3587: Identity Clutter (this type of clutter is preventing your personal growth) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose

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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 3632: Tyler Tervooren shares how breaking the cycle of short-term fixes and reorganizing work can eliminate unnecessary tasks. By prioritizing the important over the urgent and building effective systems, he demonstrates how small changes can free up time, reduce stress, and create lasting improvements in both personal and professional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/reorganize-work/ Quotes to ponder: "It’s difficult to do, but when you force yourself to prioritize your right work, it can actually reduce the amount of wrong work you need to do forever." "When I force myself to focus on the big picture I’m always happier with the result because it usually means getting rid of many smaller frustrations." "A system for managing things I must do but don’t want to removes the pain of figuring out how to do them or make time for them." Episode references: You Need A Budget (YNAB): https://www.youneedabudget.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3631: [Part 1] Overwhelmed? Eliminate Work by Reorganizing It by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology 9:44

2 days ago9:44

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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 3631: Tyler Tervooren shares how feeling overwhelmed at work often stems from taking on tasks that don't align with your strengths, especially for introverts. By time-boxing draining responsibilities and delegating where possible, you can reclaim your productivity and protect your energy for work that truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/reorganize-work/ Quotes to ponder: "There’s no way I’m going to get everything done." "If you’re an introvert working on something better fit for an extrovert, then just an hour of 'wrong work' can easily eat up four or more hours of productivity because it’s so draining." "Your best shot at fixing the problem will be to show your boss how much more effective you’ll be when you’re working on your right work." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3630: The Power of Timers by Rose Lounsbury on Boosting Productivity and Reducing Stress 10:22

3 days ago10:22

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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 3630: Rose Lounsbury shares how simple strategies like setting timers, applying the Two-Minute Rule, and minimizing distractions can boost productivity and lower stress. By creating a sense of urgency and focus, these techniques help streamline tasks and prevent perfectionism from hijacking your time. Original post: https://roselounsbury.com/the-power-of-timers/ Quotes to ponder: "If a task will take you less than two minutes to complete, do it now!" "Setting a timer can create this same sense in your daily life." "If you are going to give yourself time limits for tasks, you must spend all of that time on that task." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3629: The 80/20 Principle and How It Can Change Your Life by Mark Manson on Personal and Professional Growth 10:47

4 days ago10:47

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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 3629: Mark Manson dives into the transformative power of applying the 80/20 Principle to every facet of life, revealing how focusing on the most impactful 20% can lead to extraordinary personal and professional growth. Through real-world examples and practical insights, he illustrates how trimming the trivial can help maximize results with minimal effort. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/80-20-your-life Quotes to ponder: "Not all effort is created equal. Some efforts yield massive rewards; others yield little or nothing." "By focusing on the few things that matter most, we can amplify our results dramatically." "Every improvement in life comes from the identification and elimination of waste." Episode references: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown: https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch: https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Principle-Secret-Achieving/dp/0385491743 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3628: Proof by Steve Pavlina on Personal Growth and Intentional Living 10:36

5 days ago10:36

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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 3628: Steve Pavlina challenges the conventional desire for proof in personal growth, urging readers to prioritize direct experience over external validation. By embracing subjective truth and testing beliefs through action, he illustrates how true progress emerges from living intentionally rather than endlessly seeking evidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/10/proof/ Quotes to ponder: "Proof is overrated." "You are free to believe whatever you want, but if you want to grow, you must test your beliefs through action." "Beliefs are merely starting points for experience." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3627: How to Transform Your Life Without A Fairy Godmother by Angela with Break The Twitch 10:11

6 days ago10:11

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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 3627: Angela reflects on the elusive nature of waiting for the "perfect moment" and how it often holds us back from making meaningful progress. By recognizing that there is no fairy godmother coming to save us, Angela empowers readers to take ownership of their growth, encouraging immediate action rather than passive hope. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/fairy-godmother/ Quotes to ponder: "Nobody is coming to save you. There’s no fairy godmother, no magic wand, and no sudden moment of perfect clarity." "The most important step is the one you’re able to take now, not the one you’re waiting to feel ready for." "Self-improvement isn’t about doing something when the time is right; it’s about doing it now and adjusting along the way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3626: What You Can Do If You Are a Nobody by James Altucher on Creativity and Idea Generation 12:08

7 days ago12:08

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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 3626: James Altucher shares a powerful roadmap for transforming from feeling like a “nobody” into building a life of influence and meaning. Through practical strategies like daily idea generation, relentless creativity, and authentic connection, he highlights how anyone can create opportunity from scratch, no fame, credentials, or big breaks required. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-you-can-do-if-you-are-a-nobody/ Quotes to ponder: "Nobody is born a somebody. You have to make yourself a somebody." "If you can come up with 10 ideas a day, that’s 3,650 ideas a year." "To be a somebody, make a platform for yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s bad at first." Episode references: Choose Yourself by James Altucher: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3625: 10 Toxic Personalities Living Inside You by Marc Chernoff on Self-Compassion and Emotional Maturity 10:29

7 days ago10:29

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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 3625: Marc Chernoff outlines ten toxic personalities that can quietly undermine our happiness, relationships, and self-esteem. By recognizing and addressing these traits, ranging from perfectionism to procrastination, we lay the groundwork for greater self-compassion, emotional maturity, and lasting personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/07/16/10-toxic-personalities-living-inside-you/ Quotes to ponder: "You cannot tailor-make the situations in life, but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations." "Jealousy is the art of counting someone else’s blessings instead of your own." "You don’t have to see the whole staircase, you just have to take the first step." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3624: How To Break Old Habits Before They Break You by Rosalyn Palmer on Personal Development 10:55

8 days ago10:55

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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 3624: Rosalyn Palmer reveals why breaking old habits is harder than it seems and why willpower alone isn’t the answer. She explains how rewiring your brain with new environments, triggers, and rewards can help replace destructive routines with lasting, fulfilling habits. Discover the practical framework that empowers lasting change by understanding the deeper patterns behind behavior. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosalynpalmer.com/how-to-break-old-habits-before-they-break-you/ Quotes to ponder: "Over 40% of our daily actions are habitual." "It is NOT because you lack willpower or are weak-willed." "Have the right environment to foster success." Episode references: Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Tiny Habits: https://www.tinyhabits.com/ The Power of Habit: https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/ Jud Brewer: https://drjud.com/ The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3623: Letting Go Of The Past: Always Look At What You Have Left by Allison Carmen on Gratitude and Mindfulness 10:26

9 days ago10:26

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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 3623: Allison Carmen reflects on the quiet power of acceptance, appreciation, and renewal in navigating the emotional weight of the past. Through a personal story about her hair and shifting perspectives, she offers a compassionate roadmap for letting go of what was and making peace with what is, inviting us to uncover the beauty and possibility in the present moment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/letting-go-of-the-past-always-look-at-what-you-have-left/ Quotes to ponder: "Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost." "Acceptance does not mean we won’t try to improve our circumstances, but we need to be able to remember yesterday without holding on to it so tight." "Appreciating what we have in any moment, from good health to a good meal, from a friendship or our memories of friendships, helps us to be more content with what is today." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3622: Shifting Perspective as a Wellness Strategy by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on How to Reduce Stress 10:41

10 days ago10:41

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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 3622: Kathy Robinson explores how intentionally "zooming in" and "zooming out" can serve as powerful tools to shift your perspective, reduce stress, and reconnect with what matters most. By tapping into awe, from the vastness of the universe to the quantum world of atoms, you gain clarity, emotional resilience, and a practical approach to wellness grounded in awareness and presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2021/7/1/shifting-perspective-as-a-wellness-strategy Quotes to ponder: "From the Milky Way to a grain of sand, there’s so much awe, so much we don’t know." "Zooming out is a great technique when you’re mired in the details of your daily routine." "Zooming in gives you more clarity on a practical next step." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3621: Loving What I Used to Hate AND My Loss by Derek Sivers on Self-Discovery and Personal Clarity 9:25

11 days ago9:25

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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 3621: Derek Sivers explores how hate and loss can serve as unexpected catalysts for self-discovery and personal clarity. By confronting what repels or devastates us, we uncover our deepest values and realign with what truly matters, sharpening our sense of purpose in the process. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sive.rs/hate & https://sive.rs/loss Quotes to ponder: "I used to think hate was a negative emotion to be avoided. Now I see it as a useful alarm." "What you hate is a hint at what you value. What you hate shows what you believe should not be." "Loss feels like being stripped of everything, but then you realize what was underneath it all." Episode references: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713 Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/140194065X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3620: 5 Lessons About Self-Confidence, Play and the Meaning of Work (That I Learned From a Toddler) by Ingrid Y Helander 10:50

12 days ago10:50

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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 3620: Ingrid Helander shares five unexpected yet powerful lessons in self-confidence, creativity, and purpose drawn from observing her toddler grandson. Through playful moments and unfiltered honesty, she reveals how reclaiming childlike wonder and emotional authenticity can transform our approach to work and life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/5-lessons-about-self-confidence-play-and-the-meaning-of-work-that-i-learned-from-a-toddler/ Quotes to ponder: "True confidence comes from the inside, not from what you do or how well you do it." "He takes his own ideas seriously and has no need to compare them to anyone else’s." "When he’s done with something, he’s done. And he knows it." Episode references: Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789 The Whole-Brain Child: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697 Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/ Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3619: Why You Need to Take a Minimalist Vacation by Amy Slenker-Smith of SimplyEnough 11:10

13 days ago11:10

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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 3619: Amy Slenker-Smith reflects on the liberating benefits of taking a minimalist vacation, from ditching overpacking to fully disconnecting from work and responsibilities. By planning ahead and trusting others to step in, she shows how simplifying travel can lead to deeper relaxation, stronger relationships, and a healthier mindset. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyenough.net/minimalist-vacation/ Quotes to ponder: "Less Luggage = More Vacation." "I trust my team. And I will be a better leader after these two weeks off." "Leaving your child with the confidence that they are strong and resilient enough to be without you for chunks of time helps them believe in themselves, which is a belief they can take into adulthood." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3618: What Would You Do If You Had All The Money In The World by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important 9:50

14 days ago9:50