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 different strategies: extreme saving, unjobbing, lifestyle businesses, and startups. Whether you want to a...
Dec 17, 2024•3 hr 3 min
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 examples, Desyllas approaches this topic with insight and sensitivity, showing you how to overcome th...
Oct 11, 2024•3 hr
A listener conversation about communication and mindfulness. Originally released in 2018 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.
Mar 30, 2020•23 min
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.
Mar 23, 2020•17 min
A discussion with listeners about making a big change in life. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.
Mar 09, 2020•13 min
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.
Feb 24, 2020•18 min
Jake Desyllas interviewed on the Freecast podcast about his childhood and intellectual development. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.
Feb 17, 2020•10 min
A listener conversation originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.
Feb 03, 2020•17 min
A listener conversation. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.
Jan 27, 2020•15 min
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.
Jan 20, 2020•13 min
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.
Jan 13, 2020•20 min
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.
Jan 06, 2020•16 min
A special episode about the end of The Voluntary Life podcast.
Dec 16, 2019•12 min•Ep. 404
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...
Dec 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 403
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...
Nov 28, 2019•19 min•Ep. 402
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 TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook , eBook , Paperb...
Nov 21, 2019•20 min•Ep. 401
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...
Nov 13, 2019•14 min•Ep. 400
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...
Nov 06, 2019•13 min•Ep. 399
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.
Oct 28, 2019•23 min•Ep. 398
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 , Paperback Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook , eBook , Paperback...
Oct 16, 2019•14 min•Ep. 397
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 , eBook , Paperback...
Oct 09, 2019•23 min•Ep. 396
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...
Sep 30, 2019•18 min•Ep. 395
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...
Sep 23, 2019•21 min•Ep. 394
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 , eBook , Paperback...
Sep 16, 2019•17 min•Ep. 393
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 Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley TVL 183 Financial Independence Part 3: Buy Status Symbols or Buy Your Fr...
Sep 09, 2019•14 min•Ep. 392
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...
Aug 30, 2019•29 min•Ep. 391
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 by Jake Desyllas Audiobook , eBook , Paperback...
Aug 22, 2019•20 min•Ep. 390
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
Aug 13, 2019•18 min•Ep. 389
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...
Aug 02, 2019•18 min•Ep. 388
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 by Jake Desyllas Audiobook , eBook , Paperback...
Jul 24, 2019•24 min•Ep. 387
