The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill 424. Michael Mogill’s Favorite Things of 2025
What you let into your life matters just as much as what you work on.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill break down the books, habits, tools, and experiences that actually added value to their lives this year. From business and fiction reads to recovery, breathwork, entertainment, and everyday performance habits, this conversation cuts through recommendations and trends to focus on what held up in real life.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- What habits and tools actually improve your sleep, recovery, and day-to-day energy
- How to be more intentional with your downtime and choose entertainment that’s genuinely worth your time
- Which books, apps, and routines will continue to add value as your life gets fuller and more demanding
If you’re going to be selective about anything, be selective about what earns a place in your life.
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03:01 – Why most business books stop being useful and the one Michael keeps rereading
05:12 – The fiction book that pulled Michael back into reading and why it worked
06:41 – How Michael chooses movies and shows that are actually worth the time
09:56 – Why this was a standout year for gaming and the underdog game that won everything
12:31 – The recovery gadget Michael thought was a gimmick but now uses consistently
14:09 – Breathwork, daily clarity, and the app that made the habit measurable
16:14 – Sleep, meal timing, and the change that most improved daily decision making
23:07 – The productivity app that dramatically reduced screen time
26:53 – The AI experience that genuinely felt like stepping into the future
31:31 – The documentary that had a lasting emotional impact
34:56 – The snack Michael relies on and why NFL teams consume thousands of them
38:36 – Closing reflections on being more selective with what earns space in your life
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Links & Resources:
- Michael Mogill’s Favorites Roundup: Gear, Books, Games, Tech, and Wellness Essentials
- The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- F1
- Mr. Robot
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- “Don’t Let Me Drown” by Burna Boy
- a16z Podcast
- Murph Workout
- Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot
- Yudemon HRV App
- AG1’s AGZ
- Episode 420. The Sleep Science That Separates Elite Performers with Dr. Michael Breus
- Bryan Johnson
- Opal
- NewYorkTurk
- Nex Playground
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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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