Bookworm

Do 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. Links Support the Show Mike’s Bedtime Tea Ok-to-Wake Alarm Clock Mind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #5: Essentialism Someday is Today by Matthew Dicks Lex Jasper Part-Time YouTuber Academy Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain Bookworm #12: The Productivity Project Mike’s Creativity Flywheel thread AlphaSmart Neo FreeWrite HemingWrite reMarkable Focused #101: Taking a Sabbatical, with Sean McCabe Bookworm #54: Work Clean Bookworm #128: Daily Rituals 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List L

To 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. Links Support the Show Raycast FBP Community 2023 Focused NeuYear Calendar Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday Bookworm #130: Courage is Calling Snow Leopard by Category Pirates Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way Bookworm #95:: Stillness is the Key Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks Mind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Someday is Today by Matthew Dicks Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 5.0

Today’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. Links Support the Show Apple Watch Series 8 Raycast Paste app Focused #163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #130: Courage is Calling ConvertKit Craft + Commerce Bookworm #43: Flow Bookworm #56: Hyper Focus Bird scooters Bookworm #25: Grit MKBHD on his 100th video Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday Mind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Have 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. Links Support the Show Apple Watch Series 8 Linking Your Thinking Mastering ConvertKit Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #109: Bowling Alone Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #105: Shorter The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday The Art of Procrastination by John Perry Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

Ever 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? Links Support the Show Mike’s Daily Questions Video Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson Bookworm #154: The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Linking Your Thinking Mike’s Sermon Sketchnotes Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain Personal Retreat Handbook Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking The Boy Who harnassed the Wind Buffer Typeshare Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Today’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. Links Support the Show The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #39: 4 Disciplines of Execution Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh Bookworm #30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni Bookworm #118: Work the System Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

If 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. Links Support the Show Bookworm iPhone cases Intentional Family #64: Meet The Buhligs MindNode Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks Acorn Ridge I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore Personal Retreat Handbook 42 Creativity Tips Faith-Based Productivity Community Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #96: Triggers Journaling in Obsidian Bookworm #53: Boundaries ADHD Nerds Sherry Turkle TED talk The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Can 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. Links Support the Show Typology podcast Bookworm #151: The Story of You Every Dollar Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan MindNode The Brain Xmind iThoughts SetApp Joe’s website How I Take Notes on Books That I Read | Faithb-Based Productivity Ayoa (iMindMap replacement) FreeMind The Best Mind Mapping App | The Sweet Setup Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy The Back of the Napking by Dan Roam Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cor

Today’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. Links Support the Show Tracker plugin for Obsidian Bookworm #80: Principles The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron iEQ9 (Ian’s Enneagram type test) RHETI Enneagram test (the one Joe & Mike took) Typology podcast Bookworm #147: Hero on a Mission Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Daylio MoodNotes The Story of You workbook ADHD Nerds podcast Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith The Knowledge Project #142: Marshall Goldsmith Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’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. Links Support the Show StandOut assessment Bookworm #149: Work + Love Unique Ability 2.0 Kolbe Type A StrengthsFinder Joe’s wood pile sorter Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan Don’t Eat the Frog First | Jesse J. Anderson ADHD Nerds podcast Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Platform by Michael Hyatt Bookworm #133: Soundtracks How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey Bookworm #56: Hyperfocus Bookworm #96: Triggers Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions | YouTube Bookworm #27: Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson Bookworm #75: Getting Results the Agile Way Bookworm #89: Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Bookworm Stats The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan Emergence by Stephen Johnson Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy Book

Today’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. Links Support the Show Obsidian Quick Note Shortcut Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain Daily Obsidian Tips Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You StrengthsFinder Balance | sivers.org Bookworm #43: Flow Bookworm #62: The Four Tendencies Kolbe Type A $100 MBA Bookworm #147: Hero on a Mission Bookworm #145: Things That Matter Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 3.5

We 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. Links Support the Show Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Building a Second Brain Bookworm #1: Getting Things Done Focused #154: building a Second Brain, with Tiago Forte Focused #155: 12 Favorite Problems Moodz Wallpapers Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Mike’s Twitter thread on the 5 C’s of Creativity Mike’s Sermon Sketchnotes public graph The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

Do 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. Links Support the Show Bookworm Stats Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller StoryBrand Business Made Simple Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Bookworm #142: Yes to Life Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Full Focus Planner Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way Bookworm #28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Your Life in Weeks | Wait But Why Intentional Family #4: Family Core Values Light Phone Review | The Sweet Setup The Social Dilemma Bookworm #145: Things That Matter Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’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. Links Support the Show Bittersweet by Susan Cain Bookworm #67: Quiet Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person | New York Times Bookworm #145: Things That Matter The Cellist of Sarajevo Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Unique Ability Lifetime Extender Bookworm #59: Being Mortal The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Everyone 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. Links Support the Show Joe’s Live Stream Ship 30 for 30 Bookworm #143: The Messy Middle Mike’s Twitter thread on The Messy Middle Bookworm #144: Steal Like an Artist Things That Matter by Joshua Becker Bookworm #6: The More of Less Bookworm #104: The Minimalist Home 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money | sivers.org Mike’s Twitter thread on Obsidian Focused #135: Don’t Eat the Frog, with Jesse J. Anderson Twitter | Jesse J. Anderson The Social Dilemma Bookworm #67: Quiet Bittersweet by Susan Cain Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 5.0

Everything 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. Links Support the Show Obsidian Multiplayer plugin How to Read People Like a Book by Patrick King Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy Part-Time YouTuber Academy Ship 30 for 30 Pencil Pirates Steal Like and Artist by Austin Kleon Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor Maximized Manhood by Ed Cole How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind Bookworm #142: Yes to Life Jonathan Mann Things That Matter by Joshua Becker Bittersweet by Susan Cain Purple Cow by Seth Godin Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

Everyone 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. Links Support the Show Joe’s Working with OmniFocus course Part-Time YouTuber Academy Ship 30 for 30 Pencil Pirates Bookworm 142: Yes to Life The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky Bookworm #108: The Practice Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates Focused #149: Asking Questions, with Marc Champagne Newsletter: The Power of the Pivot Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer StoryBrand Bookwrom #73: The 4-Hour Workweek Steal Like and Artist by Austin Kleon Things That Matter by Joshua Becker Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

Joe & Mike tackle another Victor Frankl book as they consider purpose, value, and the meaning of life. Links Support the Show Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Mike’s Newsletter Part-Time YouTuber Academy Ship 30 for 30 signup You Can Learn the Bible Yes to Life by Victor Frankl Bookworm #69: Emotional Intelligence Bookworm #74: The Second Mountain Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #35: The Art of Asking Bookworm #89: Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Bookworm #133: Soundtracks The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky Steal Like and Artist by Austin Kleon Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Do 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. Links Support the Show Bookworm #140: Unwinding Anxiety Bookworm #89: Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis Bookworm #71: Bird by Bird Bookworm #7: Deep Work Derek Sivers essay Acorn Ridge The Note Refocus by Jesse Anderson Jesse’s website Focused #135: Don’t Eat the Frog, with Jesse J. Anderson Part-Time YouTuber Academy NetNewsWire Bookworm #38: Mindset Newsletter: The Best Book(s) I Read This Year Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates Analog Joe Ugmonk Analog Focused #144: Enough, with Patrick Rhone Yes to Life by Victor Frankl The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a R

The 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 sense overwhelm with mindfulness and curiosity. Links Support the Show Keyboard Maestro Stream Deck Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #38: Mindset Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis Yes to Life by Victor Frankl How to Fight a Hydra by Josh Kaufman Shape Up by Ryan Singer Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.5Cory's Rating: 2.5