The Regrets of the Dying

Why do you keep falling off even when you want to be disciplined? In this episode, I’m breaking down why discipline has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with identity. I’ll show you why self-sabotage isn’t failure, why discipline is actually the highest form of s ... Show More

What if the biggest key to your success isn’t talent, hustle, or motivation—but something way more boring? In this episode, I break down why consistency always wins, even if you’re not the smartest, most talented, or most disciplined person in the room. I’ll show you why you keep ... Show More

What would your life look like if you finally learned to say no? In this episode, I break down why saying no isn’t a time-management problem—it’s a boundary, identity, and purpose problem. I’ll show you how people-pleasing starts, why it keeps you stuck, and how finding your Nort ... Show More

What’s the biggest shift you wish you’d made sooner? What advice would you give your younger self before 30? In this special reflection, Jay opens up about the lessons he wishes he’d known before turning 30, insights that could have spared him time, energy, and unnecessary stress ... Show More

<p>Do you have any regrets in life? Have you ever asked yourself this, or the people you love? This is a great topic that a lot of people may or may not have even thought about. But it's something that probably most people will have to deal with at some point in their life. </p>< ... Show More

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 3573: Jennifer of SimplyFiercely.com shares seven powerful journal prompts designed to help you simplify your life by recon ... Show More

We live in a world that rewards instant gratification, but the people who achieve extraordinary results think differently. In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between short-term and long-term thinking — and why mastering the balance between the two is the sec ... Show More

Are you tired of replaying past mistakes or missed opportunities in your mind? In this episode, we uncover why so many of us get stuck in the past—and more importantly, how to break free. You’ll discover practical strategies to release regret, reframe old experiences, and finally ... Show More

What’s the biggest lesson you learned this year? What advice would you give yourself a year ago? In this special birthday reflection, Jay opens up about the most meaningful lessons he’s learned over the past year. Rather than focusing on milestones or achievements, he dives into ... Show More

<p>If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, this conversation is for you. </p><p>Today’s episode is a guide to how you can transform your life – at any moment. </p><p>Mel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, ultra-enduran ... Show More

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how to use a life crisis productively, drawing on developmental stage theories, existential philosophy, literature, personal experience, and Rick’s clinical work. They examine the anxieties of death, freedom, responsibility, and choice that often unde ... Show More