Bookworm

By Mike Schmitz and Cory HixsonArts Books

Bookworm episodes

February 24, 2017 20: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
Mike dives head-first into the world of internet-connected light-bulbs. Joe doesn’t get it. And yet they both explore the world of moving cheese together.
Mike’s tweet on Hue
Philips Hue Light Bulb
Discourse League – paid group access
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
The Personal MBA – Josh Kaufman
Shawn Blanc
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
Cooked by Michael Pollan
Tools of Titans by Timothy Ferriss
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Mike's Rating: 3.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 37 min
February 16, 2017 19: The Shallows by Nicholas Carr
Does the use of internet devices change our brains? And if so, is it worth doing anything about? It’s a tough topic but Mike and Joe work their way through it.
Rocket Espresso
Day One – A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
The Shallows by Nicholas Carr
RescueTime – Time management software for staying productive and happy in the modern workplace
Nurturing Competent Communicators – (the talk Joe on memorizing couldn’t remember)
Commonplace book – Wikipedia
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, Kenneth Blanchard
The Personal MBA – Josh Kaufman
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Mike's Rating: 3.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 34 min
January 25, 2017 18: Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
A new baby, a continuing morning phone addiction, and learning how to make better decisions. It’s all covered in this week’s episode.
Joe’s Update Reviews Script for OmniFocus
StrengthsFinder
The 12 Week Year – Bookworm
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington
Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
Lexicon Branding – Brand Name Specialists
The Shallows by Nicholas Carr
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, Kenneth Blanchard
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 34 min
January 11, 2017 17: QBQ! The Question Behind The Question by John Miller
It may not be your fault, but you can take responsibility for it. Mike and Joe discuss the role of personal accountability in our lives and asking ourselves better questions.
StrengthsFinder
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller
Dave Ramsey
Lore
Aaron Mahnke on Twitter
Heil PR-40
Rode Podcaster
Serenity Prayer – Wikipedia
Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
The Shallows by Nicholas Carr
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Mike's Rating: 3.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 6 min
January 04, 2017 16: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Mike loves his coffee and he’s trying to drag Joe along. But that still doesn’t stop them from talking checklists and the power they hold.
Ruby Coffee Roasters
Bitsbox – Super Powers Kit
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
BrainChains by Theo Compernolle
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller
Dave Ramsey
Decisive by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 17 min
December 07, 2016 15: BrainChains by Theo Compernolle
BrainChains was a listener recommendation that taught Mike and Joe a lot about how technology affects our minds. From attention to focus, it’s all covered.
Zencastr
14: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, Michael Lennington – Bookworm
12: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey – Bookworm
BrainChains by Theo Compernolle
Influence by Robert B. Cialdini
How to Get Things Done at Coffee Shops and Cafes
Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones
Auto-Archiving Emails in Gmail
f.lux
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller
Dave Ramsey
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Mike's Rating: 3.5
Cory's Rating: 3.0
1 hr 37 min
November 23, 2016 14: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, Michael Lennington
If you’re looking for a way to set goals and achieve a year’s worth of work in 12 weeks, then The 12 Week Year is an excellent choice and structure to try.
The Day On Paper – joebuhlig.com
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington
Asian Efficiency Dojo
Training Yourself to Get to Work, the Pavlovian Way – Extratextuals
BrainChains
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 23 min
November 09, 2016 13: Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker
One of the most valuable tasks you can begin is the development of your self-awareness. This week Mike and Joe delve into the questions posed by Peter Drucker that prompt you to learn how to manage yourself.
12: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey – Bookworm
Mike’s Launch Center Pro Journaling Action
Sean Wes
Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker
Cortex – Relay FM
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
Shelf on the App Store
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington
BrainChains by Theo Compernolle
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 20 min
October 26, 2016 12: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
Mike and Joe get a breath of fresh air with a book on productivity. There are a lot of tips here that they’ve both practiced for years but learned a lot regardless.
TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen
Koine Greek
Bullet Journal
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
TPS35: A Year of Productivity w/ Chris Bailey – Asian Efficiency
A Life of Productivity – Chris Bailey’s Blog
Easy scheduling | Doodle
The Focus Course
Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 29 min
October 12, 2016 11: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
Mike almost put this one down. The business principles discussed are vital but the book itself was a challenge.
Escape Your Email Course by Asian Efficiency
The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
RIM Responds to Apple’s ‘Distortion Field’
Daring Fireball: BlackBerry vs. iPhone
Made by Google
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 3.0
1 hr 16 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.