Today’s author shares his best advice written to be passed down to his adult children on his 68th birthday. Join Joe & Mike as they eavesdrop on the technology writer’s personal wisdom in an attempt to navigate life with grace and creativity. Links Support the Show Obsidian University Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain Fear-Setting | Tim Ferriss Kettlebell Swing | Tim Ferriss Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #72: Make Time Weekend Wednesday | CGP Grey Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee The Awe of God by John Bevere Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

In a world where sticking with things is a virtue, today’s author makes the argument for knowing when to walk away. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to get better at knowing when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em. Links Support the Show LifeTheme Email Course Obsidian University Getaway House Quit by Annie Duke Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Personal Retreat Handbook Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain Bookworm #114: Thinking in Bets Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee Bookworm #32: The Art of Thinking Clearly Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 5.0

For generations, we’ve been taught there are two ways to succeed—either from talent or practice. Today’s author promises to show us a better way through reverse engineering. Links Support the Show The Creative Momentum Masterclass ConvertKit Documentary Wander Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman Bookworm #144: Steal Like an Artist Bookworm #49: Peak Bookworm #35: The Art of Asking Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn Money by Tony Robbins | Audible Ship 30 for 30 Quit by Annie Duke Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Today’s author promises to illuminate a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life. Links Support the Show Obsidian University (Mike’s Obsidian cohort) Farnam Street membership Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim Bookworm #163: How to Calm Your Mind How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman Quit by Annie Duke The Song of Significance by Seth Godin Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.0

Today’s authors argue that many highly ambitious people are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. Join Joe and Mike as they attempt to focus on progress, not perfection. Links Support the Show Obsidian University (Mike’s Obsidian cohort) Farnam Street membership The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Strategic Coach 30 Lessons for Living by Dr. Karl Pillemer Personal Retreat Handbook Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions Bookworm #96: Triggers Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Bookworm #43: Flow Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Headspace: Meditation and sleep made simple. Get access to all of Headspace free for 60 days with code BOOKWORM60. Today’s author promises to deliver us a guide to wealth and happiness by sharing wisdom from entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor Naval Ravikant. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to discover what it really means to live a rich life. Links Support the Show April 2023 LifeTheme cohort The Intentional Family #81: Moments of Impact Bookworm #169: The Pathless Path The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #162: Ikigai Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Year Bookworm #80: Principles Joe’s Blog Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Bookworm #154: The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Headspace: Meditation and sleep made simple. Get access to all of Headspace free for 30 days. Today’s author shares a personal journey that led him to leave a prestigious consulting firm and find his own pathless path. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it really means to live the good life. Links Support the Show Disneyland Field Guide Yes Day | IMDb Bookworm 168: 12 Rules for Life The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd This Book Made Me Quit My Job | Ali Abdaal Bookworm #167: Master Your Motivation Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Fear Setting | Ted Talk Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield The Almanack of Naval Ravikant The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Headspace: Meditation and sleep made simple. Get access to all of Headspace free for 30 days. Today’s author (and clinical psychologist) promises to help us combine the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the surprising revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to navigate the essence of what those of us in the modern world need to know. Links Support the Show April 2023 LifeTheme Cohort (Direct Link) April 2023 LifeTheme Cohort (Explainer Page) Board Game Stats App 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson Bookworm #89: Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan Bookworm #61: Blink Bookworm #35: The Art of Asking Bookworm Stats The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 2.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Relying on willpower isn’t enough for us to reliably achieve our goals. But what are we supposed to use instead? Today’s author argues that motivation is energy, and what matters is the quality, not the quantity. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to increase their choice, connection, and competence in a quest for optimal motivation. Links Support the Show Actions for Obsidian Master Your Motivation by Susan Fowler Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Toby’s Latin Study post Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5

Today’s author argues that the pandemic taught us that the future we were promised wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of analog in today’s digital world. Links Support the Show Acorn Ridge – Leather Goods Antinet Zettelkasten by Scott Scheper The Future is Analog by David Sax The Revenge of Analog by David Sax The Machine Stops by E.M. Forester Bookworm #97: Reclaiming Conversation Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #122: Digital Body Language Read Between the Lynes Bookshop Bookworm #109: Bowling Alone Master Your Motivation by Susan Fowler 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson Topgrading by Bradford Smart The Cost of Discipleship of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Bookworm sweatshirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.5