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Self Improvement Daily

Best You 2025·Hosted by Brian Ford·1000 episodes

EducationSelf ImprovementDaily tips3-5 min/epSolo reflectionsExpert interviewsPractical self-improvementBeginner-friendly

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 7.5 years, and having earned 21.4 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.

Why listen

Self Improvement Daily is built for people who want a small, useful reset without committing to a long episode. Most weekday episodes are 3-5 minute solo reflections on habits, mindset, productivity, emotional regulation, and purpose, with occasional longer expert interviews under the SISD banner. It works best as a daily nudge for ambitious listeners who like practical prompts they can apply immediately.

Episodes

3 min
Jul 21, 2026
Ask Better Questions

“The quality of your life is a direct reflection of the quality of the questions you are asking yourself.” - Tony RobbinsWas 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 7 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...

3 min
Jul 20, 2026
What Happens Between B and D

There's only one thing that happens between brith and death - life - which is just a collection of choices.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 7 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...

33 min
Jul 19, 2026
SISD #83 - Increasing Capacity with MJ Gordon

In this interview I sit down with MJ Gordon, high-performance strategist and founder of the Level Up System. This conversation is all about how fast-paced professionals can increase their capacity and deliver on their bigger ambitions in life and business.Keep in touch with MJ!WebsiteInstagram

2 min
Jul 18, 2026
Weekend Recap 7/13 - 7/17

This Week's EpisodesOptimization Vs Improvement Greatness Is Being Consistently Good Rising To The Occasion Results Are Preceded By Attitude A Closed Mouth Doesn’t Get Fed 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!

2 min
Jul 17, 2026
A Closed Mouth Doesn't Get Fed

You don't get what you don't ask or advocate for.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 7 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...

3 min
Jul 16, 2026
Results Are Preceded By Attitude

Everyone wants better results - Skill precedes results, practice precedes skill, attitude precedes practice. It's the willingness to try (and keep trying) that leads to ability. - James ClearWas 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 7 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...

2 min
Jul 15, 2026
Rising To The Occasion

Those who perform when it counts are usually the people who have prepared the most. 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 7 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...

2 min
Jul 14, 2026
Greatness Is Being Consistently Good

Greatness is earned and then maintained - reaching that level of achievement and holding to that kind of standard is a daily pursuit.If you're looking for a process to tap into your inner greatness and higher potential... I know no better tool than this!

3 min
Jul 13, 2026
Optimization Vs Improvement

Optimization is the process of using trial and error to create efficiencies, drive effectiveness, and generate improvement.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 7 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...

2 min
Jul 11, 2026
Weekend Recap 7/6 - 7/10

This Week's EpisodesPutting Your Own Oxygen Mask On First Routines Are Rituals Of Devotion To Yourself Habits Are The Wrong Thing To Focus On Self Okayness Play Is Taking The Pressure Off 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!

3 min
Jul 10, 2026
Play Takes The Pressure Off

When you don't take yourself too seriously you let your natural talent come out.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 7 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...

3 min
Jul 9, 2026
Self Okayness

If things are okay it means that you're safe and secure - not that things are mediocre.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 7 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...

3 min
Jul 8, 2026
Habits Are The Wrong Thing To Focus On

Good habits come from systems and environments that make you take positive action consistently.Want to check out the systems that run my life? Click here!

3 min
Jul 7, 2026
Routines Are Rituals Of Devotion To Yourself

Treat your self-care as an act of loving dedication to your well being - you'll find that it becomes hard to take exception to that.The central routine in my life is the Daily Check In! Click here to check it out.

3 min
Jul 6, 2026
Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask On First

Being prepared with a contingency plan for unexpected situations helps you respond with effectiveness. 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 7 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...

34 min
Jul 5, 2026
SISD #82 - Keeping Your Contracts with Jon Mayo

This is an interview with Waymaker founder Jon Mayo. Hear is no-nonsense, highly direct approach to pursuing excellence and an indomitable spirit.Follow Jon along by checking to his blog!

3 min
Jul 4, 2026
Weekend Recap 6/29 - 7/3

This Week's Episodes:Two Functions Of An Environment Knowing Isn’t Enough You Are Allowed To Want What You Want Two Beliefs About The Truth Breakfast = Break Fast 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!

3 min
Jul 3, 2026
Breakfast = Break Fast

We can no longer overlook the fact that we're meant to have an overnight fast.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 7 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...

3 min
Jul 2, 2026
Two Beliefs About The Truth

The truth is always right, and the truth is always good news.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 7 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...

3 min
Jul 1, 2026
You Are Allowed To Want What You Want

Your desires matter and you should embrace them wholeheartedly - or else you're help captive by the expectations of 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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 30, 2026
Knowing Isn't Enough

What you know isn't enough, you get results based on what you do with what you know.I hardly do this... But if you want to connect and chat then book a time on my calendar here!

3 min
Jun 29, 2026
Two Functions Of An Environment

Your environment elevates your performance in two critical ways: It sets the path of least resistance and prompts you to take action.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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 28, 2026
Weekend Recap 6/22 - 6/26

This Week's EpisodesIf It Hurts, It's Not Normal Something Only Costs Too Much When… The Ego Is The Enemy? You Have Uncommon Potential Good Ideas But No Follow Through 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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 26, 2026
Good Ideas But No Follow Through

Not all good ideas need to be acted on, but all good intentions should.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 7 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...

4 min
Jun 25, 2026
You Have Uncommon Potential

Uncommon Potential: A knowing that you are capable of operating at the highest levels of life, business, and impact.Want to make good on your uncommon potential so it's not just what you know in your heart but you have the results to match?Click here to check out My System!

3 min
Jun 24, 2026
Is The Ego The Enemy?

Our problem isn't with the ego itself - it's just there to protect us - but with the way it separates us from reality.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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 23, 2026
Something Only Costs Too Much When…

Evaluating the cost of something is more about the value you get in return than the size of the investment - energetically, financially, and with your time.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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 22, 2026
If It Hurts, It's Not Normal

Based on the way you're body is designed, everyday activities should not be painful - if it is then something's wrong with what you're putting in or how your body processes 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 7 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...

45 min
Jun 21, 2026
SISD #81 - Couch To Becoming Elite with Trisha Dork

Ready to meet my new best friend? In this interview we get to hear Trisha Dork's story... How she went from overweight and average to dynamic and highly successful. It's a real example that demonstrates can choose to go from being ordinary to becoming extraordinary.Here are two ways to follow Trisha:Follow Trisha on Instagram @trishadorkListen to her Elite Life Podcast - On Spotify | Youtube | Apple Podcasts

3 min
Jun 20, 2026
Weekend Recap 6/15 - 6/19

This Week's EpisodesI Cut The Line Stop Trying To Prove Yourself Getting Help Isn't A Luxury The Real Reason You’re Not As Far Along As You Should Be If You Want To Be A Morning Person… Think AgainNew 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!

2 min
Jun 19, 2026
If You Want To Be A Morning Person... Think Again

Just because you assume the identity of being a morning person doesn't guarantee you'll have the experience of starting the day fast with lots of energy. 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 7 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...

4 min
Jun 18, 2026
The Real Reason You’re Not As Far Along As You Should Be

Better results are born from actions, and better actions are produced from better systems.Ready to accelerate your growth and get the results your uncommon potential deserves? Click here!

2 min
Jun 17, 2026
Getting Help Isn't A Luxury

It's not that get help when you're successful, choosing to get help is what makes you successful.Ready to play a bigger game? Click here!

2 min
Jun 16, 2026
Stop Trying To Prove Yourself

“Stop trying to prove yourself. Start trying to improve yourself. One keeps you stuck performing for other people. The other keeps you growing for yourself.” - Fio BrosCheck them (and their Newsletter) out here!

2 min
Jun 15, 2026
I Cut The Line

It's very possible that an environment influences you to make a semi-conscious decision that you later disagree with.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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 13, 2026
Weekend Recap 6/8 - 6/12

This Week's EpisodesEnvironmental Interventions Surrendering To Life What Is Your 4%? The Only Three Things You Can Do To Manage Stress The Difference Between Knowledge And Wisdom 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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 12, 2026
The Difference Between Knowledge And Wisdom

Knowledge is something you've learned, wisdom is what you've exerienced.Wondering what might be holding you back? Click here!

3 min
Jun 11, 2026
The Only Three Things You Can Do To Manage Stress

There are only 3 things you can do in the face of life events: Control, influence, or accept.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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 10, 2026
What Is Your 4%?

When you run the 80/20 rule two times, you'll find that 4% of the actions you take are responsible for 64% of the result. Listen to Brandon Fong's podcast episode about the 4% here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ecFPedaqOG1fPVfHIJ6ge

3 min
Jun 9, 2026
Surrendering To Life

When life pulls you a certain direction, try not to resist it and surrender to the way it's unfolding.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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 8, 2026
Environmental Interventions

You can effectively design your environment by answering 4 questions: What's the real problem? What's the constraint? What are some ways to address the constraint? Which are you going to try?If you want to start taking the bigger and bolder action you need to actually change your life, or do the things you know you should be doing to improve your health or grow your business...This is for you!

2 min
Jun 6, 2026
Weekend Recap 6/1 - 6/5

This Week's EpisodesThe Cake Metaphor Of Changing Your Life Don’t Waste A Good Crisis The Similarities Between New Year Resolutions And Finding Purpose The Thing You’re Avoiding Isn’t As Hard As You Thought It Would Be Get Outside Of The Box To Think Outside Of The Box 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 7 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...

2 min
Jun 5, 2026
Get Outside Of The Box To Think Outside Of The Box

The ideas you come up with are naturally derived from your present circumstances - you need to get outside of the box to think outside of the box.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 7 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...

2 min
Jun 4, 2026
The Thing You’re Avoiding Isn’t As Hard As You Thought It Would Be

The idea of something is often much more complicated or difficult than the reality of doing it - and the only way to discover the difference is to get started with 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 7 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...

2 min
Jun 3, 2026
The Similarities Between New Year Resolutions And Finding Purpose

Our natural tendency is to adopt an all or nothing mindset but it sets us up for failure, particularly as it relates to changing our lives and changing the world.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 7 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...

2 min
Jun 2, 2026
Don't Waste A Good Crisis

The challenging things that happen to you are a fertile soil for growth and transformation when you lean into 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 7 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...

3 min
Jun 1, 2026
The Cake Metaphor Of Changing Your Life

Change your life involves knowing what to do (getting the right recipe), doing it (cooking the food), and receiving feedback to improve efforts (taste it!).>> Click here to see a video where I show off my feedback system in action!

3 min
May 30, 2026
Weekend Recap 5/25 - 5/29

This Week's EpisodesThe Two Greek Words For Life You're Always Making An Impact Applying A Recall Strategy My Friend Markus And His Standards What Is The Most Loving Thing To Do? 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!

3 min
May 29, 2026
What Is The Most Loving Thing To Do?

Making decisions and acting from a place of love isn't foolproof, but it's the best source of navigation that we've got.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 7 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...

3 min
May 28, 2026
My Friend Markus And His Standards

Be inspired by others who hold themselves to a higher standard but don't blindly copy - it's important to still get clear on where you want to keep yours. 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 7 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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Best for: morning routines, commutes, walks, work breaks, habit building
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