The danger of knowledge - not its impermanence but to cling to what we know as if it were absolute"
The article discusses the danger of clinging to knowledge as if it were absolute, highlighting how ideas that were once valid can become outdated over time. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to new realities instead of reifying (treating as fixed) old ideas. Drawing on George Kinder's thoughts on financial knowledge and Murray Bookchin’s philosophy, the article critiques the tendency to hold onto static concepts in a rapidly changing world. It cautions against using historical or outdated ideas as rigid guides, particularly in decision-making and politics, as this can lead to stagnation and poor adaptation.
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The Healthy Advisor: Using Life Planning to Turn Inward With George Kinder
In this episode, WealthManagement.com Managing Editor Diana Britton sits down with George Kinder, president and founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. He says advisors can achieve better health and balance by modeling life planning principles, adopting mindfulness practices, and prioritizing their own well-being alongside their clients’.
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Creating Financial & Life Freedom to Live Authentically in Retirement with George Kinder
In today’s conversation, George and Casey Weade dive into his newest book, The Three Domains of Freedom: Each Moment is Yours, Your Life Is Yours, Civilization Is Yours. In his book, George shares his expertise on mindfulness and life planning to help others discover their life’s purpose and find a deeper connection to their values and aspirations.
In their conversation, they explore the difference between freedom in finance and freedom in life, what it means to live authentically in retirement, and the questions and practices that anyone can use to embrace the freedom of moments, life, and civilization.
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The Three Domains of Freedom: Redefining Life, Money, and Mindfulness with George Kinder
In this episode, Jonathan Deyoe talks with George about his latest book, The Three Domains of Freedom, which explores achieving freedom through mindfulness, purposeful living, and societal change. They dive into the power of contemplative practices, the balance between financial necessity and personal growth, and the need for a fiduciary standard across all institutions to foster truth, democracy, and sustainability. George challenges us to embrace mindfulness as a tool for moment-to-moment mastery and discusses how intentional life planning can unlock true freedom. They also address systemic issues like economic inequality and environmental crises, offering hopeful solutions rooted in shared responsibility and ethical leadership.
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Mindfulness, Freedom, and a Fiduciary Driven Civilization
XYPN Radio welcomes George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, and Lora Woodward, the Institute's COO, for an inspiring conversation. XYPN dives into some truly transformative topics: mindfulness, freedom, and how to change our civilization. George recently released a groundbreaking new book, The Three Domains of Freedom, exploring how we can own, change, and find freedom in the present moment. They discuss how this book builds on his previous works and why it’s a must-read for anyone passionate about growth and transformation.
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Life questions to ask when managing money and financial planning
The holidays mark not only traditions but big spending and Founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, George Kinder shares a few helpful tips to consider when you’re going through life and managing money.
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The Three Domains of Freedom: George Kinder’s Holistic Path to True Wealth
Join Abraham and George Kinder as they discuss the future of financial planning with a focus on mindfulness, personal freedom, and living in the moment. George shares insights from his new book, The Three Domains of Freedom, exploring how freedom unfolds in each moment, throughout life, and within society.
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George Kinder Is Back to Discuss His Marvelous New Book, The Three Domains of Freedom
George Kinder is a giant in the field of personal finance, based not just on his unique philosophical approach to money, but due to having trained thousands of financial planners -- in person or via his writings, about the path to personal and professional enlightenment. This requires, as George's new book points out, learning how to freeze, release, and expand each of our moments. Our lives are a sequence of moments. We have the freedom to control those moments, to make them longer by making them more productive and meaningful. This carries over to expanding the effective time in our lives, permitting us to have the time of our lives -- for ourselves and others. That's real freedom.
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Understanding Fiduciary Financial Advisors
In this three-episode video series, Friends Talk Financial Planning (FTFP), hosts Bridget Sullivan Mermel and John Scherer dive into the powerful connection between values, money, and freedom with George Kinder, a renowned registered life planner and trailblazer in the life planning movement. Together, they explore how aligning with your core values can lead to a fulfilling, purpose-driven life and smarter financial decisions.
George Kinder, author of the groundbreaking Seven Stages of Money Maturity, reflects on the pivotal role of values like freedom, truth, and social justice in shaping his life’s mission. He also shares insights on mindfulness, the importance of living authentically, and his latest work, The Three Domains of Freedom.
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Experiencing True Freedom In Your Life
In this episode of Love, Your Money, host Hillary Hendershott reconnects with George Kinder after five years to discuss his latest book, The Three Domains of Freedom, and the transformative power of mindfulness in achieving true freedom. They explore how effective financial plans align with life goals, the importance of living with purpose, and the lifelong journey of personal growth. As Hendershott reflects, this conversation is as inspiring as it is enlightening, offering listeners a renewed perspective on what it means to live a purposeful and liberated life.
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Can Mindfulness Change The World?
Host Blair DuQuesnay speaks with George Kinder, the Father of Life Planning, whose work she has followed for over 15 years. Kinder shared insights from his new book, The Three Domains of Freedom, where he explores three core freedoms: mindfulness in Each Moment is Yours, purpose in Your Life is Yours, and societal impact in Civilization is Yours. Highlighting the relevance of these ideas, Kinder proposes a "Fiduciary In All Things" (F.I.A.T.) standard, a transformative shift holding corporations and entities accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
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Understand Fiduciary Financial Advisors with George Kinder
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, industry pioneer George Kinder joins the discussion to delve into the world of fiduciaries and financial life planning. Listeners will learn what it means to be a fiduciary, how to find the right financial advisor, and the importance of holistic financial planning.
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Transforming Lives with Values
In this episode, Shawn and George Kinder discuss Kinder Institute’s mission to revolutionize financial planning by prioritizing clients' life goals and values over monetary targets. George shares his shift from tax advisory to life planning, as outlined in Seven Stages of Money Maturity, where he emphasizes the emotional aspects of money management to help clients achieve freedom and fulfillment.
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How to Become a Life Planner
Listen in as George shares how he developed the life planning process, built and sold his firm, and transitioned to coaching and training other financial planners in life planning. He also touches on his famous three questions that reveal clients' aspirations, regrets, fears, and dreams. Don't miss hearing insights from his recent book, The Three Domains of Freedom, and the essential first step for new planners starting their careers.
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New book from Life Planning guru George Kinder
Financial Planning Today summarizes author George Kinder’s latest book “Three Domains of Freedom.” George Kinder chats with remarkable publisher Kevin O' Donnell for capturing the moment, life planning and the notion/necessity of civilization as fiduciary and as humane so well.
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Why the father of ‘life planning’ says you’re managing money the wrong way
George Kinder, president, The Kinder Institute of Life Planning — a pioneer in the "life planning" realm of financial planning — discusses his latest project, a self-published book about achieving balance and happiness in life, called "The Three Domains of Freedom: Each Moment is Yours, Your Life is Yours, Civilization is Yours."
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The Three Domains of Freedom - A Deep Dive with George Kinder
George Kinder and life planning professional Justin King chat about George’s most recent book The Three Domains of Freedom, and how this book sets out to empower readers to experience profound freedoms in their own lives and bring about positive change to our civilization as a result. In their conversation, they explore the book’s three core concepts, delve into the challenges of balancing mindfulness with future planning, the feeling of insignificance in a chaotic world, and the potential impact retirees can have on society. George also shares his vision for a more just and sustainable world and the practical steps he suggests for making that vision a reality.
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The Journey Toward True Freedom: Interview with George Kinder
George Kinder, known as the "Father of Life Planning," has been a leader in financial services for decades, advocating for client-centered financial plans. A Harvard-educated author, meditation teacher, poet, and photographer, Kinder has published over a dozen books on art, finance, mindfulness, and civilization. His latest work, The Three Domains of Freedom, offers wisdom on living an authentic, empowered, and mindful life.
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George Kinder releases 'Reflections on Spectacle Pond,' inspired by Thoreau
George has been meditating for over 50 years, and along the way has found a resounding peace and understanding of the world. He just released a 5-book series, Reflections on Spectacle Pond, a collection of 30 years of work highlighting the importance nature plays in helping us achieve wisdom and mindfulness.
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George Kinder Shares the Importance of Connecting with Nature
George Kinder is a photographer, poet, meditation expert and most importantly, a true lover of nature. He joined Hannah to talk about the importance of spending time outdoors and how poetry and meditation can soothe your soul in our hectic world. George is the author of the online book series, "Reflections on Spectacle Pond."
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