Bookworm

Explore how subtle environmental cues shape our thoughts and behaviors, from colors impacting performance to the power of labels in shaping identity. Discover the complexities of individualism versus collectivism and how these cultural frameworks inform our social interactions. Delve into the influence of digital decluttering on meaningful connections, and examine the intriguing dynamics between male behavior and attraction. This discussion uncovers the fascinating interplay between context, emotion, and societal patterns.

Smartphones have reshaped our lives, leading to discussions about digital addiction and the search for solutions. The hosts dive into Cal Newport's concept of digital minimalism, initially skeptical but ultimately intrigued by its fresh take on technology use. They explore balancing tech with meaningful interactions and highlight the need for leisure in improving well-being. By reflecting on Amish tech adoption and advocating for deeper connections over superficial online interactions, they promote a more intentional use of our digital space.

Can small habits really transform your life and deliver amazing results? Author James Clear believes they can. In today’s episode, Joe and Mike revisit a familiar topic to tackle one of Bookworm’s most requested books and see if it lives up to the hype. Links – Bookworm sweatshirt – 10% Happier w/ Gary Vaynerchuk – Bookworm #62: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin – Procourse – Atomic Habits by James Clear – Leadershift by John Maxwell – Will it Fly by Pat Flynn (Audible) – Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – Bookworm #16: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande – Deep Work by Cal Newport – The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan – Bookworm Club – Productivity in Tech interview – Yamaha Method – Streaks – Bookworm #43: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi – Personal Retreat Handbook – Bookworm #49: Peak by Anders Ericsson – Personality Test – Faith-Based Productivity – Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport – Drunk Tank Pink by Adam Atler – It Doesn’t Have Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson – Recommend a Book – Book List – Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Have you ever struggled to achieve a goal, even though you were fully committed to and believed in it? Today’s book gives you a simple framework to help you understand why. Join Joe & Mike as they try to understand themselves a little bit better. Links – Oak meditation app – Bookworm 56: Hyperfocus by (and with) Chris Bailey – Headspace – Bookworm Club conversation on Blink – Bookworm 61: Blink my Malcolm Gladwell – Atomic Habits by James Clear – The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin – Gretchen Rubin’s podcast – The Four Tendencies Quiz – Person Retreat Handbook – Conative Connection by Kathy Kolbe – Kolbe Type A assessment – StrengthsFinder – Leadershift by John Maxwell – Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport – Hurry Slowly with Cal Newport – Bookworm Club – Book List – Leave a RatingMike's Rating: 3.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

Your brain is an incredibly powerful computer, rapidly processing information to help you make better decisions – except when it doesn’t. Should you really trust your first impressions? Join Joe & Mike as they dive into the world of rapid cognition and thinking without thinking. Links – Bookworm shirts – Prodcon – GoodNotes – The Focus Course – Faith-Based Productivity – Blink by Malcolm Gladwell – Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – Implicit Association Tests – Bookworm #16: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande – Herman Miller Aeron chair – Pepsi Challenge (YouTube) – SCAA Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel – Coffee Grading criteria – The Best Grocery Store Coffees, Ranked by a Barista – Bookworm #56: Hyperfocus by (and with) Chris Bailey – The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin – Atomic Habits by James Clear – Everyday Millionaires by Chris Hogan – Bookworm Club – Book List – Leave a Rating Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.5

Is it true that less is more? When it comes to goal achievement, Gary Keller & Jay Papasan say, “Aboslutely!” In today’s episode, Joe & Mike dive into the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results to see if the answer really is that profound or if Mike is just remembering one of his favorite books through sentimental, rose-colored glasses. Links – Das Keyboard Model S Professional – Mike’s Mac Mini – Synology DS418 – OWC 32GB RAM upgrade for Mac Mini – Bookworm #59: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande – Free Agents #63: Lessons Learned – Bookworm #1: Getting Things Done by David Allen – Mac Power Users – Bookworm #50: 2018 Bookworm Draft – Domino Chain Reaction (YouTube) – Goal Setting Workshop (Replay) – Bookworm #56: Hyperfocus by (and with) Chris Bailey – Atomic Habits by James Clear – Bookworm #14: 12 Week Year by Brian Moran & Michael Lennington – Faith-Based Productivity – Bookworm #38: Mindset by Carol Dweck – Personal Retreat Handbook – Bookworm #49: Peak by Anders Ericsson – The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod – 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer – Blink by Malcolm Gladwell – The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin – The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz – Bookworm Club – Book List – Leave a Rating Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

No matter how careful we are or how healthy our habits, one day we will all die. In this episode, Joe & Mike tackle their most uncomfortable topic yet as they consider how to bring meaning and purpose to end of life care. Links – Free Agents #63: Lessons Learned – Personal Retreat Course (coupon code BOOKWORM to save 50% before 1/1/2019) – Free Agents #58: A Better Path, with Joe Buhlig – Mac Power Users Forum – Productivity Guild – Mike’s Goal Setting Workshop on 1/5/2019 – Mike’s Newsletter + Book Notes – Michael Diamond’s Great Books List – Michael Diamond in the news – Bookworm #16: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande – Asylums by Erving Goffman – 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer – Patch Adams – Bookworm #57: Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely – Bookworm #32: Art of Thinking Clearly by Ralf Dobelli – Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning b y Victor Frankl – Bookworm #56: Hyperfocus by (and with) Chris Bailey – Bookworm #43: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi – The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – Blink by Malcolm Gladwell – Faith-Based Productivity – Do More Better by Tim Challies – MindNode – SetApp – Knowledge Without College #15: Mike Schmitz – Bookworm Club – Book List – Leave a Rating Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Is Scrum really the magical project finishing formula that author Jeff Sutherland says it is? Joe & Mike share their own Scrum stories and point out the pitfalls in this episode covering Bookworm’s most requested book. Links – 10% Happier – JIRA – Freedom – Whims at Work – OmniFocus – Faith-Based Productivity – Personal Retreat course – coupon code BOOKWORM to save 50% – Bookworm 57: Predictably Irrational – Scrum – Procourse – Litheworks – The Productivity Show w/ Judah Smith – Bookworm 1: Getting Things Done – Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt – Mike’s Newsletter + Book Notes – Bookworm 28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Overlap by Sean McCabe – Unique Ability – The Productivity Show w/ David Kolbe – Kolbe Type A Assessment – Scaling Up by Vern Harnish – Rocket.Chat – Zoom – seanwes podcast: The Communication Episode – It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson – OFScripts (Github) – Platform by Michael Hyatt – Being Mortal by Atul Gawande – The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan – Bookworm 42: How to Read a Book – Bookworm 50: 2018 Draft – Bookworm Club – Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

When it comes to making decisions, we like to think we’re capable of making smart, rational choices. But are we? Tune in to find out why Dan Ariely believe our irrational behavior is completely predictable – and what you can do about it. Links – Free Agents w/ Joe Buhlig – Day One – MoodNotes – Mike’s MoodNotes Shortcut – The Economist – Bookworm 56: Hyperfocus by (and with) Chris Bailey – Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin – Overlap by Sean McCabe – It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson – Faith-Based Productivity – Mike’s Newsletter + Book Notes – Psychology Today (Emotional Hijacking) – Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely – Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland – Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande – Bookworm Club – Book list – Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 2.5

Focus is a hot topic, but there’s more to it then just turning off Twitter and blocking out distractions. Today’s book shows us how to manage our focus, helps us understand how it works, and shows us how to recharge it when it gets low. Author Chris Bailey joins us at the end to talk about writing Hyperfocus, what he learned from the process, and which mechanical keyboard is the best. Chris Bailey on The Productivity Show Bookworm, Episode 12: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Bookworm, Episode 7: Deep Work by Cal Newport Bookworm, Episode 38: Mindset by Carol Dweck Freedom.to OmniFocus MailMate Evernote Notion Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Bookworm, Episode 8: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz Das Keyboard A Life of Productivity Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Bookworm Club Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5