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Bookworm234: Sponsor Magnet by Justin MooreToday’s author promises to give us the tools we need to turn influence into income. Join Mike & Cory as they consider building their own dream brand partnerships. Support the Show Recommend a Book FC26 The Personal Retreat Planner Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore Signature Framework Sponsor Games Creator Wizard Building a Second Brain book Building a Second brain course Morgen Mike’s Morgen Video Creator Flywheels course Justin Welsch Creator MBA Made to Stick by Chip & Dan Heath Wisdom Takes Work...
2025-10-241h 31Bookworm233: Time Anxiety by Chris GuillebeauToday’s author promises to give us the antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to redefine their relationships with the clock. Support the Show Recommend a Book Overcoming Procrastination (Chris Bailey’s course) The Personal Retreat Planner Mike’s Personal Retreat video Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau The Technological Society Jacques Ellul Mike’s essay on cranking vs. creating Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore Made to...
2025-10-101h 28Bookworm232: Published by Chandler BoltToday’s author promises to give us a map to go from blank page to published author as fast as possible. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it takes to actually write a book. Support the Show Recommend a Book The Personal Retreat Planner Mike’s Book Notes Overcoming Procrastination (Chris Bailey’s course) The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Focused #238: Knitting Our Parachutes Published by Chandler Bolt Selfpublishing.com MindNode LifeHQ...
2025-09-261h 34Bookworm231: Eat That Frog by Brian TracyToday’s author promises to give us tactics we can use to overcome procrastination and take action on what’s really important. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to seize the day with decision, discipline, and determination. Support the Show Recommend a Book The Personal Retreat Planner Zapier Numerics Eat That Frog! Fourth Edition by Brian Tracy Focused podcast Atomic Habits by James Clear LifeHQ Getting Things Done by David Allen Published by Chandler Bolt Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau Delighting in the Trinity by Mich...
2025-09-121h 42Bookworm230: The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy & Blake EricksonToday’s authors promise to teach us a framework for helping us view business through a whole new lens. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to set impossible goals with impossible timelines. Support the Show Recommend a Book WavePal Extra Focus by Jesse J. Anderson The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy & Blake Erickson The Gap & The Gain by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy Scaling.com 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy Scrum by Jeff & J.J. Sutherland LifeHQ
2025-08-291h 38Bookworm229: From Strength to Strength by Arthur BrooksToday’s author promises to help us find success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of life. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to navigate some of life’s toughest transitions. Support the Show Recommend a Book Ecamm Live Doc Rock | YouTube Opus Pro No Dumb Questions From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks The Second Mountain by David Brooks Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen Mike’s Personal Retreat Livestream Personal Retreat Planner Waitlist...
2025-08-151h 32Bookworm228: AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash KapoorToday’s authors (and two of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI) promise to help us navigate the often misleading claims about the real capabilities of Artificial Intelligence. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what AI can do, what it can’t, and how to tell the difference. Support the Show Recommend a Book The Library Typefully Lean Learning companion course AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor Delphi AI & I podcast Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Tools & Weapons by Brad Smith TitletownTech The Social Dilemm...
2025-08-011h 36Bookworm227: Lean Learning by Pat FlynnToday’s author promises to help us identify what’s essential for our growth and eliminate all the distractions that tend to bog us down. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to navigate the chaos of information overload. Support the Show Recommend a Book The Library Macstock Lean Learning by Pat Flynn Smart Passive Income Deep Pocket Monster The $100 MBA DEVONthink Focused podcast Read Between the Lynes AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks The Second Moun...
2025-07-181h 54Bookworm226: The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi NerurkarToday’s author is a Harvard stress expert who promises to help us overcome our stress using five small but mighty mindset shifts. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to rewire their brains and achieve balance in their battle with burnout. Support the Show Recommend a Book The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar Extra Focus by Jesse J. Anderson Don’t Eat the Frog First July 2025 Ship30 Cohort Link (Save $100) The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Lean Learning by Pat Flynn AI S...
2025-07-041h 29Bookworm225: The Let Them Theory by Mel RobbinsToday’s author promises to teach us how to stop wasting energy on what we can’t control and start focusing on what truly matters. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to discover how much power they truly have. Support the Show Craft + Commerce The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Mel Robbins Podcast The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar Lean Learning by Pat Flynn Recommend a Book Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0
2025-06-201h 31Bookworm224: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate ZinsserToday’s author has worked with U.S. Military Academy Cadets, world-class athletes, and many others needing to develop the confidence needed to succeed on the world’s largest stages. Join Cory & Mike as they learn how to build, protect, and rely on the confidence needed to perform well when it matters most. Support the Show Craft + Commerce City of Trees Marathon The Confident Mind by Nate Zinser Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy Mike’s Cycle Diagrams Mike’s Plus Minus Next video The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Th...
2025-06-061h 41Bookworm223: When by Daniel PinkToday’s author promises to help us understand how considering when can help us live richer, more engaged lives. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to decipher the scientific secrets of perfect timing. Support the Show Mike’s Newsletter poll When by Daniel Pink Dead Wake by Erik Larson Daily Rituals by Mason Currey Fear Setting Poor Charlie’s Almanack Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Door County Half Marathon The Confident Mind by Nate Zinser Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy The Let Them Theory by Mel...
2025-05-231h 23Bookworm222: Wild Courage by Jenny WoodThis episode of Bookworm is brought to you by: The Saint Louis Pen Show – Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Today’s author promises to help us overcome our fear by giving us the courage to go after what we really want. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to embrace the boldest versions of themselves. Support the Show Mike’s 3 Levels of Knowledge post (+ Practical PKM podcast) Transistor.fm Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort The 5 Types of Wealth Quiz Wild Courage by Jenny Wood Wild Courage Resources Toastma...
2025-05-091h 38Bookworm221: The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil BloomToday’s author promises to help us reject the default path, define our priorities, and achieve lasting happiness. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to design their dream lives. Support the Show The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer I’ve Got Time by Paul Loomans Focused #228: Time Surfing, with Paul Loomans The Library (Mike’s community) Mike’s Plus Minus Next YouTube video Micro.blog Cory’s website MarsEdit The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Sahil’s newsletter The 5 Types of Wealth Quiz O...
2025-04-251h 29Bookworm220: Inner Excellence by Jim MurphyToday’s author promises to help us train our minds for extraordinary performance in every aspect of our lives. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to move beyond the pursuit of happiness and embark on a journey toward a life of purpose and fulfillment. Support the Show The Library (Mike’s community) Bookworm #219: Tiny Experiments Mike’s Plus Minus Next Shortcut (requires Actions for Obsidian) Actions for Obsidian Micro.blog Cory’s website Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf Focused #165: On the River, w...
2025-04-111h 54Bookworm219: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le CunffToday’s author promises to help us live freely in a goal-obsessed world. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to turn challenges into self-discovery and doubt into opportunity. Support the Show Focused #225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-laure Le Cunff Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Ness Labs Atomic Habits by James Clear Cortex #162: 2025 Yearly Themes Ship 30 for 30 75 Hard Ness Labs post on PACT Your Life in Weeks Mike’s Memento Mori video Mike’s People Note video Actions for Obsidian Inner Excellence by Jim...
2025-03-281h 33Bookworm218: The Catalyst by Jonah BergerToday’s author promises to help us identify the key barriers to change and show us how to mitigate them. Join Mike & Cory as they explore how to catalyze change. Support the Show Mike’s newsletter from the Newsletter Marketing Summit The Catalyst by Jonah Berger Recommend a Book Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Good to Great by Jim Collins Simple Marketing for Smart People by Billy Broas Time Timer Shawn Blanc’s Clear Action Planner Diffusion of Innovations by Everett Rogers Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy...
2025-03-141h 33Bookworm217: Make It Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger, and Mark McDanielToday’s authors promise to help us sort through what works and what doesn’t when it comes to the science behind successful learning. Join Mike & Cory as they consider their own approaches to lifelong learning and self-improvement. Support the Show Recommend a Book Mac Power Users #784: Exploring AI & Productivity, with Michael Hyatt Bookworm #216: The Courage to Be Disliked Make It Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger, and Mark McDaniel Mindset by Carol Dweck Remnote Peak by Anders Ericsson Bookworm #207: Storyworthy The Catalyst by Jonah Berger Tiny Expe...
2025-02-281h 36Bookworm216: The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake KogaToday’s authors promise to help us unlock our full potential and free ourselves from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness using principles from Adlerian psychology. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey toward lasting happiness and personal fulfillment. Support the Show The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga Mike’s Mind Map Notes for The Courage to Be Disliked Adlerian Psychology Newsies 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
2025-02-141h 27Bookworm215: Poor Charlie's AlmanackToday’s book is a collection of wisdom shared by one of the world’s most brilliant business minds. Join Mike & Cory as they explore Charlie Munger’s encyclopedic knowledge of business, finance, history, philosophy, physics, ethics, and (of course) mental models. Support the Show Poor Charlie’s Almanack Bookworm #214: Simple Marketing for Smart People Mike’s Mind Map Notes for Poor Charlie’s Almanack The Great Mental Models Series by Shane Parrish Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann Lollapalooza Influence by Robert Cialdini 48 Laws of Power by Robert Green...
2025-01-311h 47Bookworm214: Simple Marketing for Smart People by Billy BroasToday’s author promises to teach us a new way to craft marketing content that compels customers to act without feeling sleazy. Join Mike & Cory as they try to shun complexity and give belief-building a try. Support the Show Mike’s Practical PKM Cohort Simple Marketing for Smart People by Billy Broas Building a Second Brain The 5 Lightbulbs Creator Science #225 with Johnny Miller Mike’s YouTube video on The 8 Best Books of 2024 RightMessage This is Personal by Brennan Dunn HypeFury Poor Charlie’s Almanack Stripe.press Online v...
2025-01-171h 51Bookworm213: Meditations by Marcus AureliusToday’s author shares personal wisdom from almost 2000 years ago. Join Mike and Cory as they examine an ancient classic of wisdom literature to see if it stands the test of time. Support the Show Focused #218: Turning Down the Volume, with Stephen Hackett Writebook Bookworm #211: Anti-Time Management Bookworm #210: Free Time Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Bookworm #201: Right Thing, Right Now Ryan Holiday’s Fancy-Pants Version of Meditations Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday Codex Forster (Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebooks) Amor Fati Medallion Bookworm #184: Hidden Potential...
2025-01-031h 42Bookworm212: Never Play It Safe by Chase JarvisToday’s author promises to equip us with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to create the life of our dreams. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to live boldly and authentically. Support the Show Mike on Bluesky Cory on Bluesky Vidpros Mike’s YouTube channel Never Play it Safe Mike’s Notes from Never Play It Safe Clay Hebert’s TED talk Clay Hebert on The Nathan Barry Show Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin Peak by Anders Ericsson Atomic Habits by James...
2024-12-201h 39Bookworm211: Anti-Time Management by Richie NortonToday’s author promises to help us find our motivation, prioritize our ideals, and create a flexible lifestyle — no matter how busy we are. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to flip the traditional approach to productivity on its head. Support the Show Bookworm 210: Free Time Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton Entrepreneurs on Fire Mike’s Creativity Flywheel course Kit Studios Design Pickle Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne Never Play it Safe Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Deep Discipleship by J.T. English This is Strategy by Seth G...
2024-12-061h 43Bookworm210: Free Time by Jenny BlakeToday’s author promises to give us a playbook to free our minds, time, and team for our best work. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it looks like to run a heart-based business. Support the Show Mike’s Black Friday deal details Ugmonk pen Free Time by Jenny Blake Mike’s notes for Free Time Bookworm #207: Storyworthy Pivot by Jenny Blake Cortex podcast The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin...
2024-11-221h 32Bookworm209: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanToday’s author promises to give us a map for a liberating journey toward a more meaningful life. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to embrace their non-negotiable limitations. Support the Show Bookworm #208: Good Work LifeTheme Cohort LifeHQ Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks Bookworm #56: Hyper Focus Dropzone Desktop Curtain Bookworm #207: Storyworthy Free Time by Jenny Blake Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0
2024-11-081h 21Bookworm208: Good Work by Paul MillerdWhat if work wasn’t just something you did but was a portal to a life where you felt fully alive? Today’s author challenges us to think differently about our profession. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a mission to find their own “good work.” Support the Show Good Work by Paul Millerd Mike’s mind map notes for Good Work Bookworm #169: The Pathless Path Ali Abdaal’s video on The Pathless Path LifeHQ Creator Science podcast with Chase Jarvis The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Galloway Medita...
2024-10-251h 40Bookworm207: Storyworthy by Matthew DicksWhether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. Today’s author and storyteller extraordinaire promises to help us tell them better. Support the Show Mike’s Coffee Robot Ruby Coffee Roasters Intelligentsia Otoño LifeHQ Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks Bookworm #169: The Pathless Path Storyworthy YouTube Channel Aaron Beverley’s speech Bookworm #40: The Artist’s Way Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller Good Work by Paul Millerd Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 4.5
2024-10-111h 20Bookworm206: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna WiestToday’s author promises to change the way we think with a collection of essays about why we should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way we see our lives. Support the Show LifeHQ Drafts Write of Passage 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest Bookworm #108: The Practice Bookworm #169: The Pathless Path Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Bookworm #49: Peak Mike’s Memento Mori video
2024-09-271h 29Bookworm205: A System for Writing by Bob DotoToday’s author shares an unconventional approach to help writers and aspiring creatives capture their ideas, think wildly, and write constantly. Join Mike & Cory as they enter the labyrinth of the zettelkasten. Support the Show LifeHQ Mike’s Journaling Shortcut video Mike’s Daily Questions video A System for Writing by Bob Doto Mike’s Notes from A System for Writing Bookworm #68: How to Take Smart Notes Focused #209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto Drafts Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Mike’s Reading Workflow video Prog...
2024-09-131h 53Bookworm204: The Ritual Effect by Michael NortonToday’s author promises to help us create surprising satisfaction and enjoyment from the intention-filled acts that drive human behavior. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to inject meaning and magic into their daily routines. Support the Show LifeHQ Conduit The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton Bookworm #195: Supercommunicators Hario V60 Kalita Wave Chemex Blue Bottle Dripper Phoenix 70 Chemex Ottomatic Stoic Anxiety Medallion Getaway House Good Work with Barrett Brooks: Benji Backer is Redefining Environmentalism Focused #209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto
2024-08-301h 35Bookworm203: Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova PomplianoToday’s author has studied thousands of the most interesting people in the world and promises to teach us the frameworks they use to be successful. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to upgrade their mental toolbox. Support the Show Mike’s Pro Vault Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano Mike’s notes from Hidden Genius Good Work with Polina Marinova Pompliano The Profile Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits Bookworm #144: Steal Like an Artist Focused #209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto Bookworm #28: 7 Habits of Highly Effect...
2024-08-161h 49Bookworm202: Uncommon Greatness by Mark MillerVirtually every problem can be traced back to one root cause: leadership. Today’s author and seasoned business leader promises to help us transform our leadership from ordinary to extraordinary. Join Cory & Mike as they embark on a journey to unlock their full potential. Support the Show Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Uncommon Greatness by Mark Miller The Secret The Heart of Leadership by Mark Miller Mike’s notes on Uncommon Greatness Mike’s Obsidian Starter Vault Pinnacle by Steve Preda & Gregory Cleary Scaling Up by Verne Harnish Tracti...
2024-08-021h 28Bookworm201: Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan HolidayToday’s author presents the stoic case for living a life of self-discipline. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to do what’s right – even when it isn’t easy. Support the Show Spiral.computer Hypefury Mike’s Starter Vault Mike’s Bible Study video Mike’s newsletter Mike’s notes for Right Thing, Right Now Raycast Mike’s Obsidian Pro Vault Waitlist Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday Trust Me, I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday Good Work podcast with Barrett Brooks & Nathan Barr...
2024-07-191h 34Bookworm200: Co-Intelligence by Ethan MollickWith great power comes great responsibility. Today’s author promises to help us harness the power and promise of the era of AI without losing our identity. Support the Show Macstock Use coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30 Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Mike’s notes from Co-Intelligence Bookworm #192: The Inevitable The Deep Life #306: Defusing AI Panic Tools and Weapons by Brad Smith Ship 30 for 30 Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma Bookworm #194: Mastery Bookworm #12: The Productivity Project Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday Uncommo...
2024-07-051h 33Bookworm199: Radical Candor by Kim ScottToday’s author promises to teach us how to improve our leadership ability by caring about others personally and challenging others directly. Join Cory & Mike as they attempt to step up their radical candor. Support the Show Mike’s notes from Craft + Commerce Radical Candor by Kim Scott Bookworm #191: 6 Thinking Hats Lex Friedman & Max Tegmark podcast episode Traction by Gino Wickman Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman & Mark Winters Scaling Up by Verne Harnisch Topgrading by Bradford Smart Ninety.io Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rati...
2024-06-211h 37Bookworm198: Scarcity Brain by Michael EasterThe world is overloaded with everything we’re built to crave. Today’s author promises to help us overcome the scarcity mindset we inherited from our ancient ancestors to live a more satisfying life. Support the Show Rocket Macstock (use coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30) Groundhog Day Read Between the Lynes Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Live Not by Lies by Rob Dreher Radical Candor by Kim Scott Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray The PARA Method by T...
2024-06-071h 49Bookworm197: Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCannThis episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Aeropress: Ditch the drive-thru and make great coffee at home. Get 20% off with the code bookworm. The world’s best problem-solvers, forecasters, and decision-makers all use mental models that help them cut through complexity and separate good ideas from bad ones. Today’s authors promise to teach us how to use these frameworks and shortcuts to help make sense of the world around us and make better decisions. Support the Show Sleep++ Sleep Cycle Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann Mike’s Notes for Sup...
2024-05-241h 35Bookworm196: Why We Sleep by Matthew WalkerSleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Today’s author promises us a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to sleep (and live) better. Support the Show Greater Good in Action Netflix Culture Deck Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Bookworm #49: Peak Oura Ring Hue lights Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bo...
2024-05-101h 32Bookworm195: Supercommunicators by Charles DuhiggThe right conversation at the right moment can change everything. Today’s author promises to teach us how to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation. Support the Show Mike’s LifeTheme cohort Mike’s Reading Masterclass Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #178: The Good Life Bookworm #86: The Art of Gathering Bookworm #84: Indistractable Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann Smart Brevit...
2024-04-261h 35Bookworm194: Mastery by Robert GreeneToday’s author believes each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master and promises to teach us how to unlock it. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on the path to greatness. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Masterclass Mike’s Community (The Library) Hello Audio Room.com Mastery by Robert Greene Bookworm 160: 48 Laws of Power Bookworm #193: Slow Productivity Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg Why We Sleep by Matthew...
2024-04-121h 40Bookworm193: Slow Productivity by Cal NewportOur current definition of “productivity” is broken. Today’s author promises to give us a roadmap for escaping overload without sacrificing accomplishment. Join Mike & Cory as they dive into Cal Newport’s latest book and attempt to fight back against busyness and overwhelm. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Workshop The Deep Life podcast Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Focused #176: Deep Work, with Cal Newport Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee Can’t Even by Anne Helen Petersen Laziness DOes Not Exist by Devon Price The Focus Co...
2024-03-291h 25Bookworm192: The Inevitable by Kevin KellyToday's author shares twelve technological imperatives that will shape the next thirty years. Join Cory and Mike as they consider the role of AI and other trends and the impact they will have on our lives. Mike’s notes for The Inevitable Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono Bookworm #191: Six Thinking Hats The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly The Deep Life #289: The Email Catastrophe Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Focused #196: Focus & The reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf Read...
2024-03-151h 38Bookworm191: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de BonoToday’s author promises to teach us a practical and uniquely positive approach to making decisions and exploring new ideas. Join Cory & Mike as they embark on a journey for clearer thinking, improved communication, and greater creativity. Mike’s notes for Six Thinking Hats Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono Mike’s iPhone Home Screen Blank Spaces iOS app Brick The Light Phone Mike’s Home Screen newsletter Mike’s Learning Community Waitlist Mike’s Atomic Notes video Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Practical PKM cohort waitl...
2024-03-011h 40Bookworm190: Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley & Olav ScheweDo you have trouble learning new things? Today’s authors promise to help us improve our ability to learn based on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Join Mike & new co-host Cory Hixson as they attempt to make the best use of their brains. Mike’s Notes from Learn Like a Pro Mike’s Learning Community Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe Bookworm #56: Hyper Focus Write or Die RemNote Bookworm #188: Feel Good Productivity Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Bookworm #167: Master Your Motivation...
2024-02-161h 47Bookworm189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave EvansToday’s authors (and Stanford Life Design Lab co-founders) promise to help us use design thinking to create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling. Join Mike and new co-host Cory Hixson as they attempt to build their version of a well-lived, joyful life. Apple Vision Pro Focused 196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf The Upgradies Book Pick Bookworm #188: Feel Good Productivity Mike’s Personal Retreat video Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans The Deep Life #284: Feel-Good Productivity (w/ Ali Abda...
2024-02-021h 49Bookworm188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: HelloFresh: America's #1 Meal Kit. Get one free breakfast item per box for the length of your subscription with the code bookwormfree. Productivity isn't just hard work and efficiency. Today's author promises to teach us an easier and happier path to success. Cory’s Talking to the Internet podcast Mike’s Obsidian University Cohort Bookworm #187: Difficult Conversations Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Part-Time YouTuber Academy Ali Abdaal’s YouTube channel Bookwo...
2024-01-191h 40Bookworm187: Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila HeenAs humans, we tend to avoid conversations that can cause us to feel anxious or frustrated. But today’s authors make the case for leaning into these difficult conversations and give us advice for doing so with confidence and skill. Talking to the Internet podcast Bookworm #101: Never Split the Difference Mike’s Obsidian University Cohort Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen Bookworm #182: Clear Thinking Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #137: Atlas of the Heart Bookworm #122: Digital Body Language Feel...
2024-01-051h 41Bookworm186: Same as Ever by Morgan HouselWe tend to focus on the things that are new and different. But today’s author argues that we should really be looking at the things that stay the same. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to navigate uncertainty by focusing on the things that never, ever change. Cal Newport podcast episode about task management Mike’s Obsidian task management Dashboard Obsidian Tasks Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Bookworm 171: The Gap and The Gain Keep Going mug Bookworm #90: Good to Great Bookworm #44: Man’...
2023-12-221h 20Bookworm185: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin HardyToday’s author(s) promise to teach us a perspective shift that will help us achieve incredible personal freedom. Join Joe & Mike as they consider who can help them get where they want to go. Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential Quiz Bookworm #184: Hidden Potential Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Bookworm 171: The Gap & The Gain Strategic Coach Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Maria Popova (The Marginalia, formerly Brain Pickings 10X Talk podcast Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Noise by Daniel Kahnem
2023-12-081h 21Bookworm184: Hidden Potential by Adam GrantToday’s author offers us a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to reach their full potential. Canvas Candy for Obsidian Mike’s YouTube video on Canvas Candy Mike’s Obsidian 101 Black Friday Deal – Save $40 with coupon code GRATITUDE Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Bookworm #117: Think Again Bookworm #38: Mindset The Mighty Pawns The Queen’s Gambit Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #82: Margin Bookworm #27: Out of Our Minds Bookworm #74: The Second Mountain Scaling Up
2023-11-241h 33Bookworm183: Build by Tony FadellToday’s author (and leader of the product teams behind the iPod, iPhone, and Nest thermostat) shares about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure, and unbelievable success. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it means to make things worth making. Mike’s LifeTheme Cohort – use coupon code BOOKWORM for $50 off Bookworm #161: The 21 Irrefutabler Laws of Leadership The Deep Life podcast Bookworm #182: Clear Thinking Build by Tony Fadell Bookworm #77: Creativity, inc. Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Hidden Potential by Adam Grant This is...
2023-11-101h 38Bookworm182: Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish Today's author promises to give us the tools to navigate the critical space between stimulus and response. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to optimize their decision-making and live more intentional lives. Bookworm #181: On Quality Bookworm #89: Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Mike’s LifeTheme Cohort - use coupon code BOOKWORM for $50 off Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Bookworm #154: The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Farnam Street Bookworm #114: Thinking in Bets Bookworm #82: Margin
2023-10-271h 18Bookworm181: On Quality by Robert PirsigAfter disliking Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Mike decides to give a Robert Pirsig book another go. Join Mike and special guest David Sparks as they consider the metaphysics of quality. Bookworm #180: Master of Change Bookworm #89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance On Quality by Robert Pirsig Lila by Robert Pirsig David’s Craftsmanship post Focused #146: The Extended Mind, with Annie Murphy Paul Bookworm #165: The Creative Act Bookworm #157: The Laws of Creativity Focused #163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates
2023-10-131h 09Bookworm180: Master of Change by Brad StulbergThis episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Factor Meals: America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Get 50% off with the code bookworm50. Change is all around us, but most of us resist it. Today’s author argues that we should flip this script on its head and offers us a path for embracing and even growing from life’s constant instability. Featuring special guest Mike Vardy. Master of Change by Brad Stulberg The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulberg A Productive Conversation, Episode 426: Brad Stulberg talks about The Practice of Groundedness The Deep Life Episode...
2023-09-291h 15Bookworm179: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael GerberThere are a lot of myths about starting and running a small business. Today’s author and small business consultant promises to dispel them with insights learned from years of experience. Join Mike and special guest Shawn Blanc as they consider what it means to work on your business, not in it. Obsidian University – use coupon code BOOKWORM for $50 off Bookworm’s Relay for St. Jude campaign Focus Like a Boss The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Bookworm #28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Bookworm #48: How to Win Friends and Influence People B...
2023-09-151h 24Bookworm178: The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc SchulzThis episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Factor Meals: America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Get 50% off with the code bookworm50. What makes for a happy, fulfilling life? In a word: relationships. Today’s authors (and Harvard Study of Adult Development directors) promise to show us how we can make our lives happier and more meaningful through our connection to others. Obsidian University Mike’s Obsidian webinar The Good Life by Robert Walding and Marc Schulz Getaway House (save $25) Journaling in Obsidian with Daily Questions | YouTube Bookworm #96: Triggers Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Ye...
2023-09-0141 minBookworm177: Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-LinzThis episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Factor Meals: America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Get 50% off with the code bookworm50. What makes a good life? Today’s authors attempt to deliver us a guide to defining and then creating a flourishing life through meaning and reflection in the pursuit of underlying truth. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to answer one of life’s most pressing questions: how are we to live? Links Support the Show Bookworm Stats (Thanks Joscuha!) Obsidian Properties Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnal...
2023-08-181h 36Bookworm175: Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin KellyToday's author shares his best advice written to be passed down to his adult children on his 68th birthday. Join Joe & Mike as they eavesdrop on the technology writer's personal wisdom in an attempt to navigate life with grace and creativity.
2023-07-211h 47Bookworm174: Quit by Annie DukeIn a world where sticking with things is a virtue, today's author makes the argument for knowing when to walk away. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to get better at knowing when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Links Support the Show LifeTheme Email Course Obsidian University Getaway House Quit by Annie Duke Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Personal Retreat Handbook Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain Bookworm #114: Thinking in Bets Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly The Art of...
2023-07-071h 27Bookworm172: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Today's author promises to illuminate a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life. Links Support the Show Obsidian University (Mike’s Obsidian cohort) Farnam Street membership Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim Bookworm #163: How to Calm Your Mind How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Decoding Grea...
2023-06-091h 30Bookworm171: The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Today's authors argue that many highly ambitious people are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. Join Joe and Mike as they attempt to focus on progress, not perfection. Links Support the Show Obsidian University (Mike’s Obsidian cohort) Farnam Street membership The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Strategic Coach 30 Lessons for Living by Dr. Karl Pillemer Personal Retreat Handbook Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions Bo...
2023-05-261h 34Bookworm170: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgensen This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Headspace: Meditation and sleep made simple. Get access to all of Headspace free for 60 days with code BOOKWORM60. Today's author promises to deliver us a guide to wealth and happiness by sharing wisdom from entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor Naval Ravikant. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to discover what it really means to live a rich life. Links Support the Show April 2023 LifeTheme cohort The Intentional Family #81: Moments of Impact Bookworm #169: The Pathless Path The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
2023-05-121h 29Bookworm169: The Pathless Path by Paul MillerdToday's author shares a personal journey that led him to leave a prestigious consulting firm and find his own pathless path. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it really means to live the good life.
2023-04-281h 38Bookworm168: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. PetersonToday's author (and clinical psychologist) promises to help us combine the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the surprising revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to navigate the essence of what those of us in the modern world need to know.
2023-04-141h 37Bookworm167: Master Your Motivation by Susan FowlerRelying on willpower isn't enough for us to reliably achieve our goals. But what are we supposed to use instead? Today's author argues that motivation is energy, and what matters is the quality, not the quantity. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to increase their choice, connection, and competence in a quest for optimal motivation. Links Support the Show Actions for Obsidian Master Your Motivation by Susan Fowler Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Toby’s Latin Study post Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits 12 Rules for...
2023-03-311h 30Bookworm166: The Future is Analog by David SaxToday's author argues that the pandemic taught us that the future we were promised wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of analog in today's digital world. Links Support the Show Acorn Ridge - Leather Goods Antinet Zettelkasten by Scott Scheper The Future is Analog by David Sax The Revenge of Analog by David Sax The Machine Stops by E.M. Forester Bookworm #97: Reclaiming Conversation Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #122: Digital Body Language Read Between the Lynes Bookshop
2023-03-171h 37Bookworm165: The Creative Act by Rick RubinToday's author argues that creativity has a place in everyone's life and that we all have the potential to make that place larger. Join Joe & Mike as they endeavor to live a little more creatively.
2023-03-041h 36Bookworm164: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie SmithToday's author (and clinical psychologist) promises to help us fortify and maintain our mental health, even in the most trying of times. Join Joe & Mike as they explore the depths of the human mind and consider their own mental well-being.
2023-02-171h 36Bookworm163: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris BaileyToday's author promises to help us find the missing piece to the productivity puzzle that leads our efforts to become sustainable over time. Join Joe & Mike as they embark to find presence and productivity in these anxious times.
2023-02-021h 41Bookworm162: Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc MirallesAccording to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai — a reason for living. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to find theirs.
2023-01-191h 52Bookworm161: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John MaxwellLeadership is complex, but the need for it has never been greater. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to reach their full potential by helping others reach theirs.
2023-01-061h 55Bookworm160: 48 Laws of Power by Robert GreeneToday's author promises to distill three thousand years of human history into a single definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. Join Joe & Mike as they venture into the amoral topic of power and attempt to better understand the "rules of the game."
2022-12-221h 49Bookworm159: Mind Management, Not Time Management by David KadavyDo you ever feel like the more time you save, the less time you have? Today's author promises to help us stop struggling to get more out of our time and start effortlessly getting more out of our minds. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to tune their work habits to maximize their creative energy.
2022-12-081h 50Bookworm158: Discipline is Destiny by Ryan HolidayTo master anything, we must first learn to master ourselves. Today's author promises to teach us the power of self-discipline and balance and cautions us against the perils of extravagance and hedonism. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on their own journeys toward self-mastery.
2022-11-241h 45Bookworm157: The Laws of Creativity by Joey CofoneToday's author attempts to help demystify the creative process by uncovering the thinking and science behind it. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to unlock their creative potential.
2022-11-111h 43Bookworm156: Ritual by Dimitris XygalatasHave you ever paused to think about why we participate in communal ceremonies? Today's author attempts to explain the subtle mechanics that bind us together. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of rituals in human life.
2022-10-271h 37Bookworm155: Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen JohnsonEver wonder what sparks a flash of brilliance or what kind of environment creates eureka moments? Today's author dissects the science of breakthroughs and identifies seven key patterns behind genuine innovation. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the question: where do good ideas come from?
2022-10-131h 49Bookworm154: The Great Mental Models Volume 2 by Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane ParrishToday's book revisits the topic of mental models by examining cognitive tools from the domains of chemistry, biology, and physics. Join Joe & Mike as they continue to develop their mental toolboxes.
2022-09-301h 49Bookworm153: I Didn't Do the Thing Today by Madeline DoreIf you've ever been frustrated with the endless pursuit of productivity perfection, today's episode is for you. Join Joe & Mike as they embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life.
2022-09-161h 40Bookworm152: Mind Map Mastery by Tony BuzanCan using mind maps really help you get more organized, improve your memory, or plan your business strategy? Today's author (and self-professed mind map inventor) promises to help us take our thinking to the next level. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of mind mapping as a creative thinking tool.
2022-09-021h 40Bookworm151: The Story of You by Ian Morgan CronToday's author (and licensed psychotherapist) promises to help us break free from our self-defeating patterns of behavior and write a new story for ourselves. Join Joe & Mike as they examine the Enneagram in an effort to become who they were truly meant to be.
2022-08-171h 33Bookworm150: Do the Hard Things First by Scott AllanToday's author promises to help us end self-sabotage and rewire our habits for doing difficult work now. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to beat procrastination once and for all.
2022-08-041h 31Bookworm149: Love + Work by Marcus BuckinghamToday's author promises to help us break free from conformity to discover what engages us and makes us thrive. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of love through creativity, collaboration, and excellence in the workplace and beyond.
2022-07-221h 44Bookworm148: Building a Second Brain by Tiago ForteWe live in the information age, but it often leaves us feeling overwhelmed. Today's author promises to help us develop a system for personal knowledge management that enables us to make sense of it all. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to build their second brains.
2022-07-081h 57Bookworm147: Hero on a Mission by Donald MillerDo you know your life purpose? Today's author promises to help us find it and bring fulfillment through our life and work. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to live more meaningful lives.
2022-06-231h 48Bookworm146: Bittersweet by Susan CainToday's author argues that a melancholic outlook on life can be the key to creativity, connection, and transcendence. Join Joe & Mike as they explore what bittersweetness can teach us about compassion, leadership, spirituality, mortality and love.
2022-06-091h 34Bookworm145: Things That Matter by Joshua BeckerEveryone wants to live a meaningful life. Today's author promises to help us identify the obstacles that keep us from living with intention so we can focus on what matters most. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a quest to identify their purpose and find lasting meaning.
2022-05-261h 46Bookworm144: Steal Like an Artist by Austin KleonEverything is a remix. Today's author encourages us to embrace our influences to discover our own paths. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to get in touch with their artistic side and build a more creative life.
2022-05-131h 47Bookworm143: The Messy Middle by Scott BelskyEveryone loves talking about starts and finishes, but no one likes talking about the hard part in-between. Join Joe as they embrace the messy middle and attempt to find their way on their own creative projects.
2022-04-291h 45Bookworm142: Yes to Live by Victor FranklJoe & Mike tackle another Victor Frankl book as they consider purpose, value, and the meaning of life.
2022-04-151h 27Bookworm141: Creative Calling By Chase JarvisDo you consider yourself to be "creative?" Whether you're an artist or an engineer, today's author argues that creativity isn't a skill—it's a habit available to everyone. Join Joe & Mike as they seek to establish their own creative practices.
2022-03-311h 43Bookworm140: Unwinding Anxiety by Judson BrewerThe world has never been more anxious. But today's author promises to help us uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques. Join Joe & Mike as they fight their own overwhelm through mindfulness and curiosity.
2022-03-181h 16BookwormQuick UpdateThis is a first. We need to skip a release week due to health and vacation. We'll be back on schedule in two weeks with our next episode.
2022-03-0401 minBookworm139: Personal Socrates by Marc ChampagneAt any point, we are one question away from a different life. And today's author gives us 100+ questions from 40+ profiles of legendary achievers to help bring clarity, intentionality, and possibility to every aspect of our lives.
2022-02-171h 41Bookworm138: How to Change by Katy MilkmanDo you know what's standing between you and success? Today's author promises to help us overcome common barriers to change like impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. Join Joe & Mike as they take yet another look at the science of behavioral change.
2022-02-041h 40Bookworm137: Atlas of the Heart by Brené BrownToday's author condenses two decades worth of research into a comprehensive guide for mapping meaningful connections. Join Joe & Mike as they consider emotions and explore the language of human experience.
2022-01-211h 44Bookworm136: Thinking in Systems by Donella MeadowsSystems are all around us. Many of the problems we face every day (big & small) are simply systems failures. Today's author attempts to help us develop the systems-thinking skills we need to avoid confusion find more effective solutions.
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A Productive ConversationOmniFocus and Other Things with Joe BuhligThis episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast.Joe Buhlig and I sit down this week to talk about an app that he uses extensively: OmniFocus. But we don't stop there. We talk about a ton of other things, including:
Paper-based productivity and where it fits into his workflow
The new version of Things by Cultured Code
Why you should consider paying for task ma...
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