Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1160: Carl Pullein delves into the art of distinguishing between important tasks and unimportant busy work. He emphasizes the power of focusing on tasks that propel you towards your goals and offers practical advice on organizing to-do lists to enhance productivity and achieve personal and professional milestones. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/how-to-not-get-caught-up-in-unimportant-busy-work/19/9/2018 Quotes to ponder: "Doing the quick easy tasks gives you the dopamine hit we all crave and we feel our to-do list is shrinking." "What you want to do is apply Pareto’s Rule to your list by asking yourself which twenty per cent will contribute to eighty per cent of my goals?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1159: This is Part 2 of 2. Chelsea Brennan delves into the intricacies of establishing work-from-home careers versus side hustles in her engaging article. She illustrates the long-term commitment and focused time management required for building a successful home-based career, contrasting it with the flexibility and immediate returns of side hustles, using real-world examples to inspire you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/career-side-hustle-work-home-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "The internet is riddled with work at home career achievements." "Be willing to cut the things that aren’t successful or aren’t related to your goals." "Have a one-month goal, a six-month goal, and a long term goal." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1158: This is Part 1 of 2. Chelsea Brennan's insightful piece explores the distinction between pursuing a career from home and engaging in a side hustle. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your goals with your efforts, whether it's for financial independence, family time, or personal fulfillment, and highlights the dedication required to turn a home-based venture into a successful career. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/career-side-hustle-work-home-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "To be successful, you need to have concrete work at home goals." "A career or a new business are a long-term pursuit, and they require real work." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1157: Explore practical strategies for enhancing your work experience in Michael Levitt's insightful articles. Levitt offers valuable tips like using your days off wisely, leveraging AI tools appropriately, breaking free from self-imposed rules, and intentionally leaving tasks for the next day to foster a healthier, more productive work environment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/could-you-make-your-job-easier & https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/simple-ways-to-improve-productivity-in-the-workplace Quotes to ponder: "You need your day off now! So take it and cater to your mental health." "Never let AI do the work for you. Use it as a research and reference tool only." "Break out of self-imposed habits to make your workday ten times better." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1156: Rose Lounsbury provides a strategic approach to managing email effectively. Emphasizing the importance of organized email habits, Lounsbury introduces a five-folder system: ACTION, REFERENCE, SOMEDAY MAYBE, WAITING FOR, and TICKLER, each serving a specific purpose to streamline email processing. She advocates for the 2-minute rule for quick tasks and immediate calendaring of time-sensitive information, stressing regular reviews of these folders to maintain an organized, zero-inbox approach. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/how-to-proces-email-like-a-ninja/ Quotes to ponder: "Email – the digital battlefield of the 21st century workforce." "If it will take less than 2 minutes to complete the action related to the email, do it now." "You really only need FIVE folders to organize your email." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares tips for finding a new job Episode 1155: 7 Tips For Finding A New Job by Brian Tracy on Things to Think About When Job Hunting 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/financial-success/finding-a-new-job/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad asks if your salary is an unhealthy addiction Episode 1154: Is Your Salary an Unhealthy Addiction? by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Taking Chances in Business and Entrepreneurship Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/salary-unhealthy-addiction/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford talks about why leaders need to be great storytellers Episode 1153: Why Leaders Need To Be Great Storytellers by Christine Comaford on Getting Your Message Across as a Leader Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/why-leaders-need-to-be-great-storytellers/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Staib of Dig to Fly talks about why you should take longer vacations Episode 1152: Why You Should Take Longer Vacations by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on How to Not Think About Work on Vacation Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family. The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/why-you-should-take-longer-vacations/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to stop being a workaholic Episode 1151: How to Stop Being a Workaholic by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Being Present and Taking Breaks 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/how-to-stop-being-a-workaholic Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aubrey Daniels reminds us that relationships do matter in business Episode 1150: Who Cares? Relationships Do Matter in Business by Aubrey Daniels on Supporting Employees and Coworkers Aubrey is a thought leader and expert on management, leadership, safety and workplace issues. For the past 40 years, he has been dedicated to helping people and organizations apply the laws of human behavior to optimize performance. His company, Aubrey Daniels International, provides leadership development expertise and behavioral technology to improve your business and its culture. Regardless of your organization’s industry, improving your business performance requires your employees to do some things more often, some less often, and some differently. ADI's mission is to support you in accomplishing that quickly and efficiently. They help you optimize your company’s business metrics, work culture, and safety performance through positive, practical approaches grounded in the science of behavior and engineered to ensure long-term sustainability. Their evidence-based approach—proven in great companies worldwide—improves performance at all levels of your organization by identifying and motivating the behaviors that power your business. They meet you where you are, accelerate your path to success, and transfer our behavioral expertise to ensure lasting change. The original post can be found here: https://www.aubreydaniels.com/blog/who-cares-relationships-do-matter-in-business Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Brown with Neil Patel talks about 5 ways to turn your unhappy customer into a valuable resource. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1149: [Part 2] 5 Ways to Turn Your Unhappy Customer into a Valuable Resource by Josh Brown with Neil Patel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/unhappy-customers-into-resource/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Brown with Neil Patel talks about 5 ways to turn your unhappy customer into a valuable resource. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1148: [Part 1] 5 Ways to Turn Your Unhappy Customer into a Valuable Resource by Josh Brown with Neil Patel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/unhappy-customers-into-resource/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport discourages you from quitting your job if you're nervous about it Episode 1147: If You’re Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, Don’t Do It by Cal Newport on Considering Career Changes 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://calnewport.com/if-youre-nervous-about-quitting-your-boring-job-dont-do-it/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica Layne with No Sidebar talks about 7 ways that productivity is failing you Episode 1146: 7 Ways Productivity Is Failing You by Erica Layne with NoSidebar on The Drawbacks of Staying Busy 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/productivity/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about why keeping a journal can help you reach your goals Episode 1145: 8 Reasons Keeping a Journal Can Help You Reach Your Goals by Joshua Becker of 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 is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/reasons-to-journal/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina talks about loving your customers Episode 1144: Love Your Customers by Steve Pavlina on Appreciating Customers and Co-Workers 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://stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/09/love-your-customers/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Fletcher talks about the value of your personal mission statement Episode 1143: Why Your Personal Mission Statement Matters by Molly Fletcher on Bringing Your Personal Values to Work Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. A popular keynote speaker, she shares the unconventional techniques that helped her thrive as one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur. The original post is located here: https://mollyfletcher.com/personal-mission-statement/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about being a productivity role model Episode 1142: Be a Productivity Role Model by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Understanding Your Shortcomings at Work 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/2008/07/be-a-productivity-role-model/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to write SMART goals Episode 1141: How to Write SMART Goals by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on Turning Your Dreams Into Reality Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location. Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck. Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life. The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/smart-goals/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about balancing working and going to college Episode 1140: How To Balance Working And Going To College by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/10/tips-for-working-students-in-college.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog asks if your job might be making you depressed Episode 1139: Could Your Job Be Making You Depressed? by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Signs That it's Time For a New Job Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/business/job-making-you-depressed/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Moss with Live Happy talks about 3 ways to win at work Episode 1138: 3 Ways to Win at Work by Jennifer Moss of Live Happy on Good Workplace Culture 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/work/3-ways-to-win-at-work Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Morgenstern shares two short posts covering how to manage a remote team and an important time management question to ask yourself Episode 1137: How to Manage a Remote Team AND The #1 Time Management Question to Ask Yourself by Julie Morgenstern 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/2020/4/14/how-to-manage-a-remote-team & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/6/2/the-1-time-management-question-to-ask-yourself Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha shares how to make your passion your career Episode 1136: Making Your Passion Your Career (Despite the Naysayers) by Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha on Turning Passion Into Income Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaofficial), or subscribe to the blog at http://tinybuddha.com/email-list/. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, which is available on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/making-your-passion-your-career-despite-the-naysayers/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Jeffs talks about motivating millennials in the workplace Episode 1135: What Motivates Millennials In The Workplace by Lisa Jeffs on Getting the Most Out of Your Younger Workers Lisa Jeffs is an Intuitive Life Coach and Entrepreneur Coach from North York (Toronto) who serves clients all over the globe. Lisa helps entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, and experts discover and live their greatest life's purpose. She's been featured in publications such as Thrive Global, Tiny Buddha, YFS Magazine and Awesomeness TV. She lives in Toronto with her creative teenager and rambunctious tortoise. The original post is located here: https://lisajeffs.com/what-motivates-millennials-in-the-workplace/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the shortcut to success. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1134: [Part 2] Yes, There Really Is a Shortcut to Success by Jeff Goins on How to Accelerate Your Career 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/shortcuts/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the shortcut to success. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1133: [Part 1] Yes, There Really Is a Shortcut to Success by Jeff Goins on How to Accelerate Your Career 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/shortcuts/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership helps you learn the rules of entrepreneurship Episode 1132: Learning The Rules Of Entrepreneurship: A Primer by Michael Levitt on What to Consider Before Starting a Business Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/learning-the-rules-of-entrepreneurship-a-primer Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corazon Gritar with Len Penzo shares 3 questions to ask yourself when starting a side-hustle Episode 1131: Starting a Side Hustle? Ask Yourself These Questions by Corazon Gritar with Len Penzo on First Steps as an Entrepreneur Len Penzo writes about personal finance and macroeconomics on his eponymous personal finance blog, which has been twice-honored as a Kiplinger Best Money Blog, and honored with two Plutus Awards for Best Personal Finance Blog. Len’s personal finance articles have been featured in the New York Times, MSN, Business Insider, Money, Time, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! Finance, CBS MoneyWatch and Clark Howard, just to name a few. His focus is on the importance of personal responsibility — not only for our personal finances, but also for everything else we do in life. The original post is located here: https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id65148-starting-a-side-hustle-ask-yourself-these-questions.html#google_vignette Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelley Long of Financial Finesse asks if your side gig is worth it Episode 1130: Is Your Side Gig Worth It? by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on How to Crunch the Numbers as an Entrepreneur After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/08/16/is-your-side-gig-worth-it/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Loper with Side Hustle Nation discusses the questions you must answer before quitting your job Episode 1129: Before You Quit Your Job: 5 Questions You Must Answer by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too. The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/before-you-quit-your-job-checklist/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares how to keep customers for life Episode 1128: 8 Undeniable Tips To Keep Customers For Life by Brian Tracy on How to Stay in Business For a Long Time 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/sales-success/how-to-keep-customers-for-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Pullein talks about the myth of work/life balance Episode 1127: The Work/Life Balance Myth by Carl Pullein on How Technology Affects Work/Life Balance Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses. His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational. The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/the-work-life-balance-myth/10/2/2015 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jenny Brockis asks about the biggest obstacle to your success Episode 1126: Is This The Biggest Obstacle to Your Success? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Keeping Your Mind Alert by Embracing Change Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive. The original post is located here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2017/9/25/obstacle-to-success/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about career paths and taking risks Episode 1125: Thoughts About Career Paths And Taking Risks by Kevin of Financial Panther on Putting Your Career Into Perspective Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling. The original posts are located here: https://financialpanther.com/thoughts-about-career-paths-and-taking-risks/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares two short posts covering marketing and minimalism in business Episode 1124: How to Successfully Market Your Business Online AND What is Minimalism in Business and Why You Should Practice It by Chalene Johnson 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/how-to-successfully-market-your-business-online/ & https://chalene.com/what-is-minimalism-in-business-and-why-practice-it/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit reminds you that talent doesn't blossom overnight Episode 1123: Talent Doesn't Blossom Overnight by Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit on Committing to Improving Your Skills Core Spirit’s mission is to help people find their path to personal freedom. They are a social platform aggregating diverse mediums of content, experts and practitioners, and online and offline events that bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and the modern world discoveries. The original post can be found here: https://corespirit.com/articles/talent-doesnt-blossom-overnight-t1qes5 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport shares some complicated career advice courtesy of Ira Glass Episode 1122: The Pre-Med and Ira Glass: Complicated Career Advice from Compelling People 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://calnewport.com/the-pre-med-and-ira-glass-complicated-career-advice-from-compelling-people/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar talks 8 things successful creative professionals do Episode 1121: 8 Things Successful Creative Professionals Do by Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar 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/creative-professionals/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly talks about how to improve your focus at work Episode 1120: 6 Ways to Improve Your Focus at Work by Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly on How to Be a Better Employee Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family. The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/6-ways-to-improve-your-focus-at-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1119: [Part 2] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between Jobs Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as: The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses. This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it. The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers. They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey. The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/what-to-do-when-laid-off/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1118: [Part 1] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between Jobs Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as: The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses. This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it. The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers. They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey. The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/what-to-do-when-laid-off/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to choose the right name for your small business Episode 1117: How to Choose the Right Name for Your Small Business by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on First Steps as an Entrepreneur Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location. Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck. Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life. The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/small-business-name/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy talks about how to succeed with people according to the most connected man in business. Episode 1116: How To Succeed With People According To The Most Connected Man In Business by Benjamin Hardy 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/theres-only-one-way-to-truly-succeed-and-surprisingly-few-people-get-it-23ac5214c8b6 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about having a value focus Episode 1115: Having a Value Focus by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Do Your Best Work 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/2007/09/having-a-value-focus/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Waugaman of AW Coach talks about 5 key roles that leaders play Episode 1114: 5 Key Roles That Leaders Play by Amber Waugaman of AWCoach on Best Ways to Be a Leader at Work Amber provides crucial leadership development for leaders & employees. She wants to set you up for success as a leader! Whether you need a refresher or are learning from scratch, she partners with you to build a foundation in order to be a highly-effective and high-performing leader. As a society, we set leaders up to fail because we promote them into people management positions without providing them with the training, skills, tools, resources, and ongoing development that is necessary to be a high-performing leader. The path to high-performing leadership is just one click away. The original post is located here: https://awcoach.co/5-key-roles-that-leaders-play/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford talks about reframing your job interview Episode 1113: Reframing Your Job Interview by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on How to Have Better Job Interviews Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/reframing-your-job-interview/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raphaela Browne with Tiny Buddha shares 4 things to keep you going when you're stressed at work Episode 1112: 4 Things to Keep You Going When You’re Stressed at Work by Raphaela Browne with Tiny Buddha on Staying Calm at Your Job Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaofficial), or subscribe to the blog at http://tinybuddha.com/email-list/. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, which is available on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/4-things-keep-going-youre-stressed-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina talks about the challenge of choosing the right career Episode 1111: The Challenge of Choosing the Right Career by Steve Pavlina on Resume Building and Finding a New Job 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://stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/11/the-challenge-of-choosing-the-right-career/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices