Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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 your life. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with the tools needed for self-improvement and minimalism, transforming your life with every listen. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...

Episodes

3866: 4 Ways to Live Each Day With Intention by Shelley Levitt with LiveHappy on Purposeful Living

January 4, 2026 • 8 mins

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 3866: Shelley Levitt shares four practical shifts she’s made to bring more purpose and clarity to her daily life, from mindful meditation and intentional media consumption to nourishing meals and weekend adventures. Her approach offers an encouraging roadmap for anyone seekin...

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3865: Mastering Human Relationships by Brian Tracy on Interpersonal Success

January 4, 2026 • 10 mins

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 3865: Brian Tracy reveals that social intelligence, not technical ability, is the biggest driver of success and fulfillment in life. By applying the Law of Indirect Effort, you can dramatically improve your relationships, raise your self-esteem, and unlock greater personal an...

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3864: Nomophobia and the Dream of Productivity: Four Steps Toward Independence by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro

January 3, 2026 • 9 mins

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 3864: Laura Stack explores the growing dependence on smartphones through the lens of nomophobia, and how it sabotages focus, productivity, and workplace boundaries. She offers four practical strategies to reclaim your autonomy and turn your phone back into a tool rather than ...

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3863: Mindset Hacks That Will Change Your Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Personal Empowerment

January 2, 2026 • 10 mins

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 3863: Mia shares eight transformative mindset hacks designed to help you overcome fear, break through limiting beliefs, and take control of your life. Through simple yet powerful shifts in thought, you'll learn how to redirect your energy, focus on what you can control, and r...

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3862: Stop Making Resolutions (and Just Start) by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Consistent Progress

January 1, 2026 • 10 mins

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 3862: Jay Harrington challenges the traditional notion of New Year’s resolutions, urging us to trade empty goal-setting for courageous, imperfect action. Drawing lessons from the bumpy launch of Warby Parker, he reminds us that discomfort is the true price of growth, and the ...

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3861: [Part 2] Use Schema Learning to Be More Persuasive by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Practical Psychology

December 31, 2025 • 10 mins

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 3861: Tyler Tervooren reveals how to make your message unforgettable by turning passive listeners into active participants. By tapping into what people already know, prompting them to find their own examples, and challenging them to apply the idea in real life, you create las...

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3860: [Part 1] Use Schema Learning to Be More Persuasive by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Practical Psychology

December 30, 2025 • 10 mins

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 3860: Tyler Tervooren reveals how schema learning can dramatically improve your ability to explain ideas, teach complex topics, and persuade others. Using simple, relatable examples, he demonstrates why this cognitive shortcut is one of the most effective tools for clear comm...

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3859: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Evidence-Based Growth

December 29, 2025 • 10 mins

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 3859: Joshua Becker outlines 11 simple yet powerful science-backed habits that can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life. From exercising and going outside to giving more and smiling often, each resolution is grounded in research and designed to improve your well-bei...

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3858: Allow Space to Screw It Up by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Learning Through Failure

December 28, 2025 • 8 mins

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 3858: Anthony Ongaro reflects on how even joyful disruptions can derail our best habits, yet offer powerful reminders about flexibility and perspective. By allowing space for things to go wrong, we reduce guilt, embrace imperfection, and reconnect more easily with what matter...

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3857: Will Retirement Be Depressing? by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Life After Work

December 28, 2025 • 11 mins

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 3857: Fritz Gilbert sheds light on the emotional challenges many face after leaving the workforce, revealing that retirement can increase the risk of depression, especially for those whose identity is closely tied to their careers. Drawing from research and personal reflectio...

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3856: Learning to Savor the Firsts and the Lasts by Britt with No Sidebar on Appreciating Change

December 27, 2025 • 9 mins

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 3856: Britt explores the often-overlooked power of slowing down to truly savor the pivotal firsts and lasts in life, especially during seasons of major change. With honest reflections on rushing through transitions and the challenge of staying present, she offers a grounded r...

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3855: What Won't You Have? by Tynan on Conscious Living

December 26, 2025 • 8 mins

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 3855: Tynan explores the power of sacrifice as the true driver behind meaningful progress, arguing that what you won’t have defines your path more than what you want. By consciously giving up comfort, distractions, or even relationships, you make space for focus, excellence, ...

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3854: Find What You Love and Let It Kill You by Mark Manson on Choosing Purpose

December 25, 2025 • 11 mins

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 3854: Mark Manson reflects on the inevitability of death and the messy beauty of choosing a life worth dying for. He challenges the illusion that passion and purpose are painless pursuits, emphasizing that true meaning comes through sacrifice, hardship, and embracing the chao...

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3853: If You Don’t Use It, You’ll Lose It by Benjamin Hardy on Continuous Growth Habits

December 24, 2025 • 9 mins

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 3853: Benjamin Hardy challenges the myth of fixed personality by revealing how identity, creativity, and motivation are shaped through intentional action. By placing yourself in demanding situations and aligning with a powerful “why,” you create the momentum for deep transfor...

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3852: When You Become More Aware of Your Emotions, They Can’t Control You as Much by Saskia Macejova

December 23, 2025 • 11 mins

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 3852: Saskia Macejova explores how emotional clarity can transform the way we respond to difficult situations, especially for highly sensitive people. By learning to name and understand our feelings with honesty and curiosity, we gain the power to act with intention instead o...

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3851: I Am Not the Center of the Universe by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus with Exile Lifestyle

December 22, 2025 • 11 mins

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 3851: Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus challenge our default self-centered worldview by exploring how cultural conditioning leads us to believe we’re the center of everything. By consciously stepping outside ourselves and embracing contribution over consumption, we can disc...

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3850: Sculpting Your Best Self: How Self-Improvement is Best Done Through Sculpting Others by Michael Mehlberg

December 21, 2025 • 10 mins

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 3850: Michael Mehlberg challenges the traditional view of self-improvement by revealing a powerful truth: the best way to refine yourself is by helping shape others. Through small, intentional acts of kindness and awareness, you become both the sculptor and the sculpture, tra...

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3849: Inspiration From Anthony Robles by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Unstoppable Determination

December 21, 2025 • 10 mins

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 3849: Ross Enamait highlights how Anthony Robles turned adversity into dominance, showing that greatness comes not from ease, but from relentless drive and self-belief. His story is a raw, powerful reminder that limits are often self-imposed. Read along with the original art...

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3848: How to Declutter Slowly and Easily (Without the Stress) by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Simple Decluttering Habits

December 20, 2025 • 9 mins

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 3848: Kalen Bruce shares a refreshingly realistic approach to decluttering by focusing on mindset over method. With insights on why we hold onto things and how to gently let them go, his strategy helps you build lasting habits without the pressure to overhaul your entire home...

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3847: Gratitude Comes From Noticing Your Life, Not From Thinking About It by David Cain of Raptitude on Mindful Appreciation

December 19, 2025 • 9 mins

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 3847: David Cain explores how genuine gratitude doesn’t come from intellectual reflection but from tuning into the sensory details of everyday life. By focusing on the small, beautiful, and often unnoticed experiences unfolding in the present moment, we can tap into a deeper ...

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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Episodes

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3864: Nomophobia and the Dream of Productivity: Four Steps Toward Independence by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro

3863: Mindset Hacks That Will Change Your Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Personal Empowerment

3862: Stop Making Resolutions (and Just Start) by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Consistent Progress

3861: [Part 2] Use Schema Learning to Be More Persuasive by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Practical Psychology

3860: [Part 1] Use Schema Learning to Be More Persuasive by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Practical Psychology

3859: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Evidence-Based Growth

3858: Allow Space to Screw It Up by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Learning Through Failure

3857: Will Retirement Be Depressing? by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto on Life After Work

3856: Learning to Savor the Firsts and the Lasts by Britt with No Sidebar on Appreciating Change

3855: What Won't You Have? by Tynan on Conscious Living

3854: Find What You Love and Let It Kill You by Mark Manson on Choosing Purpose

3853: If You Don’t Use It, You’ll Lose It by Benjamin Hardy on Continuous Growth Habits

3852: When You Become More Aware of Your Emotions, They Can’t Control You as Much by Saskia Macejova

3851: I Am Not the Center of the Universe by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus with Exile Lifestyle

3850: Sculpting Your Best Self: How Self-Improvement is Best Done Through Sculpting Others by Michael Mehlberg

3849: Inspiration From Anthony Robles by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Unstoppable Determination

3848: How to Declutter Slowly and Easily (Without the Stress) by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Simple Decluttering Habits

3847: Gratitude Comes From Noticing Your Life, Not From Thinking About It by David Cain of Raptitude on Mindful Appreciation

Popular Podcasts

3866: 4 Ways to Live Each Day With Intention by Shelley Levitt with LiveHappy on Purposeful Living

3865: Mastering Human Relationships by Brian Tracy on Interpersonal Success