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December 14, 2017
317 Investing In Bonds
If you are investing towards financial freedom, you face a decision: which asset classes should you put your money in? This episode is about one of the main asset classes: fixed-income securities, or bonds. Bonds can behave in strange ways as an investment, especially in times when interest rates are very low (as they are at present). I'm not a financial advisor and this episode is just my opinions, so you will need to do your own research, but this episode will give you food for thought.
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December 2, 2017
316 80/20 Parenting and the ACE Study
How could you apply the 80/20 Principle to parenting? In this episode, Jake answers this question using evidence from a fascinating empirical study into how childhood experiences can impact your health and wellbeing for the rest of your life.
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Support The Voluntary Life on Patreon ACE Study Wiki Page Explanation of ACE Study CDC page on ACE StudyNovember 23, 2017
315 Nonviolent Communication
Many people who are interested in personal freedom and self-improvement find value in an approach to negotiation called Nonviolent Communication (NVC). In this episode, I provide an assessment of NVC, outlining aspects that I find useful, problems with the approach, and some misconceptions of the framework.
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Become a patron of TVL Nonviolent Communication By Marshall Rosenberg Psychology Book Club Episode on NVC NVC wikipedia page Getting To Yes by Fischer and Ury Parent Effectiveness Training by Thomas Gordon TVL Review of Better Angels of Our Nature Economics and Ethics of Private Property by Hans Hermann HoppeNovember 17, 2017
314 The Best TV Show For Entrepreneurs
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.
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The Profit Marcus Lemonis What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall GoldsmithNovember 6, 2017
313 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Today
Stephanie Murphy and Brian Sovryn explain the state of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in November 2017. Stephanie is the host of Let's Talk Bitcoin and Brian hosts Sovryn Tech. In this interview, they share their insights into significant changes in the world of cryptocurrencies and what current developments mean for users and investors.
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Let's Talk Bitcoin Sovryn Tech Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!October 31, 2017
312 The Unjobbing Way
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.
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James' businesses discussed in the show: Camp Stomping Ground, Longacre , and DFSR Become A Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!
October 24, 2017
311 What Is The Point Of Getting Married?
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.
October 18, 2017
310 How I Became An Estonian E-Resident
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.
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E-Residency Application Page Leapin.EU (Use my referral code: “Jake” for a discount)October 10, 2017
309 Aligning Your Career With Your Values
Ken Justice had a prestigious and well-paid job, until he realised that his work was not aligned with his values. In this thought-provoking interview, he describes the enormous changes that he made to his career and his life.
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Ken Justice personal website Support The Voluntary Life on PatreonOctober 4, 2017
308 Building A Tiny House
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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.
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