213: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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Today’s author shares personal wisdom from almost 2000 years ago. Join Mike and Cory as they examine an ancient classic of wisdom literature to see if it stands the test of time. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 1.0
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212: Never Play It Safe by Chase Jarvis
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Today’s author promises to equip us with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to create the life of our dreams. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to live boldly and authentically. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0
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211: Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton
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Today’s author promises to help us find our motivation, prioritize our ideals, and create a flexible lifestyle — no matter how busy we are. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to flip the traditional approach to productivity on its head. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0
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210: Free Time by Jenny Blake
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Today’s author promises to give us a playbook to free our minds, time, and team for our best work. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it looks like to run a heart-based business. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 4.5
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209: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
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Today’s author promises to give us a map for a liberating journey toward a more meaningful life. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to embrace their non-negotiable limitations. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0
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208: Good Work by Paul Millerd
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What if work wasn’t just something you did but was a portal to a life where you felt fully alive? Today’s author challenges us to think differently about our profession. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a mission to find their own “good work.” Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0
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207: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
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Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. Today’s author and storyteller extraordinaire promises to help us tell them better. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 4.5
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206: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
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Today’s author promises to change the way we think with a collection of essays about why we should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way we see our lives. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 1.0
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205: A System for Writing by Bob Doto
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Today’s author shares an unconventional approach to help writers and aspiring creatives capture their ideas, think wildly, and write constantly. Join Mike & Cory as they enter the labyrinth of the zettelkasten. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0
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204: The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton
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Today’s author promises to help us create surprising satisfaction and enjoyment from the intention-filled acts that drive human behavior. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to inject meaning and magic into their daily routines. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0
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