Bookworm

By Mike Schmitz and Cory HixsonArts Books

Bookworm episodes

March 20, 2020 89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Today’s author takes us on a 17-day motorcycle ride from Minnesota to California. Join Joe and Mike on their journey to discover quality, truth, and what it means to get a real education.
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Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Bookworm #35: The Art of Asking
Kolbe Type A
Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma
Bookworm #82: Margin
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Steve Jobs autobiography
Mortimer’s Adler’s Recommended Reading List
Good to Great by Jim Collins
The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Mike's Rating: 1.5
Cory's Rating: 3.5
1 hr 18 min
March 06, 2020 88: It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Long hours, an excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for modern professionals. But the authors of today’s book argue that it’s actually a mark of stupidity. Join Joe & Mike as they examine what it means to run a calm company.
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Bookworm interview w/ Nir Eyal
Bookworm #84: Indistractable
Bookworm #86: The Art of Gathering
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Rework
Remote: Office Not Required
Signal v. Noise
The Basecamp Way to Work
Sabbatical.blog
Focused #56: Iterate in Public, with Sean McCabe
Bookworm #58: Scrum
Basecamp
Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Year
Personal Retreat Handbook
Bookworm #39: The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Building a StoryBrand
Bookworm #12: The Productivity Project
Shape Up
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 37 min
February 28, 2020 Author’s Corner: Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal joins us for our first author’s corner episode to talk about his book Indistractable, turning values into time, and building better relationships.
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Nir’s blog
Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam
Nir’s Schedule Maker
Indistractable (Nir’s book)
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Hackers and Painters by Paul Graham
Factfulness by Hans Rosling
The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
The Skill of the Future
Learn to Avoid Distractions in a World That is Full of It
Stop Confusing Habits with Routines
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51 min
February 21, 2020 87: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
What causes us to act the way we do? Today’s book offers a comprehensive look into the depths of behavioral science. Join Joe & Mike as they examine their own cognitive biases in an effort to understand why they have a tendency to make dumb decisions.
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Mastering Mind Maps (Mike’s new course)
Brett Terpstra
Faith-Based Productivity
Bookworm #84: Indistractable
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Moneyball (film)
Bookworm #80: Principles
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Bookworm #76: Rnage
Bookworm #18: Decisive
Cortex
Die Empty by Todd Henry
Bookworm #57: Predictably Irrational
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Take the Day Off by Robert Morris
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Mike's Rating: 3.0
Cory's Rating: 3.5
1 hr 33 min
February 07, 2020 86: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Today’s author argues that the lackluster and unproductive gatherings in our lives don’t have to be that way. Join Joe & Mike as they consider how to bring a more human-centered approach to gathering in an effort create meaningful, memorable experiences for everyone involved.
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The Sweet Setup’s Fantastical 3 Review
Bookworm #85: Making It All Work
Personal Retreat Handbook
Bookworm #84: Indistractable
Macstock
Craft & Commerce
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 30 min
January 24, 2020 85: Making It All Work by David Allen
In today’s episode, Joe & Mike revisit the topic of Getting Things Done (GTD). Join them as they take a closer look at the mother of all productivity systems and discover all the things that they’re doing wrong.
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Turbo Boost Switcher Pro
Marco’s Post on Low Power Mode
Freedom.to
Bookworm #1: Getting Things Done
Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters
Drafts
OmniFocus
Mike’s System for Ideas (The Sweet Setup)
Getting Things Done podcast
Faith-Based Productivity (Mike’s course)
Bookworm #5: Essentialism
Digital Decluttering Kickoff (The Focus Course)
Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Year
MindNode
Ferrite Recording Studio
Blinkist
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Making Websites Win by Karl Blanks
Wired for Healing by Annie Hooper
Tribes by Seth Godin
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Mike's Rating: 3.5
Cory's Rating: 3.5
1 hr 25 min
January 10, 2020 84: Indistractable by Nir Eyal
In a world of distraction, focus is a superpower. In today’s book, Joe and Mike look at how to channel their attention in a quest to become indistractable.
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Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits
Bookworm #60: The One Thing
Bookworm #64: Digital Minimalism
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
Focused #90: Habits > Goals
Bookworm #82: Margin
Bookworm #2: The Willpower Instinct
GoodNotes
Joe’s Mindfulness Monday Interview
MailMate
Basecamp
Jason Fried’s tweet
Slack
Time Timer
Duolingo
Bitsbox
Freedom
Making It All Work by David Allen
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Principles for Success by Ray Dalio
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 44 min
December 27, 2019 83: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
How do we win a game that has no end? In today’s book, author Simon Sinek explains how an infinite mindset helps overcome the letdown that typically comes shortly after achieving a goal by commiting to a just cause that inspires us to show up day after day, week after week, and year after year.
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Noodler’s Black Ink
Sailor 1911 Fresca
Sailor Manyo Ink – Yomogi
The Pen Addict Podcast
TWSBI Eco
TWSBI 6pack Ink Set
Pilot Metropolitan
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
2020 Focus Course Digital Planner
Working With OmniFocus
Lifeonaire
Bookworm #66: Extreme Ownership
EntreLeadership Summit
Corner Gas, Season 2 Episode: Hurry Hard
Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits
Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma
Bookworm #76: Range
Indistractable by Nir Eyal
Making It All Work by David Allen
The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 39 min
December 13, 2019 82: Margin by Richard Swenson
Do you ever feel overhwelmed? Today’s book by Dr. Richard Swenson has the prescription for anyone who yearns for relief from the pressures of overload. Join Joe & Mike as they investigate the topic of margin, reevaluate their priorities, and attempt to simplify their lives.
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TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen
TWSBI 6pack Ink Set
The Pen Addict #387: Costs Me Money Every Time – Holiday Gift Guide 2019
Scheaffer 300
Clear Habit Journal by Baron Fig
TWSBI Diamond 50 Ink Bottles
Focused #88: Annual Check-Ins
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Bookworm #43: Flow
Margin by Richard Swenson
The Margin Course
Bookworm #74: The Second Mountain
ScreenCastsOnline
Bookworm #12: The Productivity Project
Lifeonaire
Faith-Based Productivity
AirPods Pro
Shure BETA 87A
Ministry of Supply
Bookworm #66: Extreme Ownership
Day One
Headspace
Calm
OmniFocus
In Search of Balance by Richard Swenson
Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Year
Bookworm #58: Scrum
Bookworm #81: You Are Awesome
Isaac Smith’s tweet
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Indistractable by Nir Eyal
Hooked by Nir Eyal
StrategyMan vs. The Anti-Strategy Squad
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 38 min
November 29, 2019 81: You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha
Bad things happen, but they don’t have to keep you realizing your dreams. Today’s author shares 9 secrets from his own experience of overcoming negative circumstances by changing his perspective. Join Joe and Mike as they examine the mindsets that make people like Neil so resilient, even in the face of personal tragedy and failure.
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Working With OmniFocus (coupon code BOOKWORM to save $5)
MacSparky OmniFocus Field Guide
Learn OmniFocus
Headspace
Duolingo
Mike’s Baseball Card
Unique Ability 2.0
Kolbe Type A
StrengthsFinder
You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha
The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha
The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha
Principles by Ray Dalio
1000 Awesome Things (Neil’s Blog)
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Joe’s Learn OmniFocus Session
Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way
Introverts Unite! (Joe’s shirt)
Mike’s Planning Sheet
Day One
Personal Retreat Handbook
Bookworm #72: Make Time
Basecamp
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Joe’s Mindfulness Monday Post
Bookworm #57: Predictably Irrational
Bookworm #40: The Artist’s Way
Margin by Richard Swenson
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Your World Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt
No Fail Meetings by Michael Hyatt
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 35 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.