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  • James Reed
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    James Reed, Chairman and CEO, Reed
  • Guest
    Tom Hodgkinson, Founder and editor-in-chief, The Idler Magazine
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This week on 'all about business', James Reed meets Tom Hodgkinson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Idler Magazine, a publication that teaches its readers the value of slowing down. 

In this episode, we learn about the philosophy of idling, challenge traditional beliefs that hard work is inherently good, and explore the idea that true fulfilment, in both life and business, can be found in activities that restore the soul, body, and mind. 

About Tom 

Tom Hodgkinson founded The Idler Magazine in 1993 together with his friend Gavin Pretor-Pinney. Tom has worked over 20 years in editing and advertising, while also writing several books on the philosophy of idling and its benefits.  

  • 00:35 the Puritan work ethic 

  • 08:03 Tom Hodgkinson's journey 

  • 12:03 starting the Idler magazine 

  • 14:41 The Idler Academy  

  • 25:10 modern work ethic and AI predictions 

  • 33:30 the bookshop dilemma 

  • 38:26 challenges of running a business 

  • 47:20 the digital pivot 

  • 50:43 Idler Retreats and experiences 

  • 52:47 the philosophy of idling 

Check out The Idler’s website:https://www.idler.co.uk/ 

Follow The Idler on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-idler/ 

Buy Business for Bohemians, by Tom Hodgkinson: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/business-for-bohemians-live-well-make-money-tom-hodgkinson/380120?ean=9780241244807  

Follow James Reed on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chairmanjames/ 

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