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The 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 Mike’s notes from Scarcity Brain 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 Tiago Forte Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.0

This 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 Super Thinking Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Mike’s Personal Retreat YouTube Video Bookworm #190: Learn Like a Pro Bookworm #136: Thinking in Systems Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma YouTube video on Jobs to Be Done Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter Radical Candor by Kim Scott Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Sleep 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 Mike’s notes from Why We Sleep Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 2.5

The 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 Brevity by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, & Roy Schwartz Mike’s Notes for Supercommunicators Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’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 Walker Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller Mike’s notes for Mastery Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 3.0

Our 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 Course Drafts Focused #155: 12 Favorite Problems Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind Bookworm #122: Digital Body Language Mike’s Multi-Scale Planning Video Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller Mike’s notes for Slow Productivity Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’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 Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf Sora Rewind.ai Ready Player One Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Mastery by Robert Greene The Art of Focus by Dan Doe Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’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 waitlist Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Mike’s Liminal Thinking newsletter Bookworm #187: Difficult Conversations Pinnacle by Steve Preda & Gregory Cleary Bookworm #30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis Johnson Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Do 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 Cory’s Designing Your Academic Life workshop 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 Cornell Notes in Obsidian Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis Johnson Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.0

Today’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 Abdaal) Bookworm #73: The 4-Hour Workweek Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Bookworm #25: Grit Bookworm #83: The Infinite Game Finite & Infinite Games by James Carse Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Year Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe Influence by Robert Cialdini Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis Johnson You Are the Brand by Mike Kim Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

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 Bookworm #14: The 12 Week year Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

As 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-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating:

We 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’s Search for Meaning Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Today’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 Kahneman Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’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 Pinnacle Business Guides Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Live Not By Lies by Rob Dreher Build the Life You Want by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Today’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 Personal by Brennan Dunn Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

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 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Mike’s Memento Mori YouTube video Build by Tony Fadell Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer This is Personal by Brennan Dunn Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

After 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 MacSparky Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating:

This 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 264: How to Master Change (with Brad Stulberg) Productivityist.com https://productivityist.com/diet Obsidian 101 Why the “Perfect PKM App” Doesn’t Exist | YouTube The PKM Stack and the Intentional Life RIch Roll #777: Brad Stulberg LifeTheme Email Course Personal Retreat Handbook (Mike’s video course on Personal Retreats) Bookworm #53: Boundaries by Henry Cloud Bookworm #89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance On Quality by Robert Pirsi

There 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 Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #39: The 4 Disciplines of Execution Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Focused #186: The Burden of Opportunity, with Shawn Blanc Traction by Gino Wickman Scaling Up by Verne Harnish Pinnacle by Steve Preda and Gregory Cleary Work the System by Sam Carpenter Free Time by Jenny Blake Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: