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Join award-winning audiobook narrator 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 blog posts from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering a wide array of topics such as 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.
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Episode 3398:
Joel from 5AMJoel.com shares how facing fears – like surfing in the dark with imagined “sharks” around can mirror the anxiety of stepping into new situations, from big life changes to intimidating jobs. By confronting fear and pushing forward, we often find support, beauty, and accomplishment in unexpected places. His advice? Embrace discomfort, tackle challenges one small step at a time, and recognize that most “sharks” are just harmless illusions.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://5amjoel.com/sharks/ & https://5amjoel.com/how-do-you-eat-an-elephant/
Quotes to ponder:
“The universe is not against you. Most ‘sharks’ are just dolphins and seals.”
“Run towards the stuff that scares the shit out of you. Recognize your fear, respect it, then move forward anyway.”
“How do you eat an elephant? 1 bite at a time.”
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Highlights
- Crossed 100 million downloads in August 2020.
- Recommended as one of the Best Motivational Podcasts by Oprah Daily.
- Recommended as one of the best podcasts to help you live your best life by Good Housekeeping.
Summary
OLD Podcast narrates to you the best content on minimalism, personal development, and life optimization.
OLD Podcast had over one million downloads within 6 months of its launch. It was created to give listeners an easier way to consume their favorite blog content in the personal growth and self-development genre.
Concepts like mindfulness and living intentionally no longer need to be continuously out of reach. You'll learn how to master your time and thoughts no matter how much you have on your plate, and learn how to genuinely be your best self.
After all, the key to building any new habit is consistency. The daily and short episode format of OLD Podcast is built to help you develop this consistency in a way that's both meaningful and manageable.
Starter Packs
If you're a new listener, check out our starter packs of episodes arranged by theme. Learn from the world's best blogs whom we narrate with author permission.
- Mindfulness Starter Pack
- Minimalism Starter Pack
- Productivity Starter Pack
- Improve Your Self-Confidence
- Sticking to New Year's Resolutions
Show Host
Justin Malik
Justin is an award-winning podcaster and audiobook narrator. He identifies as a life-long learner and entrepreneur. He and Lee Rankinen launched OLD Podcast to spread motivational messages. It also forced Justin to speak more and help him overcome his performance and social anxiety. In his spare time, Justin enjoys music and game nights.
To get to know Justin better (and find out one of his favorite quotes on life lessons), you can check out his in-depth interview on Thrive Global.
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Featured Bloggers Include
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- Courtney Carver
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- The Minimalists
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- Joshua Becker
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- Leo Babauta
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- Benjamin Hardy
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- Allison Carmen
Top Episodes
Check out the most popular episodes over the years: 2018 | 2019 | 2020
What Others are Saying
“In host Justin Malik's 10-minute sessions, you can get a daily dose of inspiration without feeling like you're wasting your time.”
– Prevention.com
“If you find yourself bookmarking articles but never have the chance to read them, this podcast is for you.”
– Oprah Daily
“With Optimal Living Daily on your list, there is no way you can miss out on inspirational content to boost your morale.”
– Lifehack.org
