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.

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

201: Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday 07/19/2024

201: Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday Today’s author presents the stoic case for living a life of self-discipline. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to do what’s right – even when it isn’t easy. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/32196897

200: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick 07/05/2024

200: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick With great power comes great responsibility. Today’s author promises to help us harness the power and promise of the era of AI without losing our identity. Use coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30 Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 5.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/32015987

199: Radical Candor by Kim Scott 06/21/2024

199: Radical Candor by Kim Scott Today’s author promises to teach us how to improve our leadership ability by caring about others personally and challenging others directly. Join Cory & Mike as they attempt to step up their radical candor. Mike's Rating: 5.0 Cory's Rating: 2.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/31823952

198: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter 06/07/2024

198: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter The world is overloaded with everything we’re built to crave. Today’s author promises to help us overcome the scarcity mindset we inherited from our ancient ancestors to live a more satisfying life. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/31640042

197: Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann 05/24/2024

197: Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: : Ditch the drive-thru and make great coffee at home. Get 20% off with the code bookworm. The world’s best problem-solvers, forecasters, and decision-makers all use mental models that help them cut through complexity and separate good ideas from bad ones. Today’s authors promise to teach us how to use these frameworks and shortcuts to help make sense of the world around us and make better decisions. /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/31438352

196: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker 05/10/2024

196: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Today’s author promises us a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to sleep (and live) better. Mike's Rating: 3.0 Cory's Rating: 2.5 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/31217182

195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg 04/26/2024

195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg The right conversation at the right moment can change everything. Today’s author promises to teach us how to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 4.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/30983428

194: Mastery by Robert Greene 04/12/2024

194: Mastery by Robert Greene Today’s author believes each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master and promises to teach us how to unlock it. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on the path to greatness. Mike's Rating: 4.0 Cory's Rating: 3.0 /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/30789098

193: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport 03/29/2024

193: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Our current definition of “productivity” is broken. Today’s author promises to give us a roadmap for escaping overload without sacrificing accomplishment. Join Mike & Cory as they dive into Cal Newport’s latest book and attempt to fight back against busyness and overwhelm. /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/30580558

192: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly 03/15/2024

192: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly Today's author shares twelve technological imperatives that will shape the next thirty years. Join Cory and Mike as they consider the role of AI and other trends and the impact they will have on our lives. /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/30383383

191: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono 03/01/2024

191: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono Today’s author promises to teach us a practical and uniquely positive approach to making decisions and exploring new ideas. Join Cory & Mike as they embark on a journey for clearer thinking, improved communication, and greater creativity. /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/30168223

190: Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe 02/16/2024

190: Learn Like a Pro by Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe Do you have trouble learning new things? Today’s authors promise to help us improve our ability to learn based on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Join Mike & new co-host Cory Hixson as they attempt to make the best use of their brains. /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/29974233

189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans 02/02/2024

189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Today’s authors (and Stanford Life Design Lab co-founders) promise to help us use design thinking to create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling. Join Mike and new co-host Cory Hixson as they attempt to build their version of a well-lived, joyful life. /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/29760163

188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal 01/19/2024

188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: : America's #1 Meal Kit. Get one free breakfast item per box for the length of your subscription with the code bookwormfree. Productivity isn't just hard work and efficiency. Today's author promises to teach us an easier and happier path to success. /episode/index/show/bookworm/id/29551483

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