124. What Is Voluntaryism?
Today Brittany and Connor discuss “voluntaryism,” a belief that all transactions between human beings should be voluntary and done without force from other individuals or institutions, like government. What Is Voluntaryism? Lessons from A Lemonade Stand
123. How To Homeschool Like A Pro
Today, Connor and Brittany talk to Anna Martin, mother and homeschooler extraordinaire. Links: John Taylor Gatto Books
122. Who Is Elon Musk?
Today Connor and Brittany discuss one of our favorite entrepreneurs of all time: Elon Musk. Books: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Links: Space X Boring Company Tesla Tweet about being the richest man
121. What Can We Learn from The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman might be a fun musical movie, but there are a lot of lessons we can learn from the film, including the power of entrepreneurship. Links: The Greatest Showman and the Beauty of the Entrepreneurial Spirit
120. How Can You Make Money as a Writer?
Love to write? Want to make money doing it? Both Connor and Brittany have been able to turn their love of writing into careers. Today they share some tips on building a fruitful career as a writer.
119. Why Is The Gig Economy So Important?
From both the federal and state governments, the gig economy is under attack. But what is the gig economy and why is it so important? Links: Upwork Did California Just Kill the Gig Economy?
118. Is A Mask Mandate Constitutional?
The era of COVID, we are being told constantly to wear a mask. In fact, some places have even made laws forcing individuals to wear them. But are mask mandates really constitutional? Book: They Thought They Were Free Definitions: Decentralization: When control is distributed or spread out among many people instead of just one group like the government. Centralization: When power and control is concentrated, or centered, in one organization or body, like our government. Links: Pelosi used shuttered San Francisco hair salon for blow-out, owner calls it ‘slap in the face’ FOX 11 obtains exclusive photos of Gov. Newsom
117. Why Are Capitalists Always the Villains?
Have you ever noticed how in many movies, the capitalists are always the bad guys? Why is the market always demonized while “socialism” and other “isms” are seen as virtuous? Definitions: Sins of omission: A “sin” or bad action that occurs because you fail to do something or perform an action. Example: Not forgiving a friend after they apologize to you is a sin of omission. You haven’t done anything wrong. But you didn’t do what you should have done. Sins of commission: When you actively do something wrong. Example: You steal something from a friend or hit your sister
116. What Is The Sunk Cost Fallacy?
What happens when you continue a pursuit you’ve invested a lot of time in, when that pursuit stops giving you meaning or value? Some people think you should stick with it, but this is a logical trap known as the “sunk cost fallacy.” Definition: Sunk Cost Fallacy: When a person or a business sticks with a decision they have already invested time and/or money into it because they want to make sure that the time and money they spent will not go to waste. But in continuing on with a project or investment that is not working, they lose the
115. What is Classical Liberalism?
Over the last several decades, the word “liberalism” has lost its meaning. In fact, it’s often associated with progressives. But before the term got hijacked, what did it really mean? Today, Connor and Brittany explain what “classical liberalism” means. Definitions: Classical Liberalism: Classical liberals believe in individual liberty, a small government, and believe that people will be ruled mostly by natural law. Links: What is Classical Liberalism?
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