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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the author's lessons to their lives.

Bookworm Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson

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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the author's lessons to their lives.

    196: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

    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.









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    Greater Good in Action

    Netflix Culture Deck

    Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

    Bookworm #49: Peak

    Oura Ring

    Hue lights

    Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann

    Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

    Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking

    Mike’s notes from Why We Sleep

    Bookworm Shirts

    • 1 hr 32 min
    195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

    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.









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    Mike’s LifeTheme cohort

    Mike’s Reading Masterclass

    Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

    Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit

    Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits

    Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits

    Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking

    Bookworm #178: The Good Life

    Bookworm #86: The Art of Gathering

    Bookworm #84: Indistractable

    Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

    Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann

    Smart Brevity by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, & Roy Schwartz

    Mike’s Notes for Supercommunicators

    Bookworm Shirts

    • 1 hr 35 min
    194: Mastery by Robert Greene

    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.









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    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

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    • 1 hr 40 min
    193: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

    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.









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    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 Favorite Problems

    Bookworm #129: The Extended Mind

    Bookworm #122: Digital Body Language

    Mike’s Multi-Scale Planning Video

    Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller

    Mike’s notes for Slow Productivity

    Bookworm Shirts

    • 1 hr 25 min
    192: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly

    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.









    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

    Rewind.ai

    Ready Player One

    Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates

    Bookworm #124: Liminal Thinking

    Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

    Mastery by Robert Greene

    The Art of Focus by Dan Doe

    Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller

    Bookworm Shirts

    • 1 hr 38 min
    191: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono

    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.









    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 Thinking newsletter

    Bookworm #187: Difficult Conversations

    Pinnacle by Steve Preda & Gregory Cleary

    Bookworm #30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team

    The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly

    Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

    Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis Johnson

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    • 1 hr 40 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

curtismchale ,

Mike and Joe have great recommendations

Mike and Joe have great thoughts and recommendations on the books read. They aren't afraid to let us know when a book isn't great, and they actually put things into action.

theearthlyparadise ,

Really great book reviews

I've really been enjoying this podcast. The hosts have read the books carefully and they review them in a thorough (but still entertaining) way. You can tell they are passionate about the books they discuss, but they never stray too far from the key points. And they choose really interesting books!

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