Episodes

  • 1763: How to Help 93% of Your Employees Feel More Productive by Michael Mehlberg on Productivity and Autonomy

    1763: How to Help 93% of Your Employees Feel More Productive by Michael Mehlberg on Productivity and Autonomy
    Jul 29 2025
    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 1763: Michael Mehlberg reveals how redefining productivity and fostering autonomy can help the vast majority of employees feel more accomplished at work. By aligning team goals with individual motivation and eliminating outdated productivity myths, leaders can unlock more engagement and fulfillment across their teams. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2017/9/12/how-to-help-93-of-your-employees-feel-more-productive Quotes to ponder: "Productivity isn’t about getting more things done - it’s about getting the right things done." "When people know what’s expected of them and have the autonomy to meet those expectations, they thrive." "The best way to help employees feel productive is to stop focusing on productivity." References: First, Break All the Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1595621113 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • 1762: Improving Business Productivity With Online Training Programmes For Employees by Luke Smith with Carl Pullein

    1762: Improving Business Productivity With Online Training Programmes For Employees by Luke Smith with Carl Pullein
    Jul 28 2025
    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 1762: Luke Smith highlights how tailored online training programs can significantly boost business productivity by enabling employees to learn flexibly, sharpen job-specific skills, and minimize costly errors. When aligned with company goals, these programs not only improve individual performance but also strengthen overall team efficiency and morale. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/improving-business-productivity-with-online-training-programmes-for-employees/10/3/2021 Quotes to ponder: "Online training allows employees to learn at their own pace and at a time that suits them best." "Training gives employees the skills and knowledge to be better at their jobs and helps eliminate time-consuming mistakes." "If your training is not aligned with your business’s goals and objectives, you’re unlikely to see a return on your investment." Episode references: LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning Coursera for Business: https://www.coursera.org/business Skillshare Teams: https://www.skillshare.com/teams Udemy Business: https://business.udemy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 1761: [Part 2] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Startup Experience

    1761: [Part 2] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Startup Experience
    Jul 27 2025
    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 1761: James Altucher challenges the hidden assumptions that sabotage business decisions and creativity, illustrating how questioning conventional wisdom can open up new pathways to success. By sharing personal stories and insights from successful entrepreneurs, he offers a powerful reminder to constantly reassess what we think we know. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/biggest-assumptions-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Most businesses fail because they make assumptions that simply aren’t true." "Assumptions kill opportunity. They kill freedom." "The people who win are the ones who question the most assumptions." Episode references: Quora: https://www.quora.com Warren Buffett’s investment principles: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • 1760: [Part 1] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Entrepreneurship Advice

    1760: [Part 1] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Entrepreneurship Advice
    Jul 26 2025
    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 1760: James Altucher unpacks the hidden assumptions that silently steer businesses toward failure, revealing how questioning these ingrained beliefs can unlock innovation, reduce risk, and spark new opportunities. By challenging the status quo and recognizing the cognitive traps we fall into, entrepreneurs can reshape their strategies and think more clearly in a constantly changing market. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/biggest-assumptions-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Assumptions are like barnacles on a ship. Eventually, they slow you down and you sink." "Nobody knows anything. If they did, they’d be doing it." "When you question every assumption, you end up with better ideas." Episode references: Thinking, Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555 Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson: https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745 The Innovator’s Dilemma: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Technologies-Management-Innovation/dp/1633691780 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 1759: Why You Really Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Quit a Job You Hate by Robert Farrington of The College Investor

    1759: Why You Really Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Quit a Job You Hate by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
    Jul 25 2025
    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 1759: Robert Farrington lays out a smart, strategic roadmap for escaping a job you hate without wrecking your finances. Learn how to reduce money stress, explore income alternatives, and create an exit plan that puts you back in control of your life and career. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/22170/quit-a-job-you-hate/ Quotes to ponder: "Being stuck in a job you hate can be exhausting, stressful, and downright miserable." "Start building an escape plan now, before things get worse." "You should never quit your job without a plan or at least some idea of how you’ll make money once you leave." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 1758: The Most Dangerous Words Your Customer Can Say by JL Collins on Business Communication Advice

    1758: The Most Dangerous Words Your Customer Can Say by JL Collins on Business Communication Advice
    Jul 24 2025
    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 1758: J.L. Collins explores a crucial blind spot in business communication: the subtle danger behind a customer's claim of satisfaction. By unpacking why "I'm satisfied" can mask deeper disinterest or dissatisfaction, he highlights how businesses can misinterpret complacency as loyalty - and miss vital opportunities for genuine connection and improvement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/17/the-most-dangerous-words-your-customer-can-say/ Quotes to ponder: "I’m satisfied. Those are the most dangerous words your customer can say." "An 'unsatisfied' customer may simply be telling you they no longer care enough to complain." "Your competitors are still out there and they are still selling and they are still trying to steal your customer away." Episode references: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 1757: How to Use Email by Isaac Morehouse on Work Productivity Advice

    1757: How to Use Email by Isaac Morehouse on Work Productivity Advice
    Jul 23 2025
    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 1757: Isaac Morehouse shares a refreshingly practical guide to mastering email without becoming its servant. Learn how to write emails that get answered, respect people's time, and enhance your clarity and influence in any professional context. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/05/31/how-to-use-email/ Quotes to ponder: "Email is not your job, it’s a tool to help you do your job." "If your message is longer than a few sentences, you’re probably not ready to send it." "If you don’t have a subject line, it’s the same as not having a title on a book." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 1756: 12 Truths to Tell Yourself After a Mistake or Failure by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Self-Compassion

    1756: 12 Truths to Tell Yourself After a Mistake or Failure by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Self-Compassion
    Jul 22 2025
    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 1756: Angel Chernoff offers ten empowering ways to stay motivated after making a mistake, helping you transform regret into resilience. Her guidance encourages self-compassion, personal responsibility, and forward movement through life’s inevitable stumbles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/04/05/keep-you-motivated-after-a-mistake/ Quotes to ponder: "Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom." "You are not your mistakes. They are what you did. Not who you are." "Every mistake teaches you something new about yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins