of Learning2Fly. She is on a mission to help creative women find their voice, increase their confidence and design a more fulfilling life The original post is located here: https://learning2fly.org/5-habits-you-need-to-master-your-fears-and-leap-into-a-new-life/  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

Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about why your self-image can never be happy Episode 2373: Why Your Self-Image Can Never Be Happy by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich Richard is an ex-monk, meditation teacher, transformational coach and author of two books, “Kick The Thinking Habit” and “Awaken The Happy You.” After almost four decades of spiritual exploration and self-discovery, it’s now his passion to share with others some of the spiritual nuggets he’s unearthed along the way. For the past 20 years, he’s been helping people find more peace, joy, and inner freedom—to wake up to a richer, deeper, more spiritually connected experience of life. The original post is located here: https://www.thinklessandgrowrich.com/self-image/  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

Rachael Kable helps you find better life balance and improve wellbeing Episode 2372: Life Balance Disruptors and Protectors: How to Find Better Life Balance and Improve Wellbeing by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live more mindfully in fun, simple and meaningful ways. With a Bachelor of Psychological Science, Certificate in Coaching and Counselling and experience as a Helpline volunteer on the Anxiety Recovery Centre, Rachael embarked on her blogging and podcasting journey in late 2015. Hoping to share her personal stories and experiences with mindfulness, including how mindful living helped her manage stress and improve her wellbeing, Rachael’s passion and knowledge attracted listeners and readers from all over the world. The original post is located here: https://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/life-balance-disru

Karen Liszewski shares 4 reasons why we hold onto stuff Episode 2371: 5 Reasons Why We Hold Onto Stuff by Karen Liszewski on What Keeps Us From Decluttering Karen lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian and a Public Affairs Intern at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. One of her proudest moments as a writer so far has been interviewing Tim Gunn from ‘Project Runway' and subsequently winning Honorable Mention in NJ for Feature Writing. When she is not busy as a stay-at-home-mom she enjoys reading, going to the boardwalk in Ocean City and watching the Real Housewives. The original post is located here: https://thenjbookworm.com/5-reasons-why-we-hold-onto-stuff/  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/

Tynan shares his thoughts on how to love living a frugal life. Episode 2370: Living Frugally and Loving It by Tynan on Frugal Life & Minimalism and Money 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/lovefrugal Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertiseca

Benjamin Hardy shares how to make continual and increasing progress in your life. Episode 2369: How To Make Continual and Increasing Progress In Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development & Growth 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/how-to-make-continual-and-increasing-progress-in-your-life-7410e0a517e0 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