The Voluntary Life

In this episode I explain what I've learned from my favourite TV show and why I recommend that you watch it if you are an entrepreneur or are interested in business. The Profit is an MSNBC show about entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis investing in small businesses. Show Notes: The Profit Marcus Lemonis What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!

James Davis is a great example of an "unjobber". His unconventional work life has included making money as a professional poker player, transforming a children's summer camp, and starting an online fantasy sports business. In this interview, James talks about how he successfully pursued the unjobbing lifestyle and how you can do so too. Show Notes: James' businesses discussed in the show: Camp Stomping Ground, Longacre , and DFSR Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!  

In this episode, Jake talks about growing up with a view of marriage as an outdated tradition with negative connotations, and how his view changed as he came to understand the positive reasons to get married. Whatever your current view of marriage, this discussion will give you food for thought. Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!  

The Estonian E-Residency program is worth considering for anyone running a business online as a digital nomad. In this episode I explain the background to e-residency, how the application process works, and what the benefits are. Show Notes: E-Residency Application Page Xolo.io (formerly Leapin.EU) (Use my referral code: “Jake” for a discount) Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!

Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! The tiny house movement is relevant for anyone interested in minimalism, frugal living, and a travel-oriented lifestyle. In this interview, Link Wilcox talks about her project to build a tiny house. Show Notes: Link's Website TVL Patreon Website

Jake's speech at the Freecoast Festival 2017, presenting five ways to live the voluntary life: Rational Thinking Personal Freedom Peaceful Parenting Financial Independence Internationalisation Show Notes: Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! The Freecoast Festival 

What does forgiveness mean? What is it for? Should you forgive others in order to be free? Or is the idea of forgiveness a trap? Check out the episode to find out more! Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!

Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! This episode answers questions from TVL listeners on the topic of investing in stocks. It provides an introduction to low-cost, passive investing with index funds. When choosing investment funds, a key issue for passive investors is the expense ratio. This episode explains the huge difference between average expense ratios and those of low-cost funds. I am not a financial advisor. This episode is about what I've learned as an individual investor but, as always, you will need to do your own research. Show Notes: Vanguard Fail-Safe Investing by Harry Browne  

Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! This episode is about suggestions for implementing a weekly review for productivity. It is a conversation from the patron-only livestream that I do with supporting listeners every month. You will find it helpful if you are interested in implementing or upgrading your own weekly review habit. Show Notes: The GTD Virtual Study Group Podcast Become a Patron of The Voluntary Life

Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! This week's episode is a discussion with Hannah Braime about a very interesting book called Against Therapy by Jeffrey Masson. We recorded this for the Psychology Book Club Podcast. I'm including it on The Voluntary Life because it is highly relevant to everyone interested in self-knowledge and psychological freedom. Show Notes: Psychology Book Club Podcast Against Therapy by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson The Assault On Truth by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson One Nation Under Therapy by Christina Hoff Summers