The Voluntary Life

The Cost of Bad Street Design Jun 10, 2026 28:18 An AI narration of the article 'The Cost of Bad Street Design' by Jake Desyllas. In this article, Jake Desyllas examines the hidden costs of a design ideology that came to dominate twentieth-century traffic planning: the idea that pedestrians and vehicles must be physically segregated, with streets re-engineered as conduits for through traffic. Drawing on his work in a pedestrian movement consulta

A Critique of Nozick's Comments on Parental Obligations and Children's Rights Jun 7, 2026 13:11 An AI narration of the article 'A Critique of Nozick's Comments on Parental Obligations and Children's Rights' by Jake Desyllas. Robert Nozick's commentary on Locke's theory of homesteading contains two genuinely sharp insights into the problem of children's rights: that Locke's God-as-creator argument conceded the principle that children are ownable rather than refuting it, and that Locke's same

What Is The Libertarian Theory of Parental Obligations? JLS Article Jun 3, 2026 43:19 Article only version An AI narration of the article 'What Is The Libertarian Theory of Parental Obligations?' by Jake Desyllas. This article examines four competing philosophical theories of the parental role within a libertarian framework: parental ownership, parenting as charity, parenting as voluntary social contract, and causal parental responsibility. It critically analyzes each theory, evalu

You Cannot Give Up Parental Obligations May 31, 2026 13:12 An AI narration of the article 'You Cannot Give Up Parental Obligations' by Jake Desyllas. Parental obligations exist because creating a child places that child in a state of peril, and the parents are the ones causally responsible for that peril. From this foundation, Jake draws an unsettling conclusion: those obligations cannot be legitimately given up. Through carefully constructed thought expe

A Critique of Rothbard's Theory Of Parental Ownership May 24, 2026 16:50 An AI narration of the article 'A Critique of Rothbard's Theory Of Parental Ownership' by Jake Desyllas. Self-ownership is a foundational principle of libertarian philosophy — but does it extend to children? Murray Rothbard rejected outright ownership of children, yet defended a "limited" parental ownership on homesteading grounds. This essay traces the contradiction in Rothbard's position and arg

The State's Drive to Destroy the Family May 17, 2026 18:32 The State's Drive to Destroy the Family: Institutional Logic and Time Preference A presentation by Jake Desyllas at the 2026 Austrian Economics Research Conference held at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.

Justifying Parental Authority Without Ownership May 10, 2026 13:51 A presentation by Jake Desyllas at the 2026 Libertarian Scholars Conference held at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.

Interview: A Libertarian Theory of Parental Obligations May 3, 2026 47:30

What Is the Libertarian Theory of Parental Obligations? Apr 26, 2026 18:52 A presentation by Jake Desyllas at the 2025 Libertarian Scholars Conference held at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. The article of this talk is at https://jls.mises.org/article/141458-what-is-the-libertarian-theory-of-parental-obligations

Financial Independence: The Most Important Kind Of Freedom (And How To Achieve It) Apr 22, 2026 29:02 Presentation at Freedom Fest 2023 in Memphis by Jake Desyllas.

Job Free by Jake Desyllas (Full Audiobook Unabridged) Dec 17, 2024 03:02:54 Job Free: Four Ways to Quit the Rat Race and Achieve Financial Freedom on Your Terms Full Audiobook (Unabbridged) by Jake Desyllas Forget searching for the right job—start building a life in which you don't need a job. A job-free life is possible, and you have options about how to achieve it. This book provides real-world examples of people who have successfully quit the rat race using four differ

Becoming An Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas (Full Audiobook Unabridged) Oct 11, 2024 02:59:35 Becoming an Entrepreneur: How to Find Freedom and Fulfillment as a Business Owner Full Audiobook (Unabridged) by Jake Desyllas Successful entrepreneur Jake Desyllas demystifies entrepreneurship, providing a cheerful and inspiring call to action for those who yearn to break free. Becoming an Entrepreneur is unique in its focus on the psychological dimensions of starting a business. Using personal

Bonus Episode 17: Communication And Mindfulness Mar 30, 2020 23:26 A listener conversation about communication and mindfulness. Originally released in 2018 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 16: Tax Strategies And My Experience As An Entrepreneur Mar 23, 2020 17:22 A discussion with a listener about tax strategies and financial freedom. The previous episodes of TVL referenced are episodes 209 and 210 with Joshua Sheats from the Radical Personal Finance Podcast. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 13: Making A Big Change In Life Mar 9, 2020 12:56 A discussion with listeners about making a big change in life. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 11: Being An Individual Vs Finding Community Feb 24, 2020 18:20 A conversation with listeners about the challenge of being an individual versus finding community. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 9: What I Learned Growing Up In A Communist Squat Feb 17, 2020 10:16 Jake Desyllas interviewed on the Freecast podcast about his childhood and intellectual development. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 5: Ending Friendships Feb 3, 2020 17:07 A listener conversation originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 4: Should I Go Into Business With This Person? Jan 27, 2020 14:57 A listener conversation. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 3: More On Cash In Investing Jan 20, 2020 13:23 A continuation of the discussion about cash in investing that I started on TVL Episode 297. Here are a couple of books for further reading: Fail Safe Investing by Harry Browne is a simple introduction to the permanent portfolio The Permanent Portfolio by Craig Rowland has a detailed discussion about cash. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 2: How To Do A Daily Review Jan 13, 2020 20:21 A bonus episode about how to do a daily task review. If you implement this practice, you can start the day like a rocket launching. Originally released in June 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

Bonus Episode 1: How To Sort Your Life Out Part 2 Jan 6, 2020 15:58 This episode is part 2 of How To Sort Your Life Out. You can find Part 1 in episode 295 of The Voluntary Life. Originally released in June 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.

404 Endings And Beginnings Dec 16, 2019 11:50 A special episode about the end of The Voluntary Life podcast.

403 Travel, Minimalism, And Parenting: World Wanderers Interview Dec 11, 2019 44:52 An update about how my approach to travel and minimalism has changed since becoming a parent. From an interview on the World Wanderers Podcast. Show Notes: The World Wanderers Podcast Xolo.io for managing your Estonian E Residency company (use my referral code "Jake") Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 98: Ideas For Those Who Want To Start A Business But Don't Have An Idea Dec 11, 2019 Bonus Episode 98 is about how to start a business if you don't have a concept in mind. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

402 Finding Your Own Path To A Job-Free Life Nov 28, 2019 18:40 A chapter from the audiobook of Job Free by Jake Desyllas. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 97: The Permanent Portfolio And Investment Accounts Nov 28, 2019 Bonus episode 97 is a discussion taken from a recent livestream about some things to consider regarding investment accounts if you are implementing a permanent portfolio. Here are two books mentioned in the discussion: The Permanent Portfolio by Craig Rowland and JM Lawson The Global Expatriate's Guide to Investing by Andrew Hallam You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a

401 Negotiate For Mutual Profit Audiobook Part 2 Nov 21, 2019 20:19 Part 2 of the audiobook of Negotiate For Mutual Profit by Jake Desyllas. Part 1, which covered constructive communication, can be found in TVL Episode 371. Part 2, in this episode, covers the win-win negotiation method, principles, and good habits. Show Notes: TVL Episode 371: Negotiate For Mutual Profit Audiobook Part 1 Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TV

Bonus Episode 96: Parent Effectiveness Nov 21, 2019 Bonus Episode 96 is a discussion about Thomas Gordon's book Parent Effectiveness Training. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

400 What The Voluntary Life Is About Nov 13, 2019 13:45 An overview of the topics covered in The Voluntary Life, why I focus on these topics, and what you can get from them. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 95: Thoughts On The UK Economy For Investors Nov 13, 2019 Bonus Episode 95 is a discussion about the current state of the UK economy from the perspective of investors. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

399 What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars Nov 6, 2019 12:46 A discussion of the lessons that can be taken from Jim Paul's book, What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars. Show Notes: What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars by Jim Paul Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 94: A Listener Question About Extinction Rebellion and Climate Change Nov 6, 2019 Bonus Episode 94 is a discussion from a recent livestream question about Extinction Rebellion and climate change. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

Bonus Episode 93: Quiet Wealth Nov 4, 2019 Bonus Episode 93 is taken from a recent livestream discussion about the book The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

398 A Review of The Battle Hymn of The Tiger Mother Oct 28, 2019 23:19 What are the assumptions used in "tiger" parenting, and what is the goal? This episode is a review of The Battle Hymn of The Tiger Mother by Amy Chua.

Bonus Episode 92: Two Innovative Approaches To Education Oct 28, 2019 Bonus Episode 92 is about two innovative approaches to education suggested by patrons on recent livestreams. The approaches are the Montessori method and Luminar Schools. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

397 How Do You Know If You Can Live From Your Investments? Oct 16, 2019 14:21 How do you know whether you have enough money to live from your investments? What if you stop working and then find out that you don't have enough? This episode is a discussion with a listener about these questions. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook,

Bonus Episode 91: Bonds and Stocks in the Permanent Portfolio Oct 16, 2019 On a recent livestream I was asked some interesting questions about the permanent portfolio: Is it too risky to hold so much in bonds in a PP, given the current bond bubble? Which stock market index fund should you use if you are implementing a PP inside the European Union? Bonus episode 91 discusses these questions. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Pa

396 A Review Of Ray Dalio's Principles Oct 9, 2019 22:40 Ray Dalio is a well-known billionaire investor and hedge fund manager. This episode is a review of his book Principles: Life And Work. Show Notes: Principles by Ray Dalio TVL Episode 244 Thinking Rationally Part 2: Imaginary Creatures and Machines Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eB

Bonus Episode 90: Investing For Income Oct 9, 2019 Bonus Episode 90 is a discussion about investing for income— including dividend investing— and a comparison with the permanent portfolio approach. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

395 Job Free: The Psychological Challenges Sep 30, 2019 18:19 A chapter from the audiobook Job Free by Jake Desyllas. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 89: Leverage In Investing Sep 30, 2019 Bonus Episode 89 provides a follow-up discussion about the Infinite Banking Concept (discussed in Bonus Episode 74) and goes on to talk about the idea of using leverage in investing. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

394 How Much Risk Should You Take When Investing? Sep 23, 2019 20:46 How much risk should you take when investing? Is the Permanent Portfolio approach too risk-averse? Here's a great discussion from a recent livestream. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 88: Implementing A Permanent Portfolio Sep 23, 2019 Bonus Episode 88 is a discussion about some detailed aspects of implementing a permanent portfolio, including questions such as what kind of bonds are required. It is taken from the recent livestream on Fail-Safe Investing. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

393 My Experience Visiting An Objectivist Meetup Sep 16, 2019 16:41 What is it like to visit a meetup about the philosophy of objectivism? Here is my experience! This is a bonus episode for patrons originally recorded in early 2018. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eB

Bonus Episode 87: Lots Of Productivity Apps Sep 16, 2019 Bonus episode 87 is a discussion from a recent livestream about lots of productivity apps and techniques. Apps discussed include Focus Pomodoro Timer, Keyboard Maestro, OmniFocus, iThoughts, InShort, Things 3, Amazing Marvin, and Set App. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

392 Four More Life-Changing Ideas Sep 9, 2019 13:57 This episode is about another four ideas that I think are life-changing. The ideas are: quiet wealth, parent effectiveness, digital minimalism, and argumentation ethics. I explain why these ideas can have such a positive impact and where you can read about them. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency The Millionai

Bonus Episodes 85 & 86: Unschooling Parts 1 & 2 Sep 9, 2019 Bonus Episodes 85 & 86 are Parts 1 & 2 of a discussion from a recent Life-Changing Ideas Livestream about the concept of Unschooling. We talked about the ideas in John Holt's book Instead of Education. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

391 Startups As A Path To A Job-Free Life Aug 30, 2019 29:11 A chapter from the audiobook of Job Free by Jake Desyllas. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 84: Alternatives To The Permanent Portfolio Aug 30, 2019 Bonus Episode 84 is a discussion about alternative portfolio strategies for investing. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker. Show Notes: Portfolio Charts Golden Butterfly Portfolio Pinwheel Portfolio

390 Productivity Outside Work Aug 22, 2019 20:13 Should you use productivity systems like Getting Things Done (GTD) for your work or apply it to your whole life? Here's a discussion with a listener. Show Notes: TVL 347 Why I Am Passionate About Productivity Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Job Free

Bonus Episode 83: My Productivity System Aug 22, 2019 Bonus Episode 83 comes from a recent life-changing ideas livestream I did about Getting Things Done. In this part of the discussion I talk about my own productivity system. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

Bonus Episode 82: The Case Against Intellectual Property Aug 22, 2019 Bonus Episode 82 is discussion from a recent livestream in which I was asked about whether I still think IP laws are bad for business. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker. Show Notes: TVL Episode 96 Entrepreneurship Part 13: IP Is Bad For Business Against Intellectual Property by

389 The Challenges Of Living With Purpose Aug 13, 2019 17:58 Highlights from two livestream conversations with listeners about the challenges of living with purpose. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency

Bonus Episode 81: Intentional Communities Aug 13, 2019 Bonus Episode 81 is a livestream discussion about the pros and cons of intentional communities. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

388 Make Yourself Redundant Aug 2, 2019 17:49 A chapter from Becoming An Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 80: Am I Still A Minimalist? (Plus Some Personal News!) Aug 2, 2019 Bonus Episode 80 is a discussion from a recent Q&A livestream about whether I'm still a minimalist. It includes a personal update from me. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

387 Answering Listener Questions About The Permanent Portfolio Jul 24, 2019 23:53 A discussion with supporting listeners about the permanent portfolio investment strategy. How would assets like real estate would be tackled by the permanent portfolio? Why not use international stocks in a PP? Listen to the episode to hear these questions answered. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Job Free b

Bonus Episodes 78 and 79: Principled Negotiation Parts 1 and 2 Jul 24, 2019 Bonus episodes 78 and 79 form a two part series on Principled Negotiation, taken from a recent livestream with supporting listeners. You can get access to these and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

386 Do You Have To Choose Between Financial Independence And Kids? Jul 15, 2019 24:11 A listener asks if he has to choose between financial independence and having children. Here's a response, including some fascinating data about the wider costs and benefits of having kids. Highlights from two bonus episodes. Show Notes: Bonus Episode 35: Do You Have To Choose Between FI and Kids? Bonus Episode 41: Costs And Benefits Of Having Kids Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes

Bonus Episode 77: More Alternatives To Evernote And Related Productivity Apps Jul 15, 2019 Bonus Episode 77 is a discussion from a recent livestream about alternatives to Evernote and related productivity apps. The apps mentioned are: Apple Notes Bear Day One Day One Course On The Sweet Setup TextExpander MindMeister You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

385 Lifestyle Businesses Jul 5, 2019 23:13 A chapter from the audiobook of Job Free by Jake Desyllas Show Notes: Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 76: Children And Community Jul 5, 2019 Bonus Episode 76 is a discussion from a recent livestream about what children need in terms of education and community. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

384 Why Self Improvement Disrupts Your Relationship Jun 26, 2019 12:47 Many self-improvement lifestyle changes have a side effect. Whether your are adopting extreme saving, perpetual travel, peaceful parenting, or other changes discussed in previous episodes, the side effect may be to disrupt your relationship. Listen to this episode to find out more. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocur

Bonus Episode 75: Health Insurance And Perpetual Travel Jun 26, 2019 Bonus Episode 75 is a discussion with a listener about different options for health insurance as a perpetual traveller. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

383 The Appeal of Stoicism Jun 17, 2019 32:30 Two conversations with supporting listeners about the appeal of the philosophy of Stoicism. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency

382 The Best Funding there Is Jun 7, 2019 25:39 A chapter from Becoming An Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 74: The Infinite Banking Concept Jun 7, 2019 Bonus Episode 74 is a discussion with a listener on a recent livestream about the Infinite Banking Concept. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

381 Four Ideas That Changed My Life May 30, 2019 16:45 This episode is about four life-changing ideas. I explain why these ideas can have such a positive impact and where you can read about them. Over the coming months I will be hosting a series of livestream discussions for supporting listeners on life-changing ideas relating to The Voluntary Life. This episode explains the topics of the first four sessions. Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and g

Bonus Episode 73: Going Into Business With A Friend May 30, 2019 Bonus episode 73 is about the difficult question of whether to go into business with a friend. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker. Show Notes: TVL Episode 110 Who To Start A Business With TVL Bonus Episode 4: Should I Go Into Business With This Person?

380 Breaking The Rules Of GTD May 23, 2019 18:26 This episode is about how and why I break the rules of the approach to productivity called Getting Things Done (GTD). Show Notes: Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards An Alternative to "Waiting For" in GTD Episode 120: Eight Tools That Will Free Your Mind Episode 205: The Most Powerful Planning Tool I Know Episode 178: Upgrading Habits

Bonus Episode 72: Is Everyone Religious? May 23, 2019 In his book Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari suggests that everyone (including atheists) is religious in some ways. A patron raised this topic on a recent livestream. This bonus episode contains the interesting discussion we had about it. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

379 The Variable Portfolio May 13, 2019 17:15 The variable portfolio helps overcome some of the challenges and limitations of passive investing. Show Notes: Fail-Safe Investing by Harry Browne Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

378 How To Live From Investments May 6, 2019 17:34 A key aspect of financial independence is knowing how to live from investments. This episode is a chapter from Jake Desyllas' audiobook Job Free. It will help you: Choose your approach to investing Decide on a portfolio design Work out how much money you need to accumulate, and how much you can sustainably spend each year. Show Notes: Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback Sup

377 The Best Journalling Techniques For Productivity Apr 29, 2019 14:29 Here are the three best journalling techniques that I know to improve productivity: The list of tasks completed today The core dump The incredibly simple week plan. Listen to the episode to learn how to use these techniques and kickstart your productivity! Show Notes: Other TVL Episodes on productivity TVL Episode 191 Task Management Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rew

Bonus Episode 70: Thinking Rationally About The Environment Apr 29, 2019 Bonus episode 70 for patrons and backers is about rational approaches to environmental problems. It is a discussion with listeners from a recent livestream. Some interesting issues are covered: Bringing big topics like the environment back to what this means in terms of your own individual responsibility. Instead of anti-human versions of environmentalism, finding a pro-human approach to these to

376 Planning Vs Doing In Productivity Apr 22, 2019 16:38 To be productive you need to know your goal, and you must know the best action that you can take to move towards that goal at any given moment. This episode is about managing the split between planning and execution. How can you get into the right mindset for planning work, and then switch mindset for execution? How much time do you spend planning, and how much time should you spend? How can you

Bonus Episode 69: The Problems With Evernote And What To Do As A User Apr 22, 2019 Evernote is one of the core apps in my productivity system. I find it extremely useful, but there are also a lot of frustrating problems with the app. Evernote also has an uncertain future as the company lost its way and is struggling to get back on track. Here's a bonus episode about the issues with Evernote and how I plan to change my use of the app going forward. You can get access to this and

375 It's OK Not To Share Apr 15, 2019 18:43 This episode is a critique of the popular idea of forcing children to share and a discussion of a great alternative approach. Show Notes: It's OK Not to Share by Heather Shumaker TVL Episode 336 A Review Of Jordan Peterson's Parenting Principles TVL Episode 278 Three Principles Of Philosophy Applied To Parenting Grit by Angela Duckworth Should Libertarian Parents Be Strict or Perm

Bonus Episode 68: Giving Children The Freedom To Explore Beliefs Apr 15, 2019 The latest bonus episode for supporting listeners is a discussion from a livestream with patrons about the topic of giving kids the freedom to explore their own beliefs. You can get access to this and many other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

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