Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

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April 14, 2021 196: Beyond Black Box Management by Cal Newport on Managing for Top Performance & Process Improvement
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog gives a lesson on how to manage for top performance.
Episode 196: Beyond Black Box Management by Cal Newport on Managing for Top Performance & Process Improvement
Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.
In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.
His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.
The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2018/04/21/beyond-black-box-management/
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11 min
April 13, 2021 195: Little Things Make All the Difference AND Shining Example: Rayko by Derek Sivers on Great Work Habits
Derek Sivers shares two short posts that highlight the value of great work habits.
Episode 195: Little Things Make All the Difference AND Shining Example: Rayko by Derek Sivers on Great Work Habits
Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education.
He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks.
Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories.
The original posts are located here: https://sive.rs/cdbf & https://sive.rs/rayko
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9 min
April 12, 2021 194: 4 Reasons Everyone Should Have a Side Hustle by Nick Loper on How to Build Skills and Create Income & Freedom
Nick Loper gives you four reasons why everyone should have a side hustle.
Episode 194: 4 Reasons Everyone Should Have a Side Hustle by Nick Loper on How to Build Skills and Create Income & Freedom
Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too.
The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/reasons-to-side-hustle/
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9 min
April 11, 2021 193: [Part 2] The Magic of Idea Math by James Altucher on Ideation & Building A Business
James Altucher talks about the magical link between having ideas and building businesses. This is part 2 of 2.
Episode 193: [Part 2] The Magic of Idea Math by James Altucher on Ideation & Building A Business
James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.
The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-magic-of-idea-math/
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9 min
April 10, 2021 192: [Part 1] The Magic of Idea Math by James Altucher on Ideation & Building A Business
James Altucher talks about the magical link between having ideas and building businesses. This is part 1 of 2.
Episode 192: [Part 1] The Magic of Idea Math by James Altucher on Ideation & Building A Business
James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.
The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-magic-of-idea-math/
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9 min
April 09, 2021 191: Why Distraction Apps Matter by Ryan Hoover on Startup Ideas & Entrepreneurship
Ryan Hoover tells us why distraction apps matter.
Episode 191: Why Distraction Apps Matter by Ryan Hoover on Startup Ideas & Entrepreneurship
Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web.
The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/why-distraction-apps-matter-3dd16cabd385
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9 min
April 08, 2021 190: Gravity Is Just A Theory by Seth Godin on Marketing Lessons
Seth Godin talks about gravity as it pertains to marketing.
Episode 190: Gravity Is Just A Theory by Seth Godin on Marketing Lessons
Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His most recent book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world.
Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!).
By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world.
In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both.
The original post is located here: https://seths.blog/2008/12/gravity-is-just/
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9 min
April 07, 2021 189: An Excerpt from the book Breaking Borders by Kate Isler on Adventure, Family, and Career Success
Kate Isler shares an excerpt from her book, a memoir titled "Breaking Borders"
Episode 189: An Excerpt from the book Breaking Borders by Kate Isler on Adventure, Family, and Career Success
Kate has over 20 years of international executive leadership gained working for fortune 100 companies to startups and have now turned my passion for supporting gender parity into a thriving business. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of TheWMarketplace, an eCommerce platform built to support women-owned businesses, services providers and gender balanced companies. The site is the Economic Engine for Women and earned revenue from the launch day.
She is a change agent and thought leader. Her experience in high tech as a CEO of a digital health startup and as an Executive at Microsoft, where she spent many years living and working overseas, provides a powerful platform of real-world expertise and examples to draw from when addressing gender equity and balanced management practices.
Kate has successfully navigated the complexity of a global company and tested her agility and ability to innovate as an entrepreneur. Her journey of leadership, challenging the status quo, overcoming adversity, and breaking gender stereotypes motivates and inspires audiences.
More about the book can be found here: https://www.kateisler.com/https/hcleadershipessentialscom/pages/breaking-borders
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11 min
April 06, 2021 188: Finding the Elusive Work-Life Balance by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Balancing Career and Family
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to attain work-life balance.
Episode 188: Finding the Elusive Work-Life Balance by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Balancing Career and Family
Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.
The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/life-balance/
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11 min
April 05, 2021 187: How I Sold A Blog For $11,000 That I Built In My Spare Time by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how he sold a blog that he built in his spare time.
Episode 187: How I Sold A Blog For $11,000 That I Built In My Spare Time by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults.
The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/17468/sold-a-blog-spare-time/
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11 min

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Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship.