Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
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203: Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano
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Today’s author has studied thousands of the most interesting people in the world and promises to teach us the frameworks they use to be successful. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to upgrade their mental toolbox. Support the Show Mike’s Pro Vault Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano Mike’s notes from Hidden Genius Good Work with Polina Marin…
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202: Uncommon Greatness by Mark Miller
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Virtually every problem can be traced back to one root cause: leadership. Today’s author and seasoned business leader promises to help us transform our leadership from ordinary to extraordinary. Join Cory & Mike as they embark on a journey to unlock their full potential. Support the Show Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Uncommon Greatness by Mark Mi…
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201: Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday
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Today’s author presents the stoic case for living a life of self-discipline. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to do what’s right – even when it isn’t easy. Support the Show Spiral.computer Hypefury Mike’s Starter Vault Mike’s Bible Study video Mike’s newsletter Mike’s notes for Right Thing, Right Now Raycast Mike’s Obsidian Pro Vault…
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200: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick
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With great power comes great responsibility. Today’s author promises to help us harness the power and promise of the era of AI without losing our identity. Support the Show Arc Browser Macstock Use coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30 Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Mike’s notes from Co-Intelligence Bookworm #192: The Inevitable The Deep Life #306:…
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This episode of Bookworm is brought to you by: Aeropress: Make great coffee on the go with the Aeropress Go Plus. Get 20% off with the code bookworm. Today’s author promises to teach us how to improve our leadership ability by caring about others personally and challenging others directly. Join Cory & Mike as they attempt to step up their radical c…
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198: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter
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The world is overloaded with everything we’re built to crave. Today’s author promises to help us overcome the scarcity mindset we inherited from our ancient ancestors to live a more satisfying life. Support the Show Rocket Macstock (use coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30) Groundhog Day Read Between the Lynes Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter Mike’s…
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197: Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann
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This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Aeropress: Ditch the drive-thru and make great coffee at home. Get 20% off with the code bookworm. The world’s best problem-solvers, forecasters, and decision-makers all use mental models that help them cut through complexity and separate good ideas from bad ones. Today’s authors promise to teach us how to …
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196: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
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Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Today’s author promises us a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to sleep (and live) better. Support the Show Greater Good in Action Netfl…
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195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
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The right conversation at the right moment can change everything. Today’s author promises to teach us how to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation. Support the Show Mike’s LifeTheme cohort Mike’s Reading Masterclass Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit Bookworm #63: Atomic Habi…
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Today’s author believes each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master and promises to teach us how to unlock it. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on the path to greatness. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Masterclass Mike’s Community (The Library) Hello Audio Room.com Mastery by Robert Greene Bookworm 160: 48 Laws of Power Bookworm #193: …
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193: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
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Our current definition of “productivity” is broken. Today’s author promises to give us a roadmap for escaping overload without sacrificing accomplishment. Join Mike & Cory as they dive into Cal Newport’s latest book and attempt to fight back against busyness and overwhelm. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Workshop The Deep Life podcast Slow Producti…
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Today’s author shares twelve technological imperatives that will shape the next thirty years. Join Cory and Mike as they consider the role of AI and other trends and the impact they will have on our lives. Mike’s notes for The Inevitable Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono Bookworm #191: Six Thinking Hats The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly The Deep Life …
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191: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono
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Today’s author promises to teach us a practical and uniquely positive approach to making decisions and exploring new ideas. Join Cory & Mike as they embark on a journey for clearer thinking, improved communication, and greater creativity. Mike’s notes for Six Thinking Hats Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono Mike’s iPhone Home Screen Blank Spaces i…
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190: Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe
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Do you have trouble learning new things? Today’s authors promise to help us improve our ability to learn based on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Join Mike & new co-host Cory Hixson as they attempt to make the best use of their brains. Mike’s Notes from Learn Like a Pro Cory’s Designing Your Academic Life workshop Mike’s Learning Community L…
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189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
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Today’s authors (and Stanford Life Design Lab co-founders) promise to help us use design thinking to create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling. Join Mike and new co-host Cory Hixson as they attempt to build their version of a well-lived, joyful life. Apple Vision Pro Focused 196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come …
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188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
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This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Get one free breakfast item per box for the length of your subscription with the code bookwormfree. Productivity isn’t just hard work and efficiency. Today’s author promises to teach us an easier and happier path to success. Cory’s Talking to the Internet podcast Mike’s Ob…
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187: Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen
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As humans, we tend to avoid conversations that can cause us to feel anxious or frustrated. But today’s authors make the case for leaning into these difficult conversations and give us advice for doing so with confidence and skill. Talking to the Internet podcast Bookworm #101: Never Split the Difference Mike’s Obsidian University Cohort Difficult C…
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We tend to focus on the things that are new and different. But today’s author argues that we should really be looking at the things that stay the same. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to navigate uncertainty by focusing on the things that never, ever change. Cal Newport podcast episode about task management Mike’s Obsidian task management Dashboard…
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185: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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Today’s author(s) promise to teach us a perspective shift that will help us achieve incredible personal freedom. Join Joe & Mike as they consider who can help them get where they want to go. Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential Quiz Bookworm #184: Hidden Potential Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Bookworm 171: The Gap & The Gain Strategi…
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184: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
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Today’s author offers us a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to reach their full potential. Canvas Candy for Obsidian Mike’s YouTube video on Canvas Candy Mike’s Obsidian 101 Black Friday Deal – Save $40 with coupon code GRATITUDE Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Bookworm #117: Think Aga…
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Today’s author (and leader of the product teams behind the iPod, iPhone, and Nest thermostat) shares about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure, and unbelievable success. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it means to make things worth making. Mike’s LifeTheme Cohort – use coupon code BOOK…
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182: Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish
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Today’s author promises to give us the tools to navigate the critical space between stimulus and response. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to optimize their decision-making and live more intentional lives. Bookworm #181: On Quality Bookworm #89: Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Mike’s LifeTheme Cohort – use coupon code BOOKWORM f…
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After disliking Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Mike decides to give a Robert Pirsig book another go. Join Mike and special guest David Sparks as they consider the metaphysics of quality. Bookworm #180: Master of Change Bookworm #89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance On Quality by Robert Pirsig Lila by Robert Pirsig David’s Craftsm…
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180: Master of Change by Brad Stulberg
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This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Factor Meals: America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Get 50% off with the code bookworm50. Change is all around us, but most of us resist it. Today’s author argues that we should flip this script on its head and offers us a path for embracing and even growing from life’s constant instability. Featuring special…
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179: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
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There are a lot of myths about starting and running a small business. Today’s author and small business consultant promises to dispel them with insights learned from years of experience. Join Mike and special guest Shawn Blanc as they consider what it means to work on your business, not in it. Obsidian University – use coupon code BOOKWORM for $50 …
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