Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson

Bookworm

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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the author's lessons to their lives.

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Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson

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Jul 3, 2026

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52: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg 24.08.2018

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. Discuss on the Bookworm Club Macstock Conference & Expo Great at Work by Morten Hansen Bookworm on Great at Work Society6 Quiet by Susan Cain The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg How...

51: Great at Work by Morten Hansen 18.07.2018

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! Discuss on the Bookworm Club Free Agents Mac Power Users Macstock PopClip Moom Great at Work by Morten Hansen Good to Great by Jim Collins Built to Last by Jim Collins Great by Choice by J...

50: 2018 Bookworm Draft 05.07.2018

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. Get your Bookworm shirt! Discuss on the Bookworm Club Macstock Macstock Promo Code: PRODUCTIVITYSHOW Lichess Checkmate! Messages App Peak by Anders Ericsson Upgrade Bo...

49: Peak by Anders Ericsson 24.06.2018

What does it take to become the best? And what do the world’s greatest do that puts them at the top? And how does that translate into our day to day lives? Discuss on the Bookworm Club DBX 286s Shure Beta 87a Heil PR40 Behringer 1204USB Macstock Peak by Anders Ericsson Bookworm on Deep Work Bookworm on The Art of Thinking Clearly Asian Efficiency How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale C...

48: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 30.05.2018

It’s time for another classic that both Mike and Joe are a bit embarrassed they haven’t read previously. And it turns out to be a book where the title doesn’t do it justice. Discuss on the Club Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Make Your Bed by William McRaven Goulet Pens Bookworm on The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family  EntreLeadership Summit How to Win Friends & Influence People by D...

47: The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni 09.05.2018

Should you think about your family in the same way you think about an organization? And what are the ramifications of the answer to that question? Bookworm on Busy Calendly Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Mike’s Monthly Paper The SELF Journal EntreLeadership Summit Bookworm on How to Read a Book Schmitz Core Values Bookworm on What’s Best Next Bookworm on The 4 Disciplines of Execution...

46: Busy by Tony Crabbe 18.04.2018

Don’t have time to read books? Then listen to this! Joe and Mike jump into the topic of a busy culture and what we can do about it. Discuss on the Bookworm Club br> Mac Power Users: Workflows with Mike Schmitz Macstock Bookworm on The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant Bookworm Club Busy by Tony Crabbe The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Let Your Biggest Problem Speed Up Your R...

45: What’s Best Next by Matt Perman 04.04.2018

What does the Bible say about productivity? And how does this book compare to other productivity books? Mike’s Office – Couch Mike’s Office – Desk Mike’s Office – Bookcase Mike’s Office – Whiteboard Mac Power Users #423 with Jocelyn Glei Apogee GiO Monoprice monitor Bookworm on Think and Grow Rich Emergent Task Planner Working Smarter for Mac Users Day One Spreadsheet of Bookworm ratings What’s Be...

44: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl 17.03.2018

Knowing your purpose and finding meaning in life can save your life. This episode covers the challenging topic of World War II and escaping concentration camps alive. Headspace Brett Terpstra Macstock Homepod Mike’s Instagram IFTTT Day One Mac Power Users Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi OmniFocus 3 Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Night by Elie Wiese...

43: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 22.02.2018

Mike and Joe have mentioned Mihaly way too often. So it’s about time they covered his book and discussed it directly. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Macstock Joe’s book template: Originally published: Version read: Why read it? What is the book about as a whole? What is being said in detail, and how? Is the book true, in whole or part? What of it? Why? Key terms: Bear TextExpander Joe’s Coll...

42: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler 31.01.2018

It’s finally here. An episode about how to read a book. And what better way to cover the topic than to read a book about it. 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam David Sparks on Hyper-scheduling The Kolbe A Index Conative Connection by Kathy Kobe How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi B...

41: 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam 16.01.2018

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 2i2 JF Bridgette on Mac Power Users The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Dragon Dictation The Fellowship of the Ring Bill Gates’ Think Week 168 hours...

40: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron 02.01.2018

Morning Pages has been an intriguing concept to both Mike and Joe. So they finally jump into the source of the practice. There’s a time commitment involved but they both seem okay with that. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Episode 38: Mindset Sure 87a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audient iD4 Audio-Technica ATR2100 Jackie Onyx Blackjack Zoom H4N Whims That Work Rode Podcaster The 4 Disciplines of Ex...

39: The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, Sean Covey 26.12.2017

This round we learn why Mike doesn’t care for this book. Joe picked it only because it’s been popular and it was a listener recommendation. But that doesn’t affect their ratings at all. Shoeless Joe Jackson The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey The Productivity Guild The Innovator’s Dilemma Bookworm Episode Asian Efficiency The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Sprint burndown chart Scaling Up by Ve...

38: Mindset by Carol Dweck 19.12.2017

Your mindset can change how you respond to pretty much everything. The question is whether or not yours is a good one or a bad one. But there are also ways to change them, which is what Mike and Joe go over this week. Sure Beta 87A Rode Podcaster The (57 Word Title) Cortex The Productivity Show The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Mindset by Carol S. Dweck The Obstacle Is th...

37: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 29.11.2017

Is it possible that attempting to break a thing can make it genuinely stronger? Also, Mike is back on OmniFocus. Who knew? Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone The Productivity Show – podcast by Asian Efficiency Jira | Issue & Project Tracking Software | Atlassian Omni Roadmap 2017 — Q4 Update – The Omni Group Mac Power Users #393: 2017 Developer Roundtable – Relay FM...

36: Paid to Think by David Goldsmith 19.10.2017

It's time to tackle our latest textbook. It was a listener recommendation and has a lot to talk about. So we're glad this episode didn't end up being 5 hours long. A podcast studio for under $100 – Six Colors Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone Paid to Think by David Goldsmith The $100 MBA Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Tale...

35: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer 02.10.2017

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 Before Breakfast – Washington Post Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb...

34: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 14.09.2017

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 Amanda Palmer Paid to Think by David Goldsmith Recommend A Book Bookworm B...

33: The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber 16.08.2017

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 University | DaveRamsey.com The Blessed Life by Robert Morris Think and Grow Rich by Napo...

32: The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli 02.08.2017

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 & Expo Whims That Work: Burn Energy, Gain Energy Influence by Robert B. Cialdini Lorem ipsum – Wikipe...

31: The Power of a Positive No by William Ury 14.07.2017

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 Co. – BestSelfCo 10% Happier by Dan Harris Design Pickle – Unlimited Gr...

30: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (with Josh Rensch) 30.06.2017

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, Inc. by Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan H...

29: The Go-Getter by Peter Kyne 22.06.2017

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 You Stay on Task – Workshifting The Go-Getter by Peter B. Kyne The Five Dysfunctions...

28: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey 07.06.2017

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 Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Theoretical Accountability My Morning Routine Discourse League The Go-Getter by...

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