Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 9 things to think about before you give up Episode 2016: 9 Things to Think About Before You Give Up by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Self Growth 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 can be found here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/11/02/9-things-to-think-about-before-you-g

Jason Loebig of LiveBetterCo shares 10 mindset do's and don'ts Episode 2015: 10 Growth Mindset Do's and Don'ts by Jason Loebig of Live Better Co on Practicing Simplicity At Live Better, they design wellness experiences connecting people to a community driven to pursue purpose. Many professionals claim to have a grasp on the wellness trend, but it takes deliberate expertise in understanding how the mind and body work together to bring wellness to life. Meet Live Better co-founders, Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig. With a unique ability to translate even the most immeasurable life dreams into a distinct, tangible reality for consumers and businesses alike, Jason and Bret Gornik have accumulated nearly 20 years of wellness experience by charting their own course through the biggest corporations to starting their own company from the ground up. They know fitness. They know wellness. They know how to bring dreams to reality. They know how to create real change. They know how to live life, better.  The original post i

Julie Morgenstern talks about how to match up your core values with your goals for the future. Episode 2014: Decluttering Time by Julie Morgenstern on Matching Up Your Core Values and Goals for The Future 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/2020/1/15/q98y5f9578czhs35yah0bh7xrumqrm  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Vis

Jay Harrington of Life and Whim informs us of what science suggests is the most important contributor to happiness. Episode 2013: The Most Important Contributor to Happiness According to Science by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life. The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/2018/happiness   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

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life tells you how to create your own self-help routine for success. Episode 2012: Can Minimalists Have Pets - How to Enjoy a Life of Minimalism with Pets by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life Renee is a minimalist mom, blogger, & coach. She and her husband downsized their house, paid off debt, started making money online, and now travel part-time with their kids. Her blog and online coaching is centered around helping other women to create this same lifestyle for themselves, both in their day to day living and in how they manage their money. The original post is located here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/minimalist-pets/   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

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich offers tips on how to deal with rejection. Episode 2011: How to Deal with Rejection by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Moving On & Disappointment Ramit Sethi 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 pictured next to Warren Buffett Forbes Magazine, and have 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: http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-rejection W

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you how to boost your confidence by celebrating your accomplishments Episode 2010: How to Boost Your Confidence by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Celebrating Your Accomplishments Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you. The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/acknowledge-yourself/  Whether you want cash back, travel rewards, or to consolidate debt, Credit Karma can help you find the offers that fit your goals. Apply with confidence today. Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast or the Credit Karma app. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Fre

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the value of being generous. Episode 2009: When in Doubt Be Generous by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on The Biggest Secret of A Successful Life Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/generous/   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

Bob Griswold shares an excerpt from his book, The Greatest Thing You'll Ever Learn Episode 2008: An Excerpt from The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn by Bob Griswold on Projecting Love Bob Griswold is internationally recognized as a long-time leader in the field of human potential development. He founded Effective Learning Systems, Inc. in 1972, and has personally taught over fifty thousand people techniques for relaxation, memory, stress management, controlling habits, goal achievement and self-esteem through seminars conducted for corporations, government agencies, and the general public. Bob is a graduate of the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois with a BS in Urban Land Economics. More about the book can be found here: https://checkout.thewiseguideapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Greatest-Thing-Youll-Ever-Learn-TWGA.pdf  Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online communit

Shirley of Daring Living talks about how to believe in yourself and make changes to your life. Episode 2007: How to Believe in Yourself & Make Changes to Your Life by Shirley of Daring Living Shirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience. The original post is located here: https://daringliving.com/how-to-believe-in-yourself/  Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Get 3 months free once you run your first payroll with our link: Gusto.com/OLD Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Ogle of Exile Lifestyle talks about decluttering your life with spring cleaning. Episode 2006: The Beauty of Spring Cleaning by Sean Ogle with Exile Lifestyle on Ways to Declutter Your Life 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 can be found here: https://exilelifestyle.com/beauty-spring-cleaning/  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

Jen Rao of The Simplicity Habit tells you what you need to know about downsizing early in life. Episode 2005: Downsizing Early in Life - What You Need to Know by Jen Rao with The Simplicity Habit Julianna is a professional declutterer and writer at The Simplicity Habit. She writes to encourage and inspire women who want to simplify their homes and lives The original post is located here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/downsizing-early-in-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

Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on dealing with critics and criticism Episode 2004: This Probably Isn't For You by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Dealing with Critics & Criticism 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 can be found here: https://www.theminimalists.com/this/  Every Hello Tushy bidet attachment comes with a 60-day risk-free guarantee and a 12-month warranty. Go to HelloTushy.com/OLD to get 10% off plus free shipping! Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn

Chris Guillebeau tells us what to do about those people who sidetracked our lives Episode 2003: What to Do About Those People Who Sidetracked Your Life by Chris Guillebeau on Finding Your Greatness 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/what-to-do-about-those-people/  Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares seven things to do when you're really sad. Episode 2002: 7 Things to Do When You are Really Sad by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Simplifying Your Happiness 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

Announcement: Follow or Subscribe to our newest podcast - La Vida Óptima wherever you get your audio! Mark Manson reminds us that no matter what's going on, we're still okay. Episode 2001: You're Okay by Mark Manson on Dealing with Social Anxiety & 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 adv

See me record the intro upside down: https://oldpodcast.com/2000 David Cain of Raptitude narrates today's episode, and shares four things procrastinators need to learn. Episode 2000: Four Things Procrastinators Need to Learn by David Cain of Raptitude 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: https://www.raptitude.com/2018/04/four-things-procrastinators-need-to-learn/  Heal and cleanse your face with Green Tech skincare. Born in nature, perfected through science. Receive 20% off your first purchase of The Good. Go to calderalab.com and use discount code OLD at checkout Please Rate & Review the Show!

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild talks about the healing power of loving kindness. Episode 1999: The Healing Power of Loving Kindness by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on The Mindfulness Movement Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/the-healing-power-of-loving-kindness  Get your SoulCycle at-home bike TODAY by visiting MySoulCycleBike.com/old, and use promo code OLD to get a free pair of at-home select cycling shoes with your purchase. Please Rate & Revie

Kyle Kowalski of Sloww talks about what he learned by not buying any clothing for a year. Episode 1998: My Buy Nothing Year: How I Bought NO Clothing for a Year & 5 Things I Learned by Kyle Kowalski of Sloww Kyle Kowalski, the human behind Sloww, is a corporate dropout turned solopreneur who found and created his life purpose after an existential crisis―synthesizing the world’s wisdom to awaken and actualize the art of living. His crisis was the beginning of the end of my glorification of busy and unconscious consumption—and the beginning of his awakening to intentional living The original post is located here: https://www.sloww.co/buy-nothing-year/   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

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about the things that get in the way of doing. Episode 1997: The Things That Get in the Way of Doing by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Procrastination and Productivity 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/hurdles  Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Get 3 months free once you run your first payroll with our link: Gusto.com/OLD Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices