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Bookworm

Bookworm

Written by: Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson
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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.© 2026 Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson Art
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  • 253: How to Try Again by Steve Kamb
    Jul 17 2026

    Some people wake up at 4 AM, run fifteen miles barefoot, and then meditate in an ice bath. Today's author promises to help the rest of us transform our lives by giving up more often, failing faster, and mastering the art of starting over.

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    Bookworm #252: The Book of Elon
    How to Try Again by Steve Kamb
    Nerd Fitness
    The Case for Delusional Confidence
    Museum of Failure
    The Growth Intensive
    Bookworm #219: Tiny Experiments
    Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
    Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
    Dark Souls
    Inside the Box by David Epstein
    Range by David Epstein
    The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
    Bandersnatch
    Recommend a Book

    Mike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 252: The Book of Elon by Eric Jorgenson
    Jul 3 2026

    Today's author promises to help us bring purpose and energy to our meaningful work. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to learn from the life of one of the Internet's most enigmatic and colorful characters.

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    Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
    The Book of Elon by Eric Jorgenson
    The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
    How to Live a Meaningful Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
    Zip2
    Tesla
    SpaceX
    Sid Meier's Civilization
    Talking to the Internet

    How to Try Again by Steve Kamb
    Inside the Box by David Epstein
    Alchemy by Rory Sutherland

    Mike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 251: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
    Jun 19 2026

    Today's author and restaurateur shares hospitality lessons learned from turning Eleven Madison Park into the #1 restaurant in the world. Join Mike & Cory as they consider how they, too, can transform ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences.

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    Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
    Nathan Barry Show with Will Guidara & Brian Canlis
    The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson
    Radical Candor by Kim Scott
    Diary of a CEO
    Intelligentsia
    Chemex Coffee Brewer
    Chemex Ottomatic
    Siphon Brewing
    Theory11
    Simon Sinek | The Optimism Company
    Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
    The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgensen
    The Book of Elon by Eric Jorgensen

    Mike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    1 hr and 42 mins
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