Bookworm

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

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.

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. Author Chris Bailey even joins us at the end to talk about writing Hyperfocus, what he learned from the process, and which mechanical keyboard is the best. This is a fun one! Click here if you like click keyboards as much as we do..

This was a good one, and very timely. Today we unpack The Happiness Advantage, a great book that explains why happiness breeds success (and not the other way around). Click here to learn how to be happy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.