Prioritize values and avoid debt to afford travel while maintaining a 9-5 job.
Align personal motivations and values to live a fulfilling unconventional life, bridging lifestyle gaps with partners.
Deep dives
Chris Gillibault's Journey to an Unconventional Life
Chris Gillibault, owner of The Art of Nonconformity blog, shares his journey to an unconventional life that challenges the traditional life plan. Following 9-11 and a period of reflection, he embarked on volunteer work in West Africa, leading to a broader worldview and desire for meaningful impact. His goal of visiting every country illustrates his unconventional approach to life.
Traveling the World on a Budget
Chris details how he affords his travels, emphasizing prioritizing values and avoiding debt. Through travel hacking and frequent flyer miles, he keeps his average plane ticket cost low. He encourages setting personal goals, saving for travel, and seeking creative ways to explore the world affordably.
Living Unconventionally in a Conventional World
Chris discusses the importance of identifying personal motivations and values to live an unconventional life, regardless of job type. He advises aligning personal interests with others' passions, recognizing security in competence, and focusing on meaningful work. Communication, compromises, and crafting shared stories can bridge lifestyle gaps with partners.
Welcome back to the Art of Manliness Podcast! In this week's episode we talk to Chris Guillebeau, author of the blog The Art of Non-Conformity. We discuss how a man can travel the world on a budget, how you can start a small business to give you the freedom you want while still holding down a 9-5, and overcoming the fear to living the life you always wanted. Listen in!
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode