{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship","slug":"optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-1134398","podcast_index_feed_id":1134398,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD5542563925","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7fcac6c0-36be-11ec-b84e-0fd8a0f62a9c/image/57c68f81b7403bd0e802b507d512337f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":2125,"summary":"Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life. Whether you're aiming to advance your career, boost productivity, or delve into entrepreneurship, Optimal Work Daily offers practical advice and inspiration. Each episode focuses on work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools needed to thrive professionally. Dan's engaging narration and the podcast's insightful content make it an essential daily listen for those dedicated to career growth and success. This podcast is designed for those pass…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:22:50.392116+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-1134398"},"episode":{"title":"2098: 3 Things I Did to Relax When I Was Stressing About Reaching My Goals by Alexander Heyne with Tiny Buddha","slug":"2098-3-things-i-did-to-relax-when-i-was-stressing-about-reaching-my-goals-by-alexander-heyne-with-tiny-buddha","published_at":"2026-06-29T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-1134398/2098-3-things-i-did-to-relax-when-i-was-stressing-about-reaching-my-goals-by-alexander-heyne-with-tiny-buddha","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-1134398","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2649938393.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2649938393.mp3","summary":"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 2098: Alexander Heyne shares how chasing ambitious goals and rigid timelines left him burned out, anxious, and disconnected from the very passion that once inspired him. By releasing expectations, focusing on daily growth, and letting go of artificial deadlines, he discovered a calmer, more enjoyable path to achieving meaningful success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-setting-hard-deadlines-enjoy-way-goals/?fromterm=5474 Quotes to ponder: “Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.” “When we release expectations and focus on enjoying every day and working our hardest on growth, not madly achieving our goals as quickly as possible, that’s ironically when we reach our goals faster, and with less stress, than ever.” “The expectations I put on myself were crushing me, I thought I would be at a certain benchmark by a certain date, and I hoped I would be somewhere that I currently wasn’t in my business.” Episode references: Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ Joan Borysenko: https://www.joanborysenko.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. 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