Bookworm

Hosted ByJoe Buhlig & Mike Schmitz

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.


All Episodes

59: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

No matter how careful we are or how healthy our habits, one day we will all die. In this episode, Joe & Mike tackle their most uncomfortable topic yet as they consider how to bring meaning and purpose to end of life care.

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58: Scrum by Jeff & J.J. Sutherland

Is Scrum really the magical project finishing formula that author Jeff Sutherland says it is? Joe & Mike share their own Scrum stories and point out the pitfalls in this episode covering Bookworm’s most requested book.

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57: Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

When it comes to making decisions, we like to think we’re capable of making smart, rational choices. But are we? Tune in to find out why Dan Ariely believe our irrational behavior is completely predictable – and what you can do about it.

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56: Hyperfocus by (and with) Chris Bailey

Focus is a hot topic, but there’s more to it then just turning off Twitter and blocking out distractions. Today’s book shows us how to manage our focus, helps us understand how it works, and shows us how to recharge it when it gets low.

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55: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor

Happy people are productive people, but can you really choose to be happy? Things may not always happen for the best, but in today’s episode Mike & Joe figure out how and why some people are able to make the best of the things that happen.

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54: Work Clean by Dan Charnas

Can the world of professional chefs teach us anything about productivity? Joe and Mike seem to agree with Dan Charnas and say, yes. Mis-en-place! MPU Talk OmniFocus Spark Mailmate Work Clean by Dan Chamas The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working by Tony Sch…

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53: Boundaries by Henry Cloud

Should you set limits on what you’ll do with and for other people? And if so, what should those lines be? And do those limits have a place in the church? Discuss on the Bookworm Club The Productivity Show Bookworm on Peak Bookworm on The Productivity P…

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52: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Up to 40% of our daily actions are influenced by our habits, but how do you actually influence them? In this episode, Joe & Mike dive into The Power of Habit and discover the secret to lasting positive change.

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51: Great at Work by Morten Hansen

There is a myth in the workplace that says we need to work longer hours to achieve more and do so with higher quality. But this is purely a myth and there’s a lot of science to prove it. Get your Bookworm shirt!

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