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.

Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0

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.

Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 3.0

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.

Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0

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 Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0

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 Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0

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

Mike's Rating: 3.0
Cory's Rating: 3.0

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.

Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0

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Productivity isn’t just hard work and efficiency. Today’s author promises to teach us an easier and happier path to success.

Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0

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.

Mike's Rating: 3.0
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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.

Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 5.0