Bookworm

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.

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.

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.

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.