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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in yo ...
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Episode 48: Recruiting the Right Talent at the Right Time
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31:22As America’s workforce continues to evolve and shift, it is increasingly important for leaders to recruit the right talent at the right time to ensure organizational success. During this 30-minute podcast, Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights sits with organizational leaders to discuss strategies that look beyond the polished resumes, pre-screened ref…
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3493: How to Be Your Best Self When Life Gets You Down by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
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12:50Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3493: Ellen Burgan shares five powerful self-reflection questions to help you pause, reset, and realign when life feels overwhelming. By taking care of yourself first, connecting with others, a…
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3492: 7 Common Causes and Proven Cures for Procrastination by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel
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13:30Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3492: Angel Chernoff breaks down seven common causes of procrastination and offers practical solutions to overcome each one. From breaking complex tasks into manageable steps to reframing our m…
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3491: Decluttering Your Life Could Save Your Life by Chris Lovett with CEO Magazine on Minimalism
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12:01Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3491: Chris Lovett shares how shedding physical and mental clutter led to personal freedom, career transformation, and even life-saving impact. By embracing minimalism in both life and work, we…
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3490: How to Feel Your Feelings by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise
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10:05Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3490: Rachel Shanken shares practical steps to help you connect with your emotions, from noticing them without judgment to finding personal ways to process and express them. By welcoming your e…
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3489: Living on Autopilot: Making Better Decisions, Every Time by Rachel Trotta
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11:32Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3489: Rachel Trotta explains how most of our choices are already made on autopilot - just not always in ways that serve us. By identifying triggers, understanding concerns, and creating a plan …
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3488: How I Became Weird by Tynan on Personal Development
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10:50Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3488: Tynan shares how an early experience at summer camp shaped his lifelong embrace of being different. From a spontaneous decision to braid his hair to embarking on an unconventional pilgrim…
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3487: The Scientific Approach to Changing Your Life by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Personal Development
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10:17Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3487: Real change isn’t just about willpower - it’s a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologist Dr. John Norcross’s research on the five stages of change, from pre…
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3486: Why Hope Isn’t About a Perfect Future AND Finding The Good In People by Allison Carmen
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12:28Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3486: Hope isn’t about a perfect future, it’s about embracing uncertainty and seeing possibilities, just as finding the good in others is about focusing on strengths rather than flaws. Allison …
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3485: Which Super Power Would You Choose by Eric Teplitz on Self Improvement
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13:38Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3485: Eric Teplitz explores how our ideal abilities whether time travel, mind reading, or infinite energy reveal deeper desires for connection, purpose, and fulfillment. Instead of chasing the …
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3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and A Lack of Motivation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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10:21Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3484: Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actions, and a focus on what truly matters. By embracing discomfort and mak…
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3483: How Simplifying Your Home Can Teach You Who You Are by Shawna Scafe on Embracing Minimalism
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11:31Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3483: Shawna Scafe from Simple on Purpose explains how embracing minimalism helps clear mental clutter, improve decision-making, and create space for what truly matters. By letting go of excess…
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3482: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau on Failure as A Learning Experience
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10:52Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3482: Chris Guillebeau explores the inevitability of setbacks and the resilience needed to overcome them. By reframing failure as a learning experience and adopting a mindset of persistence, ch…
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3481: How to Find Belonging (Either Beautifully or Violently) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Finding True Connection
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9:37Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3481: Finding belonging is a lifelong pursuit, and Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores two very different paths to it. Some seek connection through aggression and conformity, while others embrace vulne…
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3480: Relax for the Same Result AND Small Actions Changing Self-Identity by Derek Sivers on Intentional Living
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9:21Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3480: Derek Sivers shares insights on the power of relaxation, revealing how a calm mind leads to better decisions, creativity, and happiness. He also explores how small, consistent actions sha…
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3479: The Big Bad Ego by Briana Harry of YeMash on How to Increase Confidence and Personal Growth
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11:11Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3479: Briana Harry explores the struggle of confronting and disarming the ego, especially when it resists criticism and personal growth. She reflects on how insecurity can fuel defensiveness, p…
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3478: Why I Couldn't Quit Smoking (And How I Did) - The Truth About Free Will by Vironika Tugaleva
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12:22Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3478: Vironika Tugaleva challenges the conventional notion of free will, arguing that our choices are deeply influenced by subconscious beliefs, past experiences, and societal conditioning. She…
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3477: How To Define Success For Yourself (no, but REALLY) by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Find Your Vision
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11:38Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3477: Sarah Von Bargen challenges the conventional definition of success, encouraging you to create your own based on what truly makes you happy. By questioning societal expectations and defini…
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3476: 2 Quotes That Will Reshape Your Approach To Life by Benjamin Hardy on Taking Action and Fully Committing
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12:58Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3476: Benjamin Hardy, PhD, explores the transformative power of deep desire and immediate action. Drawing from the movie Gattaca and Socrates’ lesson on wisdom, he emphasizes that true success …
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3475: [Part 2] Decision Automation: 5 Things I Do to Increase Willpower and Make Smart Choices by Tyler Tervooren
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11:18Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3475: The article by Tyler Tervooren discusses the power of decision automation in reducing mental fatigue and improving productivity. By streamlining routine choices, individuals can conserve …
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3474: [Part 1] Decision Automation: 5 Things I Do to Increase Willpower and Make Smart Choices by Tyler Tervooren
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12:17Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3474: Tyler Tervooren explores how automating small decisions can free up mental energy for life's bigger challenges. By creating routines and systems for repetitive choices, you conserve willp…
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3473: Are You a Responsible Consumer? by Jennifer Coyle with NoSidebar on Intentional Living and Spending
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10:39Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3473: Jennifer Coyle explores how being a responsible consumer isn’t just about what you buy - it’s about making choices that align with your values. She highlights the impact of mindful purcha…
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3472: Life is a Paradox by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials on Self Improvement and Finding Happiness
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11:44Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3472: Kristena Eden explores how embracing this paradox can lead to personal growth, resilience, and peace. By retraining our brains, shifting our thought patterns, and rewriting the stories we…
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3471: Why You Should Incorporate Your Feelings into Your Goal Setting AND How to Stay Consistent by Chalene Johnson
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11:38Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3471: Aligning your goals with your emotions makes them more meaningful, while building systems for consistency ensures long-term success. Chalene Johnson shares how to set goals that truly ful…
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3470: Do You Have Productivity The Wrong Way Round? by Carl Pullein on How to Eliminate Distractions
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10:16Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3470: Carl Pullein challenges the traditional approach to productivity, arguing that doing more doesn’t necessarily mean achieving more. To-do lists often create unnecessary busyness, prioritiz…
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3469: Fear is Your Mind at its Dumbest by David Cain of Raptitude on Personal Development and Decision-Making
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10:53Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3469: Fear is a survival mechanism, but as David Cain explains, it often misfires in modern life, clouding our judgment and leading to unnecessary avoidance. Discover how to recognize fear's ro…
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