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We rely on willpower to create change in our lives… but what if we’re thinking about it all wrong? Join Joe & Mike as they consider their environments and the impact they have on their productivity. Links Support the Show To Obsidian and Beyond Liminal Thinking website Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy Bookworm #121: Leaders Eat Last Personal Retreat Handbook Daily Rituals by Mason Currey Matt Birchler’s Tweet Basecamp Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #43: Flow Analog Joe Mac Power Users #442: Joe Buhlig Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest The Art of the Idea by John Hunt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Our beliefs form the basis of everything we say, think, and do. Modifying them can be hard, but today’s author tries to teach us how to make it easier. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to change their minds – and their behavior. Links Support the Show Obsidian Mobile The Sweet Setup Obsidian Course Obsidian Sync Drafts Working Copy OmniFocus Faith-Based Productivity Bookworm Intentional Family Focused Ferrite Recording Studio Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Dog Whisperer Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma Bookworm #121: Leaders Eat Last Super Fancy Coffee Maker The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy ADHD Tweet graphic Bookworm #2: The Willpower Instinct The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 5.0

For a long time, “procrastination” has been a four-letter in the productivity world. But today’s author attempts to turn it around by giving us five permissions in hopes of setting us free to do our best work. Join Joe & Mike as they consider yet another system designed to help clear the clutter and focus on meaningful work. Links Support the Show Space Jam Focused #129: No One Wants to Work with a Jerk, with Colleen Wainwright Bookworm #122: Digital Body Language Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden Bookworm #5: Essentialism Bookworm #28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Calm Inbox | The Sweet Setup Southwestern Consulting Automators podcast ScreenCastsOnline OmniFocus Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Toastmasters Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy Creativity by John Cleese The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rat

We rely on body language to connect and build trust, but that can be difficult from behind a screen. Today’s author teaches us to decode and signals and use proper cues to make that a little bit easier. Join Joe & Mike as they seek to improve their own communication skills for the digital age. Links Support the Show Zero-to-Obsidian workshop Linking Your Thinking workshop Linking Your Thinking YouTube Focused #127: Focusing a Team, with Ken Case Deep Focus OmniFocus Obsidian Due Digital Body Language by Erica Dhawan Bookworm #116: The Art of Witty Banter Bookworm #115: A World Without Email Bookworm #121: Leaders Eat Last Focused #128: Communication Bookworm #12: The Productivity Project Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But today’s author shows us how the best ones foster trust and cooperation by separating the security inside the team from the challenges outside. Join Joe & Mike as they try to expand their own circles of safety. Links Support the Show Obsidian MacVoices Obsidian Part 1 MacVoices Obsidian Part 2 Zero-to-Obsidian workshop Dataview plugin Macstock Headspace Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Mike Drowley TED Talk Bookworm #109: Bowling Alone Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism Bookworm #4: The Obstace is the Way Bookworm #95: Stillness is the Key Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #74: The Second Mountain Digital Body Language by Erica Dhawan Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden Toastmasters A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Procrastination is a problem we all have to deal with. But today’s author promises a comprehensive plan to help us lower our stress and increase our time to enjoy guilt-free play. Join Joe & Mike as they consider how they can eliminate anxiety brought on by their own negative habits of procrastination and perfectionism. Links Support the Show RODECaster Pro Mac Mini BlackMagic ATEM Mini Line 6 Helix Line 6 Pod Go Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Joe’s Stream Deck + OmniFocus article The Now Habit by Neil Fiore Bookworm #28: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Bookworm #48: How to Win Friends and Influence People Bookworm #119: Effortless Obsidian Slated plugin Mike talking Obsidian on MacVoices Tim Ferriss’ Fear Setting TED talk Timery Bookworm #43: Flow How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey Focused Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #25: Grit Boowkworm #1: Getting Things Done Bookworm #117: Think Again Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Digital Body Language by Erica Dahawan Busi

High-achievers have been conditioned to believe that the path to success is paved with relentless work. But today’s author challenges us to stop pushing harder and find an easier path. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to make their most essential activities the easiest ones. Links Support the Show The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Focused #124: Reading and Learning The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (movie) Bookworm #118: Work the System Blinkist Effortless by Greg McKeown Bookworm #5: Essentialism Bookworm #7: Deep Work So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport Bookworm #50: 2018 Bookworm Draft Bookworm #117: Think Again by Adam Grant Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler The Time-Block Planner by Cal Newport Duolingo Bookworm #80: Principles Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Building a Second Brain Progressive Summarization Readwise Obsidian Bookworm #16: The Checklist Mani

Tired of playing Whac-a-Mole with todo lists that never seem to get any shorter? Today’s author says the real problem is our broken systems that consistently produce frustrating results. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to change their perspective and apply the systems mindset to their own lives. Links Support the Show iMac Mac Mini OWC Thunderbolt Dock How to Run Multiple Monitors From an M1 Mac Mini Stream Deck MixPre-3 Audient iD4 Canon EOS 70D GoodNotes Bookworm #115: A World Without Email Trello Work the System (PDF) Work the System by Sam Carpenter Bookworm #109: Bowling Alone The Systems Mindset (PDF) The Systems Mindset by Sam Carpenter Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #80: Principles Scaling Up by Verne Harnish Bookworm #73: The 4-Hour Workweek Bookworm #16: The Checklist Manifesto Basecamp Faith-Based Productivity Bookworm #1: Getting Things Done Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #58: Scrum Effortless by Greg McKeown Bookworm #5: Essentialism The Now Habit by Neil Fiore Your World-Clas

Most of us favor the comfort of conviction and avoid the discomfort of doubt. But today’s author invites us to let go of our firmly held beliefs and open up our minds through the process of unlearning rethinking. Join Joe & Mike as they embrace their own limitations and discover the joy in being wrong. Links Support the Show Timing Timery Creating My iOS Time Tracking Dashboard Cortex #113: Semi-Abandoned System Think Again by Adam Grant Bookworm #7: Deep Work Originals by Adam Grant Obsidian Bookworm #116: The Art of Witty Banter Bookworm #32: The Art of Thinking Clearly Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma Bookworm #108: The Practice Toastmasters Focused Bookworm #38: Mindset Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Joe’s Live Stream Tribes by Seth Godin Analog Joe Heroic Public Speaking Bookworm #103: How to Be Everything Bookworm #87: Thinking, Fast and Slow Bookworm #101: Never Split the Difference Bookworm #5: Essentialism Work the System (PDF) Work the System by Sam Carpenter Effortless by Greg McKeown

Goodbye awkward silence, hello conversational agility! Today’s author promises to teach you how to think quickly on your feet, be incredibly smooth, funny, and clever – all at once. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on their journey to discover the art, nuance, and mechanics of banter and charm. Links Support the Show Keychron K8 Todoist Avocado Kanban OmniFocus OmniFocus Kanban automation Joe’s Project-based OF Kanban Elgato Stream Deck TickTick The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King Toastmasters Aaron Beverley’s winning speech Bookworm #43: Flow Bookworm #101: Never Split the Difference Think Again by Adam Grant Work the System by Sam Carpenter The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cuningham Twitch.tv/bookwormfm Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 2.5Cory's Rating: 3.5

The modern knowledge worker is engaged in a constant battle against the hyperactive hive mind. While we’ve become so accustomed to an inbox-driven workday that it’s hard to imagine alternatives, today’s author argues that they do in fact exist. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the possibility of a future without email. Links Support the Show Analog With Jeff Sheldon | Analog Joe Home Work #266: Joe Buhlig Automators #69: Joe Buhlig and Automating OmniFocus A World Without Email by Cal Newport Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism How to Be a Straight A Student by Cal Newport So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport Mike’s Fancy DSLR Webcam Setup OBS Studio Bookworm #58: Scrum Bookworm #1: Getting Things Done Running 2 USB-C Monitors from an M1 Mac Mini Work the System by Sam Carpenter Trello Basecamp Notion Learn OmniFocus Obsidian Todoist Analog | Ugmonk The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King Think Again by Adam Grant The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cuningham Bookworm Shirts Twitc

Even great decisions don’t always yield the best outcomes every time. Today’s author (and former World Series of Poker champion turned business consultant) teaches us how to make better decisions by embracing the element of luck and simply considering the odds. Links Support the Show Obsidian Obsidian-Git plugin 1Writer Pretext Joe’s webinar w/ Emma Bogdan’s Deep Work mind map XMind MindNode Linking Your Thinking Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke Bookworm #101: never Split the Difference Hey Back to the Future Part I | Part II Shawn Blanc: The Note Bookworm #72: Make Time Bookworm #91: The Antidote Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning The Great Mental Models: Volume 1 Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book A World Without Email by Cal Newport Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism Bookworm #7: Deep Work The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King Toastmasters Purple Cow by Seth Godin The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cuningham Bookworm Shirts Twitch.tv/bookwormfm Boo

Mental models can help you make better decisions by changing how you see the world. In today’s book, Joe & Mike take a look at nine of the most versatile all-purpose mental models in an effort to make better decisions by seeing things more clearly. Links Support the Show Obsidian Obsidian-Git plugin Roam Research (ding?) Obsidian Publish nvUltra Sublime Text Joe’s OmniFocus Kanban Board script Omni Automation Automators #69: Joe Buhlig Ulysses Marked MultiMarkdown Composer BBEdit Hook The Great Mental Models: Volume 1 The Great Mental Models: Volume 2 RoamFM: Mike Schmitz TextExpander Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Document, Don’t Create Bookworm #87: Thiking, Fast and Slow Bookworm #37: Antifragile Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #111: Discipline Equals Freedom Bookworm #112: The Organised Writer Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke A World Without Email by Cal Newport Twitch.tv/bookwormfm Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leav

Writing is hard. But today’s author promises that if you take a weekend and set up the proper system, it can be made a lot easier. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it means to be an organised writer. Links Support the Show NerdFitness Concept2 Model D Amazon Basics Kettlebell Iron Age Pullup Bar The Organized Writer by Antony Johnston Best Habit Tracking App | The Sweet Setup Streaks 6.1 Update | The Sweet Setup Focused 117: Roles & Goals Mike’s Input Workflow Things OmniFocus All the Things | The Sweet Setup Mike’s Hybrid Workflow | The Sweet Setup Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Ness Labs Roam Research (DING!) Hook Linking Your Thinking Workshop Why Obsidian Will Overtake Roam Research | YouTube Topic Hazel Freshbooks Capisco office chair | Fully Joe’s Instagram post Pink Lamy Safari BackBlaze Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper Scrivener 1Password PDFpen VueScan PCalc TripIt Ulysses iaWriter BBEdit MultiMarkdown Composer Drafts Bear Fantastical BusyCal Trello Todoist TickTick TextExpander Alfre

Many books promise to help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals. But it’s still up to you to take action – which is why they often don’t work. Today’s drill sergeant (er, author) put the the blame and power where it belongs – on you. Join & Mike as they report to boot camp in an effort to develop discipline, and ultimately, freedom. Links Support the Show Keychron K8 WASD Keyboards MelGeek Big Bone Keycaps Drop + Invyr Holy Panda Mechanical Switches Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink Bookworm #108: The Practice Back to Basic Productivity Webinar Replay (TSS) Bookworm #2: The Willpower Instinct Analog Joe Ugmonk Analog Productivity System Jocko Willink (Instagram) The Best Habit Tracking App (TSS) Bookworm #38: Mindset The “Why” of Getting Up Early (joebuhlig.com) Nerd Fitness Bookworm #106: Brain Wash Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits The Organized Writer by Antony Johnston The Great Mental Models: Volume 1 Farnam Street No-Fail Habits No-Fail Meetings Productive Hab

Throughout history, leaders have used solitude to make better decisions. Today’s book shares firsthand historical accounts in an effort to show how solitude can help gain clarity, spur creativity, sustain emotional balance, and generate moral courage for when it matters most. Join Joe & Mike as they explore the topic of solitude and all of its leadership benefits. Links Support the Show Felix Gray glasses Joe’s new glasses f.lux Warby Parker glasses Thou Shalt Hustle Ten Percent Happier #86: Gary Vaynerchuk Bookworm #108: The Practice Newsletter Ninja by Taami Labrecque Sermon Sketchnotes Lead Yourself First by Michael Erwin Start by Jon Acuff Bookworm #40: The Artist’s Way Analog Joe Roam Research (DING!) Obsidian Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Bookworm #101: Never Split the Difference Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #82: Margin Personal Retreat Handbook How I Use Roam Research for Journaling Drew Coffman’s Roam Journaling video Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #95: Stillness is the Ke

How we socialize has changed significantly. Today’s author has studied American social behavior over the decades, and shows how our shrinking social captial poses a serious threat to our civic and personal health. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the ways in which we connect, the role of technology, and how we can build community effectively – even in the midst of a global pandemic. Links Support the Show How (and Why) I Take Notes on Books That I Read Bigger Plate webinar replay Bookworm #108: The Practice Analog Joe Faith-Based Productivity Sermon Sketchnotes Last Minute Gift Guide for Nerd’s Like Me Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam Bookworm #36: Paid to Think Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Get Together The Art of Manliness The Social Dilemma Matt Ragland’s YouTube channel Christopher Lawley’s YouTube channel Bookworm #12: The Productivity Project Lead Yourself First by Michael Erwin Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink Bookworm #66: Extreme Ownership T

Creating can be hard. But a consistent practice can make it easier. Today’s author insists that writer’s block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you’re a well-adjusted human. Join Joe & Mike as they explore the creative process, getting unstuck, and finding the courage to share their own creative work. Links Support the Show Bookworm #106: Brain Wash HomePod Mini Bookworm #107: The Motivation Code The Practice by Seth Godin Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #72: Make Time EntreLeadership Summit Seth’s Coffee Thou Shalt Hustle Die Empty by Todd Henry Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Roam Research (DING!) Toastmasters So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport MKBHD on making his 100th video Bookworm #100 Analog Joe Bookworm #3: The War of Art Focused The Intentional Family Working With OmniFocus Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Focusmate Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Bowling Alone by Robert Pu

What drives us to unleash our best work? And how do we tap into that drive to get superior results? Today’s author explains how understanding our own motivational themes can help us have conversations, make decisions, and even choose better career paths. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to understand what really makes them tick. Links Support the Show Bookworm #106: Brain Wash Hidrate Spark Steel Moodnotes Reeder Widgetsmith Timery The Social Dilemma Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Film) Ten Percent Happier The Motivation Code by Todd Henry StrengthsFinder MCODE Assessment (Free) Bookworm #69: Emotional Intelligence Analog Joe Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters Bookworm #103: How to Be Everything Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame Speech Die Empty by Todd Henry TakesTwo Assessment The Practice by Seth Godin Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam Twitch.tv/bookwormfm Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mik

Today’s authors argue that our modern culture is rewiring our brains and damaging our health. But today’s book promises to give us the tools we need to think more clearly, make better decisions, strengthen bonds with others, and develop healthier habits. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to overcome the mental hijacking that can so easily undermines each and every one of us. Links Support the Show Lamy Safari (Pen Chalet) Fountain Pen Primer Sailor 1911 Fresca (Anderson Pens) Carolina Pen Company Calm Inbox (The Sweet Setup) Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Primary Manipulation Pen Addict podcast Nib Grinder (Mark Bacas) Mike’s Hybrid Productivity System Bookworm #105: Shorter The Focused NeuYear Calendar Focused podcast (Deep Focus) Brain Wash by David Perlmutter Bookworm #19: The Shallows The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGoniagal Off the Clock by Laura Vanderkam Bookworm #41: 168 Hours Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman Bookworm #69: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Alone Together by Sherry Turkle Boo