Bookworm

A new baby, a continuing morning phone addiction, and learning how to make better decisions. It’s all covered in this week’s episode. Joe’s Update Reviews Script for OmniFocus StrengthsFinder The 12 Week Year – Bookworm The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath Lexicon Branding – Brand Name Specialists The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, Kenneth Blanchard Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

It may not be your fault, but you can take responsibility for it. Mike and Joe discuss the role of personal accountability in our lives and asking ourselves better questions. StrengthsFinder QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller Dave Ramsey Lore Aaron Mahnke on Twitter Heil PR-40 Rode Podcaster Serenity Prayer – Wikipedia Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 3.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

Mike loves his coffee and he’s trying to drag Joe along. But that still doesn’t stop them from talking checklists and the power they hold. Ruby Coffee Roasters Bitsbox – Super Powers Kit The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande BrainChains by Theo Compernolle QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller Dave Ramsey Decisive by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 5.0

BrainChains was a listener recommendation that taught Mike and Joe a lot about how technology affects our minds. From attention to focus, it’s all covered. Zencastr 14: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, Michael Lennington – Bookworm 12: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey – Bookworm BrainChains by Theo Compernolle Influence by Robert B. Cialdini How to Get Things Done at Coffee Shops and Cafes Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones Auto-Archiving Emails in Gmail f.lux Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller Dave Ramsey Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 3.5Cory's Rating: 3.0

If you’re looking for a way to set goals and achieve a year’s worth of work in 12 weeks, then The 12 Week Year is an excellent choice and structure to try. The Day On Paper – joebuhlig.com The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington Asian Efficiency Dojo Training Yourself to Get to Work, the Pavlovian Way – Extratextuals BrainChains The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

One of the most valuable tasks you can begin is the development of your self-awareness. This week Mike and Joe delve into the questions posed by Peter Drucker that prompt you to learn how to manage yourself. 12: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey – Bookworm Mike’s Launch Center Pro Journaling Action Sean Wes Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker Cortex – Relay FM Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend Shelf on the App Store The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington BrainChains by Theo Compernolle Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Mike and Joe get a breath of fresh air with a book on productivity. There are a lot of tips here that they’ve both practiced for years but learned a lot regardless. TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen Koine Greek Bullet Journal The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey TPS35: A Year of Productivity w/ Chris Bailey – Asian Efficiency A Life of Productivity – Chris Bailey’s Blog Easy scheduling | Doodle The Focus Course Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

Mike almost put this one down. The business principles discussed are vital but the book itself was a challenge. Escape Your Email Course by Asian Efficiency The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen RIM Responds to Apple’s ‘Distortion Field’ Daring Fireball: BlackBerry vs. iPhone Made by Google The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 3.0

This week Mike and Joe talk about the value of finding a “why” in everything we do and what happens when companies start with “how” or “what.” Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Start with Why by Simon Sinek Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Apple’s 1984 ad – YouTube Apple’s Think Different ad – YouTube The Golden Circle: Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action – TED Talk The Law of Diffusion of Innovation: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey TPS35: A Year of Productivity w/ Chris Bailey – Asian Efficiency Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

We’re trying a different flavor of book this time and discussing our relationships and feelings with Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly. 8: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz – Bookworm Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Brené Brown – Researcher + Storyteller Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability – TED Talk Brené Brown: Listening to shame – TED Talk Citizenship in a Republic – Wikipedia Joe’s OmniFocus Course 3: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield – Bookworm OmniFocus Video Field Guide — MacSparky Getting Things Done by David Allen Start with Why by Simon Sinek The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action – TED Talk Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 4Cory's Rating: 4.5

When you step out beyond time management you land in the world of energy management. It’s a simple concept that is drastically different for everyone embarking on the journey. The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz Born for This by Chris Guillebeau The Blessed Life by Robert Morris Deep Work by Cal Newport Joe’s OmniFocus Course Joe’s Discussion Site The Power of Story by Jim Loehr Rituals Course by Asian Efficiency Review of The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz – Asian Efficiency Energy Pyramid: Energy Quadrants: Asian Efficiency’s Core Values Schmitz Family Manifesto: Jared Picker: pickej48@gmail.com Buhlig Family Mission: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi – Wikipedia Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Start with Why by Simon Sinek Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability – TED Talk Brené Brown: Listening to shame – TED Talk Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action – TED Talk Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Remark

Mike has a new Apple device despite his minimizing efforts and Joe has finally done something about his email issue. Mike’s tweet on #NationalBookLoversDay Twitter Moments Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek The More of Less by Joshua Becker Deep Work by Cal Newport Cal Newport – Author of Deep Work, Study Hacks Blog Quip A Year Without Extra Screens – Joe Buhlig Getting Things Done by David Allen Adam Grant 1: Getting Things Done by David Allen – Bookworm 2: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal – Bookworm Working With OmniFocus – A repository of videos about OmniFocus The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday How a Themed Schedule Can Help You Stay on Task – Workshifting NeuYear Calendar Shawn Blanc webinar – Learn OmniFocus The ONE Thing by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan Joe’s Discussion site Discourse The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Remarks – Social Podcasting Remarks on the App Store Twitter List of Authors Leave a review

This week Mike and Joe talk about cutting back and simplifying life with Joshua Becker’s book The More Of Less. Recommend A Book Mechanical Keyboards Das Keyboard Mike’s Keyboard: Dvorak Simplified Keyboard – Wikipedia Cortex #29: Dvorak – Relay FM The More of Less by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker’s site – Becoming Minimalist Become a Minimalist with Joshua Becker – The Productivity Show Think Better, Live Better Event Simple Living – Wikipedia 5: Essentialism by Greg McKeown – Bookworm The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Macstock Conference & Expo Joe writes articles by hand Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz The Hope Effect Deep Work by Cal Newport The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Remarks – Social Podcasting Remarks on the App Store Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Mike's Rating: 4Cory's Rating: 4

Joe gets too much email, Mike thinks he should hide his email address, and they both have an interest in saying “no” more often. Recommend A Book Drew Coffman’s article – Removing Resistance BrettTerpstra.com Systematic 129: Inappropriately Engaged with David Allen BrainChains by Theo Compernolle The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin Macstock Conference & Expo Joe’s Book on OmniFocus Mike’s Session on OmniFocus Essentialism by Greg McKeown Bluetooth Audio Adapter Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz The Productivity Show – Asian Efficiency Cortex – Relay FM The Eisenhower Matrix Shawn Blanc 2: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal – Bookworm The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal Boundaries by Henry Cloud, John Townsend 4: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday – Bookworm OmniFocus script for reading books The More of Less by Joshua Becker Deep Work by Cal Newport Bookworm Book List Recommend A Book Twitter List of Authors Remarks – Social Podcasting Remarks on the App Store Subscribe on iTunes Mi

We all deal with something painful in our lives. And although they are hard to talk about, it’s these obstacles that strengthen us for the future.Recommend A BookThe Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan HolidayThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield3: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield – BookwormJohn D. Rockefeller – WikipediaUlysses S. Grant – WikipediaAbraham Lincoln – WikipediaSangfroidSolar Flaring to Overcome Procrastination2: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal – Bookworm1: Getting Things Done by David Allen – BookwormThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – MovieStoicism – WikipediaTheodore Roosevelt – WikipediaEssentialism by Greg McKeownThe More of Less by Joshua BeckerBookworm Book ListTwitter List of Bookworm AuthorsSubscribe on iTunesMike's Rating: 5Cory's Rating: 4

Whether it’s writing or building a business, we all struggle to put in the work to create. Mike and Joe discuss going pro with their art and overcoming resistance.Calm AppCalm on the App StoreDon’t Break The ChainThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldThe Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.DMike’s BookJoe’s BookJeff Goins – You Are A WriterBose QuietComfort 35 Wireless HeadphonesShawn BlancThe Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan HolidayEssentialismSubscribe on iTunesMike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

Whether it’s overcoming an addiction to email or sticking to a diet, The Willpower Instinct is excellent at helping you develop the self-control to accomplish your goals.Getting Things Done by David AllenThe Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.DKelly McGonigal’s TED TalkJoe’s Book Index ProcessMeditation Studio AppMeditation Studio on the App StoreCalm AppCalm on the App StoreWhy Mark Zuckerberg wears the same clothes to work everydayMoral licensing – WikipediaDopamine – WikipediaThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldThe Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan HolidayMike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5

Welcome to Bookworm! To kick things off, we’ve reread a book we both rely on heavily in our lives, Getting Things Done by David Allen. This is the best discussion either of us have had about GTD in a long time. Joe Buhlig Mike Schmitz 33: Analog vs. Digital with Mike Schmitz TPS57: Advanced OmniFocus Setup + Workflow w/ Joe Buhlig Getting Things Done by David Allen Defer Dates in OmniFocus 43 Folders – Merlin Mann SaneBox – Email Management for Any Inbox JIRA Software – Atlassian Confluence – Atlassian The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin Deep Work by Cal Newport Mike's Rating: 4Cory's Rating: 5