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Self Improvement Daily

Your Best You in 2023

Self Improvement Daily is the most consistent and value-packed podcast in the space. Every episode is specifically created to help busy, purpose-driven leaders acquire the ideas, structure, clarity, and perspective they need to maximize their potential and impact. Featuring a new 3-5 minute tip every weekday, biweekly expert interviews, never missing a day for the last 8.5 years, and having earned 21+ million downloads to date - This is your path toward becoming the successful, impactful, and influential person you've always known you're meant to be.

Self Improvement Daily is the most consistent and value-packed podcast in the space. Every episode is specifically created to help busy, purpose-driven leaders acquire the ideas, structure, clarity, and perspective they need to maximize their potential and impact. Featuring a new 3-5 minute tip every weekday, biweekly expert interviews, never missing a day for the last 8.5 years, and having earned 21+ million downloads to date - This is your path toward becoming the successful, impactful, and influential person you've always known you're meant to be.

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Why I Quit Doing 50 Pushups A Day 04 Nov 2026

It's hard to make a change when your identity is so wrapped up in who you've been that you can't see who you need to be. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Best Way To Suffer 03 Nov 2026

If something is going to be hard, might as well generate growth and positive transformation. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

You Don’t Stumble Into An Extraordinary Life 02 Nov 2026

Hope isn't a strategy - the life you want won't be created by accident. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

SISD #88 - Your Inner Genius with Dr. Traci Potterf 01 Nov 2026

A Self Improvement Sit Down with medical anthropologist and holistic health expert Dr. Traci Potterf. We talk about our body's inner genius, healthy hedonism, symptom management, and so much more. If you want to learn more about Traci and access her Brian Trick Meditation to experience your self-healing super powers... visit https://innergeniushealth.com/

Weekend Recap 10/26 - 10/30 31 Oct 2026

This week's episodes: Tools Vs Technology Everyday Philanthropy Success Is Wanting To Be Where You Are A Brilliant Way Of Solving A Problem Context Before Communication New To The Podcast? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years. And… I share the one episode where I talk about the biggest, all encompassing insight from 2300+ episodes of the podcast and 21+ million listens!

Context Before Communication 30 Oct 2026

All interactions with others are more direct, effective, and better received when you first seek to understand where the other person is coming from. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

A Brilliant Way Of Solving A Problem 29 Oct 2026

There will always be more problems to solve, make sure you're picking the right one. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Success Is Wanting To Be Where You Are 28 Oct 2026

What if success was as simple as having full freedom in your life - agency, time, freedom, financial freedom, and location freedom?

Everyday Philanthropy 27 Oct 2026

Philanthropy is about having a love for people - all it requires is that you bring love to moment and contribute to movements that benefit others. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Tools Vs Technology 26 Oct 2026

Tools help people do a job better and more efficiently, technology does parts of that job for them. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

MOTM with Merlin O'brecht 25 Oct 2026

This is our first ever Meeting Of The Minds Conversation! It's a brand new concept where I go toe to toe with a leader to refine our philosophies and openly talk about all things personal development - no editing, no polish, no preparation, and no filter. In this conversation Merlin O'Brecht and I go deep on behavior change. Come listen and be a fly on the wall to a really impactful conversation! Want to learn more about Merlin? Visit https://nci.university/ to learn more about Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence Visit his website at https://merlinobrecht.com/

Weekend Recap 10/19 - 10/23 24 Oct 2026

This Week's Episodes: The Difference Between Following Through And Accountability “I have a commitment.” Challenge Yourself To Have Casual Conversation Managing Others And Self-Management Infinite Potentiality Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Infinite Potentiality 23 Oct 2026

There are countless options for how life could have gone and might go moving forward - the one that you get is a miracle, and statistically impossible. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Managing Others And Self-Management 22 Oct 2026

Management is equal parts creating clarity on what needs to get done and support on making sure it's set up to get done well. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Challenge Yourself To Have Casual Conversation 21 Oct 2026

The people around us aren't meant to be ignored, chat it up with a stranger and you'll realize how nice it feels to casually connect. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

"I have a commitment." 20 Oct 2026

Communicating to others that you already have a commitment is a strong move of environmental design. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Difference Between Following Through And Accountability 19 Oct 2026

Accountability is observing if you did or didn't do what you intended to do. Follow through is doing it. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Weekend Recap 10/12 - 10/16 17 Oct 2026

This Week's Episodes: Monday - Strategies To Resist The Urge Tuesday - Carefully Impeccable With My Word Wednesday - The Human Instinct To Be Resilient Thursday - The Precommitment Made It Happen Friday - Finding The Best Lever New To The Podcast? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years. And… I share the one episode where I talk about the biggest, all encompassing insight from 2300+ episodes of the podcast and 21+ million listens!

Finding The Best Lever 16 Oct 2026

"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." -Archimedes Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Precommitment Made It Happen 15 Oct 2026

A few simple words can lock in major action when said at the right time and related to the right things. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Human Instinct To Be Resilient 14 Oct 2026

People are capable of extraordinary feats of strength, perseverance, and grit when their survival is being threatened - it's a level of motivation we wish we could feel on a daily basis. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Carefully Impeccable With My Word 13 Oct 2026

You'd be shocked to realize how many micro commitments you casually make throughout the day... And how hard it is to keep them. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Strategies to Resist The Urge 12 Oct 2026

Temptation is not meant to be dealt with through will alone. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Weekend Recap 10/5 - 10/9 10 Oct 2026

This week's episodes What It Means To Follow Through The Patience And Control Of Parenting Being More Concerned With How Things Look Than How Things Are The Greatest Weakness In Most Organizations “You’re going to have to be stronger than your strongest excuse.” Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

“You’re going to have to be stronger than your strongest excuse.” 09 Oct 2026

You have reasons to do something and you have reasons not to do something - and your interpretation of both is context-dependent. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Greatest Weakness In Most Organizations 08 Oct 2026

“The ability to create accountability and discipline, and then execute, is the area of greatest weakness in most organizations.”

Being More Concerned With How Things Look Than How Things Are 07 Oct 2026

Many people fall victim to maintaining a certain perception over representing themselves authentically - including me! Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Patience And Control Of Parenting 06 Oct 2026

When trying to impart a lesson on a child, the better approach is usually to ask questions and let them formulate conclusions over telling them what to think. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

What It Means To Follow Through 05 Oct 2026

Following through means you did what you intended to do. Want to check out my high-performances systems? Click here!

Weekend Recap 9/28 - 8/2 03 Oct 2026

This Week's Episodes: Inky Johnson - A Man I Admire What Not To Do And When Not To Do It The Lead Singer That Made It All About Himself How A Flight Attendant Hijacked Our Attention It’s Easier To Start Strong Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

It’s Easier To Start Strong 02 Oct 2026

The reason we're urged to "finish strong" is because it requires more from us to take action at the end than at the beginning. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

How A Flight Attendant Hijacked Our Attention 01 Oct 2026

When the potential of losing something is greater than the effort required to avoid losing it, behavior follows automatically. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Lead Singer That Made It All About Himself 30 Sep 2026

The way you feel about someone else's behavior has everything to do with you and very little to do with them. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

What Not To Do And When Not To Do It 29 Sep 2026

Common advice tells you what not to do, wise guidance tells you when not to do it. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Inky Johnson - A Man I Admire 28 Sep 2026

When someone has the future they've always dreamed of ripped away from them, and they choose to see it as a blessing, that's the kind of person you want to learn from. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Weekend Recap 9/21 - 9/25 26 Sep 2026

This week's episodes: She Had Bad Breath And I Didn’t Tell Her Is There A Better Way? The Ambition Execution Gap Learning To Trust My Good Intentions Good People Know Good People New To The Podcast? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years. And… I share the one episode where I talk about the biggest, all encompassing insight from 2300+ episodes of the podcast and 21+ million listens!

Good People Know Good People 25 Sep 2026

Invest in the people who are a good influence on you because they'll introduce you to more. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Learning To Trust My Good Intentions 24 Sep 2026

Don't believe every thought you think - other people can see the pattern you're living in (and blind to). Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Ambition-Execution Gap 23 Sep 2026

When your level of action doesn't align with you vision for your life, it can be for only 3 reasons: lack of discipline, not operating with enough leverage, or lack of clarity for your next level requires. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Is There A Better Way? 22 Sep 2026

Your current processes are responsible for your current limitations - if you want to breakthrough to your next level, you need to find a better way. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

She Had Bad Breath And I Didn’t Tell Her 21 Sep 2026

There's a fine line between being rude and being helpful - it's best to trust your best intentions, you can't control how someone will receive it. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Weekend Recap 9/14 - 9/18 19 Sep 2026

This week's episodes: The Real Reason We Don’t Follow Through I Didn’t Use My Turn Signal The Deeper Discovery Behind My Friend’s Profanity The Art And Science Of Success Authentically Intentional New To The Podcast? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years. And… I share the one episode where I talk about the biggest, all encompassing insight from 2300+ episodes of the podcast and 21+ million listens!

Authentically Intentional 18 Sep 2026

Being intentional involves knowing what you actually want, not just what you think you want, and following through on it relentlessly. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Art And Science Of Success 17 Sep 2026

Feeling successful requires the tactics of achievement and a perspective that drives fulfillment. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Deeper Discovery Behind My Friend’s Profanity 16 Sep 2026

It's more important that people can feel like themselves around you than it is for them to change who they are to meet your preferences. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

I Didn’t Use My Turn Signal 15 Sep 2026

Our initial reaction to being criticized doesn't determine the end result so long as we have the presence to thoughtfully respond. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

The Real Reason We Don’t Follow Through 14 Sep 2026

We don't take action because resistance (in many forms) makes it harder to do. Want to learn more about The Follow Through Formula? Click here!

SISD #87 - Feeling Burned Out with Cait Donavan 13 Sep 2026

Today's interview features Burnout Expert Cait Donavan! She's brilliant - We talk about what burnout actually is, how it affects people, and what to do about it. Cait hosts a top podcast on the topic, works with big corporations to support their employees, and is on a mission to #endburnoutculture. If you loved today's conversation and want to stay plugged into Cait's message, here are two things you can do: - Listen to her podcast "Fried, A Burnout Podcast" - Buy her Resentment Journal More information about Cait can be found at www.caitdonavan.com

Weekend Recap 9/7 - 9/11 12 Sep 2026

This Week's Episodes: Monday - How I Stopped Myself From Overusing My Phone Tuesday - It Took Me A While To Trust My Side-View Mirrors Wednesday - Permission To Be In Progress Thursday - Claim + Proof Friday - A Need To Be Sufficiently Entertained New To The Podcast? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years. And… I share the one episode where I talk about the biggest, all encompassing insight from 2300+ episodes of the podcast and 21+ million listens!

A Need To Be Sufficiently Entertained 11 Sep 2026

We've grown so accustomed to novelty that we are constantly unconsciously seeking it via a desire to be entertained. Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 8 years. Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it’ll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...