1885: 10X Your Success Rate with This Monthly Planning Process by Michael Mehlberg on Progress Tracking
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 1885: Michael Mehlberg breaks down a practical, no-fluff system for turning each month into a launchpad for long-term success. Learn how to reverse-engineer your yearly goals into weekly actions, use habit tracking to stay on course, and maintain balance across life's many "juggling balls" all with a simple, repeatable method that keeps your priorities in sight and your progress measurable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/10/9/10x-your-success-rate-with-this-monthly-planning-process Quotes to ponder: "You can't get to where you're going unless you know where you are." "Every day, you track the habits and skills that are necessary to achieving your goals. Each box is a simple yes/no test." "The goal is to keep all these balls in the air at all times. Drop any one of them, and something fails." Â
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1884: What's a ROWE? Understanding the Results-Only Work Environment by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro
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 1884: Laura Stack redefines workplace productivity by exploring the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE), where performance is measured by output, not hours. By shifting the focus from attendance to achievement, employees gain autonomy, increase efficiency, and experience better work-life balance, while organizations see stronger results and improved loyalty. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2008/11/whats-a-rowe-understanding-the-results-only-work-environment/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because someone works 80 hours a week or hits the office every day at 6 a.m. sharp, doesn't mean they're accomplishing anything." "If the work is getting done and getting done well, what difference does it make if the employee was physically seated in the office from nine-to-five?" "In a results-only environment, you fit your work around your life, not the other way around." Episode references: Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE): https://www.gorowe.com/
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1883: Personalized Communication Gone Astray AND Make Your Virtual Meetings Matter by Michael Piperno
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 1883: Michael Piperno highlights the growing disconnect between automated communication and authentic connection, urging marketers to consider the human experience behind every email and ad. He also offers practical strategies to make virtual meetings more purposeful, engaging, and less exhausting for all involved, reminding us that clarity, intention, and presence still matter most. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/personalized-communication-gone-astray/ & https://www.michaelpiperno.com/make-your-virtual-meetings-matter/ Quotes to ponder: "Highly personalized touchpoints that are too frequent, out-of-touch, or awkwardly invasive actually feel incredibly impersonal." "A meeting that is interactive will naturally be more engaging." "Good meetings are planned well, and then facilitated in a way that makes them productive." Â
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1882: Competitive Advantage: The Power of Embracing Neurodiversity by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute
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 1882: Christine Comaford emphasizes how embracing neurodiversity unlocks untapped talent, strengthens team performance, and fosters innovation through unique cognitive strengths. She offers practical strategies to attract, onboard, and retain neurodivergent individuals, like those with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, ultimately showing how inclusion drives true competitive advantage. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/competitive-advantage-power-embracing-neurodiversity/ Quotes to ponder: "When we understand neurodiversity, we open up a world of new possibilities for our organization." "An individual who falls in the neurodiversity spectrum often finds getting in the front door a challenge." "When we can value and accept our own brain, we will more easily accept and value the unique brains of our team." Â
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1881: Passive Income and Side Gigs: Make More Money in Less Time by Kalen Bruce on Financial Independence Planning
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 1881: Kalen Bruce shares actionable strategies to boost your income fast by using skills you already have, whether through online freelancing or local side gigs. He also encourages a balanced financial approach, combining short-term income boosts with long-term investment strategies for lasting financial freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/make-money/passive-income-and-side-gigs/ Quotes to ponder: "People will always pay that little bit extra to keep a good childminder, as they can be like gold dust in some areas." "If you aren't willing to own a stock for ten years, don't even think about owning it for ten minutes." "Start with what you know, or what you can do and then consider whether there's a definite market for those services." Episode references: Upwork: https://www.upwork.com The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Investor-Definitive-Value-Investing/dp/0060555661 Â
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