Yesterday

How to Adapt When Life Throws a Curveball & Understanding the Flow of Time

What if one of the best-performing investments over the last few decades wasn’t stocks, real estate, or gold — but LEGO? It sounds absurd, yet when researchers tracked the resale value of LEGO sets, they found returns that beat many traditional investments. We begin by looking at ... Show More

48m 24s

Jan 17

The Science of Recognizing Faces & The Rules to Clearer Thinking-SYSK Choice

How food tastes has surprisingly little to do with the food itself. The lighting in the room, the weight of your fork, and even the color of your plate can all change how much you enjoy a meal — without you realizing it. This episode begins with how easily your senses can be infl ... Show More

50m 58s

Jan 15

Why It's Good to Feel Guilty & How Plagiarism Really Works

There’s a reason hearing your mother’s voice can feel different from hearing anyone else’s — even when it’s just a phone call. This episode opens with the surprising effects researchers have discovered. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-of-relationships/20210 ... Show More

49m 51s

Nov 2022

Why You Don’t Need a WHY

Why You Don’t Need a WHY A while back and friend and I were chewing the fat about getting what we wanted out of life. It’s a common topic among my friends and should be among yours. It makes sense; what you focus on is what you get - right? As we talked, I realized that as I’ve b ... Show More

11m 7s

Jan 2023

How to Expand Time & Increase Happiness | Cassie Holmes

What does it mean to be time-poor?  We've all heard the old phrase, "time is money," usually in the context of work and productivity. But, time isn’t just about money, it’s about happiness, health, and life. How we use it and feel like we have enough of it, is e ... Show More

1 h

Jun 2017

Happiness and Money: What the Research REALLY Shows.

Happiness. It's what so many of us yearn for. We think it's the center of a good life. And, even though, we're often told otherwise, we believe happiness can be bought, a least a certain amount of happiness.So, what is the truth? What does the research show? Can money b ... Show More

35m 5s

Feb 2024

How To Live A Happy and Contented Life, Why Wealth Is Nothing To Do With Money & Why Hacks Don’t Work with Morgan Housel #430

When John D Rockefeller was asked how much money was enough, he famously replied, “Just a little bit more.” This quote is often used to illustrate our hard-to-shake view that money will solve all life’s problems. But as today’s guest is keen to point out, it probably won’t. Becau ... Show More

1h 10m

Apr 2024

3134: 9 Good Decisions You’ve Waited Too Long to Make by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel

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 3134: Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com enlightens us with "9 Good Decisions You’ve Waited Too Long to Make," urging us to ... Show More

10m 16s

Mar 2024

2502: Habits of Highly Effective Real People by Chris Guillebeau on The Importance of Self-Reflection

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 2502: Chris Guillebeau's article on ChrisGuillebeau.com delves into the characteristics that distinguish highly effective i ... Show More

9m 10s

Dec 2014

TMHS 082: Stop Comparing Yourself, Gain True Happiness, And Achieve Body Freedom - With Madelyn Moon

One thing is for certain: you will fall in love in this lifetime. You will be head over heels, you will sacrifice anything, and you will see a beauty that words can't describe. For many of us, we will fall in love many times... But the question is, will you ever fall in love w ... Show More

46m 36s

Jun 2024

Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness

Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research. This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the ... Show More

1h 2m

Oct 2023

Is Life Really Hard, or Are We Missing Something?

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM608_Is_Life_Really_Hard.mp3 Many people believe success—and life itself—are supposed to be hard. But is this really true? Humans have associated success with the “hard work” ethic—an id ... Show More

26m 9s

Apr 2024

3131: Things We Are Never Meant to Know by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Finding Balance & Embracing Minimalism

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 3131: Ali Cornish of Everthrive.org delves into the intricacies of navigating through the overwhelming abundance of choices ... Show More

9m 34s

SYSK Choice: Why Timing REALLY is Everyt...