Bookworm
Episodes
40: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Morning Pages has been an intriguing concept to both Mike and Joe. So they finally jump into the source of the practice. There’s a time commitment i...
39: The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, Sean Covey
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This round we learn why Mike doesn’t care for this book. Joe picked it only because it’s been popular and it was a listener recommendation. But th...
38: Mindset by Carol Dweck
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Your mindset can change how you respond to pretty much everything. The question is whether or not yours is a good one or a bad one. But there are also...
37: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that attempting to break a thing can make it genuinely stronger? Also, Mike is back on OmniFocus. Who knew? Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB ...
36: Paid to Think by David Goldsmith
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to tackle our latest textbook. It was a listener recommendation and has a lot to talk about. So we're glad this episode didn't end up being ...
35: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike has a bone to pick with Joe on this one. Let's just say this was a very fun, passionate conversation about a book that turned out to be much diff...
34: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike and Joe talk about money. And they talk about thinking about attracting money. We know. Complicated. But it rates well. Joe’s Standup...
33: The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This show comes with a disclaimer as Mike and Joe talk about faith, the church, and business. There are fine lines and lots of opinions on all of thes...
32: The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike and Joe talk about the cognitive biases that they struggle with and the ones they are fascinated by. And it seems there are a lot of th...
31: The Power of a Positive No by William Ury
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Saying No. It’s something neither Mike nor Joe enjoy doing but know they need to embrace. The question is whether or not they can bring themselves t...
30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (with Josh Rensch)
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This round Mike and Joe are joined by Joe’s other podcast co-host, Josh Rensch, to discuss the challenging dysfunctions that teams can be plagued by...
29: The Go-Getter by Peter Kyne
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Going after a task with unending motivation. This is something a go-getter has and that Joe and Mike struggled with. Mike’s tweet that started it al...
28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a classic that both Mike and Joe have failed to read until now. But they have completed their duty and are no longer in the dark. Focu...
27: Out of Our Minds by Ken Robinson
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you be creative and does the traditional school system train creativity out of our kids? These are hard questions but this week Joe and Mike ex...
26: The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep. A lot goes on when we’re not awake. This round Mike and Joe go through their experiences and struggles with getting rest. Theoretical Account...
25: Grit by Angela Duckworth
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Powering through things we don’t want to do. That’s what Angela Duckworth helps us do with this week’s book, Grit. Specialty Gourmet Coffees –...
24: Step by Chris Capehart (with Chris Capehart)
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by the author himself, Chris Capehart, to discuss his book Step and the impact a single action forward can have on your dream...
23: Rhinoceros Success by Scott Alexander
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be rhinos! It’s an interesting concept and this round Mike and Joe discuss the implications of becoming a 6,000 lb rhinoceros. OmniFocus on ...
22: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone (with Shawn Blanc)
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This round Mike and Joe are joined by Shawn Blanc to talk about taking massive action with The 10X Rule. The Focus Course The Focus Course Blog The Fo...
21: The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get an MBA (unofficial) without the big price tag. There are a lot of gems here but the format got under Joe’s skin. Who Moved My Cheese? by...
20: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 tog...
19: The Shallows by Nicholas Carr
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
18: Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Upda...
17: QBQ! The Question Behind The Question by John Miller
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 our...
16: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
15: BrainChains by Theo Compernolle
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
14: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, Michael Lennington
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 structur...
13: Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
11: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 Effi...
10: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike and Joe talk about the value of finding a “why” in everything we do and what happens when companies start with “how” or “what...
9: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We’re trying a different flavor of book this time and discussing our relationships and feelings with Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly. 8: The Power o...
8: The Power Of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When you step out beyond time management you land in the world of energy management. It’s a simple concept that is drastically different for everyon...
7: Deep Work by Cal Newport
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike has a new Apple device despite his minimizing efforts and Joe has finally done something about his email issue. Mike’s tweet on #NationalBookLo...
6: The More Of Less by Joshua Becker
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike and Joe talk about cutting back and simplifying life with Joshua Becker’s book The More Of Less. Recommend A Book Mechanical Keyboard...
5: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Joe gets too much email, Mike thinks he should hide his email address, and they both have an interest in saying “no” more often. Recommend A Book ...
4: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all deal with something painful in our lives. And although they are hard to talk about, it’s these obstacles that strengthen us for the future. R...
3: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield
12 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s writing or building a business, we all struggle to put in the work to create. Mike and Joe discuss going pro with their art and overcom...
2: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s overcoming an addiction to email or sticking to a diet, The Willpower Instinct is excellent at helping you develop the self-control to ...
1: Getting Things Done by David Allen
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Bookworm! To kick things off, we’ve reread a book we both rely on heavily in our lives, Getting Things Done by David Allen. This is the b...