3639: Rules of Ascendancy: Learn to the Task, Not the Test by Isaac Morehouse on Authentic Achievement

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Episode 3639:

Isaac Morehouse urges readers to reject the trap of learning for validation and instead align their learning directly with real-world goals. He explains how shifting focus from tests and credentials to task-based learning accelerates growth, deepens understanding, and builds confidence through authentic achievement.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2016/12/19/rules-of-ascendancy-learn-to-the-task-not-the-test/

Quotes to ponder:

"Learn to the task, not the test."

"The only learning worth anything is that which gets you closer to your goal."

"You'll never be confident in your ability if your ability is always measured by someone else’s standards."

Episode references:

Drive by Daniel Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805

The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026

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3639: Rules of Ascendancy: Learn to the Task, Not the Test by Isaac Morehouse on Authentic Achievement

Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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published 25 days ago

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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 3639:

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2016/12/19/rules-of-ascendancy-learn-to-the-task-not-the-test/

Quotes to ponder:

"Learn to the task, not the test."

"The only learning worth anything is that which gets you closer to your goal."

"You'll never be confident in your ability if your ability is always measured by someone else’s standards."

Episode references:

Drive by Daniel Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805

The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026

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3668: How to Be More Mindful on Social Media by Shirley of Daring Living on Self Improvement 10:57

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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 3668: Shirley shares practical strategies for reclaiming control over your digital habits, from deleting unnecessary apps to setting mindful time limits. By curating a positive online environment and tracking your usage, you can transform social media from a source of stress into a tool for intentional living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://daringliving.com/mindful-on-social-media/ Quotes to ponder: "Do not let these notifications control you. Instead, turn off ALL the notifications for social media." "Your feed is what you’re going to consume on a regular basis. So it’s important to be intentional with curating content that would make you feel good." "Reflection is key to building self awareness. And self awareness, is key to create any change in your life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3667: Taking It In (and Not Tweeting About It) by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How to Be More Mindful 10:05

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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 3667: Stepping away from his smartphone, Colin Wright reflects on how constant connectivity can subtly erode our ability to stay present and engaged with real-life moments. His insights encourage us to reconsider our relationship with technology, highlighting the value of balance between sharing experiences and fully living them. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/tweeting/ Quotes to ponder: “Sharing is great, but if you give away your life before taking the time to experience it yourself, you’re missing out on everything.” “I was making myself ignorant, pushing all of that information out of my mind and into this tiny little device.” “Balance is so key to this. If you go completely off-grid, you miss out on some of the marvelous things that are happening in the interconnected space. If you go into full-phone-absorption mode, you miss out on the world around you.” Episode references: The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3666: The Secret to Happiness by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Mindfulness and Gratitude 10:06

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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 3666: Courtney Carver shares a timeless parable that reveals how true happiness comes from balancing life’s responsibilities with the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. Through simplicity and intentional living, she encourages us to clear the clutter, both physical and mental, to make space for joy right now, rather than waiting for the “perfect” moment. This is an inspiring reminder to focus on what matters most while fully embracing the present. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/the-secret-to-happiness Quotes to ponder: "The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon." "Imagine dumping everything in your life that is meaningless. Everything that you don’t do for love. What would be leftover?" "I can tell you with great conviction that it’s time to be happy right now." Episode references: The Alchemist: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3665: Travel, Tourism, and Living Abroad by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme on Personal Growth 13:10

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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 3665: Jacob Lund Fisker challenges conventional wisdom on travel by questioning its true value beyond consumerism and social status. He argues that living abroad and developing useful skills offer far deeper personal growth and perspective than typical tourism. Discover why meaningful experiences come not from collecting destinations but from immersing yourself in new cultures and responsibilities. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/travel-tourism-and-living-abroad.html Quotes to ponder: “Having been to the other side of the world no longer means braving mountain ranges, running out of food, or being chased by bandits.” “I highly recommend living abroad though out of which traveling is a very very small part, that is, a couple of days of getting there vs a few years or more of being there.” “To see the world, get the skills first, then travel. Not the other way around.” Episode references: Doctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org Peace Corps: https://www.peacecorps.gov World Tourism Organization: https://www.unwto.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3664: How to Analyze Your Dreams by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Self-Awareness and Personal Growth 10:59

3 days ago10:59

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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 3664: Elana Miller offers a thoughtful guide to understanding dreams, emphasizing how they can illuminate hidden emotions and internal conflicts. Through simple, practical steps, she empowers readers to explore their subconscious, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/how-to-analyze-your-dreams/ Quotes to ponder: "Dreams give us access to information and insight we might not otherwise see in our waking lives." "Your dreams speak the language of symbols, not logic." "Ask yourself: What emotions did I feel in the dream, and when do I feel those emotions in my waking life?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3663: Trojan Horses and Flying Dice by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Healthy Boundaries and Relationships 10:49

4 days ago10:49

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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 3663: Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the invisible walls we build around our hearts and minds, revealing how these boundaries shape our relationships, protect our sense of self, and sometimes isolate us. He offers powerful insights into how therapy helps us thoughtfully renovate these walls, neither tearing them down nor fortifying them blindly, but crafting doors that allow connection on our terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/trojan-horses-and-flying-dice/ Quotes to ponder: "Perhaps the biggest walls, the most important walls, are the ones that cannot be seen at all." "Therapy is not meant to be a wrecking ball for the walls we have built. Therapy is a place where our walls are given the renovation they require." "Not a revolving door, where anyone can come and go as they please, but a door of our choosing, that opens from the inside, a door that makes it possible for you to confidently invite people in to your lonely space, because it is good to have company we can trust." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3662: 6 Reasons to Love Yourself - And Why Loving Yourself Will Change Your Life by Erica Layne on Quieting Self-Criticism 11:05

5 days ago11:05

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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 3662: Erica Layne shares six heartfelt reasons why embracing self-love can profoundly transform your life. From quieting self-criticism to deepening connections with others, her insights remind us that the path to growth, peace, and authentic relationships begins within. Discover how self-compassion not only lifts the weight of outside expectations but also models empowerment for those we care about most. Quotes to ponder: “Shame, the belief that you’re unworthy of love and belonging, does not support long-term, transformational change.” “Self-love helps us see our own potential, allows us to forgive ourselves when we take a step backward, and eliminates the shame spiral that so often lands us right back where we started.” “For every part of myself that I’ve decided to accept over the years, I’ve felt the pressure of other people’s opinions fall away.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3661: Permission To Rest AND Extraordinary Love by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on Self-Care Advice 12:37

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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 3661: Angelina Lee offers a heartfelt reminder that true restoration comes not just from pausing our bodies, but from quieting our minds and granting ourselves permission to rest fully. She also illustrates how small, thoughtful gestures, like a favorite snack delivered in a time of need, can embody extraordinary love and provide deep comfort. Together, these insights inspire us to embrace rest with intention and to recognize the powerful impact of simple acts of care. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exploringplanbe.com/permission-to-rest/ & https://exploringplanbe.com/extraordinary-love/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because your body is lying down doesn’t mean that you are resting." "Extraordinary love looks like being able to show up just as we are, and being assured that that is enough." "After all, worrying while lying down is just burning energy in a different way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3660: Tell People What You Want by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Generosity and Collaboration 10:18

7 days ago10:18

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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 3660: Author J. Money encourages readers to voice their desires clearly and unapologetically, showing how openness can attract support, opportunities, and positive outcomes. He shares personal stories demonstrating that simply asking or stating what you want often leads to surprising generosity and collaboration. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/tell-people-what-you-want/ Quotes to ponder: “I’m here to remind you today that if you want something, tell people about it.” “The more people that know what you want, the more people can help you get it.” “You might not always get what you’re looking for, but you’ll 100% get nothing if you never ask.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3659: Helpful Tips When You're Stuck on Getting Started by Zoe Kim with No Sidebar on Lifestyle Design 11:54

8 days ago11:54

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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 3659: Zoe Kim examines why we sometimes feel stuck even when we know what we want, highlighting how overthinking and perfectionism keep us from moving forward. She shares how simple, small steps can help us overcome inertia and create lasting momentum toward a more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/stuck/ Quotes to ponder: "Feeling stuck isn’t a reflection of your abilities or worth; it’s a normal part of growth." "Overthinking and perfectionism often keep us frozen in place." "Taking small steps creates momentum, and momentum is what carries us forward." Episode references: Essentialism: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 The Slight Edge: https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness/dp/1626340463 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3658: Can We Choose How We Feel? by Allison Carmen on How to Cultivate Peace and Joy 8:31

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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 3658: Allison Carmen explores how our thoughts shape our emotional world and offers practical ways to break free from patterns that cause unnecessary suffering. By shifting perspective and embracing uncertainty, she shows how we can regain power over our inner lives and cultivate greater peace and joy. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/can-we-choose-how-we-feel/ Quotes to ponder: “We can’t always choose what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond and how we feel about it.” “Often, we create more pain and suffering by how we think about a situation than the situation itself.” “When we let go of needing to control everything, we create space for peace, acceptance, and even joy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3657: Small Steps, Big Strides by Kathy Robinson on Setting and Achieving Goals with Daily Progress 11:06

9 days ago11:06

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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 3657: Small, consistent actions can transform daunting goals into achievable milestones. Kathy Robinson shares how steady daily effort and simple tracking methods helped her build strength and confidence over time, offering a practical blueprint for anyone ready to turn aspirations into lasting progress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2022/1/1/small-steps-big-strides Quotes to ponder: "Small steps establish habits, give you confidence when you hit your micro-goals, and provide motivation for the enduring success." "Over time you’ll prove to yourself that small steps add up to big strides and long-term gains." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3656: The Opposite of Loneliness by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on Intentional Lifestyle Design 12:47

10 days ago12:47

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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 3656: Loneliness is rising to dangerous levels, yet Ryan Frederick highlights how thoughtful choices about where and how we live can help foster deep social connections and belonging. Drawing on insights from researchers like Dr. John Cacioppo and examples such as co-housing and walkable communities, Frederick explores practical ways to make the opposite of loneliness part of everyday life. Discover how simple kindness, intentional design, and community spirit can transform isolation into connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/the-opposite-of-loneliness Quotes to ponder: "We don’t have a word for the opposite of loneliness, but if we did, I could say that’s what I want in life. What I’m grateful and thankful to have found at Yale, and what I’m scared of losing when we wake up tomorrow and leave this place." "It’s not quite love and it’s not quite community; it’s just this feeling that there are people, an abundance of people, who are in this together. Who are on your team." "Loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day and even greater than that associated with obesity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3655: 7 Little Ways to Make Life Simpler by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Reducing Daily Stress 10:14

11 days ago10:14

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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 3655: Marc Chernoff shares practical strategies to declutter your mind, reduce daily stress, and cultivate meaningful progress. By embracing small, intentional actions, you’ll learn how to simplify your routines, strengthen relationships, and focus on what truly matters for long-term happiness. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2016/04/06/7-little-ways-to-make-life-simpler/ Quotes to ponder: "Don’t settle for what’s available. Don’t accept an option simply because it’s the only option you’re being given." "Instead of dwelling on what you don’t want, consider what you do want, and then chart a course in that direction." "Saying no to unnecessary commitments gives you the time to say yes to the things that matter most." Episode references: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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3654: To Find Your Deeper Purpose, Listen by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Improving Attention and Inner Calm 11:51

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