Bookworm

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 Hill The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer Pearls […]

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 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Whims That Work The Art of Asking by […]

This show comes with a disclaimer as Mike and Joe talk about faith, the church, and business. There are fine lines and lots of opinions on all of these. The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Theoretical Accountability: 18: The Guild Turns Pro Financial Peace […]

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 Roger Bussell’s Poetry Macstock Conference & […]

Saying No. It’s something neither Mike nor Joe enjoy doing but know they need to embrace. The question is whether or not they can bring themselves to do it. Witch · Many Tricks Whims That Work: Burn Energy, Gain Energy BetterTouchTool Theoretical Accountability: 13: Season 2 Goals SELF Journal – Goal Setting Planner | BestSelf […]

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. Theoretical Accountability Whims That Work The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Creativity, […]

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 features for OmniFocus MailMate How a Themed Schedule Can Help […]

It’s time for a classic that both Mike and Joe have failed to read until now. But they have completed their duty and are no longer in the dark. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 rolls MS111 Mic Switch Mizage – Shush Heil Sound PR 40 Shure BETA 87A Shure BETA 58A Auphonic The 7 Habits of Highly […]

How do you be creative and does the traditional school system train creativity out of our kids? These are hard questions but this week Joe and Mike explore them. Shop the Mattress Online, Free Delivery & Returns – Casper 26: The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington Sketchnotes – Designer Mike Rohde Sleep Cycle alarm clock […]

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 (Previously Notion) Due Overcoming the Limitations of GTD with 2Do – The Productivity Show […]

Powering through things we don’t want to do. That’s what Angela Duckworth helps us do with this week’s book, Grit. Specialty Gourmet Coffees – Custom Roasting Inc. Theoretical Accountability Gary Vaynerchuk GTD Newsletter: Making Use of Weird Windows of Time eProductivity How to Effectively Read and Implement Books – Asian Efficiency Let Your Biggest Problem […]

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 Grant Cardone Grit by Angela Duckworth The Sleep Revolution by […]

Let’s be rhinos! It’s an interesting concept and this round Mike and Joe discuss the implications of becoming a 6,000 lb rhinoceros. OmniFocus on Android 2Do Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Roadmap for the Omni Group Rhinoceros Success by Scott Alexander Step by Chris Capehart Grit by Angela Duckworth The Richest […]

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 Covey, Chris McChesney, Jim Huling The 10X Rule […]

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 Kaufman Shawn Blanc Continual improvement process – Wikipedia Complaint-Driven […]

Mike dives head-first into the world of internet-connected light-bulbs. Joe doesn’t get it. And yet they both explore the world of moving cheese together. Mike’s tweet on Hue Philips Hue Light Bulb Discourse League – paid group access Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson The Personal MBA – Josh Kaufman Shawn Blanc The 10X […]

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. The Shallows by Nicholas Carr RescueTime – Time management […]

A new baby, a continuing morning phone addiction, and learning how to make better decisions. It’s all covered in this week’s episode. Joe’s Update Reviews Script for OmniFocus StrengthsFinder The 12 Week Year – Bookworm The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath Lexicon Branding – Brand […]

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. Miller Dave Ramsey Lore Aaron Mahnke on Twitter Heil PR-40 Rode Podcaster Serenity Prayer – […]

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 Compernolle QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller Dave Ramsey […]