Optimize Yourself

De: Zack Arnold
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  • Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living…without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, and most importantly a father - these raw, honest, and candid conversations will both provide you with the necessary tools to optimize your creative potential as well as inspiring you to believe that you can.Whether it’s American Ninja Warrior superstar Jessie Graff (Zack’s ninja trainer), P90X creator Tony Horton (Zack’s fitness trainer), or Ramit Sethi (Zack’s business mentor)...or perhaps industry legends such as Walter Murch, Jeffrey Ford, Roger Barton, or Eddie Hamilton…or productivity gurus such as David Allen (GTD), Cal Newport (Deep Work), or James Clear (Atomic Habits),…we’ll provide you with the strategies, resources, and mindsets to help you design a clear path towards the more balanced, more productive, and more fulfilling life you deserve.
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  • Why Optimization Isn’t the Answer (and How to Make the Most of the Four Thousand Weeks We Have) | with Oliver Burkeman

    Why Optimization Isn’t the Answer (and How to Make the Most of the Four Thousand Weeks We Have) | with Oliver Burkeman
    Apr 30 2025
    What if striving for more is actually giving you… less?In this episode, Zack sits down with bestselling author Oliver Burkeman—known for Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals—to unpack the trap of productivity and the illusion of the perfect to-do list. Together, they explore why the constant chase for achievement might be keeping us from truly living, and how embracing the unfinished parts of life could actually set us free.Key TakeawaysAccept the kind of defeat that grounds you: Not as resignation, but as clarity, so you can move forward more empowered, relaxed, and effective.Embrace imperfectionism: Accept that you’ll never have full knowledge or control, and move forward anyway, knowing you’re always learning and evolving.Ask what life is asking of you now: Not in terms of destiny or perfection, but in terms of what is actually doable in your current reality.Episode HighlightsThe impact of the book Four Thousand Weeks on time managementRethinking self-optimization and unlocking your creative potentialThe liberation of letting go of impossible goalsOvercoming imposter syndrome: Why waiting to feel ready is holding you backWork-Life Balance vs Strategic Imbalance and Work-Life IntegrationImperfectionism and the Kayak vs. Super Yacht ApproachThe difference between efficiency and effectivenessDefining life tasks and personal valuesAcceptance, grief and mortality: Dealing with life's limitationsThe power of embracing oneselfRecommended Next EpisodeGreg McKeown, Laura Vanderkam, Nir Eyal: To learn more about how to better manage your time and alignment with your valuesZack’s Substack Article: If you’re interested in learning more about why we often don't do the things that we know we should be doingUseful ResourcesOliver’s Book: Four Thousand WeeksOliver’s Book: Meditation for MortalsOliver’s Book: The AntidoteThe Courage to be DislikedCarl JungBruce TiftWant to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episodeGuest BioOliver Burkeman is the New York Times and UK Sunday Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks, about embracing limitation and finally getting round to what counts, and of the newly released Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts. His other books are The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking and Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done. For many years he wrote a popular column for the Guardian, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. In his email newsletter The Imperfectionist, he writes about productivity, mortality, the power of limits and building a meaningful life in an age of distraction. After a decade in Brooklyn, he now lives in the North York Moors in England.Oliver’s Website, NewsletterShow CreditsEdited by: Curtis FritschProduced by: Debby GerminoShownotes and published by: Vim PangantihonMusic by: Thomas CepedaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content
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    1 h y 21 m
  • Why the Relentless Pursuit of Optimization Is a Journey to Nowhere | with Zack Arnold

    Why the Relentless Pursuit of Optimization Is a Journey to Nowhere | with Zack Arnold
    Apr 30 2025

    Are you stuck in the messy middle of life, wondering who you’re becoming on the other side?

    In this episode, the mic turns inward as today’s guest—well, it’s me, Zack Arnold —and I’m opening up about the newly rebranded Zack Arnold Podcast. Along with my podcast producer and fellow coach Debby Germino, we discuss why the changes go far beyond a new name, music, or artwork. Together, we dig into what’s shifting behind the scenes and the deeper purpose driving this evolution—not just for us, but for anyone navigating their own transformation.

    Key Takeaways
    • Purpose is the Key to Happiness: Connect your efforts to a purpose larger than personal success and let go of the toxic version of 'optimization' pushed by hustle culture.
    • Make People Feel Something: Focus on how you make people feel, not just what you say or do to create an emotional connection and leave a deeper impact.
    • Embrace the Unknown: We’re never starting over from scratch. We can always learn from past experiences and apply them to any new situation.
    Episode Highlights
    • Why rebranding was necessary
    • What led to the change and how it took shape
    • Lessons from past rebrand: Fitness in Post to Optimize
    • Speaking to the emotional heart of the rebrand
    • Introducing the new Substack and vision behind it
    • Understanding your purpose and its role in success
    • From providing education to a building community
    • What this rebrand mean for the existing community
    • Embracing the new Creator economy
    • The Summit
    • Burnout prevention and protecting healthy habits
    • What’s next for the Zack Arnold Podcast
    • Final thoughts and how to stay connected
    Recommended Next Episode

    Oliver Burkeman: To dive deeper into what inspired our rebrand—and how I now approach goals, time, and priorities.

    Useful Resources

    Zack Arnold Podcast

    Zack Arnold’s Substack: Pivot with Purpose

    Oliver Burkeman’s Book: Four Thousand Weeks Time Management for Mortals

    Viktor Frankl’s Book: Man's Search for Meaning

    Scott Barry Kaufman’s Beautiful Minds Newsletter

    Andy J. Pizza’s Podcast: Creative Pep Talk

    Show Credits

    Edited by: Curtis Fritsch

    Produced by: Debby Germino

    Shownotes and published by: Vim Pangantihon

    Music by: Thomas Cepeda



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    1 h y 29 m
  • I wasn't afraid of losing my paycheck nearly as much as losing myself. (3 of 3)

    I wasn't afraid of losing my paycheck nearly as much as losing myself. (3 of 3)
    Apr 25 2025

    Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, I wasn't afraid of losing my paycheck nearly as much as losing myself. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substack.



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