Bookworm

Up to 40% of our daily actions are influenced by our habits, but how do you actually influence them? In this episode, Joe & Mike dive into The Power of Habit and discover the secret to lasting positive change. Discuss on the Bookworm Club Macstock Conference & Expo Great at Work by Morten Hansen Bookworm […]

There is a myth in the workplace that says we need to work longer hours to achieve more and do so with higher quality. But this is purely a myth and there’s a lot of science to prove it. Get your Bookworm shirt! Discuss on the Bookworm Club Free Agents Mac Power Users Macstock PopClip […]

If you listen to Bookworm as a way to filter your book list, then this episode will blow your mind. Joe and Mike pick their top ten books draft-style. They’re not necessarily Bookworm books either. Also included: a special surprise. Get your Bookworm shirt! Discuss on the Bookworm Club Macstock Macstock Promo Code: PRODUCTIVITYSHOW Lichess […]

What does it take to become the best? And what do the world’s greatest do that puts them at the top? And how does that translate into our day to day lives? Discuss on the Bookworm Club DBX 286s Shure Beta 87a Heil PR40 Behringer 1204USB Macstock Peak by Anders Ericsson Bookworm on Deep Work […]

It’s time for another classic that both Mike and Joe are a bit embarrassed they haven’t read previously. And it turns out to be a book where the title doesn’t do it justice. Discuss on the Club Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Make Your Bed by William McRaven Goulet Pens Bookworm on The Three […]

Should you think about your family in the same way you think about an organization? And what are the ramifications of the answer to that question? Bookworm on Busy Calendly Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Mike’s Monthly Paper The SELF Journal EntreLeadership Summit Bookworm on How to Read a Book Schmitz Core Values […]

Don’t have time to read books? Then listen to this! Joe and Mike jump into the topic of a busy culture and what we can do about it. Discuss on the Bookworm Club Mac Power Users: Workflows with Mike Schmitz Macstock Bookworm on The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant Bookworm Club Busy by […]

What 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 […]

Knowing 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 […]

Mike 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? […]

It’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 […]

Where 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 […]

Morning 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 […]

This 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 […]

Your 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 […]

Is 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 […]

It'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 […]

Mike 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 […]

This 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 […]

This 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 […]