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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 & ...

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 t...

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 journe...

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 & ne...

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 an...

188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

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 ...

187: Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen

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 conversat...

186: Same as Ever by Morgan Housel

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...

185: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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...

184: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

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 ...

183: Build by Tony Fadell

Today’s author (and leader of the product teams behind the iPod, iPhone, and Nest thermostat) shares about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making...

182: Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

Today’s author promises to give us the tools to navigate the critical space between stimulus and response. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on a journey to optimize thei...

181: On Quality by Robert Pirsig

After disliking Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Mike decides to give a Robert Pirsig book another go. Join Mike and special guest David Sparks as they conside...

180: Master of Change by Brad Stulberg

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Factor Meals: America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Get 50% off with the code bookworm50. Change is all around us, but ...

179: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

There are a lot of myths about starting and running a small business. Today’s author and small business consultant promises to dispel them with insights learned from y...

178: The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Factor Meals: America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Get 50% off with the code bookworm50. What makes for a happy, fulfi...

177: Life Worth Living by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Factor Meals: America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Get 50% off with the code bookworm50. What makes a good life? Today...

176: The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee

Based on his career of making high-stakes, split-second decisions as a U.S. fighter pilot, today’s author promises to teach us combat-tested techniques for making bett...

175: Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly

Today’s author shares his best advice written to be passed down to his adult children on his 68th birthday. Join Joe & Mike as they eavesdrop on the technology writer’...

174: Quit by Annie Duke

In a world where sticking with things is a virtue, today’s author makes the argument for knowing when to walk away. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to get better at kn...

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