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2640: 7 Alternative Ways to...

01.28.2023

Chris Guillebeau shares 7 alternative ways to evaluate your life every day. Episode 2640: 7 Alternative Ways to Evaluate Your Life Every Day by Chris Guillebeau Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is ...

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01.28.2023 2640: 7 Alternative Ways to Evaluate Your Life Every Day by Chris Guillebeau Chris Guillebeau shares 7 alternative ways to evaluate your life every day. Episode 2640: 7 Alternative Ways to Evaluate Your Life Every Day by Chris Guillebeau Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is ...
01.27.2023 2639: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work? by Cal Newport Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about the work required to become exceptional Episode 2639: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work? by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown ...
01.26.2023 2638: Why We Have Heroes (And How to Become Your Own) by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks tells you how to become your own hero Episode 2638: Why We Have Heroes (And How to Become Your Own) by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl ...
01.25.2023 2637: [Part 2] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything As Quickly As Possible by James Altucher James Altucher helps you learn and master anything as quickly as possible. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2637: [Part 2] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything As Quickly As Possible by James Altucher James Altucher is an ...
01.24.2023 2636: [Part 1] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything As Quickly As Possible by James Altucher James Altucher helps you learn and master anything as quickly as possible. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2636: [Part 1] Seven Steps to Learn and Master Anything As Quickly As Possible by James Altucher James Altucher is an ...
01.23.2023 2635: Where Do I Start Decluttering? by Rachel Jones Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism helps you begin the decluttering process Episode 2635: Where Do I Start Decluttering? by Rachel Jones Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of ...
01.22.2023 2634: What Savings Goals Should You Focus On First by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock Vicki and Amy of Women Who Money tell us what savings goals should be focused on first. Episode 2634: What Savings Goals Should You Focus On First by Vicki Cook & Amy Blacklock The co-founders of Women Who Money are ...
01.22.2023 2633: 5 Ways to Use Your Journal For Self Care by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 5 ways to use your journal for self care. Episode 2633: 5 Ways to Use Your Journal For Self Care by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up ...
01.21.2023 2632: Do Hard Things. These Thoughts Will Help by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares how a few thoughts that will help you do hard things. Episode 2632: Do Hard Things. These Thoughts Will Help by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is ...
01.20.2023 2631: If You Are Looking for Reasons to Be Happy, You’ll Probably Find Them by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells you how to find happiness Episode 2631: If You Are Looking for Reasons to Be Happy, You’ll Probably Find Them by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions ...
01.19.2023 2630: The Key to Loving Yourself, Other People, and Life by Christina Lopes Christina Lopes with Tiny Buddha shares the key to loving yourself, other people, and life Episode 2630: The Key to Loving Yourself, Other People, and Life by Christina Lopes Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace ...
01.18.2023 2629: 7 Signs You’re Highly Sensitive by Luis Congdon Cati Vanden Breul with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 7 signs that you're highly sensitive Episode 2629: 7 Signs You’re Highly Sensitive by Luis Congdon Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. ...
01.17.2023 2628: Why Giving Up Control is Giving In to Joy by Dr. Kelly Flanagan Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about why giving up control is giving in to joy Episode 2628: Why Giving Up Control is Giving In to Joy by Dr. Kelly Flanagan Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical ...
01.16.2023 2627: 5 Steps to Overcoming Regret by Cheryl Smith Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar shares 5 steps to overcoming regrets Episode 2627: 5 Steps to Overcoming Regret by Cheryl Smith No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing ...
01.15.2023 2626: How to Interact with an Introvert by Amanda Gardner Amanda Gardner with Introvert Dear shares how to interact with an introvert. Episode 2626: How to Interact with an Introvert by Amanda Gardner Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She ...
01.15.2023 2625: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2625: [Part 2] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick ...
01.14.2023 2624: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson shares why happiness is not enough. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2624: [Part 1] Happiness Is Not Enough by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick ...
01.13.2023 2623: What Old People Know by Barbara Wagner Barbara Wagner with Budgets Are Sexy talks about the wisdom of old people Episode 2623: What Old People Know by Barbara Wagner J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, ...
01.12.2023 2622: 9 Unconventional Habits of Extraordinary Success by Marc Chernoff Marc Chernoff shares 9 unconventional habits of extraordinary success Episode 2622: 9 Unconventional Habits of Extraordinary Success by Marc Chernoff Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized ...
01.11.2023 2621: Making Yourself Proud, Happy and Grateful by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz talks about how to make yourself proud, happy and grateful Episode 2621: Making Yourself Proud, Happy and Grateful by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz has had a lifelong fascination with human motivation, creativity, personal development, and living an inspired, ...
01.10.2023 2620: How to Overcome Overwhelm by Kacey Rae Kacey Rae helps you overcome overwhelm Episode 2620: How to Overcome Overwhelm by Kacey Rae Kacey is a mother of 3, a wanderer, hippie, and a gypsy at heart. Meditation has helped her find her way out of depressive episodes ...
01.09.2023 2619: No, You Aren’t Crazy. Clutter is Linked to Anxiety by Emma Scheib Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely talks about how clutter is linked to anxiety Episode 2619: No, You Aren’t Crazy. Clutter is Linked to Anxiety by Emma Scheib Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things ...
01.08.2023 2618: One Simple Hack to Stop Screwing Yourself Over by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks shares one simple hack to stop screwing yourself over. Episode 2618: One Simple Hack to Stop Screwing Yourself Over by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. ...
01.08.2023 2617: So What Is Resilience And Why Is It So Important To Have In Our Daily Lives? by Allison Carmen Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on the importance of resilience in our daily lives. Episode 2617: So What Is Resilience And Why Is It So Important To Have In Our Daily Lives? by Allison Carmen Allison Carmen holds a B.A. ...
01.07.2023 2616: Tips to Attract What You Want in Life with the Law of Attraction by Ellen Burgan Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy shares tips to attract what you want in life with the law of attraction. Episode 2616: Tips to Attract What You Want in Life With the Law of Attraction by Ellen Burgan ...
01.06.2023 2615: On All the Sentimental Stuff and Clutter by Courtney Carver Courtney Carver of Be More With Less talks about all the sentimental stuff and clutter Episode 2615: On All the Sentimental Stuff and Clutter by Courtney Carver Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after ...
01.05.2023 2614: Why You Shouldn’t Optimize Your Life by Nick Maggiulli Nick Maggiulli talks about why you shouldn't optimize your life Episode 2614: Why You Shouldn’t Optimize Your Life by Nick Maggiulli The goal of Of Dollars And Data is to help you make better financial decisions using the best information ...
01.04.2023 2613: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares one incredible way to make a difference Episode 2613: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and ...
01.03.2023 2612: How To Create An Action Plan by Brian Tracy Brian Tracy shares how to create an action plan Episode 2612: How To Create An Action Plan by Brian Tracy Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. ...
01.02.2023 2611: How Simplifying Your Home Can Teach You Who You Are by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose talks about the value of simplifying your home Episode 2611: How Simplifying Your Home Can Teach You Who You Are by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started ...
01.01.2023 2610: 9 Things That Cost You Surprisingly More Than You Think by Jeffrey Trull Jeffrey Trull with PT Money reminds us of 9 things that cost more than we might think they do. Episode 2610: 9 Things That Cost You Surprisingly More Than You Think by Jeffrey Trull PTMoney.com is about helping you make ...
01.01.2023 2609: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares his thoughts on the extraordinary power of savoring your life. Episode 2609: The Extraordinary Power of Savoring Your Life by Cylon George Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, ...
12.31.2022 2608: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal Nir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 2608: Confirmation Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review ...
12.30.2022 2607: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his take on luck vs. skill. Episode 2607: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in ...
12.29.2022 2606: Responsibility: Not Apologizing When You Succeed Or Complaining When You Fail by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy talks about taking responsibility for success and failure Episode 2606: Responsibility: Not Apologizing When You Succeed Or Complaining When You Fail by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses ...
12.28.2022 2605: New Year’s Resolutions That Stick by Anthony Ongaro Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about New Year's resolutions Episode 2605: New Year’s Resolutions That Stick by Anthony Ongaro After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more ...
12.27.2022 2604: Challenges and Comfort Zones by Ryan Larson Ryan Larson of First Line Fin talks about challenges and comfort zones Episode 2604: Challenges and Comfort Zones by Ryan Larson Ryan Larson is the principal Investment Advisor Representative and Founder of FirstLine Financial, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ryan ...
12.26.2022 2603: 9 Things We Should Never Minimize by Lisa Avellan Lisa Avellan with Becoming Minimalist shares 9 things we should never minimize Episode 2603: 9 Things We Should Never Minimize by Lisa Avellan Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor ...
12.25.2022 2602: When Reconciliation is Impossible: Settling for Personal Peace by Keith Wilson Keith Wilson shares his thoughts on settling for personal peace when reconciliation is impossible Episode 2602: When Reconciliation is Impossible: Settling for Personal Peace by Keith Wilson Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance ...
12.25.2022 2601: [Part 2] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the most important skill to master. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 2601: [Part 2] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding ...
12.24.2022 2600: [Part 1] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the most important skill to master. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2600: [Part 1] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding ...
12.23.2022 2599: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You’re Wasting Time by Lori Deschene Lori Deschene with Tiny Buddha helps you through feelings of purposelessness Episode 2599: When You Feel Purposeless and Fear You’re Wasting Time by Lori Deschene Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site ...
12.22.2022 2598: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy gives you advice for habit change Episode 2598: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health ...
12.21.2022 2597: How Perfectionism Perpetuates Stress by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable talks about how perfectionism perpetuates stress Episode 2597: How Perfectionism Perpetuates Stress by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael ...
12.20.2022 2596: This is KEY to Crafting the Life You Want by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares the key to crafting the life you want Episode 2596: This is KEY to Crafting the Life You Want by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to ...
12.19.2022 2595: The Two Biggest Myths of Minimalism by Regina Wong Regina Wong with No Sidebar shares the two biggest myths about minimalism Episode 2595: The Two Biggest Myths of Minimalism by Regina Wong No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and ...
12.18.2022 2594: Why "I Don't Have Time" is a Big Fat Lie by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares why “I don't have time” is a big fat lie. Episode 2594: Why "I Don't Have Time" is a Big Fat Lie by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness Steve Kamb started exercising back in ...
12.18.2022 2593: The Belief That Is Stunting an Entire Generation by Ali Cornish Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares the belief that is stunting an entire generation. Episode 2593: The Belief That Is Stunting an Entire Generation by Ali Cornish Ali Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment ...
12.17.2022 2592: The Art of The Hard Part by David Cain of Raptitude David Cain of Raptitude shares the art of the hard part. Episode 2592: The Art of The Hard Part by David Cain of Raptitude David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day ...
12.16.2022 2591: Parenting: Who Is It Really For AND Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values by Derek Sivers Derek Sivers shares two short posts covering who parenting is for and how our true values are revealed Episode 2591: Parenting: Who Is It Really For AND Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values by Derek Sivers Originally a professional ...

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