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By Mike Schmitz and Cory HixsonArts Books

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November 25, 2022 158: Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
To master anything, we must first learn to master ourselves. Today’s author promises to teach us the power of self-discipline and balance and cautions us against the perils of extravagance and hedonism. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on their own journeys toward self-mastery.
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Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
Bookworm #130: Courage is Calling
Snow Leopard by Category Pirates
Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way
Bookworm #95:: Stillness is the Key
Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks
Mind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy
48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Someday is Today by Matthew Dicks
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 46 min
November 11, 2022 157: The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone
Today’s author attempts to help demystify the creative process by uncovering the thinking and science behind it. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to unlock their creative potential.
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Apple Watch Series 8
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Focused #163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone
The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone
Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Bookworm #130: Courage is Calling
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Craft + Commerce
Bookworm #43: Flow
Bookworm #56: Hyper Focus
Bird scooters
Bookworm #25: Grit
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Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
Mind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 44 min
October 28, 2022 156: Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas
Have you ever paused to think about why we participate in communal ceremonies? Today’s author attempts to explain the subtle mechanics that bind us together. Join Joe & Mike as they consider the role of rituals in human life.
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Linking Your Thinking
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Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Bookworm #109: Bowling Alone
Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking
Bookworm #105: Shorter
The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone
Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
The Art of Procrastination by John Perry
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Mike's Rating: 3.5
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 38 min
October 14, 2022 155: Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson
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?
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Bookworm #154: The Great Mental Models, Volume 2
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Linking Your Thinking
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Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain
Personal Retreat Handbook
Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking
The Boy Who harnassed the Wind
Buffer
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Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas
The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 50 min
September 30, 2022 154: The Great Mental Models Volume 2 by Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane Parrish
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.
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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
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 50 min
September 16, 2022 153: I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeline Dore
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.
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Intentional Family #64: Meet The Buhligs
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Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks
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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
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 41 min
September 02, 2022 152: Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan
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.
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Typology podcast
Bookworm #151: The Story of You
Every Dollar
Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan
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How I Take Notes on Books That I Read | Faithb-Based Productivity
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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
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 3.0
1 hr 41 min
August 19, 2022 151: The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron
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.
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Bookworm #80: Principles
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Typology podcast
Bookworm #147: Hero on a Mission
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
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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
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 34 min
August 05, 2022 150: Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan
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.
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Bookworm #149: Work + Love
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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
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The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron
Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan
Emergence by Stephen Johnson
Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy
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Mike's Rating: 2.5
Cory's Rating: 2.5
1 hr 32 min
July 22, 2022 149: Love + Work by Marcus Buckingham
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.
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Bookworm #148: Building a Second Brain
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Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You
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Bookworm #43: Flow
Bookworm #62: The Four Tendencies
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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
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 3.5
1 hr 45 min

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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the author's lessons to their lives.