Episodes

  • 3906: Four Lessons Motorcycles Taught Me About Focus by Michael Mehlberg on Mental Presence

    3906: Four Lessons Motorcycles Taught Me About Focus by Michael Mehlberg on Mental Presence
    Feb 8 2026
    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 3906: Michael Mehlberg shares how riding a motorcycle transformed his understanding of focus, offering four practical lessons for staying present and intentional. His insights illustrate how focus isn’t something to force, it’s something to guide, protect, and practice, just like navigating the open road. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/6/6/four-lessons-motorcycles-taught-me-about-focus Quotes to ponder: "Focus is not an object you can grasp. It's not an achievement in an app that, once held, is yours to keep." "Like our goals, the road stretches on as far as we can see but as shallow as we'd like to stop." "You simply cannot force a motorcycle to do what you want it to, whether moving or standing still. You have to guide it. You have to work with it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • 3905: When Spending Money Improves Your Life by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Intentional Purchases

    3905: When Spending Money Improves Your Life by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Intentional Purchases
    Feb 8 2026
    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 3905: J. Money shares how spending $700 on modern electric lawn tools unexpectedly transformed his attitude toward yard work and boosted his productivity. Rather than focusing solely on frugality, he encourages intentional spending on tools and experiences that genuinely enhance your life and eliminate recurring frustrations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/when-spending-money-improves-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "You can’t buy yourself out of everything, but the few things you can, so long as you can afford it, the better." "You don’t want to go overboard and enhance EVERYTHING as you’ll be left penniless, but do your best to not be so hard on yourself." "Even just laptops that are 20-30% faster due to age completely improves your efficiency!" Episode references: Greenworks Tools: https://www.greenworkstools.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 3904: Your Simulated Reality by Steve Pavlina on Conscious Reality

    3904: Your Simulated Reality by Steve Pavlina on Conscious Reality
    Feb 7 2026
    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 3904: Steve Pavlina explores a lucid dream that led him to question whether reality itself functions like a resource-limited simulation. Through a striking analogy, he shows how simplicity, focus, and removing clutter may free up “computing power” to create deeper relationships, clearer experiences, and a more fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2010/12/your-simulated-reality/ Quotes to ponder: "Do other parts of your life seem to become richer when you cultivate a zen-like space that’s free of clutter and distraction?" "You can’t add anything new until you delete something old." "If something is present in your life, but it’s not adding value, then it’s wasting computing resources." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 3903: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Solitude

    3903: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Solitude
    Feb 6 2026
    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 3903: Greg Audino offers a bold and compassionate perspective on loneliness, challenging the belief that it’s a permanent state rather than a temporary feeling. By unpacking the illusions and self-perceptions that keep people isolated, he empowers listeners to reclaim connection through vulnerability, self-awareness, and a renewed outlook on human interaction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/sorry-not-lonely-8390a06a4853 Quotes to ponder: "Loneliness, like all of our feelings, is fleeting." "The relationships or social interactions that someone has doesn’t necessarily have any correlation with how lonely they might be feeling." "The root of loneliness does depend on how we’re perceiving our interactions with those we come in contact with." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • 3902: How to Turn Around a Bad Day: A Step By Step Guide by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Emotional Reset

    3902: How to Turn Around a Bad Day: A Step By Step Guide by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Emotional Reset
    Feb 5 2026
    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 3902: Jennifer breaks down a practical, compassionate method for transforming a rough day into a more manageable one. Through five simple steps, she shows how awareness, intention, and small rituals can help you reclaim control, reset your mood, and move forward with kindness toward yourself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/turn-around-bad-day-step-step-guide/ Quotes to ponder: "Bad days are inevitable, but how we react is up to us." "Take a few deep breaths and try to forget about everything but the present moment." "It’s okay to write off the rest of the day and start again tomorrow." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 3901: Getting Better All the Time by Tynan on Self-Improvement

    3901: Getting Better All the Time by Tynan on Self-Improvement
    Feb 4 2026
    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 3901: Tynan explores the mindset shift from seeking perfection to embracing constant, incremental self-improvement. By highlighting the importance of identifying weaknesses without ego and treating every challenge as an opportunity to grow, he reframes self-development as a lifestyle, one that yields compounding benefits over time. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://tynan.com/gettingbetter Quotes to ponder: "You have to be willing to know you suck at something before you’re able to improve." "The goal is to get better all the time, not to be perfect at everything." "It’s the lifestyle of getting better all the time that provides the real rewards." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 3900: How To Go From Successful To Very Successful (and why most people can’t do it) by Benjamin Hardy

    3900: How To Go From Successful To Very Successful (and why most people can’t do it) by Benjamin Hardy
    Feb 3 2026
    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 3900: Benjamin Hardy explores why success often leads to stagnation or decline, revealing that the real challenge begins after achievement. To become truly exceptional, you must resist external validation, stay anchored to your purpose, and keep growing from the inside out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/how-to-go-from-successful-to-very-successful-and-why-most-people-cant-do-it-eab95f82be53 Quotes to ponder: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” "When your motivation shifts from intrinsic to extrinsic, your performance naturally drops over the long-run." “Success is something you attract by the person you become.” Episode references: Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137404 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 3899: 6 Things Real Minimalists Always Do by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Minimal Habits

    3899: 6 Things Real Minimalists Always Do by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Minimal Habits
    Feb 2 2026
    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 3899: Anthony Ongaro challenges the rigid definitions of minimalism by framing it as a deeply personal, evolving tool for clarity and fulfillment. By embracing experimentation, failure, and mindful reduction of both physical and mental clutter, he shows how minimalism can help align our lives with what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/real-minimalist/ Quotes to ponder: "A lot of people try to create artificial rankings in areas of life that do not need them." "Failure is how we learn in life." "In the end, the only thing that will matter is whether we lived the life we wanted to live." Episode references: 100 Thing Challenge: https://zenhabits.net/minimalist-fun-the-100-things-challenge/ The Minimalist Game: https://www.theminimalists.com/game/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins