Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.
Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books ha ... Show More
Today
3908: There Are No Extra Lives. Make This One Count by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Intentional Living
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 3908: Steve Kamb reflects on the fragility of life through the loss of a dear friend and the joy of celebrating another's w ... Show More
9m 6s
Yesterday
3907: The One Habit That Keeps 99% Of People From Getting Rich by James Altucher on Wealth Barriers
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 3907: James Altucher explores the hidden costs of saying "yes" out of ego, obligation, or fear of disappointing others, oft ... Show More
10 m
Feb 8
3906: Four Lessons Motorcycles Taught Me About Focus by Michael Mehlberg on Mental Presence
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 3906: Michael Mehlberg shares how riding a motorcycle transformed his understanding of focus, offering four practical lesso ... Show More
10m 35s
Jul 2019
484: There Are Moments That We Realize Our Strength. And For Me, This Is It. by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog
<p>Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares her moment where she realized her strength.</p> <p>Episode 484: There Are Moments That We Realize Our Strength. And For Me, This Is It. by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog</p> <p>Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and ... Show More
9m 1s
Jul 2016
The Minimalists: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
<p>Imagine having just about everything you wanted – a great job, making a lot of money, being able to get as much “stuff” as you want – and then, ending up miserable. That’s the plight of today’s guests, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, also known as The Minimalists.</ ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2023
Little Happier: Opportunity Cost and Abstainers: A New Term Can Help Us See the World in a New Way
New terms allow us to understand the world in a deeper way. Opportunity cost, abstainers vs. moderators, finishers vs. openers—sometimes, having the right vocabulary helps us see more clearly.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@ ... Show More
2m 45s
Jun 2023
Ep. 435: Start a New Habit on Vacation, Cultivate Everyday Luxuries, and Memorize Street Names
We discuss why it’s helpful to start a new habit while on vacation, and why takinga few minutes to memorize key street names can make life easier for years tocome. We also talk about why cultivating everyday luxuries can help us becomehappier and healthier, and we take a deep div ... Show More
25m 34s