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. Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of top ...
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1813: The Problem With "Tell Your Story" by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on How to Find Freedom
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9:30Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1813: Margo Aaron examines how the stories we tell about ourselves can trap us in limiting identities. She reveals how reframing your personal narrative opens the door to growth, connection, an…
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1812: 5 Practical Steps for Generating New Ideas and Insights by Glen Allsopp with Marc And Angel on Disciplined Reflection
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7:58Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1812: Glen Allsopp lays out a simple yet powerful method for generating meaningful insights by deliberately creating space to think, capturing thoughts in writing, and revisiting them with inte…
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1811: The Lost Art of Business Communication AND Expand Your Dashboard by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Transparency
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8:27Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1811: Jeff Cornwall highlights how effective communication in business is becoming a lost art, urging leaders to return to clarity, transparency, and trust-building dialogue. He also explores h…
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1810: [Part 2] User Growth and Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Work Performance
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7:31Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1810: Nir Eyal explains why focusing on a single "hacker metric" can dramatically improve performance and motivation. By measuring what truly matters and avoiding vanity metrics, we gain clarit…
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1809: [Part 1] User Growth and Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on Business Decisions
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9:29Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1809: Nir Eyal explains how focusing on the wrong success metrics can sabotage long-term growth, showing why retention is far more critical than acquisition. By shifting attention to what truly…
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1808: Tax Fraud - Are You Unintentionally Committing it by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
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10:11Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1808: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock clarify how the IRS distinguishes between willful tax fraud and unintentional negligence, emphasizing that intent is the deciding factor. They outline the ser…
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1807: Why Free Is Your Best Marketing Strategy by Jeff Goins on How to Gain Loyal Followers
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8:05Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1807: Jeff Goins explains why the most effective marketing strategy isn’t about chasing trends but about consistently earning trust through authenticity and generosity. He shows how building me…
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1806: How to Schedule Time For a Proper Side Hustle by Jay Egger with Money Mini Blog on Entrepreneur Time Management
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8:15Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1806: Jay Egger highlights how waiting for the perfect time to begin a side hustle only leads to missed opportunities, showing that momentum is built through immediate, consistent effort. His i…
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1805: Stop Making Excuses, Make Choices Instead by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on How to Find Accountability
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10:13Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1805: Stephen Warley explores how excuses quietly sabotage progress, keeping us stuck in familiar patterns instead of moving toward the life we want. By recognizing the hidden costs of rational…
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1804: 8 Signs You're Doing Marketing Wrong by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership on How to Increase Engagement
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8:36Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1804: Michael Levitt outlines eight crucial signs that your marketing strategy might be failing, like inconsistent messaging, unclear target audience, or relying too heavily on vanity metrics. …
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1803: Consider the Costs (and Benefits) of Entrepreneurial Failure by Isaac Morehouse on How to Embrace Discomfort
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7:15Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1803: Isaac Morehouse explores how courage, not credentials, experience, or intelligence, is the most vital ingredient for creating a meaningful life. He challenges readers to stop waiting for …
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1802: Get Powerful People to Boost Your Business: 6 Steps to A Stellar Advisory Board by Christine Comaford
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9:47Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1802: Christine Comaford explains how to attract influential advisors who can accelerate business growth by offering expertise, connections, and credibility. She outlines six practical steps to…
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1801: Your Company Should Do Annual Career Counseling by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Reducing Work Stress
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8:36Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1801: Karl Staib emphasizes the value of an annual career check-in as a way to step back, reflect, and realign your professional path with your personal values and long-term goals. By asking in…
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1800: Distractions and the Open Office Environment by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Protect Deep Work
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1799: How Many Hours Do You Have to Work to Feel Productive AND Pursue Metrics that Matter by Cal Newport
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10:02Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1799: Cal Newport explores how our sense of productivity isn’t tied to the sheer number of hours we work, but to how effectively we align effort with meaningful progress. He emphasizes the impo…
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1798: You Should Throw Away Your Charts Full of Numbers: Here’s Why by Ryan H Law on Shaping Money Habits
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10:20Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1798: Ryan H. Law explains why financial decisions are often driven more by emotions than by numbers, showing how feelings like fear, excitement, and guilt shape money habits. By recognizing th…
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1797: How Entrepreneurs Can Think Like Venture Capitalists by Mike Smerklo on Long-Term Value Creation
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