Podcast
The Voluntary Life
Hosted by Jake Desyllas · EN
A podcast about living a life of your choosing. Topics covered include financial independence, productivity, entrepreneurship, peaceful parenting, minimalism, and rational thinking.
18episodes
Episodes
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The State's Drive to Destroy the Family
2w ago00:18:32Tap to summarizeThe State's Drive to Destroy the Family: Institutional Logic and Time Preference A presentation by Jake Desyllas at the 2026 Austrian Economics Research Conference held at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
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Justifying Parental Authority Without Ownership
3w ago00:13:51Tap to summarizeA presentation by Jake Desyllas at the 2026 Libertarian Scholars Conference held at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
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Interview: A Libertarian Theory of Parental Obligations
4w ago00:47:30Tap to summarizeNo description available
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What Is the Libertarian Theory of Parental Obligations?
Apr 2600:18:52Tap to summarizeA presentation by Jake Desyllas at the 2025 Libertarian Scholars Conference held at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. The article of this talk is at https://jls.mises.org/article/141458-what-is-the-libertarian-theory-of-parental-obligations
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Financial Independence: The Most Important Kind Of Freedom (And How To Achieve It)
Apr 2200:29:02Tap to summarizePresentation at Freedom Fest 2023 in Memphis by Jake Desyllas.
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Job Free by Jake Desyllas (Full Audiobook Unabridged)
Dec 17, 202403:02:54Tap to summarizeJob 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 achieve financial independence and retire early, or simply never work for anyone else again, this book provides an essential guide to the different lifestyle-design strategies open to you. An inspiring and concise introduction to job freedom and financial independence, by someone who has achieved both.
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Becoming An Entrepreneur by Jake Desyllas (Full Audiobook Unabridged)
Oct 11, 202402:59:35Tap to summarizeBecoming 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 the mindset of "employee conditioning" and find fulfillment by creating an enterprise in line with your values. Readers will learn how to reach profitability, remove themselves from the daily grind, and achieve personal and professional freedom as a business owner. Becoming an Entrepreneur is a short, jargon-free guide, packed with solid advice that you can start using today to build and manage your own business. By the time you've finished reading this book, you'll understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and have a set of timeless principles that can you use in any business situation. If you're ready to jailbreak your career and lifestyle, Becoming an Entrepreneur will set you on the right path.
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Bonus Episode 17: Communication And Mindfulness
Mar 30, 202000:23:26Tap to summarizeA listener conversation about communication and mindfulness. Originally released in 2018 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.
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Bonus Episode 16: Tax Strategies And My Experience As An Entrepreneur
Mar 23, 202000:17:22Tap to summarizeA 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.
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Bonus Episode 13: Making A Big Change In Life
Mar 9, 202000:12:56Tap to summarizeA discussion with listeners about making a big change in life. Originally released in 2017 as a bonus episode for supporting listeners.
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