The Voluntary Life

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Bonus Episode 82: The Case Against Intellectual Property Aug 22, 2019

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Bonus Episode 82 is discussion from a recent livestream in which I was asked about whether I still think IP laws are bad for business. You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

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TVL Episode 96 Entrepreneurship Part 13: IP Is Bad For Business
Against Intellectual Property by Stephan Kinsella
Against Intellectual Monopoly by Boldrin and Levine

389 The Challenges Of Living With Purpose Aug 13, 2019

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Highlights from two livestream conversations with listeners about the challenges of living with purpose.

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Bonus Episode 81: Intentional Communities Aug 13, 2019

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Bonus Episode 81 is a livestream discussion about the pros and cons of intentional communities.

You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

388 Make Yourself Redundant Aug 02, 2019

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A chapter from Becoming An Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas.

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Becoming an Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episode 80: Am I Still A Minimalist? (Plus Some Personal News!) Aug 02, 2019

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Bonus Episode 80 is a discussion from a recent Q&A livestream about whether I'm still a minimalist. It includes a personal update from me.

You can get access to this and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

387 Answering Listener Questions About The Permanent Portfolio Jul 24, 2019

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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.

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Job Free by Jake Desyllas Audiobook, eBook, Paperback

Bonus Episodes 78 and 79: Principled Negotiation Parts 1 and 2 Jul 24, 2019

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Bonus episodes 78 and 79 form a two part series on Principled Negotiation, taken from a recent livestream with supporting listeners.

You can get access to these and other bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon or alternatively by supporting TVL with cryptocurrency on Bitbacker.

386 Do You Have To Choose Between Financial Independence And Kids? Jul 15, 2019

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A listener asks if he has to choose between financial independence and having children. Here's a response, including some fascinating data about the wider costs and benefits of having kids. Highlights from two bonus episodes.

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