Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Lao Tzu

We’ve all had moments we wish we could do over: the relationship we stayed in too long, the opportunity we didn’t take, the thing we said that we can’t unsay. Regret can feel awful. So it’s no surprise that “no regrets” has become a popular life motto. But what if regret isn't ac ...  Show more

We hear a lot about rising rates of anxiety, depression, and fragility among kids today. But when Harvard researcher Alexis Redding uncovered a forgotten trove of interviews with college students from the 1970s, she found something surprising: their emotional struggles and develo ...  Show more

Free Full Audiobook / Show notes / PDF & Infographic / What if true wisdom came not from doing more, but from doing less? Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching isn’t just ancient philosophy — it’s a quiet rebellion against modern chaos. In just a few lines, it can change how you lead, think, an ...  Show more

It feels like we are taught everything BUT how to be a productive and responsible member of society. This episode is all about learning to “adult”. Whether it be dealing with confrontation, learning finances, handling heart break etc, we want to make sure we all are prepared for ...  Show more

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 2587: Explore how to effortlessly release the grip of stress with Leo Babauta's practical guide. Babauta teaches simple, ye ...  Show more

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits helps you approach life with a beginner's mind Episode 2487: Approaching Life with Beginner’s Mind by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the c ...  Show more