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Bookworm

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

Episodes

219: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Today’s author promises to help us live freely in a goal-obsessed world. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to turn challenges into self-discovery and doubt into opportunity. Support the Show Focused #225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-laure Le Cunff Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Ness Labs Atomic Habits by James Clear […]

Mar 28, 20252 hr 33 minTranscript available on Metacast

218: The Catalyst by Jonah Berger

Today’s author promises to help us identify the key barriers to change and show us how to mitigate them. Join Mike & Cory as they explore how to catalyze change. Support the Show Mike’s newsletter from the Newsletter Marketing Summit The Catalyst by Jonah Berger Recommend a Book Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Good to […]

Mar 14, 20252 hr 33 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Cory’s YouTube channel Recommend a Book Mac Power Users #784: Exploring AI & Productivity, with […]

Feb 28, 20252 hr 36 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show The Courage to Be […]

Feb 14, 20251 hr 28 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Poor Charlie’s Almanack Bookworm #214: Simple Marketing for Smart People Mike’s Mind […]

Jan 31, 20252 hr 47 minTranscript available on Metacast

214: Simple Marketing for Smart People by Billy Broas

This episode of Bookworm is brought to you by: 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. Support the Show Mike’s Practical PKM Cohort Simple Marketing for […]

Jan 17, 20252 hr 52 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Focused #218: Turning Down the Volume, with Stephen Hackett Writebook Bookworm #211: Anti-Time Management Bookworm #210: Free Time Meditations by […]

Jan 03, 20252 hr 43 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Mike on Bluesky Cory on Bluesky Vidpros Mike’s YouTube channel Never Play it Safe Mike’s Notes from […]

Dec 20, 20242 hr 40 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Bookworm 210: Free Time Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton Mike’s mind […]

Dec 06, 20242 hr 43 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Mike’s Black Friday deal details Ugmonk pen Free Time by Jenny Blake Mike’s notes for Free Time […]

Nov 22, 20242 hr 32 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Bookworm #208: Good Work LifeTheme Cohort LifeHQ Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Mike’s Notes from Meditations for Mortals Bookworm #135: Four Thousand […]

Nov 08, 20241 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

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.” Support the Show Good Work by Paul Millerd Mike’s […]

Oct 25, 20242 hr 40 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show LifeHQ Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks Bookworm #169: The Pathless Path Storyworthy YouTube Channel Aaron Beverley’s speech Bookworm #40: The Artist’s Way Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller Good Work […]

Oct 11, 20241 hr 20 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show LifeHQ Drafts Write of Passage […]

Sep 27, 20241 hr 29 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show LifeHQ Mike’s Journaling Shortcut video Mike’s Daily Questions video A System for Writing by Bob Doto Mike’s Notes from A […]

Sep 13, 20242 hr 53 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show LifeHQ Conduit The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton Bookworm #195: Supercommunicators Hario V60 Kalita Wave Chemex Blue […]

Aug 30, 20242 hr 35 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Mike’s Pro Vault Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano Mike’s notes from Hidden Genius Good […]

Aug 16, 20242 hr 50 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Uncommon Greatness by […]

Aug 02, 20241 hr 28 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Spiral.computer Hypefury Mike’s Starter Vault Mike’s Bible Study video Mike’s newsletter Mike’s notes for Right Thing, Right Now Raycast Mike’s […]

Jul 19, 20242 hr 35 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Arc Browser Macstock Use coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30 Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Mike’s notes from Co-Intelligence Bookworm #192: The Inevitable The Deep Life #306: […]

Jul 05, 20242 hr 33 minTranscript available on Metacast

199: Radical Candor by Kim Scott

This episode of Bookworm is brought to you by: 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. Support the Show Mike’s notes from Craft + Commerce Radical Candor by […]

Jun 21, 20242 hr 37 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Rocket Macstock (use coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30) Groundhog Day Read Between the Lynes Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter […]

Jun 07, 20242 hr 49 minTranscript available on Metacast

197: Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: 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 […]

May 24, 20242 hr 36 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Greater Good […]

May 10, 20242 hr 32 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show 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 […]

Apr 26, 20242 hr 35 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Masterclass Mike’s Community (The Library) Hello Audio Room.com Mastery by Robert Greene Bookworm […]

Apr 12, 20242 hr 40 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Support the Show Mike’s Reading Workshop The Deep Life podcast Slow Productivity by […]

Mar 29, 20241 hr 26 minTranscript available on Metacast

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 […]

Mar 15, 20242 hr 38 minTranscript available on Metacast

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 […]

Mar 01, 20242 hr 40 minTranscript available on Metacast

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. Mike’s Notes from Learn Like a Pro Cory’s Designing Your Academic Life workshop […]

Feb 16, 20242 hr 48 minTranscript available on Metacast