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A podcast about living a life of your choosing. Topics covered include financial independence, productivity, entrepreneurship, peaceful parenting, minimalism, and rational thinking.... more
FAQs about The Voluntary Life:How many episodes does The Voluntary Life have?The podcast currently has 426 episodes available.
March 13, 2014146 Living In MexicoThis episode is an interview that I did with Kevin Koskella from Freedom Lovin podcast. Kevin and I talk about expat life in Mexico: the pros, cons and experiences. ...more34minPlay
March 08, 2014145 Win-Win Negotiation Part 2: Strength and ValuePart 2 in a series on win-win negotiation. This episode explains the process of principled negotiation and answers two key questions for any negotiation: What determines your negotiating strength? How do you create value in a negotiation? Show Notes Getting to Yes by Fischer and Ury Episode 144 Win-Win Negotiation Part 1: Communication Episode on Negotiation from 2012 Best Alternative To A Negotiated Agreement Dovetailing in negotiations ...more16minPlay
February 26, 2014144 Win-Win Negotiation Part 1: CommunicationPart 1 of a series on win-win negotiation. This episode covers communication as an integral part of negotiation. Jake highlights some useful techniques from psychology to help you communicate productively in negotiations. Show Notes: Getting to Yes by Fischer and Ury Active Listening Games People Play by Eric Berne I-Messages ...more15minPlay
February 07, 2014143 Breaking From Your Parents: Interview With Daniel MacklerAn interview with Daniel Mackler about his new book Breaking From Your Parents. Daniel talks about why he chose to tackle this taboo subject, based on his own personal experience and that of many others. The interview was recorded in January 2014, and the book has since been released. Show Notes: Breaking from Your Parents ebook by Daniel Mackler Psychological Freedom: An Interview With Daniel Mackler Daniel's website Wild Truth (http://wildtruth.net) Daniel's videos on confronting your parents Part 1 and part 2 ...more1h 1minPlay
February 01, 2014142 Extraordinary TimeAn interview with Augusto Pinaud about the concept of Extrodinary Time. Augusto is the author of 10 books including 25 Tips for Productivity. In this episode he explains his technique of devoting dedicated time to working on extraordinary challenges. He provides inspiring suggestions for how to push yourself beyond the comfort zone of doing good work and get to truly great work. Show Notes: Augusto Pinaud Website, Twitter @apinaud and email 25 Tips for Productivity #iPadOnly. The first real post-PC Book GTD Virtual Study Group Podcast Omnifocus The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stanier ...more42minPlay
January 30, 2014141 No More Waiting For The Epic Fairy"Most people think that they need to be tapped on the shoulder by the Epic Fairy if they ever hope to be epic, or if they're ever going to have the audacity to do something truly epic. But it's not true. Want to be epic? Just do epic s**t. There's nothing else to it." Johnny Truant An episode about ideas to help you make a habit of doing epic things. Show Notes: The Universe Doesn't Give a Flying F-k About You by Johnny B. Truant Getting Things Done by David Allen Why Making My Tasks Emotional Increased My Productivity by Robyn Scott Do More Great Work: Stop the Busywork. Start the Work That Matters. by Michael Bungay Stanier Augusto Pinaud GTD Virtual Study Group Podcast ...more11minPlay
January 18, 2014140 A World Of EntrepreneursThis episode provides some thoughts on common objections to entrepreneurship. Topics covered include: The myth of an entrepreneur "personality type". Entrepreneurship as a personal development programme that can benefit anyone The possibility of a world where everyone is an entrepreneur ...more9minPlay
January 06, 2014139 How To Build Your NetworkThis episode is about how to develop and strengthen your network of business contacts. The ideas discussed are also relevant for friendships. Topic covered include: Following Through on Commitments Responding in Time Making Introductions Referrals and Recommendations Acts of Kindness and Helpfulness Show Notes: Getting Things Done by David Allen Inbox Zero talk by Merlin Mann How The World's Top Relationship Builder Makes Introductions Referrals 50 Ways to Show Gratitude for the People in Your Life How (Small) Heroic Acts of Kindness Will Grow Your Business Photo Credit: Paul Watson ...more15minPlay
December 15, 2013136 Your Purpose In LifeThis episode is about identifying your purpose in life. Topics covered include: The concept of Horizons of Focus used in David Allen's "Getting Things Done" How to manifest your life's purpose in every action that you do. Identifying and addressing gaps in your integrity Identifying the level of integrity shown by other people in your life. Show Notes: Getting Things Done by David Allen Episode 101: How To Dream Big (about visions and goals) All previous episodes on productivity ...more19minPlay
December 05, 2013135 How Much Is Enough?This episode is about financial freedom and asking oneself the question "how much is enough?" Show Notes Episode 116 (about the 4% rule and financial freedom) Article: "My husband retired young and goofs off all day" Episode 119 (Todd Tressider Interview) ...more13minPlay
FAQs about The Voluntary Life:How many episodes does The Voluntary Life have?The podcast currently has 426 episodes available.