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Bookworm #54: Work Clean by Dan Charnas

October 4, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

Mise-en-place! Joe and I talk about what we can learn about productivity from the world of chefs. This book is a little different than most of the books we read for Bookworm, and was a fun read. Click here to hear our conversation.

Bookworm #53: Boundaries by Henry Cloud

September 5, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

This time Joe and I cover one of the most recommended books on the Bookworm Club. This topic fascinates me. Boundaries are important, but you need to know when and where to use them. Click here find out how you can careate more personal space.

Bookworm #52: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

August 24, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

We’re back, baby! And this time, we’re covering one of the most iconic productivity books of all time. Per usual, I have strong opinions on this one. Click here if you’re interested in forming habits that stick.

Bookworm #51: Great at Work

July 18, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

This episode, Joe and I read the most requested listener recommendation. This is a good one that flips the work paradigm on it’s head. Click here to discover why you don’t need to work on log hours in order to get ahead.

Bookworm #50: 2018 Bookworm Draft

July 5, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

Our 50th episode! Joe and I decided to do something a little bit different to celebrate. In this episode, we host a literary draft where we each select our 5 favorite books. If you listen to Bookworm to find good reading material, this episode is for you. Click here to see what we consider the 10 best books of all time (plus a bunch of extras).

Bookworm #49: Peak

June 24, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

I’d never heard of this book before, but it quickly became one of my favorites. I particularly love the section about the difference between willpower and motivation. Click here to find out how to be excellent at anything.

Bookworm #48: How to Win Friends & Influence People

May 30, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

This is one of those classic books that is very polarizing. Some people rave about it, some people think it is a manipulation handbook. In this episode, Joe and I get to bottom of what this book is really all about. Click here for what might be favorite episode of Bookworm to date.

Bookworm #47: 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family

May 9, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

I love Patrick Lencioni, but I had mixed feelings about this book. There’s some great stuff here to be sure, but I feel like it could have been a lot better. Click here for my complete audio thoughts.

Bookworm #46: Busy

April 18, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

I was pleasantly surprised by this listener recommendation. This book is a great blend of entertainment, science, and story. If you want a fresh take on the “I’m too busy” theme, click here.

Bookworm #45: What’s Best Next

April 3, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

A book about Gospel-driven productivity? Sounds right in my wheelhouse. Unfortunately, I had a couple of major issues with this book. If you want to hear my rants, click here.

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