Synopsis
Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Joe and Mike read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
Episodes
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45: What’s Best Next by Matt Perman
04/04/2018 Duration: 01h37minWhat does the Bible say about productivity? And how does this book compare to other productivity books? Mike’s Office – Couch Mike’s Office – Desk Mike’s Office – Bookcase Mike’s Office – Whiteboard Mac Power Users #423 with Jocelyn Glei Apogee GiO Monoprice monitor Bookworm on Think and Grow Rich Emergent Task Planner Working Smarter for Mac Users Day One Spreadsheet of Bookworm ratings What’s Best Next by Matt Perman Chris Bowler Though Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Peter Drucker Scott Belsky Jonathan Edwards Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn E.M. Bounds Ed Cole The Strategic Coach, Dan Sullivan Busy by Tony Crabbe The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni Unique Ability 2.0 by Catherine Nomura, Julia Waller, and Shannon Waller The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly How to get Unstuck by Matthew Perman Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.5
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44: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
17/03/2018 Duration: 01h39minKnowing your purpose and finding meaning in life can save your life. This episode covers the challenging topic of World War II and escaping concentration camps alive. Headspace Brett Terpstra Macstock Homepod Mike’s Instagram IFTTT Day One Mac Power Users Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi OmniFocus 3 Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Night by Elie Wiesel The Tyranny of Convenience – The New York Times Bookworm on The Productivity Project Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Asian Efficiency Mike’s statement about the book: Why do we read books? Is it to learn how to do new things? Is it to be inspired by the actions of others? Is it simply to be entertained? I believe we read books for the experience. A good book, even a non-fiction book, takes you on a journey. It tells you a story, and evokes an emotion. A good book does not just speak at you, but it speaks to you. It challenges and motivates you. It makes you wrestle with the qu
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43: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
22/02/2018 Duration: 01h45minMike and Joe have mentioned Mihaly way too often. So it’s about time they covered his book and discussed it directly. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Macstock Joe’s book template: Originally published: Version read: Why read it? What is the book about as a whole? What is being said in detail, and how? Is the book true, in whole or part? What of it? Why? Key terms: Bear TextExpander Joe’s Collected Page Drew’s ‘Collected Goodness’ Jekyll Collected Theme Mac Power Users Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Bookworm on How to Read a Book Finding Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Conative Connection by Kathy Kobe Deep Work by Cal Newport Bookworm on The Innovator’s Dilemma Screencasts Online 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Ed Cole Heroic Public Speaking Dave Ramsey’s Legacy Journey Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl What’s Best Next bu Matt Perman Chris Bowler Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Stoner by John Williams Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 4.
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42: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler
31/01/2018 Duration: 01h38minIt’s finally here. An episode about how to read a book. And what better way to cover the topic than to read a book about it. 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam David Sparks on Hyper-scheduling The Kolbe A Index Conative Connection by Kathy Kobe How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Bookworm on The Innovator’s Dilemma Mindnode Mike’s mindnode Maria Popova on the Tim Ferriss Show Bear Blinkist Bookworm on Getting Things Done Deep Work by Cal Newport The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn Overdrive Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5.0
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41: 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam
16/01/2018 Duration: 01h45minWhere does your time go? And do you actually spend it where you think you do? These are tough questions when you dive into it, which is exactly what Mike and Joe do. Shure 87A Screencasts Online Heil Sound PR 40 Audient iD4 Shure 58A Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 JF Bridgette on Mac Power Users The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Dragon Dictation The Fellowship of the Ring Bill Gates’ Think Week 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam American Time User Survey Timing Setapp RescueTime Toggl Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker Taskrabbit The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham YNAB How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Principles by Ray Dalio Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.5
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40: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
02/01/2018 Duration: 01h37minMorning Pages has been an intriguing concept to both Mike and Joe. So they finally jump into the source of the practice. There’s a time commitment involved but they both seem okay with that. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Episode 38: Mindset Sure 87a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audient iD4 Audio-Technica ATR2100 Jackie Onyx Blackjack Zoom H4N Whims That Work Rode Podcaster The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey Chris Bowler Oak Meditation Studio Headspace The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Morning Pages Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon 12 Week Year by Brian Moran Setapp Setapp on Screencasts Online Asian Efficiency Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Working with OmniFocus David Sparks Tweetbot Hurry Slowly Episode 5: Austin Kleon War of Art by Steven Pressfield Sleep Cycle 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Principles by Ray Dalio The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey Tools & Toys Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating:
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39: The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, Sean Covey
26/12/2017 Duration: 01h08minThis round we learn why Mike doesn’t care for this book. Joe picked it only because it’s been popular and it was a listener recommendation. But that doesn’t affect their ratings at all. Shoeless Joe Jackson The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey The Productivity Guild The Innovator’s Dilemma Bookworm Episode Asian Efficiency The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Sprint burndown chart Scaling Up by Verne Harnish The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Whims That Work The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Principles by Ray Dalio Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 4.0
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38: Mindset by Carol Dweck
19/12/2017 Duration: 01h18minYour mindset can change how you respond to pretty much everything. The question is whether or not yours is a good one or a bad one. But there are also ways to change them, which is what Mike and Joe go over this week. Sure Beta 87A Rode Podcaster The (57 Word Title) Cortex The Productivity Show The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Mindset by Carol S. Dweck The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Billy Beane Lenny Dykstra John McEnroe Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Hurry Slowly Deep Work by Cal Newport The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Whims That Work Productivity Guild Podcast Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian Work the System by Sam Carpenter Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0
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37: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
29/11/2017 Duration: 01h42minIs it possible that attempting to break a thing can make it genuinely stronger? Also, Mike is back on OmniFocus. Who knew? Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone The Productivity Show – podcast by Asian Efficiency Jira | Issue & Project Tracking Software | Atlassian Omni Roadmap 2017 — Q4 Update – The Omni Group Mac Power Users #393: 2017 Developer Roundtable – Relay FM Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac Trello Atlassian | Software Development and Collaboration Tools Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb ConvertKit | Email Marketing for Professional Bloggers Social Media Management Platform | Buffer Overlap – Start a Business While Working a Full-Time Job | seanwes Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson Mindset by Carol S. Dweck The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey, Chris McChesney, Jim Huling Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivit
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36: Paid to Think by David Goldsmith
19/10/2017 Duration: 01h47minIt's time to tackle our latest textbook. It was a listener recommendation and has a lot to talk about. So we're glad this episode didn't end up being 5 hours long. A podcast studio for under $100 – Six Colors Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone Paid to Think by David Goldsmith The $100 MBA Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Finish by Jon Acuff Today We Are Rich by Tim Sanders Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0
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35: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
02/10/2017 Duration: 01h32minMike has a bone to pick with Joe on this one. Let's just say this was a very fun, passionate conversation about a book that turned out to be much different than expected. Mike’s trophy Mike jamming with Phil Driscoll Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Pearls Before Breakfast – Washington Post Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Love Is the Killer App by Tim Sanders Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 2.0Cory's Rating: 3.5
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34: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
14/09/2017 Duration: 01h55minThis week Mike and Joe talk about money. And they talk about thinking about attracting money. We know. Complicated. But it rates well. Joe’s Standup Podcasting Rig Rode RodeLink FM Wireless Filmmaker System Westone In-Ear Monitors Sean Wes and Overlap Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Whims That Work The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.0
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33: The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber
16/08/2017 Duration: 01h39minThis show comes with a disclaimer as Mike and Joe talk about faith, the church, and business. There are fine lines and lots of opinions on all of these. The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Theoretical Accountability: 18: The Guild Turns Pro Financial Peace University | DaveRamsey.com The Blessed Life by Robert Morris Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Do Over by Jon Acuff Towards A Philosophy Of Education by Charlotte Mason Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.5
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32: The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
02/08/2017 Duration: 01h33minThis week Mike and Joe talk about the cognitive biases that they struggle with and the ones they are fascinated by. And it seems there are a lot of these. So picking a few is not as easy as it sounds. Blue Yeti USB Microphone Herman Miller Aeron Chair Roger Bussell’s Poetry Macstock Conference & Expo Whims That Work: Burn Energy, Gain Energy Influence by Robert B. Cialdini Lorem ipsum – Wikipedia The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli Mike’s mindmap of The Art of Thinking Clearly The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Getting Things Done by Edwin Bliss Confessions of the Pricing Man by Hermann Simon Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0
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31: The Power of a Positive No by William Ury
14/07/2017 Duration: 01h38minSaying No. It’s something neither Mike nor Joe enjoy doing but know they need to embrace. The question is whether or not they can bring themselves to do it. Witch · Many Tricks Whims That Work: Burn Energy, Gain Energy BetterTouchTool Theoretical Accountability: 13: Season 2 Goals SELF Journal – Goal Setting Planner | BestSelf Co. – BestSelfCo 10% Happier by Dan Harris Design Pickle – Unlimited Graphic Design – 14-Day Risk Free Guarantee The Power of a Positive No by William Ury Samsung’s Galaxy Note Fan Edition is a refurbished Galaxy Note 7 with Bixby – The Verge Vision & Mission – Corporate Profile – About Samsung – Samsung The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0
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30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (with Josh Rensch)
30/06/2017 Duration: 01h52minThis round Mike and Joe are joined by Joe’s other podcast co-host, Josh Rensch, to discuss the challenging dysfunctions that teams can be plagued by. It turns out that Josh has a rough backstory about his introduction to this book. Theoretical Accountability Whims That Work The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath 18: Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath – Bookworm The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden Elon Musk addresses working condition claims in Tesla staff-wide email | TechCrunch The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni Energy Leadership by Bruce D. Schneider The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working by Tony Schwartz, Jean Gomes, Catherine McCarthy The Three Signs Of A Miserable Job by Patrick Lencioni The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Tools of Titans by Timothy Ferriss The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli An Illustrated Book
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29: The Go-Getter by Peter Kyne
22/06/2017 Duration: 01h27minGoing after a task with unending motivation. This is something a go-getter has and that Joe and Mike struggled with. Mike’s tweet that started it all 2Do Overcome the Limitations of GTD to Get Things Done By Using the 2Do App (TPS137) Things 3 Upcoming features for OmniFocus MailMate How a Themed Schedule Can Help You Stay on Task – Workshifting The Go-Getter by Peter B. Kyne The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni The Power of a Positive No by William Ury Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven Podcast #307: Make Your Bed, Change the World | The Art of Manliness Gaining Ground by Forrest Pritchard Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 3.5Cory's Rating: 4.0
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28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
07/06/2017 Duration: 01h39minIt’s time for a classic that both Mike and Joe have failed to read until now. But they have completed their duty and are no longer in the dark. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 rolls MS111 Mic Switch Mizage – Shush Heil Sound PR 40 Shure BETA 87A Shure BETA 58A Auphonic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Theoretical Accountability My Morning Routine Discourse League The Go-Getter by Peter B. Kyne The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans Do You Talk Funny? by David Nihill Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.5
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27: Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson
29/05/2017 Duration: 01h44minHow do you be creative and does the traditional school system train creativity out of our kids? These are hard questions but this week Joe and Mike explore them. Shop the Mattress Online, Free Delivery & Returns – Casper 26: The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington Sketchnotes – Designer Mike Rohde Sleep Cycle alarm clock Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? | TED Talk Hackschooling makes me happy | Logan LaPlante | TEDxUniversityofNevada – YouTube Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon A LEGO Brickumentary The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey The Go-Getter by Peter B. Kyne Hustle by Neil Patel, Patrick Vlaskovits, Jonas Koffler The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 2.5Cory's Rating: 2.5
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26: The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington
10/05/2017 Duration: 01h52minSleep. A lot goes on when we’re not awake. This round Mike and Joe go through their experiences and struggles with getting rest. Theoretical Accountability Todoist OmniFocus 2Do Dispatch Airmail – Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Trove AI (Previously Notion) Due Overcoming the Limitations of GTD with 2Do – The Productivity Show Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | TED Talk Ignite Minneapolis The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington Sleep Cycle alarm clock Hello Sense Bedphones f.lux Philips HF3520 Wake-Up Light With Colored Sunrise Simulation Mind Sweep Trigger List 7” Time Timer Plus OK to Wake! Alarm Clock & Night-Light Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey The End of Absence by Michael Harris DotCom Secrets by Russell Brunson, Dan Kennedy Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 5.0