3868: What if it Was Easy? By Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on Flow-Based 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 3871: Bradley Charbonneau uses a surreal visit to the "National Center for Life Change" to cleverly illustrate the internal debate we face when considering personal transformation. With wit and vulnerability, he shows that while we often wait for permission or direction, the real power to change lies within us all along. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://passthesourcream.com/today-is-the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "I smile to myself at little age joke as I know I’m not THAT old and I have time to make changes in my life so I can become that person I’m supposed to be." "I can make these changes whenever I want." "Nothing is going to come from nothing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3870: Jennifer shares a compassionate and practical approach to releasing the grip of expectations, especially when life doesn’t go as planned. With relatable stories and actionable mindset shifts, she guides us through five powerful steps that help us trade frustration for peace, and control for presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/5-steps-to-letting-go-of-expectations/ Quotes to ponder: "When I had a moment to calm down and think rationally, I realised my frustration had nothing to do with him and everything to do with my expectations." "You might not be on a date night, but an empty house to yourself? Sounds like the perfect setting for a glass of wine and a good book." "We can never be in complete control of what happens to us, we can only control how we choose to respond to the situation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3869: Mr. Money Mustache challenges the modern urge to hibernate through winter, urging us to embrace the cold and rediscover the physical and mental rewards of outdoor movement. With his signature wit, he reframes winter as a season for adventure, resilience, and personal growth, one brisk walk at a time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/12/23/its-winter-get-out-and-enjoy-it/ Quotes to ponder: "When you go out in cold and darkness, it is an adventure." "This meditative feeling you have is like hitting the mental reset button." "You stay cozy inside, knitting on the couch or watching a quality series on Netflix, and the winter passes safely by outside your window. And you miss all the benefits she has to offer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3868: Angelina Lee shares a deceptively simple story about restringing a pair of pants that turns into a powerful metaphor for how we often overcomplicate life’s tasks and underestimate our own abilities. Her gentle insight encourages us to pause, ask “What if it was easy?”, and trust that we may already have everything we need to move forward with confidence and ease. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exploringplanbe.com/what-if-it-was-easy Quotes to ponder: "What if all the fluff that we deem necessary to prove our experience and ‘know-how’ is superfluous?" "The more we sit with these questions, the more we discover just what we are capable of, if only we believe in our ability and in ourselves." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3867: Chris Lovett reflects on the beauty of slowing down during a season of minimalism, road trips, and intentional living. His moment of clarity, pausing to truly savor a simple chocolate biscuit, offers a powerful reminder to resist the pull of constant busyness and reclaim presence in the small joys. Quotes to ponder: "Don't let anything get in the way of you just stopping for a moment and enjoying your biscuit." "Even as a minimalist, regular decluttering still needs to happen." Episode references: Chatsworth House: https://www.chatsworth.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3866: Shelley Levitt shares four practical shifts she’s made to bring more purpose and clarity to her daily life, from mindful meditation and intentional media consumption to nourishing meals and weekend adventures. Her approach offers an encouraging roadmap for anyone seeking to trade distraction for engagement and live each day with greater meaning. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/4-ways-to-live-each-day-with-intention/ Quotes to ponder: "Setting intentions can function as a kind of internal North Star, lighting the path to greater fulfillment and life satisfaction." "I think about nourishing myself in ways that will align with my intention to feel more energized." "When people say they don’t have time to meditate, I ask them, how do you have time to not meditate." Episode references: The Food of Morocco: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Morocco-Paula-Wolfert/dp/0061957550 Calm app: https://www.calm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3865: Brian Tracy reveals that social intelligence, not technical ability, is the biggest driver of success and fulfillment in life. By applying the Law of Indirect Effort, you can dramatically improve your relationships, raise your self-esteem, and unlock greater personal and professional rewards by making others feel valued and respected. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/mastering-human-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "You get almost everything in your relationships with others more easily by approaching them indirectly rather than directly." "Everything you do to raise the self-esteem of another person raises your own self-esteem at the same time, and in the same measure." "Each time you express a kindness toward another person, your own self-esteem improves." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3864: Laura Stack explores the growing dependence on smartphones through the lens of nomophobia, and how it sabotages focus, productivity, and workplace boundaries. She offers four practical strategies to reclaim your autonomy and turn your phone back into a tool rather than a master, helping you regain control, attention, and effectiveness in your daily life. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2018/01/nomophobia-and-the-dream-of-productivity-four-steps-toward-independence/ Quotes to ponder: "Nomophobia is a frightening example of what happens when we let our tools become our masters." "Few things require an instant response, especially when you’re working." "You must take control and turn your phone back into a tool serving you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3863: Mia shares eight transformative mindset hacks designed to help you overcome fear, break through limiting beliefs, and take control of your life. Through simple yet powerful shifts in thought, you'll learn how to redirect your energy, focus on what you can control, and reframe negative patterns to move closer to the life you truly want. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shedreamsallday.com/mindset-hacks-that-will-change-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "If you’re not happy about the results you have in your life, you have the power to change everything by simply changing your thoughts." "Write down how you’re feeling right now, and ask yourself what is the thought behind this feeling." "Ask questions that support the results you want in your life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3862: Jay Harrington challenges the traditional notion of New Year’s resolutions, urging us to trade empty goal-setting for courageous, imperfect action. Drawing lessons from the bumpy launch of Warby Parker, he reminds us that discomfort is the true price of growth, and the only way forward is to just start. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/stop-making-resolutions-just-start Quotes to ponder: "Achievement requires discomfort, but we’re conditioned to avoid discomfort." "The truth is, most of us understand that we have to grind for what we want, but rarely are we willing to pay the price." "There will never be a perfect time to start." Episode references: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices