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. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Masterclass Mike’s Community (The Library) Hello Audio Room.com Mastery by Robert Greene Bookworm 160: 48 Laws of Power Bookworm #193: Slow Productivity Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller Mike’s notes for Mastery Bookworm Shirts ..read more

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. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Workshop The Deep Life podcast Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Focused #176: Deep Work, with Cal Newport Bookworm #135: Four Thousand Weeks Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee Can’t Even by Anne Helen Petersen Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price The Focus Course Drafts Focused #155: 12 Favor ..read more

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. Mike’s notes for The Inevitable Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono Bookworm #191: Six Thinking Hats The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly The Deep Life #289: The Email Catastrophe Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Bookworm #7: Deep Work Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Focused #196: Focus & The reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf Sora Re ..read more

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. Mike’s notes for Six Thinking Hats Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono Mike’s iPhone Home Screen Blank Spaces iOS app Brick The Light Phone Mike’s Home Screen newsletter Mike’s Learning Community Waitlist Mike’s Atomic Notes video Bookworm #113: The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 Practical PKM cohort waitlist Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Mike’s Liminal ..read more

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. Apple Vision Pro Focused 196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf The Upgradies Book Pick Bookworm #188: Feel Good Productivity Mike’s Personal Retreat video Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans The Deep Life #284: Feel-Good Productivity (w/ Ali Abdaal) Bookworm #73: The 4 ..read more

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: HelloFresh: 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. Cory’s Talking to the Internet podcast Mike’s Obsidian University Cohort Bookworm #187: Difficult Conversations Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Part-Time YouTuber Academy Ali Abdaal’s YouTube channel Bookworm #14: The 12 Week year Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits ..read more

As humans, we tend to avoid conversations that can cause us to feel anxious or frustrated. But today’s authors make the case for leaning into these difficult conversations and give us advice for doing so with confidence and skill. Talking to the Internet podcast Bookworm #101: Never Split the Difference Mike’s Obsidian University Cohort Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen Bookworm #182: Clear Thinking Bookworm #38: Mindset Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking Bookworm #137: Atlas of the Heart Bookworm #122: Digital Body Language ..read more

We tend to focus on the things that are new and different. But today’s author argues that we should really be looking at the things that stay the same. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to navigate uncertainty by focusing on the things that never, ever change. Cal Newport podcast episode about task management Mike’s Obsidian task management Dashboard Obsidian Tasks Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Bookworm 171: The Gap and The Gain Keep Going mug Bookworm #90: Good to Great Bookworm #44: Man’s Search for Meaning Mike's Rating: 5.0 Joe's Rating: 5.0 ..read more

Today’s author(s) promise to teach us a perspective shift that will help us achieve incredible personal freedom. Join Joe & Mike as they consider who can help them get where they want to go. Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential Quiz Bookworm #184: Hidden Potential Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Bookworm 171: The Gap & The Gain Strategic Coach Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Maria Popova (The Marginalia, formerly Brain Pickings 10X Talk podcast Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Noise by Daniel Kahneman Mike's Rating: 4.0 Joe's Rating: 4.0 ..read more

Today’s author offers us a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to reach their full potential. Canvas Candy for Obsidian Mike’s YouTube video on Canvas Candy Mike’s Obsidian 101 Black Friday Deal – Save $40 with coupon code GRATITUDE Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Bookworm #117: Think Again Bookworm #38: Mindset The Mighty Pawns The Queen’s Gambit Bookworm #42: How to Read a Book Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #82: Margin Bookworm #27: Out of Our Minds Bookworm #74: The Second Mountain Scaling Up Pinnacle Business Guides Wh ..read more