Self Improvement Daily
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- Nov 14, 2026
About the podcast
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.
Episodes 2,755
Weekend Recap 11/9 - 11/13
This Week's Episodes- Your Burden To Bear - A Cold Shower In Two Situations - What A Stomach Ache Taught Me About Accounting For My Time - Losing To No Decision - Evaluating Fear Vs Risk New To The Podcast? If …
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This Week's Episodes
- Your Burden To Bear
- A Cold Shower In Two Situations
- What A Stomach Ache Taught Me About Accounting For My Time
- Losing To No Decision
- Evaluating Fear Vs Risk
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!
Evaluating Fear Vs Risk
Fear is an emotional response to something, risk is a careful calculation of the potential downside to doing something.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement …
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Fear is an emotional response to something, risk is a careful calculation of the potential downside to doing something.
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...
Losing To No Decision
If you delay making a decision on something, it's as if you're choosing to not do anything.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short …
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If you delay making a decision on something, it's as if you're choosing to not do anything.
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 A Stomach Ache Taught Me About Accounting For My Time
When plans start to go off track, realign your schedule to accommodate for the disruptions - it puts you back on track!Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement …
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When plans start to go off track, realign your schedule to accommodate for the disruptions - it puts you back on track!
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 Cold Shower In Two Situations
The urgency of an action is one element that dictates how likely you are 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 …
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The urgency of an action is one element that dictates how likely you are 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...
Your Burden To Bear
The burden you carry isn't mean to weigh you down, it's the amount of the load you're meant to hold.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short …
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The burden you carry isn't mean to weigh you down, it's the amount of the load you're meant to hold.
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 11/2 - 11/6
This Week's Episodes- You Don’t Stumble Into An Extraordinary Life - The Best Way To Suffer - Why I Quit Doing 50 Pushups A Day - I Wanted Pretzels So I Got Pretzels- The Person Who Uses The Arm Rest New To The …
Show notes
This Week's Episodes
- You Don’t Stumble Into An Extraordinary Life
- The Best Way To Suffer
- Why I Quit Doing 50 Pushups A Day
- I Wanted Pretzels So I Got Pretzels
- The Person Who Uses The Arm Rest
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!
The Person Who Uses The Arm Rest
Any life event can be seen from multiple different perspectives - the meaning of it is based on the one you choose.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which …
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Any life event can be seen from multiple different perspectives - the meaning of it is based on the one you choose.
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 Wanted Pretzels So I Got Pretzels
In order to find your boundaries you need to go beyond your limits.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 …
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In order to find your boundaries you need to go beyond your limits.
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...
Why I Quit Doing 50 Pushups A Day
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
What if success was as simple as having full freedom in your life - agency, time, freedom, financial freedom, and location freedom?
Everyday Philanthropy
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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."
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." -ArchimedesWas this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features …
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"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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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...
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