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By Mike Schmitz and Cory HixsonArts Books

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September 01, 2023178: The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
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What makes for a happy, fulfilling life? In a word: relationships. Today’s authors (and Harvard Study of Adult Development directors) promise to show us how we can make our lives happier and more meaningful through our connection to others.
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The Good Life by Robert Walding and Marc Schulz
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Journaling in Obsidian with Daily Questions | YouTube
Bookworm #96: Triggers
Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Year
Personal Retreat Handbook (Mike’s Personal Retreat course)
How to Do a Personal Retreat in Obsidian | YouTube
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
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42 min
August 18, 2023177: Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz
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What makes a good life? Today’s authors attempt to deliver us a guide to defining and then creating a flourishing life through meaning and reflection in the pursuit of underlying truth. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to answer one of life’s most pressing questions: how are we to live?
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Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz
LifeTheme Email Course
Bookworm #114: Thinking in Bets
Bookworm #174: Quit
Bookworm #147: Hero On a Mission
Bookworm #74: The Second Mountain
Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Bookworm #154: The Great Mental Models, Volume 2
Bookworm #93: Nudge
How to Do a Personal Retreat in Obsidian
The Good Life by Robert Walding and Marc Schulz
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
How to Be Miserable by Randy J Paterson
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 3.5
1 hr 37 min
August 04, 2023 176: The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee
Based on his career of making high-stakes, split-second decisions as a U.S. fighter pilot, today’s author promises to teach us combat-tested techniques for making better decisions.
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Obsidian University
Weekend Wednesday | CGP Grey
The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee
Bookworm #32: The Art of Thinking Clearly
Bookworm #66: Extreme Ownership
EAA AirVenture
The Deep Life #256: Start With Discipline
Bookworm #11: The Innovator’s Dilemma
Bookworm #160: 48 Laws of Power
Macstock Conference & Expo
Bookworm #7: Deep Work
Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Bookworm #3: The War of Art
Bookworm #72: Make Time
2019 World Championship of Public Speaking | Aaron Beverly
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz
The Good Life by Robert Walding and Marc Schulz
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 28 min
July 21, 2023 175: Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly
Today’s author shares his best advice written to be passed down to his adult children on his 68th birthday. Join Joe & Mike as they eavesdrop on the technology writer’s personal wisdom in an attempt to navigate life with grace and creativity.
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Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly
The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits
Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain
Fear-Setting | Tim Ferriss
Kettlebell Swing | Tim Ferriss
Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking
Bookworm #72: Make Time
Weekend Wednesday | CGP Grey
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz
The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee
The Awe of God by John Bevere
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 48 min
July 07, 2023 174: Quit by Annie Duke
In a world where sticking with things is a virtue, today’s author makes the argument for knowing when to walk away. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to get better at knowing when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em.
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LifeTheme Email Course
Obsidian University
Getaway House
Quit by Annie Duke
Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking
Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits
Personal Retreat Handbook
Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain
Bookworm #114: Thinking in Bets
Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly
The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee
Bookworm #32: The Art of Thinking Clearly
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 5.0
1 hr 28 min
June 23, 2023 173: Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman
For generations, we’ve been taught there are two ways to succeed—either from talent or practice. Today’s author promises to show us a better way through reverse engineering.
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The Creative Momentum Masterclass
ConvertKit Documentary
Wander
Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman
Bookworm #144: Steal Like an Artist
Bookworm #49: Peak
Bookworm #35: The Art of Asking
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn
Money by Tony Robbins | Audible
Ship 30 for 30
Quit by Annie Duke
Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 40 min
June 09, 2023 172: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Today’s author promises to illuminate a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life.
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Obsidian University (Mike’s Obsidian cohort)
Farnam Street membership
Bookworm #171: The Gap and The Gain
The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Bookworm #163: How to Calm Your Mind
How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman
Quit by Annie Duke
The Song of Significance by Seth Godin
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
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Mike's Rating: 3.0
Cory's Rating: 3.0
1 hr 31 min
May 26, 2023 171: The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Today’s authors argue that many highly ambitious people are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. Join Joe and Mike as they attempt to focus on progress, not perfection.
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Obsidian University (Mike’s Obsidian cohort)
Farnam Street membership
The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Strategic Coach
30 Lessons for Living by Dr. Karl Pillemer
Personal Retreat Handbook
Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions
Bookworm #96: Triggers
Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking
Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning
Bookworm #43: Flow
Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book
The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman
The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
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Mike's Rating: 4.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 35 min
May 12, 2023170: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgensen
This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by:
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Today’s author promises to deliver us a guide to wealth and happiness by sharing wisdom from entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor Naval Ravikant. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to discover what it really means to live a rich life.
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April 2023 LifeTheme cohort
The Intentional Family #81: Moments of Impact
Bookworm #169: The Pathless Path
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Bookworm #38: Mindset
Bookworm #162: Ikigai
Bookworm #14: The 12 Week Year
Bookworm #80: Principles
Joe’s Blog
Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Bookworm #154: The Great Mental Models, Volume 2
The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins
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Mike's Rating: 4.5
Cory's Rating: 4.5
1 hr 30 min
April 28, 2023169: The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd
This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by:
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Today’s author shares a personal journey that led him to leave a prestigious consulting firm and find his own pathless path. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it really means to live the good life.
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Disneyland Field Guide
Yes Day | IMDb
Bookworm 168: 12 Rules for Life
The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd
This Book Made Me Quit My Job | Ali Abdaal
Bookworm #167: Master Your Motivation
Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking
Fear Setting | Ted Talk
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
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Mike's Rating: 5.0
Cory's Rating: 4.0
1 hr 39 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.