60: The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

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60: The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

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Jan 15, 2019

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Is it true that less is more? When it comes to goal achievement, Gary Keller & Jay Papasan say, “Aboslutely!” In today’s episode, Joe & Mike dive into the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results to see if the answer really is that profound or if Mike is just remembering one of his favorite books […]

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Jan 15, 2019

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

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5: Essentialism by Greg McKeown: Joe gets too much email, Mike thinks he should hide his email address, and they both have an interest in saying “no” more often. Recommend A Book Drew Coffman’s article – Removing Resistance BrettTerpstra.com Systematic 129: Inappropriately Engaged wit... by Bookworm
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4: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday: We all deal with something painful in our lives. And although they are hard to talk about, it’s these obstacles that strengthen us for the future. Recommend A Book The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 3: The War O... by Bookworm
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1: Getting Things Done by David Allen: Welcome to Bookworm! To kick things off, we’ve reread a book we both rely on heavily in our lives, Getting Things Done by David Allen. This is the best discussion either of us have had about GTD in a long time. Joe Buhlig Mike Schmitz 33: Analog vs. by Bookworm
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3: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: Whether it’s writing or building a business, we all struggle to put in the work to create. Mike and Joe discuss going pro with their art and overcoming resistance. Calm App Calm on the App Store Don’t Break The Chain The War of Art by Steven Pressfield... by Bookworm
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6: The More Of Less by Joshua Becker: This week Mike and Joe talk about cutting back and simplifying life with Joshua Becker’s book The More Of Less. Recommend A Book Mechanical Keyboards Das Keyboard Mike’s Keyboard: Dvorak Simplified Keyboard – Wikipedia Cortex #29: Dvorak – Relay FM The... by Bookworm
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35: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer: Mike has a bone to pick with Joe on this one. Let's just say this was a very fun, passionate conversation about a book that turned out to be much different than expected. Mike’s trophy Mike jamming with Phil Driscoll Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon... by Bookworm
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9: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: We’re trying a different flavor of book this time and discussing our relationships and feelings with Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly. 8: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz – Bookworm Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Brené Brown – Resear... by Bookworm
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15: BrainChains by Theo Compernolle: BrainChains was a listener recommendation that taught Mike and Joe a lot about how technology affects our minds. From attention to focus, it’s all covered. Zencastr 14: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, Michael Lennington – Bookworm 12: The Productivity... by Bookworm
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17: QBQ! The Question Behind The Question by John Miller: It may not be your fault, but you can take responsibility for it. Mike and Joe discuss the role of personal accountability in our lives and asking ourselves better questions. StrengthsFinder QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. by Bookworm
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11: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen: Mike almost put this one down. The business principles discussed are vital but the book itself was a challenge. Escape Your Email Course by Asian Efficiency The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen RIM Responds to Apple’s ‘Distortion Field’ Da... by Bookworm
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13: Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker: One of the most valuable tasks you can begin is the development of your self-awareness. This week Mike and Joe delve into the questions posed by Peter Drucker that prompt you to learn how to manage yourself. by Bookworm
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16: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande: Mike loves his coffee and he’s trying to drag Joe along. But that still doesn’t stop them from talking checklists and the power they hold. Ruby Coffee Roasters Bitsbox – Super Powers Kit The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande BrainChains by Theo Compe... by Bookworm
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14: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran, Michael Lennington: If you’re looking for a way to set goals and achieve a year’s worth of work in 12 weeks, then The 12 Week Year is an excellent choice and structure to try. The Day On Paper – joebuhlig.com The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, by Bookworm
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21: The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman: Let’s get an MBA (unofficial) without the big price tag. There are a lot of gems here but the format got under Joe’s skin. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, Kenneth Blanchard DONATE – Day One AppleScript Day One CLI The Personal MBA – Josh Kaufm... by Bookworm
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30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (with Josh Rensch): This round Mike and Joe are joined by Joe’s other podcast co-host, Josh Rensch, to discuss the challenging dysfunctions that teams can be plagued by. It turns out that Josh has a rough backstory about his introduction to this book. by Bookworm
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24: Step by Chris Capehart (with Chris Capehart): This week we’re joined by the author himself, Chris Capehart, to discuss his book Step and the impact a single action forward can have on your dreams. Chris Capehart Step by Chris Capehart HipChat Slack Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek The 10X Rule by G... by Bookworm
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32: The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli: This week Mike and Joe talk about the cognitive biases that they struggle with and the ones they are fascinated by. And it seems there are a lot of these. So picking a few is not as easy as it sounds. Blue Yeti USB Microphone Herman Miller Aeron Chair ... by Bookworm
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50: 2018 Bookworm Draft: If you listen to Bookworm as a way to filter your book list, then this episode will blow your mind. Joe and Mike pick their top ten books draft-style. They’re not necessarily Bookworm books either. Also included: a special surprise. by Bookworm
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19: The Shallows by Nicholas Carr: Does the use of internet devices change our brains? And if so, is it worth doing anything about? It’s a tough topic but Mike and Joe work their way through it. Rocket Espresso Day One – A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. by Bookworm
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41: 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam: Where does your time go? And do you actually spend it where you think you do? These are tough questions when you dive into it, which is exactly what Mike and Joe do. Shure 87A Screencasts Online Heil Sound PR 40 Audient iD4 Shure 58A Focusrite Scarlett... by Bookworm
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26: The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington: Sleep. A lot goes on when we’re not awake. This round Mike and Joe go through their experiences and struggles with getting rest. Theoretical Accountability Todoist OmniFocus 2Do Dispatch Airmail – Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Trove AI ... by Bookworm
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29: The Go-Getter by Peter Kyne: Going after a task with unending motivation. This is something a go-getter has and that Joe and Mike struggled with. Mike’s tweet that started it all 2Do Overcome the Limitations of GTD to Get Things Done By Using the 2Do App (TPS137) Things 3 Upcoming... by Bookworm
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60: The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

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