Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

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 1936: Jen Hayes challenges the polarizing debate around unpaid internships, spotlighting how privilege, not entitlement, often determines who can afford to work for free. She encourages a more nuanced conversation, urging society to address systemic inequities rather than shaming young professionals for seeking fair compensation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me/unpaid-internships-learning-opportunities-or-a-legal-form-of-slavery/ Quotes to ponder: "Someone who comes from a rich family can afford to be an intern. Students who grow up in poverty don't have this luxury." "Let's stop attacking each other and work together instead." "Unpaid internships do allow students and recent graduates to gain work experience which helps them get a 'foot in the door'." Episode references: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) internship data: https://www.naceweb.org/job-market/internships/ Fair Labor Standards Act Internship Guidelines: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships  

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 1935: Steve Chou highlights the risks of overreliance on platforms like Amazon and the dangers of uncontrolled growth in ecommerce. He urges entrepreneurs to diversify sales channels and prioritize lifestyle goals over rapid expansion, offering grounded advice for building a sustainable, low-stress business. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/how-to-handle-inventory-for-your-home-business-using-principles-of-microprocessor-design/ Quotes to ponder: "All it takes is one accidental bad batch of goods and a small string of negative feedback to put your listing in danger." "Expanding any business quickly ALWAYS causes a TON of added stress." "I'm spending my time on activities that make life easier even if it's at the expense of short term revenue growth." Episode references: Bumblebee Linens: https://bumblebeelinens.com

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 1934: Steve Chou shares hard-earned lessons from scaling an inventory-based ecommerce business, emphasizing the hidden financial pitfalls of managing cash flow and taxes while trying to grow. Learn why strong paper profits can still leave you cash-poor, and how smart planning is essential to avoid being blindsided during periods of rapid growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/how-to-handle-inventory-for-your-home-business-using-principles-of-microprocessor-design/ Quotes to ponder: "You could be insanely profitable but from a cash flow perspective, you could be broke." "Writing 6 figure checks can be scary. But we make these large purchases because we KNOW that everything will sell over the holidays." "You can only deduct the cost of a product once you've completed the sale."

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 1933: Michael Gilmore outlines the essential traits shared by thriving entrepreneurs from embracing calculated risks to building unshakable resilience. Listeners gain clarity on what it really takes to lead a business with confidence, adapt to change, and develop a mindset built for innovation and long-term success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/productivity/successful-entrepreneur-traits/ Quotes to ponder: "You don't know how things will turn out, but when you have the courage, you take the risk anyway." "When you're focused on clear goals, even failure makes sense." "Entrepreneurs are progressive. They observe the current point and think how they can take things further."

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 1932: Christine Comaford explains why traditional diversity training often fails and how neuroscience offers better tools for lasting change. She highlights how unconscious bias is hardwired into the brain and shares actionable strategies, like fostering inclusion and teaching clear communication, to create more innovative, high-performing teams. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/work-unconscious-bias-organization/ Quotes to ponder: "Awareness alone doesn't work, but structures which prevent biases and the creation of skilled communication patterns and habits does." "Biases are part of what keeps us sane and able to process the enormous amount of information that we are bombarded with at any point in time." "You may think you are including, but if you are not consciously including someone who is not confident about their place in your inner circle, they may feel rejected or not welcome." Episode references: Diversity Training Doesn't Work: https://hbr.org/2016/07/why-diversity-programs-fail The Power of Inclusion: https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/why-inclusion-matters