Doña Quixote, Life Energy, and The Coming of Aging | Vicki Robin | 94

Sep 1, 2024

Vicki Robin, co-author of 'Your Money or Your Life,' shares her journey toward financial independence and community resilience. She discusses aging with purpose, weaving herself into her local community on Whidbey Island. Vicki emphasizes the importance of spending life energy wisely and nurturing supportive networks. She also explores innovative housing solutions for middle-income professionals and reflects on the wisdom transfer from elders to younger generations, advocating for mindful consumption over materialism.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Redefining Aging and Financial Independence

03:01 • 22min

Aligning Values with Financial Independence

25:04 • 5min

Reflections on Change and Community Housing

30:12 • 10min

Flexible Learning for Financial Knowledge

39:47 • 2min

Reclaiming Life Energy and Wisdom

42:09 • 16min

Frugality versus Deprivation: Insights on Money and Aging

58:23 • 3min

Join Bill and Jackie in an engaging conversation with Vicki Robin, co-author of the best-selling book 'Your Money or Your Life'. Vicki shares her insightful philosophy on financial independence, community resilience, and the power of frugality. She discusses her journey from active community building to aging with purpose on Whidbey Island, and how she has woven herself into the fabric of her local community. This episode delves into the thought-provoking aspects of spending life energy wisely, the importance of supportive communities, and the meaningful transition of knowledge and responsibility to younger generations. Tune in to learn how Vicki has managed to align her values with her financial and personal investments and gain inspiration from her lifelong exploration of living a fulfilled life.

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