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Aug 2024
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203: Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Po...

Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson
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Today’s author has studied thousands of the most interesting people in the world and promises to teach us the frameworks they use to be successful. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to upgrade their mental toolbox.




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Mike’s Pro Vault
Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano
Mike’s notes from Hidden Genius
Good Work with Polina Marinova Pompliano
The Profile
Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits
Bookworm #94: Tiny Habits
Bookworm #144: Steal Like an Artist
Focused #209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto
Bookworm #28: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Michael Hyatt blog post on hiring
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell
Bookworm #121: Leaders Eat Last
Tim Ferriss on Fear Setting
The Library (Mike’s community)
The Information Diet by Clay Johnson
Anna Quindlen commencement speech
Focused #210: Media Strategies for a Focused Life
The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton
A System for Writing by Bob Doto
Good & Angry by David Powlison
The Alchemist by Pablo Coelho
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Bookworm Shirts


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