244: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

Today's author promises to transform the way we coach others by offering us seven simple questions. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to level up their own coaching habits.New Media SummitThe LibraryThe Coaching HabitBox of CrayonsMike’s YouTube channelObsidian Starter VaultFree Time by Jenny BlakeJenny’s Free Time ToolkitEssentialism by Greg McKeownPlaying to Win by A. G. Lafley & Roger MartinThe Science of Storytelling by Will Storr6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniPredictable Profits by Stu McLarenSojourners & Strangers by Michael O'BrienMike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Have you ever felt "burnt out?" Burnout has become our go-to term for talking about the pressure and dissatisfaction we experience. Today's author shares his own experience and proposes an alternative to our cultural obsession with work. Join Mike & Cory as they explore a new way to think about work, ideals, and dignity.The End of Burnout by Jonathan MalesicBurnout by Christina MaslachIntentional by Chris BaileyMaster Your Motivation by Susan FowlerThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierThe Science of Storytelling by Will StorrMike's Rating: ⭐⭐Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Today's author promises to teach us frameworks and principles to help us stop overthinking when trying to decide. Join Mike and Cory as they attempt to escape the endless "what if" loops in their brains and make better (and more intuitive) decisions.Intentional by Chris BaileyClaude Just Game My Obsidian Journaling Workflow a HUGE UpgradeMike’s PKM QuizMike’s Obsidian Report Card FormThe Overthinker’s Guide to Making Decisions by Joseph NguyenDon’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph NguyenTim Ferris’s Fear Setting ExerciseThe End of Burnout by Jonathan MalesicThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Crucified King by Jeremy TreatMike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐Cory's Rating: ⭐

Today's author promises to distill a decade of deep research on productivity to deliver a profound, practical, and counterintuitive road map to getting things done. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to live a more intentional life.Support the ShowIntentional by Chris BaileyThe Productivity Project by Chris BaileyThe Library CommunityHyper Focus by Chris BaileyHow to Calm Your Mind by Chris BaileyHow to Train Your Mind by Chris BaileyOvercoming Procrastination CourseThe Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions by Joseph NguyenDon't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph NguyenThe End of Burnout by Jonathan MalesicRed Rising by Pierce BrownReading the Gospels Wisely by Jonathan PenningtonMike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Note: If you're only hearing Mike, delete and redownload the file.Today's authors promise to teach us the behavioral science secrets behind 17 of the world's best brands. Join Mike & Cory as they consider the marketing of the world's biggest brands.Support the ShowNeuYear Focused CalendarCraft + CommerceBandersnatch by Diana Pavloc GlyerHacking the Human Mind by Richard Shotton & Michaelaaron FlickerRuby coffee roastersSnickers Feast adThe Social DilemmaBookworm #198: Scarcity Brain by Michael EasterIntentional by Chris BaileyThe Overthinker's Guide to Making Decision by Joseph NguyenGhost Town Living by Brent UnderwoodMike's Rating: ⭐⭐Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Today's author (and neuropsychologist) shows us how and why the human brain has adapted in order to read and write. Join Mike & Cory as they examine the past and consider the future of the reading brain.Support the showNew Bookworm websiteMike’s Live Practical PKM CohortSublimeProust and The Squid by Maryanne WolfReader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf#196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne WolfBandersnatch by Diana GlyerHow to Read a Book by Mortimer AdlerThe Veldt by Ray BradburyHacking the Human Mind by Richard Shotton and MichaelAaron FlickerIntentional by Chris BaileyReady Player One by Ernest ClineMike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Today's author promises to help us build a visual-first system to capture, connect, and use our ideas like never before. Join Mike & Cory as ponder the creative power of the visual zettelkasten.Support the ShowLazy.soSketch Your Mind by Zsolt ViczianA System for Writing by Bob DotoExcalidrawExcalidraw Obsidian pluginExcalibrain Obsidian pluginGoodNotesMindNodeSublimeThe Sketchnote Workbook by Mike RohdeRory's Story CubesProuse and The Squid by Maryanne WolfHacking the Human Mind by Richard Shotton and Michaelaaron FlickerIntentional by Chris BaileyMike's Rating: 4.0Cory's Rating: 5.0

For years, we’ve been told the answer to burnout is better balance. Today’s author promises to show us a better way. Join Mike and Cory as they examine an alternative approach to ambition.Support the Show Recommend a Book Craft + Commerce Sponsor Games The Pathless Path Premium Hardcover Edition Otterpine Press Bookworm #208: Good Work Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort Bookworm 232: Published Bookworm #234: Sponsor Magnet Blanc Media 8-Week Sabbaticals The Second Mountain by David Brooks Focused 243: 243: The Single Source of Truth is On the Fridge, with Thom Gibson Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian The Proust & The Squid by Maryanne Wolf Bookworm ShirtsMike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 3.0

Today’s author promises to teach us how to listen more than we talk, to think with nuance, to ruthlessly question our own beliefs, and to develop a method of self-education. Join Mike & Cory as they consider the virtue on which all other virtues depend.Support the Show Recommend a Book Personal Retreat Planner Bookworm #235: Made to Stick Sponsor Games Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday Bookworm #213: Meditations LifeHQ Scrivener Poor Charlie’s Almanack The Deep Life #371: Is It Finally Time to Leave Social Media? Bookworm #201: Right Thing, Right Now Bookworm #158: Discipline is Destiny Bookworm #130: Courage is Calling Focused #239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian Excalidraw plugin A System for Writing by Bob Doto Bookworm ShirtsMike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Today’s authors promise to help us transform the way we communicate our ideas. Join Mike & Cory as they dive into what makes an idea sticky. Support the Show Recommend a Book Mike’s Personal Retreat video NaNoWriMo The Library Sponsor Games Bookworm 234: Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath Storyworth by Matthew Dicks Mike’s 20 Obsidian Quality of Life Tips video Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath Switch by Chip and Dan Heath Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz Bookworm Shirts Mike's Rating: 5.0Cory's Rating: 4.5