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.

  1. 239: Proust and The Squid by Maryanne Wolf

    1 DAY AGO

    239: Proust and The Squid by Maryanne Wolf

    Today's author (and neuropsychologist) shows us how and why the human brain has adapted in order to read and write. Join Mike & Cory as they examine the past and consider the future of the reading brain. Support the show New Bookworm website Mike’s Live Practical PKM Cohort Sublime Proust and The Squid by Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf #196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf Bandersnatch by Diana Glyer How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler The Veldt by Ray BradburyHacking the Human Mind by Richard Shotton and MichaelAaron FlickerIntentional by Chris Bailey Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Mike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    1h 40m
  2. 238: Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian

    19/12/2025

    238: Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian

    Today's author promises to help us build a visual-first system to capture, connect, and use our ideas like never before. Join Mike & Cory as ponder the creative power of the visual zettelkasten. Support the ShowLazy.soSketch Your Mind by Zsolt ViczianA System for Writing by Bob DotoExcalidrawExcalidraw Obsidian pluginExcalibrain Obsidian pluginGoodNotesMindNodeSublimeThe Sketchnote Workbook by Mike RohdeRory's Story CubesProuse and The Squid by Maryanne WolfHacking the Human Mind by Richard Shotton and Michaelaaron FlickerIntentional by Chris Bailey Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

    1h 36m
  3. 237: Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz

    05/12/2025

    237: Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz

    For years, we’ve been told the answer to burnout is better balance. Today’s author promises to show us a better way. Join Mike and Cory as they examine an alternative approach to ambition. Support the Show Recommend a Book Craft + Commerce Sponsor Games The Pathless Path Premium Hardcover Edition Otterpine Press Bookworm #208: Good Work Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort Bookworm 232: Published Bookworm #234: Sponsor Magnet Blanc Media 8-Week Sabbaticals The Second Mountain by David Brooks Focused 243: 243: The Single Source of Truth is On the Fridge, with Thom Gibson Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian The Proust & The Squid by Maryanne Wolf Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.0

    1h 48m
  4. 236: Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday

    21/11/2025

    236: Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday

    Today’s author promises to teach us how to listen more than we talk, to think with nuance, to ruthlessly question our own beliefs, and to develop a method of self-education. Join Mike & Cory as they consider the virtue on which all other virtues depend. Support the Show Recommend a Book Personal Retreat Planner Bookworm #235: Made to Stick Sponsor Games Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday Bookworm #213: Meditations LifeHQ Scrivener Poor Charlie’s Almanack The Deep Life #371: Is It Finally Time to Leave Social Media? Bookworm #201: Right Thing, Right Now Bookworm #158: Discipline is Destiny Bookworm #130: Courage is Calling Focused #239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian Excalidraw plugin A System for Writing by Bob Doto Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

    1h 38m
  5. 235: Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

    07/11/2025

    235: Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

    Today’s authors promise to help us transform the way we communicate our ideas. Join Mike & Cory as they dive into what makes an idea sticky. Support the Show Recommend a Book Mike’s Personal Retreat video NaNoWriMo The Library Sponsor Games Bookworm 234: Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath Storyworth by Matthew Dicks Mike’s 20 Obsidian Quality of Life Tips video Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath Switch by Chip and Dan Heath Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.5

    1h 40m
  6. 234: Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore

    24/10/2025

    234: Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore

    Today’s author promises to give us the tools we need to turn influence into income. Join Mike & Cory as they consider building their own dream brand partnerships. Support the Show Recommend a Book FC26 The Personal Retreat Planner Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore Signature Framework Sponsor Games Creator Wizard Building a Second Brain book Building a Second brain course Morgen Mike’s Morgen Video Creator Flywheels course Justin Welsch Creator MBA Made to Stick by Chip & Dan Heath Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

    1h 31m
  7. 233: Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau

    10/10/2025

    233: Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau

    Today’s author promises to give us the antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to redefine their relationships with the clock. Support the Show Recommend a Book Overcoming Procrastination (Chris Bailey’s course) The Personal Retreat Planner Mike’s Personal Retreat video Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul Mike’s essay on cranking vs. creating Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore Made to Stick by Chip & Dan Heath Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 3.5

    1h 28m
  8. 232: Published by Chandler Bolt

    26/09/2025

    232: Published by Chandler Bolt

    Today’s author promises to give us a map to go from blank page to published author as fast as possible. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it takes to actually write a book. Support the Show Recommend a Book The Personal Retreat Planner Mike’s Book Notes Overcoming Procrastination (Chris Bailey’s course) The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Focused #238: Knitting Our Parachutes Published by Chandler Bolt Selfpublishing.com MindNode LifeHQ Senja Creator Science podcast with Jay Clouse & Justin Moore Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

    1h 34m
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson
  • Show Website
    Bookworm

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