237: Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz
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For years, we’ve been told the answer to burnout is better balance. Today’s author promises to show us a better way. Join Mike and Cory as they examine an alternative approach to ambition. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0
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236: Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday
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Today’s author promises to teach us how to listen more than we talk, to think with nuance, to ruthlessly question our own beliefs, and to develop a method of self-education. Join Mike & Cory as they consider the virtue on which all other virtues depend. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0
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235: Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
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Today’s authors promise to help us transform the way we communicate our ideas. Join Mike & Cory as they dive into what makes an idea sticky. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 4.5
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234: Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore
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Today’s author promises to give us the tools we need to turn influence into income. Join Mike & Cory as they consider building their own dream brand partnerships. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0
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233: Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau
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Today’s author promises to give us the antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to redefine their relationships with the clock. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 3.5
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232: Published by Chandler Bolt
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Today’s author promises to give us a map to go from blank page to published author as fast as possible. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it takes to actually write a book. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0
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231: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy
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Today’s author promises to give us tactics we can use to overcome procrastination and take action on what’s really important. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to seize the day with decision, discipline, and determination. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0
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230: The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy & Blake Erickson
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Today’s authors promise to teach us a framework for helping us view business through a whole new lens. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to set impossible goals with impossible timelines. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0
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229: From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks
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Today’s author promises to help us find success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of life. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to navigate some of life’s toughest transitions. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0
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228: AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor
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Today’s authors (and two of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI) promise to help us navigate the often misleading claims about the real capabilities of Artificial Intelligence. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what AI can do, what it can’t, and how to tell the difference. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0
info_outlineToday’s author is a Harvard stress expert who promises to help us overcome our stress using five small but mighty mindset shifts. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to rewire their brains and achieve balance in their battle with burnout.
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