Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

2 posts from Julie Morgenstern on decluttering and spring cleaning your to-do list. Episode 1538: Decluttering: No One Lets Go in a Vacuum AND Spring Clean Your To-Do List by Julie Morgenstern on Simple Living 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 posts are located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/1/15/gbxbm4b2ugiwpsn4wtacaifoddkxvc & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/3/22/4-ways-to-conquer-procrastination Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on thinking like an artist. Episode 1537: Think Like An Artist by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on The Creative Process & Building A Fulfilling Life Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation. The original post is located here: https://www.establishingtheself.com/home/think-like-an-artist Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares the seven habits of highly effective minimalists. Episode 1536: The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Minimalists by James Altucher on The Benefits of Minimalism & Simplicity 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/seven-habits-highly-effective-minimalists/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josie Michelle Davis shares 5 habits that she's glad she stuck with. Episode 1535: 5 Habits I'm Glad I Stuck With by Josie Michelle Davis on How To Wake Up Early & Build Healthy Momentum Josie Michelle Davis is a full time stylist, a writer, and a lover of rescue mutts. She's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades and she spent years blogging DIYs and outfits. These days she's more focused on helping others learn how to change their mindset to achieve big goals. The original post is located here: https://josiemichelledavis.com/blog/2019/3/20/5-habits-im-glad-i-stuck-with Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares why write every day is bad advice. Episode 1534: "Write Every Day" is Bad Advice: Hacking the Psychology of Big Projects by Cal Newport on Productivity Habits 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/2013/01/13/write-every-day-is-bad-advice-hacking-the-psychology-of-big-projects/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Morehouse shares his thoughts on rules of ascendancy. Episode 1533: Rules of Ascendancy: Learn to the Task, Not the Test by Isaac Morehouse on How To Pursue Meaningful Challenges Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach. The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2016/12/19/rules-of-ascendancy-learn-to-the-task-not-the-test/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn Granneman of Introvert Dear on if you don't like your life, you can change it. Episode 1532: If You Don't Like Your Life, You Can Change It by Jenn Granneman of Introvert Dear on How To Take Control of Life 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/introverts-change-your-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ira Israel on yes is the new no. Episode 1531: Yes Is the New No by Ira Israel on How to Slow Down Life & Create More Meaningful Connections Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/yes-is-the-new-no/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Y Helander shares 5 lessons about self-confidence, play and the meaning of work that she learned from a toddler. Episode 1530: 5 Lessons About Self-Confidence, Play and the Meaning of Work (That I Learned From a Toddler) 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-lessons-about-self-confidence-play-and-the-meaning-of-work-that-i-learned-from-a-toddler/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Cornish of Everthrive on things we are never meant to know. Episode 1529: Things We Are Never Meant to Know by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Digital Minimalism & Simple Living Ali Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment of today's society. Through words and photos, she brings awareness to the importance of living simply, healthfully, and authentically. Life can be better lived when we disconnect from distraction, slow down, and focus on what is truly important. In addition to managing and contributing to Everthrive, she also helps others create compelling content for websites, campaigns, and social media ventures through The Media Acorn. The original post is located here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2019/5/2/things-we-are-never-meant-to-know Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy shares how to make small, sustainable changes to make your life better. Episode 1528: How to Make Small, Sustainable Changes to Make Your Life Better by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy 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/how-to-make-small-sustainable-changes-to-make-your-life-better/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares the life-changing power of having fun. Episode 1527: The Life-Changing Power Of Having Fun: A Thought Experiment by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything changed. Once he'd taken back control of his life, he realized that his gusto - that lightly glowing ember inside all of us - was just waiting to be reignited, waiting for torch to touch coals and set it ablaze. He believes the same thing is possible for you, no matter how far gone you are. The original post is located here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/the-life-changing-power-of-having-fun-a-thought-experiment/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares 7 keys to a positive personality. Episode 1526: Be the Best You: 7 Keys to a Positive Personality by Brian Tracy on How To Improve Your Outlook On Life 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/be-the-best-you-7-keys-to-a-positive-personality/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Mehlberg shares why you don't have to give up important things to get important things done. Episode 1525: You Don't Have to Give Up Important Things to Get Important Things Done by Michael Mehlberg 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/2018/5/30/you-dont-have-to-give-up-important-things-to-get-important-things-done Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on flexible structures. Episode 1524: Flexible Structures by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How to Create & Maintain Long Lasting Healthy Habits 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/flexible-structures/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Penney of Be Better Stupid shares the balancing act of gratitude. Episode 1523: The Balancing Act of Gratitude by Will Penney of Be Better Stupid on How To Be More Grateful Will Penney lives with his girlfriend and 4-pound chihuahua in Los Angeles. He likes basketball and food. He has the occasional Generalized Anxiety, constant crippling self-awareness, and a worse attention span than his chihuahua. Unlike other self-help writers and gurus, he's not going to pretend like he knows you and how to fix your life. He's not here to offer solutions. He's here to propose ideas. Ideas are different. Ideas can be taken or left. Ideas can make you think. Ideas can be wrong. Ideas are real. Will is here to share some ideas on how maybe we can all be better. The original post is located here: http://bebetterstupid.com/the-balancing-act-of-gratitude-kid-tested-mother-approved/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show on a new approach to goal setting and why time management is so important. Episode 1522: A New Approach to Goal Setting AND Why is Time Management So Important by Chalene Johnson on Productivity Tips 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. The original posts are located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/a-new-approach-to-goal-setting/ & https://www.chalenejohnson.com/why-is-time-management-so-important/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto on getting up, hustling, and getting lucky. Episode 1521: Get Up. Hustle. Get Lucky. by Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto on How To Work Hard for Positive Results Ludovic is the visionary and founder of The Good Life Manifesto. The Manifesto has been created over his life so far, from a very early age. Influenced by his life experiences and growing up with the advice of his very money savvy mother, Ludovic not only helms The Good Life Manifesto, but also provides guidance on personal development and finance. Ludovic loves to travel, and has a great passion for animals in general and birds in particular, and he has many birds living and traveling with him. He also loves to eat a lot more than one would think! The original post is located here: https://www.thegoodlifemanifesto.com/get-up-hustle-get-lucky/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book Fear Is Fuel by Patrick J. Sweeney II. Episode 1520: An Excerpt from Fear Is Fuel by Patrick J. Sweeney II on The Surprising Power To Help You Find Purpose & Passion Fear, the most powerful force in our life, is the least understood. Every one of us experiences it. Many arrange their lives to avoid it. Yet, nearly every one of us needs to find more fear. We don’t have to be held hostage by fear – there’s solid neuroscience you can depend on to make courage your new habit Most of us know fear as the unwanted force that drives phobias, anxieties, unhappiness, and inhibits self-actualization. Ironically, fear is the underlying phenomenon that heightens awareness and optimizes physical performance, and can drive ambition, courage, and success. Harnessing that fear can heighten emotional intelligence and bring success to every aspect of your life. Fear is Fuel can show you how. Learn more about the book here: https://fearisfuel.com/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Benjamin Hardy on living like you could lose everything but know there's nothing to lose & one behavior that separates the successful from the average. Episode 1519: Live like You Could Lose Everything, But Know There's Nothing to Lose AND One Behavior Separates The Successful From The Average 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/success-secret-live-like-you-could-lose-everything-but-know-theres-nothing-to-lose-5488abb68f1b & https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/one-behavior-separates-the-successful-from-the-average-5f7d141ed9b Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan shares his thoughts on analyzing risk. Episode 1518: Analyzing Risk by Tynan on How To Choose The Best Path For Yourself & Accept Individuality 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/risk Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares how to create habits that stick with minimum effort and maximum results. Episode 1517: How to Create Habits That Stick - with Minimum Effort and Maximum Results by Paula Pant of Afford Anything Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast. The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/create-mindless-habits/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares millionaire success habits and how one simple change can lead to business success. Episode 1516: Millionaire Success Habits & How One Simple Change Can Lead To Business Success by Steve Chou of MyWifeQuitHerJob Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com The original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/your-habits-and-how-one-small-change-can-lead-to-long-term-success/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 10 minimalism tips to kickstart your decluttering. Episode 1515: 10 Minimalism Tips To Kickstart Your Decluttering by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on How To Be A Minimalist 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/minimalism-tips/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Lovett of Minimalings shares his thoughts on just in cases. Episode 1514: Just In Cases by Chris Lovett of Minimalings on How To Start Minimizing Your Items & Minimalism Practice Chris Lovett is a minimalist, life coach, speaker and career mentor but it didn't used to be that way. Quite content drifting through life in the comfort zone, he was collecting stuff, not exactly the stuff he wanted to collect but stuff none the less. Chris had a whole bunch of aspirations but managed to build a prison around them with a stack of unconscious decisions made down the years. His collection included debt, too many clothes, negative self fulfilling prophecies, assumptions, comparisons, unused 'just in case' items and a fixed mindset that kept me at just the right level of safe. He lived month to month but he wasn't really living at all. The original post is located here: https://www.minimalings.com/post/just-in-cases Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book Chasing the Bright Side by Jess Ekstrom. Episode 1513: An Excerpt from Chasing the Bright Side by Jess Ekstrom on Baby Steps In Jess Ekstrom's book Chasing the Bright Side, she teaches you how to Believe in Better and then go create it. Oh- and Apple picked her audiobook as their Must-Listen of the Month. Jess believes that when you wire yourself to lead with optimism you will have the confidence to take action – big or small - and make a difference in your communities, your family, your job and the world around you. Learn more about the book here: https://jessekstrom.com/pre-order-book/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shana Olmstead shares her thoughts on not pushing it too hard. Episode 1512: Don’t Push It Too Hard by Shana Olmstead on How To Find Balance & Create Space In Your Life for Personal Growth Shana Olmstead's passion and life's work is connecting with people and helping them to believe the best about themselves. Her own process of spiritual awakening 15 years ago, and the personal transformation she has had since then has helped her to understand that her true calling in this lifetime is to help awaken the souls of others. She believes everyone is capable of transformation. The original post is located here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2019/11/25/dont-push-it-too-hard/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Audino shares his thoughts on balancing peace and pursuit. Episode 1511: Between Peace and Pursuit by Greg Audino on How To Balance Personal Growth & Being Happy with Your Life Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to share new insight, Audino uses humor and a variety of PG-13 examples to offer a refreshing and more relatable approach to self-development. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. Greg's videos, as well as information about becoming a life coaching client of his, can be found at gregaudino.com. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/the-ascent/between-peace-and-pursuit-7d6ebda0913d Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T.K. Coleman shares why kissing frogs isn't as gross as it sounds. Episode 1510: Why Kissing Frogs Isn't As Gross As It Sounds by TK Coleman on Choosing To Be Happy & Personal Growth T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Learn more about him at TKColeman.com. The original post is located here: http://tkcoleman.com/2011/08/13/why-kissing-frogs-isnt-as-gross-as-it-sounds/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Guillebeau shares why you should quit your job and travel around the world. Episode 1509: Why You Should Quit Your Job and Travel around the World by Chris Guillebeau on Intentional Travelling 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/why-you-should-quit-your-job-and-travel-around-the-world/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to become a minimalist or just simplify your life a little. Episode 1508: How to Become a Minimalist (Or Just Simplify Your Life A Little) by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 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 matters. The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/how-to-become-a-minimalist/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on great teachers and the remarkable life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1507: [Part 2] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study 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: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/02/08/on-great-teachers-and-the-remarkable-life-a-deliberate-practice-case-study/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on great teachers and the remarkable life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1506: [Part 1] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study 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: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/02/08/on-great-teachers-and-the-remarkable-life-a-deliberate-practice-case-study/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on taking risks and combatting fear. Episode 1505: Taking Risks (Pt. I): Combatting Fear by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on Getting Past Irrational Fear Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation. The original post is located here: https://www.establishingtheself.com/home/taking-risks-part-one Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares 5 common myths about success. Episode 1504: 5 Common Myths About Success by Brian Tracy on How To Achieve A Happy & Fulfilling Life 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/common-success-myths/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares why live in the moment is terrible advice. Episode 1503: Why "Live In The Moment" Is Terrible Advice by Benjamin Hardy on Living Your Best Life 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/why-living-presently-could-ruin-your-entire-life-1f6298420800 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares how to stage your home for living. Episode 1502: How to Stage Your Home for Living by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on How To Simplify Your House 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/stage-your-home-for-living/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a simple method for working with the disorder of our lives. Episode 1501: Herding Cats: A Simple Method for Working with the Disorder of Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits 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: http://zenhabits.net/cats Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chel Hamilton of Meditation Minis Podcast takes over episode 1500. Episode 1500: Chel Hamilton of Meditation Minis For over 13 years Chel has been a hypnotherapist seeing clients full time in private practice. She decided to create her podcast, Meditation Minis, which focuses on helping people manage their stress and anxiety through guided meditations, after several girlfriends kept insisting that she start a podcast on meditation. Chel committed to doing six episodes, but now 5 years in and millions of downloads later it feels like the journey is just beginning! Learn more about Chel and her podcast here: https://meditationminis.com/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Adi Redzic where he shares why you're an expression of greatness and on stepping into the arena. Episode 1499: You're An Expression of Greatness AND Stepping Into The Arena by Adi Redzic on Personal Growth Mindset 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 posts are located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2018/9/20/youre-an-expression-of-greatness & https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2018/9/28/stepping-into-the-arena Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares his thoughts on surrendering. Episode 1498: I Surrender by James Altucher on How To Work Hard, Meditate, and Let Things Go 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/i-surrender/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cain of Raptitude on if it's important, learn it repeatedly. Episode 1497: If It's Important, Learn It Repeatedly by David Cain of Raptitude on Best Learning Techniques & Tips 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/2018/01/if-its-important-learn-it-repeatedly/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on increasing happiness by removing one thing and why smiling is good for your health. Episode 1496: Increase Happiness by Removing this One Thing From Your Life AND Why Smiling is Good For You by Ellen Burgan 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 posts are located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/negative-thought/ & https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/why-smiling-is-good-for-you/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Mnmlist shares how to be less busy in a busy busy world. Episode 1495: How To Be Less Busy In A Busy Busy World by Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on Slowing Down & Enjoying Life 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://mnmlist.com/how-to-be-less-busy-in-a-busy-busy-world Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Jolibois with No Sidebar shares how creating space can change your life. Episode 1494: Creating Space: How It Can Change Your Life by Jacob Jolibois with No Sidebar on Making Room For Minimalism 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/creating-space/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares why you lost your child-like creativity and how to rediscover it. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1493: [Part 2] Why You Lost Your Child-Like Creativity (And How To Rediscover It) by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything changed. Once he'd taken back control of his life, he realized that his gusto - that lightly glowing ember inside all of us - was just waiting to be reignited, waiting for torch to touch coals and set it ablaze. He believes the same thing is possible for you, no matter how far gone you are. The original post is located here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/why-you-lost-your-child-like-creativity-and-how-to-rediscover-it/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares why you lost your child-like creativity and how to rediscover it. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1492: [Part 1] Why You Lost Your Child-Like Creativity (And How To Rediscover It) by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything changed. Once he'd taken back control of his life, he realized that his gusto - that lightly glowing ember inside all of us - was just waiting to be reignited, waiting for torch to touch coals and set it ablaze. He believes the same thing is possible for you, no matter how far gone you are. The original post is located here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/why-you-lost-your-child-like-creativity-and-how-to-rediscover-it/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream on today is the first day of the rest of your life. Episode 1491: Today Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life by Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream on Personal Growth Bradley Charbonneau's dad died in 2015 and it was as if, for the first time, that he realized we were mortal and had only this life to live. Unless you're a cat, but he wasn't a cat and he wasn't living the life he thought that he was supposed to live. Since then, he's been writing. Every Single Day. Bradley's now published 12 books, closed down the company he founded (and realized he hated), and moved his family to Europe. It doesn't cost him energy, it provides him with energy. Every Single Day. It all started with a single decision to write every day. When are you going to start living the life you were meant to live? The original post is located here: https://passthesourcream.com/today-is-the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal & Lakshmi Mani share why you make terrible life choices. Episode 1490: Peak-End Rule: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal & Lakshmi Mani with Nir And Far on Memories 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 Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn). Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2018/04/peak-end-rule.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares how to live your actual life. Episode 1489: How To Live Your Actual Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on How To Deal with Discomfort Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions about why we have so much, do so much, work so much and we feel so restless and overwhelmed. Shawna is trying to live life on purpose, set dreams and goals for herself as a mom, wife and woman and she is trying to share it openly with everyone. The original post is located here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/discomfort/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices