Travel can often be approached as just another consumer good; travelers quickly dive in and out of a place, check off the things they want to see, harvest the requisite pictures to prove they were there, and wear their trip as a status symbol.My guest, Rolf Potts, thinks there's a better way to approach travel. After exploring the world for years, he wrote a ... Show More
Jun 30
George Washington — The Man Behind the Monument
George Washington is perhaps the most familiar figure in American history. But most people really only know the image of him they see in marble statues and patriotic paintings. Behind those symbols was a real man: ambitious, self-taught, intensely concerned with honor, and consta ... Show More
1h 13m
Oct 2022
Rolf Potts | What if You COULD Take that Dream Trip?
<p>Traveling the world, especially for an extended period, may be a luxury you only dream about or can only do every few years. But, what if there was a way to make it happen? And, way sooner, and for less money than you ever imagined? Or, what if there's a way to evoke that sens ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2025
3665: Travel, Tourism, and Living Abroad by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme on Personal Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3665: Jacob Lund Fisker challenges conventional wisdom on travel by questioning its true value beyond consumerism and socia ... Show More
11m 40s
Apr 2024
Greatest Hits: Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield
Travel undoubtedly makes us better people and, in turn, the world a better place. But does that good outweigh the negative environmental impacts? How can we be more conscious travelers?
Robin Greenfield is a truth seeker, activist, social reformer, and servant to earth, humanity, ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2023
TAP 512 - Wealth Is Found Not In What You Own, But How You Spend Your Time
Summary: In this episode, I share some insights from a book I'm reading "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts. I talk about wealth, health, freedom, time and quitting! Links: https://rolfpotts.com/books/vagabonding/ Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/timjp Subscribe to my Youtu ... Show More
16m 10s
Jan 2024
5 Life-Changing Lessons From Visiting 75 Countries
If you’ve ever been stuck working some BS desk job thinking there’s got to be more to life, then you were right. There’s travel.
High-quality, intentional travel is one of the most transformational experiences a person can have. Without a doubt, my 10 years living abroad made me ... Show More
42m 20s