Bookworm

Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson
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Apr 4, 2018 • 1h 38min

45: What’s Best Next by Matt Perman

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 for Mac Users Day One Spreadsheet of Bookworm ratings What’s Best Next by Matt Perman Chris Bowler Though Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Peter Drucker Scott Belsky Jonathan Edwards Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn E.M. Bounds Ed Cole The Strategic Coach, Dan Sullivan Busy by Tony Crabbe The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni Unique Ability 2.0 by Catherine Nomura, Julia Waller, and Shannon Waller The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly How to get Unstuck by Matthew Perman Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.5
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Mar 17, 2018 • 1h 39min

44: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl

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 for Living by Karl Pillemer Night by Elie Wiesel The Tyranny of Convenience – The New York Times Bookworm on The Productivity Project Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Asian Efficiency Mike’s statement about the book: Why do we read books? Is it to learn how to do new things? Is it to be inspired by the actions of others? Is it simply to be entertained? I believe we read books for the experience. A good book, even a non-fiction book, takes you on a journey. It tells you a story, and evokes an emotion. A good book does not just speak at you, but it speaks to you. It challenges and motivates you. It makes you wrestle with the question of what would YOU do if you were placed in a similar situation. Would you have the courage to act heroically and save the day? Or would you give in to the pressure, the problems, and the pain? But the best books encourage you that it is at least possible for you to act heroically, that you at least have a chance to make the shot, rescue the princess, or save the day. This book does just that, but I’m not even sure how. It’s not a work of fiction, but at times you wish it was. What I have difficulty comprehending is how Victor Frankly is able to maintain a positive attitude and a will to live in the circumstances that he describes. I’d like to think that I’d be able to act the same way – to help those who are suffering around me – but I’m not qualified to make such a statement. I can only hope and pray for that kind of strength, but Victor shows us that it is at least possible. Not often do I find myself with nothing to say in response to an author, but that is indeed the case here. I am not qualified to challenge any of this great man’s opinions; I can only shut up and listen to what he has to say. And he has earned that right, to speak freely and to have those who are not tested in the fire of adversity pay attention. This is one of the best books I have ever read, and believe that everyone should read this. I am humbled and challenged to do better in my responses to my “problems,” even if they are insignificant compared to what Victor Frankl went through. The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn What’s Best Next by Matt Perman Busy by Tony Crabbe Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0
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Feb 22, 2018 • 1h 46min

43: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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? Is the book true, in whole or part? What of it? Why? Key terms: Bear TextExpander Joe’s Collected Page Drew’s ‘Collected Goodness’ Jekyll Collected Theme Mac Power Users Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Bookworm on How to Read a Book Finding Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Conative Connection by Kathy Kobe Deep Work by Cal Newport Bookworm on The Innovator’s Dilemma Screencasts Online 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Ed Cole Heroic Public Speaking Dave Ramsey’s Legacy Journey Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl What’s Best Next bu Matt Perman Chris Bowler Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Stoner by John Williams Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0
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Jan 31, 2018 • 1h 39min

42: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler

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 Rich by Napoleon Hill The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Bookworm on The Innovator’s Dilemma Mindnode Mike’s mindnode Maria Popova on the Tim Ferriss Show Bear Blinkist Bookworm on Getting Things Done Deep Work by Cal Newport The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn Overdrive Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5.0
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Jan 16, 2018 • 1h 46min

41: 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam

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 Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Dragon Dictation The Fellowship of the Ring Bill Gates’ Think Week 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam American Time User Survey Timing Setapp RescueTime Toggl Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker Taskrabbit The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham YNAB How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Principles by Ray Dalio Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.5
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Jan 2, 2018 • 1h 37min

40: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

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 Blackjack Zoom H4N Whims That Work Rode Podcaster The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey Chris Bowler Oak Meditation Studio Headspace The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Morning Pages Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon 12 Week Year by Brian Moran Setapp Setapp on Screencasts Online Asian Efficiency Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Working with OmniFocus David Sparks Tweetbot Hurry Slowly Episode 5: Austin Kleon War of Art by Steven Pressfield Sleep Cycle 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Principles by Ray Dalio The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey Tools & Toys Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5
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Dec 26, 2017 • 1h 9min

39: The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, Sean Covey

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 ONE Thing by Gary Keller Sprint burndown chart Scaling Up by Verne Harnish The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Whims That Work The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Principles by Ray Dalio Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 4.0
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Dec 19, 2017 • 1h 19min

38: Mindset by Carol Dweck

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 Productivity Show The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Mindset by Carol S. Dweck The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Billy Beane Lenny Dykstra John McEnroe Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Hurry Slowly Deep Work by Cal Newport The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Whims That Work Productivity Guild Podcast Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian Work the System by Sam Carpenter Recommend a Book Bookworm Book List Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0
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Nov 29, 2017 • 1h 42min

37: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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 Mac Power Users #393: 2017 Developer Roundtable – Relay FM Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac Trello Atlassian | Software Development and Collaboration Tools Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb ConvertKit | Email Marketing for Professional Bloggers Social Media Management Platform | Buffer Overlap – Start a Business While Working a Full-Time Job | seanwes Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson Mindset by Carol S. Dweck The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey, Chris McChesney, Jim Huling Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.5
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Oct 19, 2017 • 1h 47min

36: Paid to Think by David Goldsmith

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 by David Goldsmith The $100 MBA Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Finish by Jon Acuff Today We Are Rich by Tim Sanders Recommend A Book Bookworm Book List Twitter List of Authors Subscribe on iTunes Discuss on Productivity Guild Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

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