Business For Superheroes

Ooooh there are OPINIONS in this week’s podcast. Opinions on idleness, the Protestant work ethic, capitalism, and the state of the world in general. There are a few facts, too. And possibly we’ve got some stuff wrong, but that’s what having time to think and learn and listen is all about. Which was the point of this episode: the virtue of idleness and time to THINK and write. Enjoy—and remember to write in and let us know what your thoughts are!   Key Takeaways:   [0:55] Vicky and Joe talk about their tiny sheep and the gusts of wind that are about to come. [04:10] Vicky disagrees that you have to finish reading a book once you’ve committed to it. [05:40] Vicky also shares that she got 79% on her poetry assignment! [07:00] Vicky introduces today’s topic. She got this idea from listening to The Slightly Foxed podcast. [07:50] Did you know where the five hour work week originated?  [09:55] Joe talks about the comment he made on reddit saying, “Do you think people who work hard make more money?” [12:20] Henry Fo