Bookworm

By Mike Schmitz and Cory HixsonArts Books

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July 08, 2022 148: Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte
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.
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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
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 58 min
June 24, 2022 147: Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller
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.
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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
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 49 min
June 10, 2022 146: Bittersweet by Susan Cain
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.
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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
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Mike's Rating: 3.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 35 min
May 27, 2022 145: Things That Matter by Joshua Becker
Everyone wants to live a meaningful life. Today’s author promises to help us identify the obstacles that keep us from living with intention so we can focus on what matters most. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a quest to identify their purpose and find lasting meaning.
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Bookworm #143: The Messy Middle
Mike’s Twitter thread on The Messy Middle
Bookworm #144: Steal Like an Artist
Things That Matter by Joshua Becker
Bookworm #6: The More of Less
Bookworm #104: The Minimalist Home
30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer
Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism
How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money | sivers.org
Mike’s Twitter thread on Obsidian
Focused #135: Don’t Eat the Frog, with Jesse J. Anderson
Twitter | Jesse J. Anderson
The Social Dilemma
Bookworm #67: Quiet
Bittersweet by Susan Cain
Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 47 min
May 13, 2022 144: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
Everything is a remix. Today’s author encourages us to embrace our influences to discover our own paths. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to get in touch with their artistic side and build a more creative life.
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How to Read People Like a Book by Patrick King
Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy
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Pencil Pirates
Steal Like and Artist by Austin Kleon
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor
Maximized Manhood by Ed Cole
How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money
Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind
Bookworm #142: Yes to Life
Jonathan Mann
Things That Matter by Joshua Becker
Bittersweet by Susan Cain
Purple Cow by Seth Godin
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 48 min
April 29, 2022 143: The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky
Everyone loves talking about starts and finishes, but no one likes talking about the hard part in-between. Join Joe as they embrace the messy middle and attempt to find their way on their own creative projects.
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Joe’s Working with OmniFocus course
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Pencil Pirates
Bookworm 142: Yes to Life
The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky
Bookworm #108: The Practice
Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky
Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates
Focused #149: Asking Questions, with Marc Champagne
Newsletter: The Power of the Pivot
Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer
StoryBrand
Bookwrom #73: The 4-Hour Workweek
Steal Like and Artist by Austin Kleon
Things That Matter by Joshua Becker
Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 46 min
April 15, 2022 142: Yes to Life by Victor Frankl
Joe & Mike tackle another Victor Frankl book as they consider purpose, value, and the meaning of life.
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Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning
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You Can Learn the Bible
Yes to Life by Victor Frankl
Bookworm #69: Emotional Intelligence
Bookworm #74: The Second Mountain
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Bookworm #35: The Art of Asking
Bookworm #89: Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
Bookworm #133: Soundtracks
The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky
Steal Like and Artist by Austin Kleon
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 28 min
April 01, 2022 141: Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis
Do you consider yourself to be “creative?” Whether you’re an artist or an engineer, today’s author argues that creativity isn’t a skill—it’s a habit available to everyone. Join Joe & Mike as they seek to establish their own creative practices.
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Bookworm #140: Unwinding Anxiety
Bookworm #89: Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis
Bookworm #71: Bird by Bird
Bookworm #7: Deep Work
Derek Sivers essay
Acorn Ridge
The Note
Refocus by Jesse Anderson
Jesse’s website
Focused #135: Don’t Eat the Frog, with Jesse J. Anderson
Part-Time YouTuber Academy
NetNewsWire
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Newsletter: The Best Book(s) I Read This Year
Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates
Analog Joe
Ugmonk Analog
Focused #144: Enough, with Patrick Rhone
Yes to Life by Victor Frankl
The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 44 min
March 18, 2022 140: Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer
The world has never been more anxious. But today’s author promises to help us uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques. Join Joe & Mike as they fight their own sense overwhelm with mindfulness and curiosity.
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Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates
Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer
Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind
Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits
Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit
Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis
Yes to Life by Victor Frankl
How to Fight a Hydra by Josh Kaufman
Shape Up by Ryan Singer
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Mike's Rating: 3.5
Cory's Rating: 2.5
1 hr 17 min
March 04, 2022 Quick Update
This is a first. We need to skip a release week due to health and vacation. We’ll be back on schedule in two weeks with our next episode.
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Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis
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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.