Bookworm

Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Joe and Mike read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.

231: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy 09/12/2025

231: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/38189065

230: The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy & Blake Erickson 08/29/2025

230: The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy & Blake Erickson 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/38006270

229: From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks 08/15/2025

229: From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/37831100

228: AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor 08/01/2025

228: AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/37625675

227: Lean Learning by Pat Flynn 07/18/2025

227: Lean Learning by Pat Flynn Today’s author promises to help us identify what’s essential for our growth and eliminate all the distractions that tend to bog us down. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to navigate the chaos of information overload. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.5 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/37452925

226: The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar 07/04/2025

226: The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar Today’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. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/37271935

225: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 06/20/2025

225: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Today’s author promises to teach us how to stop wasting energy on what we can’t control and start focusing on what truly matters. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to discover how much power they truly have. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/37085260

224: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser 06/06/2025

224: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser Today’s author has worked with U.S. Military Academy Cadets, world-class athletes, and many others needing to develop the confidence needed to succeed on the world’s largest stages. Join Cory & Mike as they learn how to build, protect, and rely on the confidence needed to perform well when it matters most. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/36890745

223: When by Daniel Pink 05/23/2025

223: When by Daniel Pink Today’s author promises to help us understand how considering when can help us live richer, more engaged lives. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to decipher the scientific secrets of perfect timing. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/36680610

222: Wild Courage by Jenny Wood 05/09/2025

222: Wild Courage by Jenny Wood This episode of Bookworm is brought to you by: – Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Today’s author promises to help us overcome our fear by giving us the courage to go after what we really want. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to embrace the boldest versions of themselves. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/36493065

221: The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom 04/25/2025

221: The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Today’s author promises to help us reject the default path, define our priorities, and achieve lasting happiness. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to design their dream lives. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/36300270

220: Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy 04/11/2025

220: Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy Today’s author promises to help us train our minds for extraordinary performance in every aspect of our lives. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to move beyond the pursuit of happiness and embark on a journey toward a life of purpose and fulfillment. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/36088700

219: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff 03/28/2025

219: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Today’s author promises to help us live freely in a goal-obsessed world. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to turn challenges into self-discovery and doubt into opportunity. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/35898410

218: The Catalyst by Jonah Berger 03/14/2025

218: The Catalyst by Jonah Berger Today’s author promises to help us identify the key barriers to change and show us how to mitigate them. Join Mike & Cory as they explore how to catalyze change. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/35679115

217: Make It Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger, and Mark McDaniel 02/28/2025

217: Make It Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger, and Mark McDaniel Today’s authors promise to help us sort through what works and what doesn’t when it comes to the science behind successful learning. Join Mike & Cory as they consider their own approaches to lifelong learning and self-improvement. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/35477195

216: The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga 02/14/2025

216: The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga Today’s authors promise to help us unlock our full potential and free ourselves from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness using principles from Adlerian psychology. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey toward lasting happiness and personal fulfillment. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/35277515

215: Poor Charlie's Almanack 01/31/2025

215: Poor Charlie's Almanack Today’s book is a collection of wisdom shared by one of the world’s most brilliant business minds. Join Mike & Cory as they explore Charlie Munger’s encyclopedic knowledge of business, finance, history, philosophy, physics, ethics, and (of course) mental models. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/35083100

214: Simple Marketing for Smart People by Billy Broas 01/17/2025

214: Simple Marketing for Smart People by Billy Broas Today’s author promises to teach us a new way to craft marketing content that compels customers to act without feeling sleazy. Join Mike & Cory as they try to shun complexity and give belief-building a try. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/34886000

213: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 01/03/2025

213: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/34698605

212: Never Play It Safe by Chase Jarvis 12/20/2024

212: Never Play It Safe by Chase Jarvis 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/34541915

211: Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton 12/06/2024

211: Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/34302780

210: Free Time by Jenny Blake 11/22/2024

210: Free Time by Jenny Blake 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/34099386

209: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman 11/08/2024

209: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/33833077

208: Good Work by Paul Millerd 10/25/2024

208: Good Work by Paul Millerd 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/33598257

207: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks 10/11/2024

207: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/33405922

206: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest 09/27/2024

206: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/33222177

205: A System for Writing by Bob Doto 09/13/2024

205: A System for Writing by Bob Doto 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/32996682

204: The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton 08/30/2024

204: The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton 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 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/32804457

203: Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano 08/16/2024

203: Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano Today’s author has studied thousands of the most interesting people in the world and promises to teach us the frameworks they use to be successful. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to upgrade their mental toolbox. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/32594992

202: Uncommon Greatness by Mark Miller 08/02/2024

202: Uncommon Greatness by Mark Miller Virtually every problem can be traced back to one root cause: leadership. Today’s author and seasoned business leader promises to help us transform our leadership from ordinary to extraordinary. Join Cory & Mike as they embark on a journey to unlock their full potential. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/32384507

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