Ever wonder what sparks a flash of brilliance or what kind of environment creates eureka moments? Today’s author dissects the science of breakthroughs and identifies seven key patterns behind genuine innovation. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the question: where do good ideas come from? Links Support the Show Mike’s Daily Questions Video Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson Bookworm #154: The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Linking Your Thinking Mike’s Sermon Sketchnotes Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain Personal Retreat Handbook Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking The Boy Who harnassed the Wind Buffer Typeshare Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Today’s book revisits the topic of mental models by examining cognitive tools from the domains of chemistry, biology, and physics. Join Joe & Mike as they continue to develop their mental toolboxes. Links Support the Show The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #39: 4 Disciplines of Execution Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh Bookworm #30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni Bookworm #118: Work the System Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

If you’ve ever been frustrated with the endless pursuit of productivity perfection, today’s episode is for you. Join Joe & Mike as they embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life. Links Support the Show Bookworm iPhone cases Intentional Family #64: Meet The Buhligs MindNode Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks Acorn Ridge I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore Personal Retreat Handbook 42 Creativity Tips Faith-Based Productivity Community Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #96: Triggers Journaling in Obsidian Bookworm #53: Boundaries ADHD Nerds Sherry Turkle TED talk The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

Can using mind maps really help you get more organized, improve your memory, or plan your business strategy? Today’s author (and self-professed mind map inventor) promises to help us take our thinking to the next level. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of mind mapping as a creative thinking tool. Links Support the Show Typology podcast Bookworm #151: The Story of You Every Dollar Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan MindNode The Brain Xmind iThoughts SetApp Joe’s website How I Take Notes on Books That I Read | Faithb-Based Productivity Ayoa (iMindMap replacement) FreeMind The Best Mind Mapping App | The Sweet Setup Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore The Great Mental Models, Volume 2 Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy The Back of the Napking by Dan Roam Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 3.0

Today’s author (and licensed psychotherapist) promises to help us break free from our self-defeating patterns of behavior and write a new story for ourselves. Join Joe & Mike as they examine the Enneagram in an effort to become who they were truly meant to be. Links Support the Show Tracker plugin for Obsidian Bookworm #80: Principles The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron iEQ9 (Ian’s Enneagram type test) RHETI Enneagram test (the one Joe & Mike took) Typology podcast Bookworm #147: Hero on a Mission Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Daylio MoodNotes The Story of You workbook ADHD Nerds podcast Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith The Knowledge Project #142: Marshall Goldsmith Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’s author promises to help us end self-sabotage and rewire our habits for doing difficult work now. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to beat procrastination once and for all. Links Support the Show StandOut assessment Bookworm #149: Work + Love Unique Ability 2.0 Kolbe Type A StrengthsFinder Joe’s wood pile sorter Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan Don’t Eat the Frog First | Jesse J. Anderson ADHD Nerds podcast Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Platform by Michael Hyatt Bookworm #133: Soundtracks How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey Bookworm #56: Hyperfocus Bookworm #96: Triggers Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions | YouTube Bookworm #27: Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson Bookworm #75: Getting Results the Agile Way Bookworm #89: Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Bookworm Stats The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan Emergence by Stephen Johnson Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy Bookworm shirt Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 2.5Cory's Rating: 2.5

Today’s author promises to help us break free from conformity to discover what engages us and makes us thrive. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of love through creativity, collaboration, and excellence in the workplace and beyond. Links Support the Show Obsidian Quick Note Shortcut Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain Daily Obsidian Tips Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You StrengthsFinder Balance | sivers.org Bookworm #43: Flow Bookworm #62: The Four Tendencies Kolbe Type A $100 MBA Bookworm #147: Hero on a Mission Bookworm #145: Things That Matter Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 3.5

We live in the information age, but it often leaves us feeling overwhelmed. Today’s author promises to help us develop a system for personal knowledge management that enables us to make sense of it all. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to build their second brains. Links Support the Show Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Building a Second Brain Bookworm #1: Getting Things Done Focused #154: building a Second Brain, with Tiago Forte Focused #155: 12 Favorite Problems Moodz Wallpapers Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Mike’s Twitter thread on the 5 C’s of Creativity Mike’s Sermon Sketchnotes public graph The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

Do you know your life purpose? Today’s author promises to help us find it and bring fulfillment through our life and work. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to live more meaningful lives. Links Support the Show Bookworm Stats Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller StoryBrand Business Made Simple Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Bookworm #142: Yes to Life Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Full Focus Planner Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way Bookworm #28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Your Life in Weeks | Wait But Why Intentional Family #4: Family Core Values Light Phone Review | The Sweet Setup The Social Dilemma Bookworm #145: Things That Matter Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’s author argues that a melancholic outlook on life can be the key to creativity, con­nection, and transcendence. Join Joe & Mike as they explore what bittersweetness can teach us about compassion, leadership, spirituality, mortality, and love. Links Support the Show Bittersweet by Susan Cain Bookworm #67: Quiet Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person | New York Times Bookworm #145: Things That Matter The Cellist of Sarajevo Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Unique Ability Lifetime Extender Bookworm #59: Being Mortal The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte Bookworm YouTube channel Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 4.0