The Intentional Family

Rachel & Mike discuss cultivating curiosity, solving your own problems, and doing hard things.The $100 MBAGrit by Angela DuckworthDuolingoMindset by Carol DweckA Guide to Sketchnoting on iPadThe Sketchnote Handbook by Mike RohdeThe Intentional Family #31: Micro AdjustmentsLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayAffinity DesignerAffinity Designer Workbook

Rachel & Mike discuss limiting beliefs and share some ways to silence the negative voices in your head.LucaIntentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Mindset by Carol DweckIntentional Family #12: Growth MindsetLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayThe Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayStillness is the Key by Ryan HolidaySteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonMan's Search for Meaning by Victor FranklUnique Ability 2.0

Rachel & Mike share a recent revelation about creating peace in their home and some of changes they've made to help them live in alignment.Intentional Family #33: MarriageDiscipline Equals Freedom by Jocko WillinkProcrastinate on Purpose by Rory VadenBookworm #123: Procrastinate on PurposeExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif BabinThe True Vine by Andrew MurrayTeaching From Rest by Sarah MackenzieXXL Hammock Chair

Rachel & Mike celebrate an anniversary and consider the topic of marriage. In this episode, they talk about commitment, stewardship, priorities, and being willing to ask for help.Intentional Family #32: What is Essential?Leaders Eat Last by Simon SinekIntentional Family #6: Family Meetingsseanwes #322: The Communication EpisodeFinancial Peace University (Ramsey+)Gary KeesseeThe Richest Man in Babylon by George ClasonToastmasters

Rachel & Mike talk about prioritizing things that are life-giving, avoiding FOMO, and the importance of building relationships.Essentialism by Greg McKeownLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekThe Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

Rachel & Mike share some of their favorite intentional "micro adjustments" to make things at home a little more simple and a little more peaceful.Focused podcastToastmastersIntentional Family #16: Top 10 Intentionality Tips for ParentsIntentional Family #30: Reading RevivalFearless Parenting by Sarah BlountBringing Up Boys by Dr. James DobsonBringing Up Girls by Dr. James DobsonThe Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James DobsonWhat is a Man of God? by Dr. Mart T. BarclayDiscipleship on the Go

Readers are leaders. In this episode, Rachel & Mike talk about some of the biggest lessons they've learned on their own reading journeys and share some of their favorite books.The Boxcar ChildrenHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsFocused #124: Reading & LearningBookworm podcastHow (and Why) I Take Notes on Books That I ReadThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggAtomic Habits by James ClearTiny Habits by BJ FoggSteal Like an Artist by Austin Kleonjoebuhlig.comHow to Read a Book by Mortimer AdlerGetting Things Done by David AllenThe Social DilemmaThe Sweet SetupMoodnotesThe Art of Exceptional Living by Jim RohnRead-Aloud RevivalThe Great Mental Models, Volume 1The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelThe Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George SpearFaith Behind the Iron Curtain by Ingolf SchmidtSnow Treasure by Marie McSwiganThe Perfect Nest by Catherine FriendMoustache Baby by Bridget HeosCarry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee LathamOl’ Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein

Rachel & Mike talk about the many benefits of playing board games as a family and share some of their favorites.Rory’s Story Cubes (Complete Set)Castles of Mad King LudwigCodenamesCarcassonne | Princess & The Dragon | Big BoxMonopoly DealSpaceteamRavineKing of Tokyo | Dark EditionBoardGameGeekPoetry for NeanderthalsExploding KittensTaco Cat Goat Cheese PizzaSushi Go Party!LabyrinthControlClue Master DetectiveCatanMy First CarcassonneRhino Hero

Rachel & Mike talk about the difference between fear the verb and the fear the noun, explain how it fuels the fight vs. flight response in our brains, and share personal stories about overcoming it.Start by Jon AcuffThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanThe Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf DobelliWork the System

The simplest solution is often the best solution. In this episode, Rachel & Mike talk about the value of simplicity and share some of the ways they've managed to make things more effortless.Effortless by Greg McKeownEssentialism by Greg McKeownMake Time by Jake Knapp & John ZeratskyMike’s Hybrid BuJo | The Sweet SetupWork the System by Sam CarpenterThe Intentional Family #11: Habit-Forming Family SystemsXXL Hammock Chair Swing by Hammock Sky