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Jun 26, 2013

This episode is a recent interview I did on the Nomad Capitalist Report radio show. The interview is by Andrew Henderson and here's his summary:

"Live from Mexico, Jake Desyllas of The Voluntary Life podcast talks entrepreneurship and freedom. He shares tips to building a location independent business, being a...


Jun 22, 2013

An episode about freedom from stuff. Topics covered include:
  • What I learned living from a backpack for 7+ months
  • Why owning stuff is not wealth
  • The hidden financial and psychological costs of owning stuff
  • How your stuff can control you
  • The goal of purposeful ownership
  • Strategies for minimalism: paperless, zero data and...


Jun 13, 2013

An episode about finding and clarifying the purpose of your business. Why does your business exist? Topics covered include:

  • The limits of "Mission Statements"
  • The benefits of a really short elevator pitch for your business' purpose: encapsulating it all in just 3 words
  • It can often take a long time to move from...


Jun 5, 2013

An episode about the financial risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and what they mean for your motivation in starting a business. Here's some harsh data about the financial risks and rewards:
  • More than half of startups cease trading within the first five years.
  • Entrepreneurs on average earn significantly less income...