The Three Domains of Freedom with George Kinder

Summary

Today’s conversation is a first for my podcast in that I welcome back a previous guest! 

And I couldn't think of having my first repeat guest as anyone better that the brilliant George Kinder!  

George was previously on the show in episode 20 where we discussed Life planning and how to light the retirement torch. For those that don't know, George is widely regarded as the father of Financial Life planning and a global leading voice in this field. 

Today's conversation centres around Goerges new book The Three Domains of Freedom which explores the different aspects of freedom and how the relate to a fulfilling life.  

The three domains we discuss are: The freedom of each moment, The freedom to pursue one’s life and the freedom within civilisation. 

During our conversation George emphasises the importance of mindfulness and being preset in each moment to experience true freedom. He also discusses the significance of having a passionate purpose and taking control of your life.  

George and I also discuss the the concept of freedom and its various dimensions. We talk about freedom of thought, freedom of time and the importance of celebrating achievements, no matter how small! 

We also touch on the state of society and the need for unity and trust and at the end George shares his proposal for a legislative solution to create a more trustworthy and humane civilisation. 

Takeaways

• Mindfulness and being present in each moment is key to experiencing true freedom.
• Having a passionate purpose and taking control of one's life leads to a sense of fulfillment.
• Shortening timeframes and taking action can create a sense of energy and accomplishment.
• Working with a skilled life planner can help uncover hidden desires and goals. Freedom encompasses more than just physical freedom; it includes freedom of thought and freedom of time.
• Celebrating achievements, no matter how small, is important for a fulfilling life.
• Society is currently fragmented and polarized, but there is a solution: unity and trust.
• George Kinder proposes a legislative solution that requires institutions to have a fiduciary obligation to truth, democracy, the planet, and humanity.
• Creating a trustworthy civilization starts with individuals and businesses adopting a fiduciary standard.

Sound Bites

"There were three domains.""Mindfulness is really about the mastery of the present moment." "Feeling that I have a passionate purpose that I am moving toward or living in." "It doesn't mean that it's freedom just to go and sit on the couch or lay on the..." "When I talk to a lot of people that I've worked with, they actually talk about freedom of thought a lot." "Celebrating achievements, you know, no matter how small they are, I think is really critical to a fulfilling life."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:55 The Three Domains of Freedom 05:52 The Freedom of Each Moment 11:52 Finding Your Passionate Purpose 17:59 Shortening Timeframes for Action and Energy 26:21 Exploring the Dimensions of Freedom 28:30 Unity and Trust in a Fragmented Society 44:03 A Legislative Solution for a Trustworthy Civilization

Links

• George's new book The Three Domains of Freedom
• My YouTube Channel