116: The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King

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116: The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King

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Goodbye awkward silence, hello conversational agility! Today’s author promises to teach you how to think quickly on your feet, be incredibly smooth, funny, and clever – all at once. Join Joe & Mike as they embark on their journey to discover the art, nuance, and mechanics of banter and charm. Links Support the Show Keychron […]

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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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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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8: The Power Of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz: When you step out beyond time management you land in the world of energy management. It’s a simple concept that is drastically different for everyone embarking on the journey. The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr, 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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22: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone (with Shawn Blanc): This round Mike and Joe are joined by Shawn Blanc to talk about taking massive action with The 10X Rule. The Focus Course The Focus Course Blog The Focus Course Book Club Tools and Toys The Sweet Setup Shawn Blanc The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean... 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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34: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: This week Mike and Joe talk about money. And they talk about thinking about attracting money. We know. Complicated. But it rates well. Joe’s Standup Podcasting Rig Rode RodeLink FM Wireless Filmmaker System Westone In-Ear Monitors Sean Wes and Overlap ... by Bookworm
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116: The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King

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