Valiant Growth: Earn Self-esteem, Build Amazing Relationships And Achieve Freedom Through Radical Personal Development

Are you up to date on your personal finance knowledge? Whether yes or no, you will enjoy this conversation with Joshua Sheats of the Radical Personal Finance Podcast, where we talk about why this field is worth pursuing, what the low-hanging fruits are for beginners, what the stages of financial independence are, and whether you should or shouldn’t give unsolicited advice. I highly recommend checking out Radical Personal Finance at radicalpersonalfinance.com. Maybe begin with looking up your stage of financial independence? Join the discussion!: http://www.valiantgrowth.com/community Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

Don’t tell me you haven’t had this question at least once in your mind: wow, I like this guy/gal, but we disagree on some key issues, what do I do? The Art of Stress-Free Relationships to the rescue! In this episode I talk about the practical applications of the friends vs. allies (episode 37) and foundations of trust systems (episode 39) to solve this thorny issue.Part 1: Friends vs. Allies: http://valiantgrowth.com/e37 Part 2: The Best Way to Find Love Is To Know What Love Is: http://valiantgrowth.com/e38 Part 3: Philosophy and Psychology - The Foundations of Trust: http://valiantgrowth.com/e39 Join the discussion!: http://www.valiantgrowth.com/community Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

We’re all familiar with stalemated conflicts, closed down avenues of discussion, concealed-carry resentment. How does one get through them, and how does one avoid them?The obvious answer is trust, but then the next question arises: OK, how do you get to trust? My experience is that trust is built through agreement, through negotiation, through clarification. Laying the philosophical and psychological ground rules and approaches in your relationships will make them so much more enjoyable.In this episode I address the main areas and questions that have worked in my own relationships.This episode is part of The Art of Stress-Free Relationships Series. The other episodes are: Part 1: Friends vs. Allies: http://valiantgrowth.com/e37 Part 2: The Best Way to Find Love Is To Know What Love Is: http://valiantgrowth.com/e38   Join the discussion!: http://www.valiantgrowth.com/community Website: http://valiantgrowth.com  

Join the discussion! | iTunes | iOS App | Android App| YouTube What is your definition of love? Any concept that isn’t clearly defined is a prime target for corruption. Love is no different. The reason why people have such a difficult time achieving clarity and satisfaction in romantic relationships is because of an unclear definition of love. Listening to this episode can be a major turning point in your romantic relationships. Or it can help you reinforce concepts that you already know, and serve as encouragement to live by your values.

Let me give you a familiar situation: You’ve just met someone, and you really like their knowledge on X, or the Y things that they’ve done, or the Z books that they’ve read. There is, however, a problem. They are don’t share your values. Or they oppose you philosophically. Or they’re just a difficult person to be around. You’d love to be friends for some reasons, but you also dread to be for others. What do you do? The concept of allies to the rescue! In this podcast I talk about the difference between friends and allies (or, more specifically: accidental allies, chosen allies, friends, close friends, romantic partners and co-parents), and how you can use this knowledge to enable you to have relationships with otherwise complicated people, streamline your existing relationships and be able to avoid, guilt-free, going to places where you don’t want to go. Join us at valiantgrowth.com/community! This episode is the first of The Art of Stress-Free Relationships series, where I look into common sources of stress

Is there anybody out there? Where is the secret tribe of growth-oriented people? How can I join them? Will I ever have to keep my piercing curiosity, my desire to flourish, my longing for a better world a secret little hobby - outside of the Internet? I don’t think so. Join the discussion!: http://www.valiantgrowth.com/community Website: http://valiantgrowth.com Also see: In the Core Principles of Relationships Series, I lay out the most empowering concepts that I’ve discovered in my own quest to build amazing relations. The 5 part series encompasses episodes 16-20, and I particularly recommend listening to Adult Relationships are Voluntary - http://www.valiantgrowth.com/e16/ and Relationships are a Trade - http://www.valiantgrowth.com/e19/

You’ve heard about long-term thinking, and not sacrificing your future for your present. But how about not sacrificing your present for your future?It’s okay to relax. It’s okay not to have a calendar that’s full 24/7. It might in fact lead you to not only a better experience of life, but also to more creativity, more big picture thinking and a higher self-esteem.   But - how about that pressing feeling of dissatisfaction? That knowledge that you aren’t doing enough? That others are getting ahead of you? Being able to enjoy the journey is not the easiest thing in the world - and perhaps this episode will help you get thinking and show you some possible paths forward.   Something that can help a lot is a good community. A community of people who believe both in achievement but also in gentleness. Well, guess what? valiantgrowth.com/community   An episode worth checking out is valiantgrowth.com/e4, on the intimately connected issue of procrastination.Personal integrity is something that you will build in this p

If you could sit down with an experienced and thoughtful entrepreneur, and have an hour to talk about how to become an entrepreneur, what the challenges are, where one can draw ideas from, how it affects one’s psychology and how it can aid personal development - and KNOW that you’d get deep, informative and inspiring answers, would you go for it? Well, you are in great luck today as I have this exact talk with Jake Desyllas, former business owner and now financially independent investor and author, host of the Voluntary Life Podcast. Jake’s two books come with my highest personal recommendations. The first one, at valiantgrowth.com/becoming, is one becoming an entrepreneur, while the second one, at valiantgrowth.com/jobfree is on the four ways of achieving job freedom - reviewed at valiantgrowth.com/e11. Another powerful, and must-read book discussed in the podcast addresses the true roots of our (workplace and otherwise) motivation, and you can find it here. This episode contains affiliate links. Join the

In this first return interview, I talk to Nick Hazelton about the philosophy, practices and value of stoicism in personal development.   Towards the end, Nick also addresses my criticisms of stoicism, and we discuss the idea of psychostoicism. Find Nick’s podcast at an-yak.com, and the book he recommends at valiantgrowth.com/nickstoicismbook

Probably the coolest thing I did in my early twenties was hitchhiking through Europe from Hungary to Paris! I also did this on what was my Romanian student’s budget - under 40$ a week. I describe, in detail, the financial strategies employed (accommodation and transport) as well as the personal experience of being on the road: the good, bad and the ugly. Also see my $2/day food budget! Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

Dial up the extreme to 11!If you thought retiring to financial independence in 5 years and 75% savings rates were extreme, how about retiring immediately, with whatever savings you’ve got? David Downie’s book says you can do it, because you are smarter than you think! If you liked today’s podcast, lifestyle design, and short but well-written books, also check out Episode 11, which contains a framework of ALL approaches to a free life. Find the book at valiantgrowth.com/rir Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

  This is my presentation of Early Retirement Extreme - I talk about the philosophy of frugality, I talk about how it’s an embodiment of a great strategy book and I present some really useful frameworks for thinking about your goals, your independence and your purchases. It’s a great book, I suggest that you get it now, even you have a full reading list. Every person I’ve ever shown this book to has regretted not reading it sooner. Find it at http://valiantgrowth.com/ere Also find Jacob’s website at http://earlyretirementextreme.com, Joshua Sheats’ review of the book for more excerpts on the philosophy at https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/3 (it was his 3rd episode as opposed to my 30th, he knows what he is doing) and Mr. Money Moustache’s blog at http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ for a more approachable...approach. Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

The title’s no lie - you can retire in 5-10 years from now! No, really! And in this podcast, I present the way (well, give you an entry point for your own exploration)! If you are not familiar with extreme saving/early retirement/early retirement extreme, this is one episode you have to listen to! I say this with no exaggeration: this is life-changing stuff. If you are an early retirement expert, you might choose to listen simply to hear how much fun I had with the subject! I love talking about early retirement, and the love shines through - this was the most enjoyable episode to record to date. Before you move on and forget, go and check out (and I mean “go to the check out with” ;) ) this incredible book on frugality @ valiantgrowth.com/ere It’s an affiliate link, and I’m sharing it with you for my own benefit: not really because of the small percentage of the sale I get now, but because I want to have a rich audience in the future! Also see one of the most popular VG episodes on how to realistically spend

In what can be considered a second introductory to the podcast, I discuss the new motto, and the three levels of personal development. Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

Why pursue radical personal development, and until when? Is there an end goal? These questions have been on my mind for a long time, and I finally feel that I have a good answer to them. The end goal is independence, or even better, becoming self-contained: “Having all that is needed, in itself.” We gain great benefits from relationships: the ability to powerfully fulfill our needs and have a support network that is far superior to what we can create on our own. But entering relationships with great neediness is a recipe for disaster. When we don’t have the inner resources to meet our needs to an at least satisfactory level, our connections go from being a great boost to being a lifeline - hence codependency, jealousy, clinginess. Also, it grants immense power to the other party - and that rarely ends well. This applies both on the emotional level, but also on the financial one. Abusive partners and abusive bosses stem from the same source: a lack of independence, or a lack of belief in one’s ability. Once yo

In today’s podcast I talk to author and intuition expert Jane Bernard. Some of the topics discussed: What is intuition? How to reactivate your intuition? How to handle your social circle opposing your growth? Am I Really Hungry? by Jane Bernard : http://amzn.to/1X76Jr9 Intuitive Scribe Blog : https://intuitivescribe.blogspot.com/ Am I Really Hungry Blog : http://amireallyhungry.blogspot.com/ Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

Should we putting our best foot forward when it comes to appearance?  Where is the line between elegance and overkill? In this episode I suggest the countercultural idea of consiously de-sexualizing non-romantic interactions, looking clean and simple in public and more attractive at home, protecting the higher reasoning of those around us and my own experiences on the subject. A very complementary episode to this is 019 - Relationships are a Trade, part of the Core Principles of Relationships series, at http://www.valiantgrowth.com/e19. The review of The Millionaire Next Door is also mentioned in the context of men faking wealth, see http://www.valiantgrowth.com/e3/ Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

A guest I’ve been really looking forward to interviewing, Steven Franssen and I talk about his first steps into self-knowledge, art as a tool for self reflection, dream analysis as a central tool for growth, structure vs. freedom in learning, why therapy is for everyone and how you can know it is for you, and an overview of Steve’s past and upcoming work. Find Steven’s work at http://nurturingtruth.com Steven’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedRightHunter Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

A review and commentary of the amazing Band of Visionaries book by Steven Franssen. As the “relationship sci-fi” book this is one the most rich and valuable works of fiction out there, and is a must read for valiant growers! It’s also a detailed exploration around the question of saving the world, which has crossed many a libertarian mind, which really sets it apart even in the already very special (and short) list of libertarian fiction. Check the book out (link at http://valiantgrowth.com/e23), and check Steven’s work out at http://nurturingtruth.com! Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

In this episode I pick my expert guest’s brain into taking our approach to the next (self-knowledgeable) level! She talks about how she moved from several months long (!) juice cleanses and all sorts of fasts to a no-diet diet of mindfulness and self-acceptance, how body image problems can be unrelated to weight in the essence, how to get to self-acceptance and teaching yourself to be mindful of your body, what obstacles can come up the way, teaching children healthy eating habits and attitudes, men’s and women’s approaches to eating and her experiences in coaching people on this path. All in all, a great and rich conversation on an often overlooked subject! Rande Moss’ Website for resources and coaching services: http://randemoss.com Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com